ayurveda------------------------hairloss & balding

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Remedies for Hair Loss and Balding

Hair loss, thinning of hair and balding are some of

the common hair problems. Many of us suffer from these

ailments due to our modern lifestyle and diet.

Ayurveda can be very beneficial in treating these

conditions as it investigates the root cause of the

problem. The causes for these hair conditions are:

 

* Excess of Pitta dosha in the body is the chief

cause of hair problems. Pitta is increased by

excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and

excessive smoking. Pitta is also aggravated by eating

too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic

foods.

 

* Intake of too many chemical medicines, low blood

circulation, anemia, general weakness after disease,

stress, anxiety, and mental tension are also prime

causes of hair loss.

 

* Chronic diseases like typhoid fever, presence of

dandruff or lice and hormonal imbalance also cause

hair loss.

 

So watch out carefully for these reasons! You may be

overdoing one of them, and thus losing your beautiful

hair.

 

Treatment

 

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The first step is to locate the root cause in

your diet or lifestyle that may be increasing the

Pitta dosha. Once you locate it, try to give up or at

least reduce the diet, habit, or activity responsible

for increasing Pitta.

 

 

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Always use a natural shampoo or soap to clean

the hair. As most soaps and shampoos have chemicals,

they might be the cause of your problem. Usually the

chemicals have a heating effect, and increase Pitta

locally. Amala (embilica officinalis), Shikakai

(Acacia concinna) are very commonly used in India for

washing the hair.

 

 

*

Oiling and massaging of scalp is very beneficial

for stopping the hair loss. Use coconut oil or mustard

oil at least three times in a week. Certain medicated

oils like 'Mahabhringraj oil', 'Amala oil', and

'Arnica oil' are very useful. Put oil on the scalp,

and massage gently in the roots of the hair.

 

 

*

The person should maintain a regular bowel

movement everyday. In case of constipation, a mild

natural laxative can be taken. Triphala, an Ayurvedic

herbal powder, is also useful.

 

 

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The diet should contain more green leafy

vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take

more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ,

soybean and vitamin A.

 

 

*

Regular physical exercise is very beneficial as

it helps in balancing the aggravated doshas.

 

 

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A special Ayurvedic preparation made from

Bhringraj (Eclipta elba), Amala, corals, iron and

black sesame seeds is very useful, and even stops the

graying of hair.

 

 

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Rub your scalp vigorously after washing the

hair. It increases the blood circulation, and

activates the sebaceous glands.

 

 

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A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is good

to drink to induce hair growth. The juice of alfalfa

mixed with that of carrot, and lettuce juice is also

good to take.

 

 

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Daily application of coconut oil mixed with lime

juice on the hair is also beneficial. Applying juice

of green coriander leaves on the head is also good.

 

 

*

Washing the hair with a paste of cooked Urad dal

(black beans) and fenugreek (methi) 2-3 times a week,

is also good.

 

 

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A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk

can be applied in the bald patches. It induces hair

growth. A paste of seeds of lemon and black pepper may

also be applied on the bald patches.

 

These remedies are worth trying and will solve your

hair problems.