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Add Saw Palmetto supplement to your diet
A recent publication in a world renowned Journal mentioned that alternative and complementary medicine like saw palmetto (
Serenoarepens)
may increase hair regrowth in men. In the study, better hair growth was
observed in men who took 400 mg palmetto in addition to 100 mg of
beta-sitosterol (from saw palmetto) regularly. Historically, palmetto
continues to be used by herbalists for curing thinning hair in both men
and women.
Under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can cause hair thinning
Add
vegetables like kelp, nori, dulse, kombu and wakame in your daily diet.
These veggies are rich in iodine and can be helpful to ensure the right
functioning of the thyroid gland. You also can take 100 mg or 1 mL of
the herb bladderwrack (
Focus vesiculosus) regularly for better
thyroid functionality. If you think that you are suffering from an
under-active thyroid gland visit a medical care professional.
Get enough fatty acids
Including
essential fatty acids in your regular diet can be helpful to stop hair
fall, promoting hair growth, naturally. Walnuts, nuts, flax seeds,
almonds, fish and avocado are common natural sources of healthy fatty
acids. So include these nuts and fruits along with fish in your daily
diet. You can simply munch on walnuts and almonds. Use flax seeds in any
of your diet; just ensure to chew them well. Fishes like Salmon and
Tuna are the richest animal source of fatty acids.
Add biotin to your diet
Biotin
has been found to be a very important component for the health of hair.
Deficiency of biotin can cause hair fall and hair thinning.So, if you
are suffering from hair fall, include foods that are rich source of
biotin in your regular diet. Meat, seafood, soy beans, eggs, dairy
products, nuts, green vegetables like cabbage, kale, broccoli and
cauliflower and fruits like Avocado are rich source of biotin. So,
include these foods in your diet and experience the change within weeks.
Increase keratin production with MSM
Methyl
sulfonyl methane is great for producing keratin (a hair protein), which
helps in strengthening hairs. A study found, all the people taking MSM
experienced reduced hair fall combined with increased hair growth in
only six months.
Milk, tomatoes and corn are naturally
rich in MSM and they can stop hair fall and are also very effective to
boost hair regrowth. So, include these foods in your regular diet.
Rejuvenate hair follicles with B-complex nutritional vitamins
Taking
100 mg of any B-complex supplement daily helps in hair growth. It
includes biotin and vitamin B6 that reduces hair fall by increasing the
blood circulation in scalp and rejuvenating the hair follicles.These
food supplements are effective and sure shot solution of hair fall, but
it is best if you consult your doctor before taking any such
supplements.
Increase collagen production with vitamin C
Collagen
makes an essential element of the hairs but as we age collagen starts
to break down, leaving hairs more prone to breaking. The best way to
boost collagen level in your hairs is to increase the amount of Vitamin C
in your daily diet. Foods naturally loaded with vitamin C include;
citrus fruits, strawberries and red pepper. Including 250 mg of Vitamin C
in your daily diet can help to boost the collagen production.
Prevent the breakage with vitamin e antioxidant
Vitamin
E helps in nourishing damaged hairs and also prevents breakage. It aids
the body’s capability to produce more keratin to stop hair breakage.
Adding 400 IU of Vitamin E antioxidant in your daily diet is a good idea
to grow long and lustrous locks.However, before you start with any
supplement consult your doctor first.
Eat foods rich in iron
Iron
is an essential element for hairs. If you are suffering from excessive
hair fall, iron deficiency can be a common reason. Iron is essential
for hair growth and is available in blackstrap molasses, leafy
vegetables, leeks, cashews, dry fruits, figs and berries. Meat and
poultry are also rich in iron content. So, include these iron rich foods
in your diet in proper quantity to ensure that you are not suffering
from anemia. You can also take an iron supplement after discussing with
your doctor to get quick results.
Boost scalp blood circulation with rosemary oil
Rosemary
oil has been traditionally used to increase blood circulation on the
scalp. Add a few drops of rosemary oil to your coconut fat and massage
your scalp regularly with this mixture. This massage will effectively
stops hair fall.
Give hair a nutrient boost
It has been
found that minerals like silica and zinc are also critical for hair
growth. These elements contribute to keep the scalp and hairs healthy.
These trace elements are needed in little amount in our body, but if
there is a deficiency of these minerals, it can trigger hair fall.
Beans, cucumber, mango, celery, pumpkin seeds, oysters and eggs are
natural sources of these minerals, so include these foods in your
regular diet. You can also take 500 mg of silica twice a day in addition
to 30 mg of zinc after consulting with your doctor.
Boost blood circulation in scalp with rosemary oil
Rosemary
oil has been traditionally used to increase blood circulation on the
scalp.This essential oil not only stops hair fall but also boosts hair
growth. However, never apply any essential oil directly to your scalp or
hairs. Add a few drops of rosemary oil to carrier oil like, coconut or
almond or olive oil and massage your scalp regularly with this mixture.
This treatment can stop hair fall effectively.
Causes of hair fall
Stress
Stress
is also a primary reason of hair fall. Three types of hair fall are
associated with stress;these are, trichotillomania, alopecia areata and
telogen effluvium. Though the hair fall caused due to stress is not
permanent, you can control this by doing yoga or meditation or any
physical exercises.
Infections or fungal diseases
Hair
fall may also occur due to infections. Fungal infection like ringworm
can be a major cause of hair fall. Ringworm starts as a pimple and
slowly spreads resulting into bald patches. Some infections can be
controlled naturally over time but you need to identify the problem and
opt for the best remedy at the earliest to stop hair fall.
Heredity
Heredity
is considered as a primary reason of baldness. If it is there in your
genes, you can hardly do anything to stop it. However, the chance of
androgenetic alopecia is much rare in women due to their genetic makeup
but even women can experience hair thinning or small bald patches due to
heredity.
Insufficiency of nutrients
If there is vitamin
or mineral deficiency in your body, your hairs are surely going to take
the heat.Protein is also vital to make the hairs strong and healthy. So,
ensure to intake a proper balanced diet rich with protein, vitamins and
minerals.
Aging
Aging can also be a cause of hair
thinning in some cases. This generally occurs due to lack of nutrients
and collagen in the body. However, it is not an obvious reason and you
may not suffer from hair fall and balding even if you get old if it is
not there in your genes.
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
In
many women, PCOS is a primary reason of excessive hair fall. PCOS can
be caused due to many reasons, starting from obesity to unhealthy
lifestyle and hormonal imbalance. It effects the menstrual cycle in
women and can trigger extreme hair fall. You need medical assistance to
cure this condition.
Pregnancy
One
can experience heavy hair fall during or after the pregnancy. It is
generally triggered by the changes in the hormonal levels in the body of
the mother during pregnancy. However, the hair lost due to pregnancy
usually comes back after delivery.
Use of styling tools and chemicals
Many
people use styling tools for straightening hairs. Use of chemical
filled sprays for achieving a desired hairstyle is also quite common.
Use of heat and chemicals destroys the hair texture and makes it prone
to damage. Donning very tight hairstyles can also affect the hair roots
causing hair fall.
Medications
Certain medications can
cause severe hair loss. Medications used for treating infections or
hormonal imbalances can trigger hair fall in some cases. Consult your
doctor immediately in case you notice extreme hair fall after taking a
particular medication.
Some recent studies have proven that drinking, smoking and sun exposure can also cause hair loss.
