A LACK OF BIOTIN CAN CONTRIBUTE TO HAIR LOSS
"MAKE SURE YOU'RE GETTING ENOUGH IRON AND TRY 3 mg OF BIOTIN A DAY FOR SIX MONTHS
REMEMBER, BEAUTIFUL HAIR IS POSSIBLE!
OK, let's take a look at some Natural Home Remedies for treating thinning hair. We'll start by defining the problem, identifying the symptoms, treating the problems and also looking at some ways to feed your scalp.
PROBLEM: Hair loses strength and thickness; can be caused by crash diets, pulling hair back too tightly or endocrine disorders. If the following tips don't make your hair stronger and thicker, see your dermatologist.
SYMPTOMS: Hair becomes finer, shorter and takes up less space, exposing more of the scalp.
MASSAGE Rx: To strengthen brittle hair, massage a small amount of coconut oil (it strengthens the roots of the hair and conditions the shaft, promoting healthy growth) into your scalp for 5 minutes, working through from roots to ends. Wrap your head with plastic wrap or a damp towel heated in a microwave. After 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the length of your hair, rinse out thoroughly. Repeat twice a week.
DIY HAIR MASK RECIPE: Once a month, try this treatment from trichologist Veralucia Thompson, founder of the National Center of Trichology in Jacksonville, Florida.
1. Make a tea with hibiscus leaves. When tea is tepid, strain and mix in enough seaweed powder to form a paste. Seaweed is rich in calcium and minerals essential to healthy hair.
2. Blend a few drops each of rose, bergamont, geranium, orange and sandlewood oil, then add 1 ounce of jojoba oil.
3. Scrub your scalp with the oil for 5 minutes to improve blood supply to the area.
4. Cover hair with a warm towel and plastic wrap for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Rinse well, then shampoo and condition (remember, natural and organic products, only). Allow hair to dry naturally - heat from the dryer can irritate your scalp.
FEED YOUR SCALP!!!
WHAT YOU EAT AFFECTS THE HEALTH OF YOUR HAIR AND SCALP - NUTRIENTS FROM FOOD PROVIDE THE ENERGY THAT FUELS HAIR GROWTH.
PROTEIN STRENGTHENS HAIR: Iron-rich protein builds strong keratin, the outer layer of hair and scalp. 'Without it, hair grows more slowly and becomes weak and brittle", says Tanya Zuckerbrot, R.D. Eat lean meat, fish, low-fat cheese, egg whites, spinach and soy.
VITAMIN C BUILDS COLLAGEN: Collagen supports hair follicles and keeps blood vessels in the scalp, healthy. Vitamin C also helps you absorb iron from plant proteins. Try soy yogurt with an orange, ½ cup of strawberries; or 1 cup of steamed spinach with chopped tomatoes.
SILICA PROMOTES GROWTH: Silica, a nutrient found in oats, rice, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage and sunflower seeds, supports growth of hair and nails. You can also take it as a homeopathic remedy, says naturopathic physician Lucille.
BIOTIN IMPROVES TEXTURE: This essential B vitamin, found in salmon, carrots, egg yolks and sardines, helps form keratin, the protein that strengthens hair, improves texture and stimulates growth.
REGULAR MEALS FORTIFY FOLLICLES: Food energizes the body and boosts hair follicle activity, says trichologist Pilip Kingsley, who advises snacking on grains, fruits and veggies between meals.
There you have it, home remedies you can use for thinning hair. Give them a try but remember, if these don't show any results, contact your dermatologist. Also, remember to use natural and organic shampoos and conditioners to help aid these remedies. Do everything you can to give these remedies a chance to show you some benefit.
Our next article will be on dandruff which is a problem of an over growth of bacteria. We will have some natural treatments made of natural ingredients that you can put together, at home and apply to your scalp and hair. This, as always, will also include some dietary suggestions that are probably essential.
See you next time, thanks for dropping by.
Adam
This is great info! I'm going to share it with my Mom!
ReplyDeleteIs there something people can do internally that will be effective for this as well?