So Ayurveda believes in the restoration of natural physical and psychic order as the priority. Thus the treatment of Ayurveda for lustrous healthy hair begins with a complete makeover of your regular habits and lifestyle, so that the natural order is restored for the alleviation of disorder that cause hair fall. Ayurvedic products with natural ingredients, preferably as per the consultation with specialists practicing Ayurveda.
The orderly psycho somatic mechanism with its network of organic functions and gross characteristics has always been perfectly tuned with the laws of nature and other living beings and nature provided in every living mechanism the instinct and mechanism for self preservation and protection. Only when due to our ignorant carelessness we grow disorder to such extent that the inbuilt protective mechanism loses its operative power we fall victim to disease and disorder. Modern living habits and incessant exposure to technology made us lose this immune mechanism to a great extent and this is precisely the reason behind the advent acceleration of so many diseases. So Ayurveda believes in the restoration of natural physical and psychic order as the priority. Thus the treatment of Ayurveda for lustrous healthy hair begins with a complete makeover of your regular habits and lifestyle, so that the natural order is restored for the alleviation of disorder that cause hair fall.
Hair fall or premature baldness or most of the derogating diseases of scalp or hair are associated with disorderly functions of Vata and Pitta dosha. The preventive measures address lifestyle irregularities that aggravate the disorders of these two doshas. Pollution and stress are globally cited as the biggest two causes of hair problem in any shape. Secondly a dietary habit of absence of proportionate nutrition covering all nutrients as per the regular requirement of the body is another major cause of hair loss or premature baldness. Another important area of concern that is increasingly becoming a major concern area is the use of synthetic and chemically made beauty and styling products on hair. In consideration to all these concerns the healing treatment of Ayurveda for lustrous healthy hair prescribes the following measures as preventive procedures.
If you are living in an industrial area with a higher air pollution level try not to expose your head in the zones close to emitting fumes, chemicals, dust and heat.
While biking or driving a car, shield your head or scalp appropriately, especially in areas with higher level of air pollution or bad road condition.
Excess presence of harmful chemicals in the bath water can in the long run cause hair loss, if your scalp is already sensitive enough to lose excessive amount of hair regularly it is time to go for purified water at least for head wash. If possible fetch some fresh leaves of Neem and leave them in the bathwater for half an hour before taking bath. The purification quality of neem can give you extra freshness and cleansing of scalp.
Wash and rinse your hair with natural cleaning substances like Shikakai and Amla or derivative herbal shampoo containing only these natural herbs, at least three times a week or more according to the stickiness on the scalp.
After washing hair and rinsing it properly, massage the hair strands or scalp with an Ayurvedic oil preparation to increase blood circulation and rejuvenation of the hair roots.
One of the most important aspects of in regard to preventing hair loss or promoting better condition for scalp and strong, healthy hair is the regular and proper bowels movement. Various studies have indicated constipation or chronic congestion in bowels movement to be a contributory factor to bad scalp condition and corresponding hair loss. So called laxatives prescribed popularly by allopathic physicians do not treat the problem from its root cause. Ayurveda with its holistic approach can provide an array of solutions for constipation that would sustain for longer without necessity of any laxatives to use.
Ayurveda for lustrous healthy hair recommend a complete relief from stress or mentally strenuous situation, because stress make you suffer your nerves to hair roots to blood circulation or sleep or all other physical and psychic process all of which are harmful for your hair roots to function properly.
Sleep is the most essential natural nourishment for hair roots or scalp. For a regular hectic life you need at least 6 to 8 hours of undisturbed and sound sleep. There are wide array of Ayurvedic herbs and herbal oil extracts that can be used in various forms as sedatives. Some herbs that can be used as sedative medication like Ashwagandha has greater medicinal properties to bring other effects on the body and many herbs like this should not be used without Ayurvedic specialist's consultation. Some Ayurvedic aromatic oils and extracts like lavender oil, chamomile oil, rogan badam oil, etc. can be taken in drops through noses to have a smoothening effect on the nerves and induce sweet delirium of sleep and these oils and extracts taken in limited quantity do not have any harmful effect on the body.
Managing your emotion by assuring good relationship with family, friends and foe is an important step to reduce stress in numerous occasions. Emotional stress is on the rise due to increasing pressure on life style and depression following the modern secluded kind of living and this can have a huge bearing on the hair growth or scalp condition as well.
Stress due to work pressure is the most common kind of problem behind various hair problems and if you cannot just manage your work pressure in a regular manner, through daily yoga, meditation or time to time physical workout in the professional space you can expect to obtain relief from stress and hair fall.
In regard to considering Ayurveda for lustrous healthy hair we emphasize on nutritious diet to strengthen the hair root. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals and particularly protein and iron is important as a balanced diet for healthy scalp condition. The nutritional value and required food habit is prescribed by the expert according to your scalp condition.
Lastly your hair care needs a complete makeover for a continued and fruitful treatment for damaged hair. You cannot expect the chemicals in your hair styling gels or creams or shampoos or cosmetic hair oils to do any good to your hair, these products would make your scalp condition worse and before you realize its pattern baldness that you develop. So Ayurvedic treatment or nourishment to take effect you have to say no to all types of synthetic hair care products and only have to use Ayurvedic products with natural ingredients, preferably as per the consultation with specialists practicing Ayurveda.