Hair loss is treated in a number of ways ranging from natural way as well as surgical but prescription drugs to surgical procedures which are expensive.
A Natural Way to Avoid Hair Loss
Loss of hair is the most prevalent symptom or, we can say a medical condition which makes people to seek advice or help from experts. Hair loss is treated in a number of ways ranging from prescription drugs to surgical procedures which are expensive. It is but, natural, that people having problems related to hair loss want to try natural remedies for preventing it, before they go for expensive procedures. Deficiency of various essential nutrients that are important for the growth of hair is the main cause of loss of hair. Therefore, it becomes more imperative for you to include such vital nutrients, in your daily diet, for a healthy growth of hair, on your scalp.
Hair consists of a lot of protein and as such, the first and most important criterion for a healthy growth of hair and to avoid hair loss is to have a diet which is rich in proteins. Various nutrients that are essential for a good hair growth and to arrest hair fall are Zinc, Vitamin A and C, Vitamin B-complex, Magnesium, Omega-3 fatty acids and Cystiene, an amino acid. For vegetarians, beans, corn, brown rice, seeds, soya, wheat and nuts are a rich source of protein from where they can get their protein requirements. Foods such as meat, fish, egg yolk, onion, cabbage, raspberries, nuts, onion and garlic contain cystiene. Cystiene has the properties of a potent detoxifier.
The most essential vitamin amongst the B-Complex is the Biotin which helps in maintaining hair health. Milk, egg yolks, meat, brewer's yeast, soya bean, wholegrain, fish and salt water contain a good amount of protein. Saccharin: an artificial sweetener, antibiotics and plain egg whites interfere with the absorption of Biotin in the human body and thus diminish its absorption. Vitamin A is found in abundance in pumpkin, carrots, broccoli, liver, spinach, fish liver oils, peach and sweet potatoes. Berries, greens and citrus fruits are a rich source of Vitamin C. Magnesium and zinc are essential micro- nutrients for healthier growth of hair. Omega-3 fatty acids enhance good circulation of blood to the hair roots. Tuna, flaxseed and salmon are the major source of Omega-3 fatty acids. They also help to produce various hormones in the body which are essential.
There are a number of plants that nature has bestowed upon us that prevent hair fall and help in the healthy growth of hair. Some important plants amongst them are jojoba, aloe vera, dong quai, henna, capsicum and lemon grass. What are the benefits provided by these plants?
"Aloe Vera helps in the healing process from the inside and maintaining the healthy pH. Its capsules are a good source of healing on the inside."
"Jojoba helps to fight dandruff, eczema, seborrhea, psoriasis. Jojoba also minimizes hair loss by acting as a moisturizer."
"Henna helps to restore the shine and silkiness of hair, stops hair from breaking, repairs and acts as a natural conditioner."
"Capsicum improves circulation of blood and arrests hair fall by about 50%."
"Lemongrass provides nourishment to hair follicles and helps to stabilize oil on the scalp."
"Fenukgreek seed also helps to prevent hair loss. You can paste it on the scalp a few times in a week for at least 30 minutes and it will help you to avoid hair loss."
"Dong Quai which is a phytoestrogen minimizes Dihydrotestosterone, a hormone responsible for stopping hair fall."
Hair loss can be stopped by having a nutritious diet and by the usage of naturally available ingredients mentioned earlier. Hair acts as a valuable social marker and hence, loss of hair can cause social inhibition. You should start taking care of hair and avoid going bald at an early age. You should stop loss of hair in a natural manner and have a healthy growth of hair.