Showing posts with label symptoms of hair loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label symptoms of hair loss. Show all posts

Monday, July 20, 2009

Hair Loss

Causes of Hair Loss

  • Using chemicals like dyes, bleaches, straighteners etc for hair care.
  • Combing, brushing, shampooing and any major illness can also damage hair roots.
  • Most common cause of hair loss is hereditary balding or thinning.
  • According to Ayurveda, excessive intake of salty, spicy and oily food may give rise to hair fall.

Symptoms of Hair Loss

  • Loosing hairs on plucking lightly.
  • Loosing significant amount of hairs while taking bath or combing.

Diet

  • Certain foods like carrots, pumpkin, beans, whole grains, nuts etc are good.
  • Diet rich in iron and calcium like green and leafy vegetables, dried fruits etc are beneficial.
  • Avoid cold drinks and sugary foods and intake of tomatoes, salt and dairy products should be limited.

Remedies for Hair Loss

  • Avoid combing or hard brushing & salty water for washing the hairs.
  • Using coconut oil or ayurvedic oil for head at least twice or thrice a week is beneficial.
  • Use herbal shampoo or soap instead of chemical soaps and shampoos.
  • Using some indian herbs and products like Bhringraj, Amla, Baadam & Coconut for hairs are very much beneficial.