PREVENT HAIR LOSS

Are you worried about hair loss. Dont worry you are not alone. Around the world millions of people suffer hair loss due to genetics, weak hair, personal stress and weather conditions: Other factors which may contribute in hair loss are:

1. Tension
2. Too much work
3. Illness
4. Poor Diet
5. Dry Scalp
6. Hair treatments (like bleaching and etc)

So now you know few of many ways you might be loosing your hair. But how can you prevent them from falling?? Just follow these steps below: (Note before using any tips below one must consult their doctor to check an see if these tips are safe to be used on themselves. blog owner is not responsible for any damage. Readers themselves will be held responsible for their actions)

• ·  Shampoo regularly. Remember, a CLEAN scalp is a HEALTHY SCALP. 
• ·  Brahmi amla oil also promotes hair growth. 
• ·  A high protein diet with plenty of fruits, green vegetables and dairy products is a must. 
• ·  Drink 10-12 glass of water everyday. 
• ·  Use a very mild shampoo and condition your hair at least twice a week. When you do, make sure you rinse out the conditioner thoroughly, otherwise residue build-up will cause your hair to look limp and dull. 
• ·  Know your vitamins! IRON is important for healthy hair and brittle, limp hair indicates an iron deficiency. Spinach has a good iron content, so gulp it down!
• ·  ZINC helps prevent hair loss and greying. Eat adequate zinc rich foods. Overweight people tend to have zinc deficiency, which is inversely related to the body mass index. Thus if you are overweight and if your hair falls too much, you may want to increase your intake of zinc containing foods. Recipes containing stone ground, wholegrain flour are rich in zinc. 
• ·  A shortfall in VITAMIN B may cause dandruff, falling hair, loss of colour and could encourage grey hair. So B group Vitamins are essential for gloss, colour and thickness. 
• ·  VITAMIN C ensures the health of capillaries supplying blood to hair follicles. Make sure your diet includes plenty of fresh fruits and veggies. 
• ·  VITAMIN E encourages hair growth. Switch from refined flours to wholemeal and wheatgerm, eggs, vegetable oil. 
• ·  COPPER stops hair from falling. Studies show that the copper content in the blood serum of people with falling hair is less than normal. Different types of alopecia (falling hair) are seen to have a deficiency of this important trace element. Include small quantities of nuts, especially cashews and peanuts, seeds, whole milk and beans in your diet as these contain minute but important amounts of copper. 

Homemade remedies for preventing hair fall: 

1. Apply almond oil on scalp and massage. 
2. Grind fenugreek seeds in water and apply on your scalp. Wash off after 40 minutes. Do this every morning for a month ¡V if it suits you! Remember, different treatments suit different types of hair.  
3. Massage warm castor oil + almond oil into your scalp gently. Wrap a hot towel around your scalp so it gets absorbed into the hair. Do this twice a week for healthy, shiny hair. 
4. Add 2-3 drops of honey to a glass of water and use this as the last rinse after shampooing.  

 Quick Hair Care Conditioner 

Mix 1 egg, 2 tbs castor oil, 1 tsp vinegar and 1 tsp glycerine. Beat until frothy and massage lightly into your scalp. Wrap your head in a hot towel, steam, then wash off. This conditioner makes hair thicker, shiny, soft and manageable. 

Honey Conditioner

Beat 1-2 eggs (depending on the length of the hair), 1 tsp honey and 2 tsp olive oil. Massage gently into the scalp. Steam, and shampoo after an hour. 

Alcohol Conditioner

Beat 1-2 eggs with 2 tsp brandy. Massage into your scalp. Leave for 10-15 mins. Rinse well. The egg nourishes your hair and brandy stimulates hair growth.

*Note: Article copied from several online sources. Mainly from yahoo group: dilse desi