Pranam HAIRFALL AND GROWTH AYURVEDAM
1 *Causes of hair fall* Hair fall may be due to several reasons: - Poor nutrition - Erratic and irregular lifestyle – late nights and long hours - Environmental factors such as pollution and climate - Stress, anxiety and tension and inadequate sleep or rest These factors can lead to excess toxin build-up in the body. In *Ayurveda,* hair fall is a direct by-product of the quality of your bone tissue. If there is weakness in the bone tissue, hair loss is a natural result. *The Main Three Holistic Approach Of Ayurveda* - Nidana (important clues for diagnosis) - Ahar (taking food, diet as a precaution or as medicine) - Chikitsa (support and self-care) According to the Ayurveda text, the hair is a by-product of the bone, the same tissues responsible for the growth of bone and for hair growth. The person with Pitta constitution or those who have excessive pitta is prone to lose hair ahead of time. 2 *What does the Ayurvedic treatment for hair fall depend on?* In Ayurveda, the texture of your hair will depend on the imbalances that you have in your constitution. Therefore, it is important for you to know the *prakriti *and balances/imbalances in your constitution to come up with a remedy. For example, - If you display an imbalance in Vata dosha symptoms, your hair is susceptible to become excessively dry, frizzy and brittle. Normal vata hair is dry and brittle. - If you display an imbalance in Pitta dosha symptoms, you are likely to have receding hairlines and a thinning texture in your hair. The heat in the scalp leads to colour changes. For instance, your hair might manifest a brownish tinge/shade, if it is not normally brown. This can lead to greying of hair and balding. Normal pitta hair is thin and can be brown. - If you display imbalance in Kapha dosha symptoms, you are likely to have excessively oily and sticky hair. This can lead to blocks in the follicles of your scalp. This leads to hair fall. Normal kapha hair is thick. *Type of Dosha* *Hair qualities* *How hair becomes when doshas are in imbalance* *Vata (air and space elements dominate*) Tendency to become dry and brittle Frizzy and brittle hair with dandruff and split ends *Pitta (fire element dominates)* Tendency to become thin, oily and silky Premature greying and balding of hair *Kapha (earth and water elements dominate)* Tendency to become oily and thick Clogged and extremely oily scalp In every condition, there is a need to remove toxins from your system, whether you know the cause of it or not. So detoxification is of the essence. *3 Ayurvedic remedies for hair loss* There are various treatments available in Ayurvedic hospitals. Thorough cleansing with different oils can also help you. Here are a few procedures to give you a well-endowed head! *1. Shirodhara:* *‘Shiro’* refers to the head and *‘dhara’* refers to flow. Here, warm oils are poured on your head and your head is massaged. This increases circulation and leads to better hair growth. This is one of the most effective Ayurvedic remedies for hair loss. *2. Shiro Abhyanga* Here, oils like *Bringamalakadi Taila*, coconut and *til* (sesame seed) may be used to massage the head. It is to nourish the roots and scalp. It will help in preventing heating up of the scalp, helps in preventing greying hair and nourishes your sensory organs. Your head remains cool. It also supports hair follicles and nourishes nerve endings. The hormones released keep you happy. This Ayurvedic remedy for hair loss helps you counter your hair loss woes by enhancing blood circulation to your nerve ends. a. *Brahmi Bringaraj Taila* – This oil is made of herbs and is one of the most effective Ayurvedic remedies for hair growth. It nourishes the root of the hair and reduces hair fall by preventing a dry scalp. It helps destress you and, also, helps prevents premature greying. b. *Bringamalakadi Taila* – This oil is made of Ayurvedic herbs that check premature greying. It not only helps promote hair growth but also helps in treating arthritis and back pain. *3. Shirolepa hair pack:* Here, a paste is applied on the entire scalp of your head to help cool the head. This Ayurvedic remedy for hair growth helps eliminate dandruff, controls frizz, repairs split-ends and reduces hair fall. It is also useful in treating multiple ailments like migraines, insomnia and headaches. With improved blood circulation, it helps eliminate the toxins in your body, and, also, helps improve your skin texture. Hair packs can be very effective Ayurvedic remedies for hair loss. Try some of these pastes. - Soak *methi* or fenugreek seeds overnight in boiled rice water. Grind it. Then, apply to the entire scalp and wash your hair. You can, also, mix this with curd. - Make a paste of besan, lemon and tender coconut water. - Mix *besan* with amla, *reetha* and *shikakai*. - Mix walnut and *amla* with curd or water. - Soak amla in curd and grind it. Add *reetha*, *shikakai*, neem and fenugreek to it. *4. Nasya* *Quick Tips:* - Don’t brush your hair when it is wet. - Drink plenty of water. - Avoid unhealthy practices such as smoking and drinking alcohol. - Consume raw vegetables and salads regularly. - Sleep adequately and, preferably, at night. Here, oil is instilled through the nose as a daily practice to provide relief from various ailments. *Desi ghee* and *Anu Tailam* can be instilled into the nose. There are some other Ayurvedic treatments for hair growth to help you sport an enviable crown. *5. Ayursoundarya Program* This workshop has been designed to help women follow healthy practices in their pursuit of beauty and health. Beautiful hair and skin is a result of eating right, breathing right and using natural products on your hair and skin. You are sure to discover some Ayurvedic treatments for hair fall. *6. Herbs* You may use herbs such as Aloe Vera, curry leaves, hibiscus, *amla* (gooseberry leaves), *methi* (fenugreek leaves), coconut oil and *til* (sesame seeds) oil. They are nourishing for the head. These herbs may be consumed or applied on the head. Find out how these herbs may be used as hair cleansers and hair packs. *7. Hair cleansers* a. *Shikakai* – This is a natural cleanser and removes excess oil off the scalp. If your hair is already frizzy and dry, use this in combination with *reetha* (a soap nut, similar to *shikakai*), *amla* and hibiscus. b. *Aloe vera* - Take fresh gel and apply it over the scalp; leave it for a few minutes and, then, wash it off. It is a cooling and soothing scalp cleanser, good for a heated-up scalp, associated with redness, itching, rashes or scalp pimples. c. *Hibiscus leaves and some flowers* - Grind these to a slimy paste. It lathers well. Wash your hair regularly with it for well-nourished, strong and black hair. d.* Amla* or Indian gooseberry – This can be used as a paste/ concoction with tea or you can combine it with *reetha* or *shikakai*. e. *Besan* or gram flour – Mix this with water and use it to wash your hair after an oil massage. These cleansers can be used as stand-alone Ayurvedic treatments for hair fall or as a mix. For example, *reetha* or *shikakai* can be used alone or as a mix with *amla*, *yastimadhu* (licorice), and neem and so on. Along with these Ayurvedic treatments for hair growth, your diet <https://www.artofliving.org/meditation/meditation-for-you/meditation-food> and your food habits <https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/yoga/yoga-and-food/food-habits-yoga-way> are major factors in determining the quality and quantity of your hair. After all, for healthy hair growth, you must take care of the *agni* or fire metabolism inside you. These Ayurvedic treatments for hair loss and growth can be availed at the Sri Sri <https://youtu.be/HYG9ZDZxxD0> Ayurveda Panchakarma Center <https://youtu.be/HYG9ZDZxxD0>. *(This article was written with extensive inputs from Dr. Sharika Menon, Ayurvaidya, Art of Living Organization)* 4 Ayurvedic Lifestyle That Support Hair Growth *Drink lots and lots of water:* Drinking water is essential for our body to function properly shortage of water in the body may result in too many illnesses. The body functions well only if you are well hydrated. The hormones and enzymes in the body need water to work properly. They utilize water in making body cells and tissue so it is necessary for proper body function. To fulfill this requirement we must at least drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, so ultimately it is also useful for the proper growth of hair tissue. *Good Sleep for hair growth:* Sleeping can also be a good remedy for overall body health and even for hair growth. For the proper function of the body, you need enough sleep to let your body relax and be stress-free. A hectic routine and everyday tension can create hair loss problems; it is due to the cell tissues on the scalp getting disturbed. During sleeping, almost all tissues are regenerated and rejuvenated so it is necessary to sleep a minimum of 8 hours. So sleeping can also be the best remedy to stay healthy and fit. There are various combinations that are taken into account such as diet, herbs, oil massage, meditation, aromatherapy, breathing and yoga which can be beneficial in treating the hair loss problem and premature greying of hair. KR IRS 2/12/21 On Wed, 1 Dec 2021 at 18:33, 'N Sekar' via iyer123 <[email protected]> wrote: > Just a joke I remembered about hair loss > > There was this fellow who was complaining about the difficulty on combing > thick hair from the front to all the way back, how he had to wash it > everyday etc. > > After he began balding, and with receding hairlines, he now started > complaining that he now has more face to wash. > > Story about how some people are never satisfied with what they have and > have to complain always. > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > <https://go.onelink.me/107872968?pid=InProduct&c=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers&af_wl=ym&af_sub1=Internal&af_sub2=Global_YGrowth&af_sub3=EmailSignature> > > On Wed, Dec 1, 2021 at 3:22 AM, Narayanaswamy Iyer > <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear folks > > With due respect, hair loss, hair profusion, hair colour, hair curls, > frizziness, length, appearance depends on inherited genes from your parents > and remoter ancestors. > > Little to do with pampering with health products, health advisors, > health/scalp treatments. > > Your hairdressers and costumiers can deceive you, but Nature will assert > the truth, once human efforts are ended. > > So do not be taken by charlatans pretending to be hair experts, and > certainly by the "cures" and "precautions" they advocate. > > S Narayanaswamy Iyer > > On 1 Dec 2021, at 4:05 AM, 'venkat giri' via iyer123 < > [email protected]> wrote: > > *Respected sir/s,* > * Studies suggest certain foods could increase > the risk of hair loss, such as simple carbohydrates that include refined > sugars and grains.* > *It is normal to lose up to 100 hairs per > day. Males, and to a lesser extent, females, will typically lose more hair > with age. However, there are many possible causes of a typical hair loss, > ranging from certain diseases to birth control pills.* > * > A nutritious diet can affect many aspects of how the body functions. Some > diets could also influence hair and scalp health, which may lead to hair > loss.* > *Eating high quantities of unhealthy foods or insufficient amounts of > nutritious foods could worsen hair loss.* > *A 2020 review suggested that anti-inflammatory diets, , can promote hair > health and prevent hair loss. The diet comprises many nutrient-rich foods, > including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and olive oil.* > *However, while nutritious anti-inflammatory foods could promote hair > growth, limited evidence suggests less nutritious inflammatory foods may > cause hair loss. **For example, some evidence from Trusted Source > indicates excess consumption of simple carbohydrates could indirectly lead > to inflammation that might worsen excess hair loss in women. Simple > carbohydrates include foods such as refined sugars and grains.* > *A 2019 case study looking at two females transitioning to menopause > suggested that the hair loss they experienced had possible links to eating > tuna, a fish high in mercury. **Currently, existing research points more > towards certain foods and nutrients being able to boost hair health than > causing hair loss directly. **A 2016 study suggested that diets rich in > simple carbohydrates may contribute to hair loss. **Eating simple > carbohydrates increases sebum production, an oily substance that the glands > attached to hair follicles release. While sebum is beneficial for hair > health, excess amounts can lead to inflammation that is harmful to hair > health. **Sugary foods also cause the pancreas to increase the production > of the hormone insulin, which negatively affects blood vessels in the > scalp. **People should avoid eating too many simple carbohydrates, such > as candy, cakes, and cookies. These foods also include refined grains, such > as white rice, pasta, or bread. Complex carbohydrates are a more nutritious > alternative that includes whole grains, beans, and vegetables.* > * Experiment on two women > experiencing hair loss revealed that they had high mercury levels in their > blood from eating fish. The hair loss improved after they reduced their > intake of mercury-rich fish. **The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) > still recommends eating 2–3 servings of fish per week due to its high > nutritional value. Therefore, sticking to fish low in mercury, such as > tuna, salmon, and cod, could be beneficial for people experiencing hair > loss.** Eating a balanced diet, including sufficient amounts of protein, > vitamins, and minerals, is necessary for hair health and growth.* > *The following are some of the dietary recommendations:* > *Protein: Proteins contain amino acids necessary for hair growth. Examples > of protein sources include: **cottage cheese, **yogurt, **beans, * > *poultry, **seeds and nuts, **eggs, **fish.* > *Healthy fats: Unsaturated fats hydrate the hair and may prevent hair > loss. F**atty fish, such as salmon, **flax, seeds , **walnuts ,**olive > oil.* > *Vitamin C: A vitamin C deficiency may negatively affect the creation of > hair shafts. Rich in Vitamin C **green, leafy vegetables, **strawberries > and * > *citrus fruits* > *Folate: This form of vitamin B stimulates the rebuilding of hair. > Examples of folate sources include: P**eas, **beets, **asparagus,* > *Biotin: Biotin can promote hair growth. **egg yolk**s ,sweet potatoes, * > *salmon, **sunflower seeds and **almonds* > *Niacin: This B vitamin is necessary for hair health. Some sources > include: **salmon, **tuna ,**marinara sauce, **whole grains, **peanuts > ,**seeds > etc.* > *Iron: Insufficient iron can cause hair loss. Sources include:* > *beef, **poultry, **spinach, **white beans, **lentils, **dried apricots* > ---- > *Regards* > *V.Sridharan* > *Trichy* > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/2084073268.3071328.1638302703271%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/2084073268.3071328.1638302703271%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/E619C24A-5B21-4626-8A71-AB10602A0A8E%40gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/E619C24A-5B21-4626-8A71-AB10602A0A8E%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/663261582.4981225.1638363809693%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/663261582.4981225.1638363809693%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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