Dandruff? Try these Remedies

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Dandruff? Try these RemediesDandruff - flakes of dry skin on the scalp - can be bothersome and possiblyembarrassing. Caused by eczema or seborrhea, it is often linked to climateand genetic factors, not poor grooming habits (as many people think).

There are simple measures you can take to treat dandruff: * Use a gentle, non-drying shampoo or a tar shampoo daily or everyother day until the dandruff goes away, then only about twice a week.

* To restore moisture to your skin and hair, supplement your diet withblack currant oil or evening primrose oil. These provide an unusual fattyacid called GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), which promotes the healthy growth of

skin and hair. Try doses of 500 mg twice a day; after six to eight weeks, whenyou start to see improvement, cut the dose in half. * Use freshly ground flaxseeds or fish oils in the form of sardines or

wild Alaskan salmon. These excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids shouldhelp with flaking. * Visit your dermatologist to be sure that your dandruff is not froman underlying scalp disease or skin infection.

Learn more about _GLA_ (http://www.drweil.com/u/Article/A124/) and itsother uses.

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