Seven Ways to Healthy Hair
Your hair is a mirror to the overall condition of your body. When you are in
good health, your hair will be voluminous, smooth and shiny. Likewise, hair will
appear damaged and stop growing when the body is suffering from any nutritional
deficiencies or illness.
PROTEIN
Protein is the building block of hair. A low protein diet will slow down hair
growth while a protein-rich diet will encourage hair growth. Nutritional experts
advocate a diet which includes calves’ liver, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ and
daily dose of two tablespoons of granulated lecithin to improve hair growth.
BLOCK STRESS FROM YOUR LIFE
Stress can impact the body hair growth negatively by causing the circulatory
system to slow down. Learn to manage stress levels through meditation or
relaxation to prevent hair problems.
GET ENOUGH SLEEP
The body needs energy to function at optimal capacity. Inadequate sleep will
result in insufficient nutrients for hair growth. Sleep can help your body
reenergize and regenerate. Have adequate rest and sleep (seven to nine
hours of good sleep per day) can do wonders for your hair.
SUPPLEMENTS
Our regular daily diet may not contain all essential vitamins and minerals.
Therefore taking extra supplements containing Vitamin B-complex (includes folate,
biotin and inositol), Vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and beta-carotene can
also help to improve hair growth. Other essential minerals for hair include
magnesium, sulfur, silica and zinc.
REGULAR EXERCISE
Exercising will raise heart beat which improves blood circulation to the entire
body including
scalp and hair. It also helps to remove the carbon dioxide and other wastes from
the hair follicles.
DRINK ENOUGH WATER DAILY
Water hydrates the body and encourages the growth of hair that is less prone to
brittleness and dryness.
AVOID CAFFEINE AND NICOTINE
Caffeine and nicotine are believed to have an impact on the growth of hair.
Caffeine stunts hair growth through dehydration, making it more difficult for
the body to remove toxins. Nicotine prematurely hardens blood vessels thus
restricting the supply of blood and nutrients to the hair follicles.
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Seven
Ways to Healthy Hair