Throughout
history, from
ancient civilization to the 21st century our hair is considered our
greatest asset. It can affect our self-esteem, our moods, our
social life and our outlook on life...
Whether
we're born in Asia, Africa, Australia or Europe, there are, initially,
approximately 100,000 hairs on our head except for redheads who have 120,000
hairs. Each grows independently of the others, in three stages: 90 %in the
'growth' stage, lasting as long as four-to-five years; 10 % in the 'resting'
stage, lasting several months--until the hair falls out because of new growth
underneath--and the 'new' stage, when increased cellular activity in the hair
follicles produces new hairs.
Normally, we lose about 50 to
100 hairs each day. Abnormal hair loss can
result from common problems involving both hormone levels and mineral uptake;
from metabolic disorders or problems in the scalp and hair shafts, as well as
from psychological imbalances.
Here are
20 postmodern hair loss tips for the finest head of healthy
hair you're genetically capable of growing:
1. Avoid
overconsumption of salt in your diet (most vegetables have their own natural
sodium) and sugar; skip them entirely, if possible.
2. Same
with alcohol and tobacco, also contributing causes of hair loss and dandruff.
3. Avoid
excessive shampooing--once daily is usually sufficient, using a mild,
unmedicated, non-alkaline shampoo (organic ingredients, whenever possible). All bathing or showering strips from
your skin the oil which traps water and keeps your skin moist, so avoid harsh
soaps, especially those containing deodorant. Also avoid astringents, unless you
have oily skin, in which case you can wash/shampoo more often. Those with 'dry'
hair may follow shampoos with acid rinses or with oil-based conditioners
(again, using organic ingredients whenever possible).
4. Try
headstands--or any position lowering your head below your body--several times
daily (15 minutes each time).
5. Massage
your scalp by hand, or with an electric vibrator.
6. Avoid
excessive mental labor, as well as mental stress, both of which reduce scalp
circulation by constricting blood vessels. Meditation and mental visualization
and relaxation techniques are helpful.
7. Because
minerals are even more important to healthy hair than proteins, include both in
your diet. Nutritional deficiencies can cause hair loss, as well as premature
graying. In some cases, a copper deficiency may cause premature graying.
8. Just
as moderate exercise increases bone density and can improve hearing, it also
improves blood circulation in your scalp.
9. Periodic,
scientific juice-fasting removes toxic chemicals built up in your body,
especially from chemically-grown foods, the air, the water and drugs used, thus
producing healthier hair and preventing premature graying and aging.
10. An
ounce (each) of sage and rosemary, left for 24 hours in a pint of good water, provides a tonic for
treating dandruff.
11. Apple-cider
vinegar, applied as a rinse, is another folk remedy for dandruff: heat only
slightly, pour on, and let it 'set' for an hour on a towel-draped head, before
shampooing.
12. Vitamin
E, rubbed on the scalp, is also an effective remedy against dandruff.
13. Rinse
immediately after swimming in chlorine- or otherwise-polluted water.
14. Avoid
prolonged exposure to harsh, direct sunlight. Ultraviolet rays do the most
damage, so avoid the hours they're most intense--10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (11 a.m. to
3 p.m. during Daylight Savings). Even in the shade, ultraviolet intensity can
be 50% of that in bright sunlight, while sandy beaches can actually intensify
UV exposure by 25% (100% in snow). Same on hazy or cloudy days, when 70-to-80%
of UV rays reach the ground. Most skin cancers, for example, are related to the
total amount of sunlight
absorbed, so do meter yourself.
15. A
correlation has been drawn between excess stress and hair loss, even among
modern teenagers, so do try to reduce stressors in your life, as much as
possible. Using your wisdom in finding ways to manage stress is fundamental to achieving
better hair and skin vitality, not to mention the other physiological,
psychological and spiritual payoffs. This is one of the best hair loss tips.
16. Do
avoid the hottest settings of hair-curlers, curling irons and hair-dryers to
prevent hair damage, as well as avoid skin burning.
17. Don't
assume that ingesting more protein will stop or prevent hair loss. The U.S.
has, by one estimate, 50 times more baldness than low-protein-diet nations such
as China, India, Japan and Mexico.
18. Instead,
focus on appropriate exercise and on good (organic, whenever possible),
balanced nutrition, including whole grains, nuts and seeds; fresh, raw fruits
and vegetables (especially silicon-rich kelp, onions, nettle, comfrey and
alfalfa); raw (unfertile, whenever possible) egg yolks once or twice a week,
and if you still use milk, goat's rather than cow's, usually in the soured
form--kefir, yogurt, etc.
19. Also,
try to be accepting of what Life has dealt you, genetically, understanding that
even though all of the above can help
with hair problems--especially those caused by nutritional deficiencies--all
but 2% of male-pattern baldness, for instance, results from an overproduction
of sex hormones which thickens the galea--the top sheet of scalp tissue--thus
constricting the ability of blood capillaries to feed hair roots.
20. Finally,
bear this in mind to "Always avoid the two conditions leading to
illness--unwholesome diet and behavior--by means of mindfulness. Avoid harmful
actions of the body, speech and mind, and devote yourself to what is right.
Neither torment your senses of taste and so forth, nor overindulge in sensual pleasures."
The above mentioned are top
hair loss tips to stop or prevent hair loss from further happening. We hope
that we have given you enough information to help you against your battle with
this growing condition.
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