How to have Healthy Hair
More people than I would think come to me for help with their hair. Many women feel like they are losing hair at an extreme rate. They are worried it won't grow back and that they eventually will go bald. A lot of women come to me showing me spots on their scalp where their hair is thinning or where they are already completely bald. There is a lot of natural things one can do for healthier hair to help hair regrow (even men) or prevent hair from falling out.
Number one thing I ask patients when they complain about their hair is what their stress level is. Stress is the number one thing that causes hair to thin. Stress affects hormones and hormone levels affect hair growth. Besides stress management here are other things that can help.
Supplementation
Some of the best supplements for one's hair to become thick and healthy include Saw Palmetto, Black Current Seed Oil, Vitamin E, etc. Yet I never found that one supplement that could do it all so I developed my own, called Hair Rejuvenation. It includes wild harvested Black Current Seed, Saw Palmetto, Dandelion, Rosemary, Pomegranate, Raspberry Leaf, Liposomal Vitamin C and Vitamin E. With this combination of ingredients I have found great results in hair regrowth and strengthening weak hair.
Vitamin C, vitamin E and pomegranate are used for their antioxidants which helps the body have less stress on it from toxins. Pomegranate also contains punicic acid which stimulates the hair follicles for better hair growth. This will strengthen the hair follicles and stimulates strong and fast hair growth. Also to help detox is dandelion which supports the liver. Dandelion is also rich with vitamins A, C, B-complex and E. It also contains biotin, iron, sulfur, magnesium and calcium. These all enrich the hair by stimulating and strengthening the hair. Rosemary has been tested in clinical trials and shown hair growth just as good as Rogaine on men after 6 months of use. Raspberry leaf supports the hormones while black current seed and saw palmetto are direct hair support. Hormone support is important because too much testosterone can cause hair to fall out. Black Currant Seed contains omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids, which help provide moisture for your hair and encourage hair growth and strength. Specifically, the gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in black currant seed oil is an omega-6 acid that can help prevent hair thinning, splitting and dryness.
By taking the oxidative stress off the body, while also supporting the hormones and liver as well as the hair I have seen the best results with my patients’ regrowth of hair. Unfortunately it takes time and it’s usually only in the 4th month that patients start noticing a difference.
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Simply mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 2 parts warm water. Rinse through your hair after washing at least 2-3 times per week. You can let it sit for 1-2 minutes, and then rinse out your hair completely.
What does apple cider vinegar do for your hair?
This apple cider vinegar rinse closes up your hair follicle to prevent damage by keeping your hair’s pH levels balanced. This gives you smoother, shinier, stronger hair.
Feed Your Hair the Right Nutrition
One of my most important natural hair growth tips is: nutrition.Hair only grows if you feed it the right nutrients.
Here’s how to keep your hair healthy by adding some key nutrients to your daily diet:
- Collagen powder (I use Organixx)
- Food-based B-vitamins
- Healthy fats (think coconut oil, olive oil, wild salmon and omega-3s, etc.)
- Antioxidants
DIY Abundant Hair Growth Serum
This serum is what I use every day to promote strong hair:- 10 drops rosemary essential oil
- 10 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 drops cypress essential oil
Apply a small amount to your fingertips after washing your hair and massage into your scalp daily.
You can also use the oil to do a deep moisture treatment by massaging a generous amount into your scalp and hair (especially the ends). Leave it in for about 30-60 minutes and then wash as usual. Do this especially if you use heat tools on your hair often.
Scalp Massage
One common reason for hair loss is lack of circulation. Due to lack of circulation the hair roots aren't getting enough blood to them. Without enough nutrients the hair prematurely falls out. What I suggest doing is spending a full minute in the morning and another full minute at night massaging your scalp to increase blood flow to the hair roots. You may find that as you massage in small circular motions using your fingertips, tender spots and it is those spots in particular you want to concentrate on for they are tender due to lack of circulation. You will notice as you massage the tender spots they will become less tender. Continue to do every day, twice a day, for at least 2 weeks in order to see a change.
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