How Ayurveda Can Combat Hair Loss Problem:- There are many hair and skin problems that bug you up so much that you finally tend to give up on them. One such issue that many have given up thinking about, is the excessive hair fall. The reason could be because no combinations of modern treatments or chemicals have shown to actually work.

And that is the main reason why more and more people around the world are shifting to the ancient Indian Ayurveda for various health issues. The much safer option of Ayurveda has a healthy approach to the issue.

Let us have a look at how Ayurveda can help you combat the issues related to hair fall.

The quality of hair and initiation of hair loss of an individual is generally affected by the bodily constitution of an individual and the genetic traits. Nutritional deficiencies and hormonal problems are the most common causes of hair fall. Sometimes, the hair loss can occur due to chronic illness or taking strong medications, like steroids.

The hair loss with Ayurveda can be cured in a more holistic manner. The therapy is based on addressing the causes behind hair loss directly. So, metabolic disturbances among various biochemicals, including hormones, which lead to hair loss, are corrected.

Pitta Body Type And Its Dietary Soothers

According to Ayurvedic texts, more hair fall is experienced in individuals with the pitta body type. According to this science, these people have moderate body size, short-temper, and are irritable and aggressive. The wrong dietary and lifestyle choices aggravate the Pitta elements in the circulation.

Excess consumption of hot, sour, salty and spicy foods, along with excessive intake of beverages like tea and coffee aggravate the pitta. This in turn, contributes towards hair loss, according to the principles of Ayurveda. A pitta constitution means a robust digestive system, often leading to overeating. This can lead to indigestion and acidity, generating a lot of bodily heat, which needs to be controlled.

Among some people, consuming alcohol and meat can induce hair loss. Thus, greasy, oily and fried foods that are heat-generating, acidic and tend to aggravate the pitta, should be avoided. Asparagus, mint (pudina), coriander (dhaniya) leaves, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, bitter gourd (karela), green leafy vegetables, pineapple, cherries, yogurt and warm milk, are the cooling foods that should be included in your diet. Moreover, for healthier and better digestion, ice cold drinks should be avoided.

Cleaning, Massaging Of The Scalp

Hair should not be cleaned with chemical formulations like commercially available shampoos. For washing hair, Ayurveda recommends using natural cleansers like Indian gooseberry (amla) and shikakai. Regular massaging of the scalp with natural oils like coconut oil and amla oil, should be supported along with cleansing the scalp.

It is even recommended by some Ayurveda health practitioners to mix medicated oils with your regular coconut oil. Kunthala and neelibhringadi oil are among such. The benefits of using these oils are it strengthen the roots and thus prevents further hair loss. The blood circulation to the scalp is increased by massaging with warm Ayurvedic oils, which in turn stimulates hair growth in dormant hair follicles.

Cleansing The Body From Within

Ayurveda practioners recommend that to ensure that toxins are not retained within the body, the bowel movement should be regular. For aggravating the hair loss, these toxins are responsible. Thus, bowel cleansers are commonly recommended. One such Ayurvedic herb that is most recommended is Triphala. In case you suffer from chronic constipation, it should be discussed in detail with a health professional.

Some Easy Solutions

Apart from those that experts suggest, there are some more easy and safe solutions that Ayurveda recommends for those suffering from hair fall:

- To alleviate itchiness and dryness of the scalp, apply a paste of coriander leaves to alleviate itchiness and dryness of the scalp.

- Use a paste of fenugreek (methi) seeds and boiled green gram on the scalp two times a week.

- Soak methi seeds in coconut oil and keep it in a glass container in sunlight. Allow the concoction to gain potency over a period of five days. Then apply it directly to the scalp.

- Drink a combination of spinach, carrot and lettuce juice, for stimulating hair growth.

- For balancing the bodily constitution, exercise regularly

With many people choosing Ayurveda over conventional medications to treat hair fall, the focal point seems to be shifting back to natural remedies. However, these are also the therapies that require a lot of patience and strict following of rules to see results.

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