Falling of Hair...... Loss of hair at a very tender age has become a common disorder these days.It causes a great deal of concern to persons affected by loss of hair, especially Indian women who regard good hair growth with thick long hair as a sign of beauty.The average growth rate is about 1.2 cm per month , growing faster on women between the ages 15 and 30. Causes...... The most important cause of loss of hair is inadequate nutrition.Even a partial lack of almost any nutrient may cause hair to fall.Persons lacking vitamin B6 lose their hair.Another important cause of falling of hair is stress such as worry, anxiety and sudden shock.Stress leads to a severe tension in the skin of the scalp.It makes the roots of the hair weak,resulting in the falling of hair Treatment..... Hair is made of protein and adequate protein is necessary for luis considered axuriant hair. Women require 60 grams, men 80 to 90, adolescent boys and girls 80 to 100 grams of protein. It is supplied by milk, buttermilk, yogurt,soyabean, eggs, cheese,meat and fish. A lack of vitamin A may cause the hair to be caurse and ugly.Any person having trouble with his or her hair should eat foods rich in inositol such as yeast, liver and molasses. Persons with a tendency to lose hair should thus take a well balanced and correct diet, made up of foods which in combination should supply all the essential nutrients.It has It has been found that a diet which contains liberal quantities of seeds, nuts and grains vegetables and fruits.would provide adequate amounts of all the essential nutrients. Home Remedies...... rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water.The scalp should be rubbed vigorously till it starts to tingle with the heat.coconut oil,is considerd a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth.lime juice used as a shampoo stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss.Lettuce is useful in preventing hair loss through deficiencies.A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is said to help the growth of hair.carrot and lettuce juice, taken daily also helps the growth of hair to a remarkable extent.The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are particularly useful for the growth of hair.Daily application of refined coconut oil mixed with limewater and lime juice on the hair.prevents loss of hair and lengthens them. Application of the juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also considered beneficial.Another effective home remedy for loss of hair is the application of coconut milk all over the scalp and massaging it into the hair loss.It will nourish the hair and promote hair growth.This paste should be applied over the bald patches in the night before going to bed.The seeds of lime and black pepper seeds, ground to get a fine paste.This paste applied on the patches has mildly irritant action.This increases blood circulation in the affected area and stimulates hair growth The paste should be applied twice a day for a few weeks.
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