There's
plenty you can do to hang on to what hair you have and encourage healthy regrowth
without spending an arm and a leg for it. You can start by taking a look in your
very own kitchen. If you are suffering from hair loss or baldness, apply a paste
of hot olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder to
the scalp before shampooing your hair. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then shampoo.
A heat cap may be applied for deeper penetration. Even 5 minutes proved to be
effective.
Below
are a few simple tips to follow to slow or reverse hair loss from the inside and
out:
Air-dry
your hair Avoid drying vigorously with a towel. If you must use a blow-dryer,
keep it on a low setting
Style
when dry Grooming wet hair can cause it to stretch and break so don't
comb or brush your hair until it's dry.
Switch
shampoos with the season Change your brand of shampoo at the beginning
of every new season--summer, winter, spring and fall to prevent some shedding.
Don't
tease Even women who aren't losing their hair should avoid teasing or
back-combing. It is one of the worst things that you can do to your hair. Teasing
breaks the hair and contributes to the appearance of hair loss.
Perm
and color carefully When perming and coloring your hair, follow product
nstructions carefully. Neither perms nor color causes hair to fall out, but both,
when done incorrectly, do cause hair to break. When the break is very close to
the scalp, it can make you look as though hair has fallen out.
Get
adequate protein Eat a couple of 3 to 4 ounce servings of fish, chicken
or other lean sources of protein every day, even if you're dieting. Protein is
needed by every cell in your body, including the cells that make the hair. Without
adequate protein, the cells in your body don't work efficiently and can't make
new hair to replace old hair that's been shed.
Maintain
iron levels Since iron-deficiency anemia can also cause hair loss, make
sure that you eat a well-balanced diet that includes a daily serving or two of
iron-rich foods. Good sources of iron include lean red meat, steamed clams, cream
of wheat, dried fruit, soybeans, tofu and broccoli.
Take
vitamin B6 100 milligrams a day decreases hair-shedding in some people.
Larger amounts can be toxic, especially over a prolonged time. If you prefer a
hair, nail, & skin supplement, select a product which include nutrients such
as beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, which protect skin, hair, and nails
from free radicals. Beta-Carotene is converted in the body to Vitamin A, an essential
vitamin for maintaining the health of skin and hair. Vitamin C, Zinc, and L-Cysteine
support the integrity of hair, skin and nails.
Consistenly
implement these simple changes for several months and see what kind of results
you get. A thorough medical exam, better diet, stress management, and medical
treatment may easily spured regrowth.
About
the Author
Adrianne
Geyer is a Cardiatric Nurse who specializes in natural health & wellness.
To learn more about how to heal and cleanse the body to re-establish the nutritional
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