Herbs for Healthy Hair

Our hair is actually protein matter called keratin. And news is- what we see on our head, the jungle of protein that we so passionately care about, is actually `dead’. The living part of the hair s below the surface of the scalp, called follicle, which supplies these dead cells to keep our mane flowing. At the base of the follicle is a cluster of living cells called the papilla, which eventually forms hair? Next to the follicle is the sebaceous gland that actually keeps the hair shiny and looking vibrant. Excessive sebum activity can make hair unduly oily while lack of sebum activity can make it dry and lifeless.

Rosemary or stinging-nettle may help combat dandruff, a source of hair loss. Put a large handful of rosemary into a pan and cover with water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes and leave to cool. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a jug containing a few drops of wheat germ or any oil. Use this as a rinse after you have washed your hair with a very mild shampoo. Finally rinse thoroughly with tepid water.

Take a vitamin B complex everyday or brewers yeast. Increase your intake of protein found in meat, fish, liver, wheat germ, dried cooked beans and peas, tofu, cheese, milk and eggs.

You can help reduce the effects of hair loss from stress, trauma, shock or illness by increasing your intake of vitamin C found in fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruit and juices, parsley, broccoli, green peppers and black currants.

If you are experiencing hair loss, have a hair analysis done to uncover any nutritional deficiencies or toxic metal contamination. As hair is formed, available minerals and amino acids circulating in the blood are laid down in the hair. A hair analysis can therefore provide a picture of your mineral status and pick up any exposure to toxic metals. You should also consult your physician to check for an underlying health problem, such as hypothyroidism or infection.

Eliminating clogged hair follicles by dissolving dead skin cells, solidified scalp oil (sebum), and shampoo residues that can contribute to premature hair loss. Dead skin cells and sebum oil are one of the main reasons of hair loss as they are food of bacteria. And bacteria destroy hair roots and scalp. Eliminating clogged hair follicles, dormant follicles can begin producing healthy hair once again.

Butterfly Pea or Blue Pea (Scientific name: Clitoria Ternatea Linn. in Papilionaceae family) Butterfly Pea herb has been used in ancient Thai herbal medicine to treat hair loss and prematurely grey hair for many decades. It works by promoting blood circulation in the scalp, nourishing and strengthening hair follicles.
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By treating your hair loss, you will be able to keep your hair looking healthy as well as help to keep a full body of hair. This will then help you in feeling better and being more comfortable with your looks. But when looking for the best hair loss treatment for women you may often get frustrated after spending too much money on ineffective hair loss remedies and their side effects with no positive results at all.

Some conditions can be treated medically through drugs like minoxidil and corticosteroids. Others might require something more drastic, like follicular hair transplant, a form of surgical hair restoration that does provide lasting benefits. The cost, however, can be prohibitive.