Home Remedies for Hair Loss

1. Hair Oil Massage

The first step that you can take to reduce hair loss is to massage your scalp with appropriate hair oil. Proper hair and scalp massage will increase blood flow to the hair follicles, condition the scalp, and enhance the strength of your hair’s roots. It will also promote relaxation and reduce feelings of stress.

You can use hair oils like coconut or almond oil, olive oil, castor oil, amla oil, or others. Add a few drops of rosemary essential oil to the base oil for better and faster results. Other types of oil that you can use are emu oil, argan oil, and wheat germ oil.

1. Massage any of the hair oils mentioned above onto your hair and scalp by applying light pressure with your fingertips.
2. Do this at least once a week.

2. Indian Gooseberry

For natural and fast hair growth, you can use Indian gooseberry, also known as amla. Indian gooseberry is rich in vitamin C, of which a deficiency in the body can cause hair loss.

The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and the exfoliating properties present in Indian gooseberry can help maintain a healthy scalp and promote hair growth.

1. Mix one tablespoon each of Indian gooseberry or amla pulp and lemon juice.
2. Massage your scalp with the mixture thoroughly. Cover your hair with a shower cap.
3. Leave it on overnight and shampoo your hair in the morning.

3. Fenugreek

Fenugreek, also known as methi, is highly effective in treating hair loss. Fenugreek seeds contain hormone antecedents that enhance hair growth and help rebuild hair follicles. They also contain proteins and nicotinic acid that stimulate hair growth.

1. Soak one cup of fenugreek seeds in water overnight.
2. In the morning, grind them to make a paste.
3. Apply the paste to your hair and cover with a shower cap. After about 40 minutes, rinse your hair.
4. Follow this remedy every morning for a month.

4. Onion Juice

Onion juice helps treat hair loss due to its high sulfur content, which helps improve blood circulation to the hair follicles, regenerate hair follicles and reduce inflammation.

The antibacterial properties in onion juice also help kill germs and parasites, and treat scalp infections that can cause hair loss.

In a 2002 study published in the Journal of Dermatology, almost 74 percent of the study participants who applied onion juice on the scalp experienced significant hair regrowth.

• Extract the juice of one onion by grating it and then strain it. Apply the juice directly onto the scalp. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, and then wash it off. Finally, shampoo your hair.
• Mix together three tablespoons of onion juice and two tablespoons of aloe vera gel. You can also add one tablespoon of olive oil. Apply this mixture onto your scalp and leave it on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing it off and shampooing your hair.

Repeat either of these remedies two or three times a week for several weeks.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera contains enzymes that directly promote healthy hair growth. Also, its alkalizing properties can help bring the scalp and hair’s pH to a more desirable level, which can greatly promote hair growth.

Regular use can also relieve scalp itching, reduce scalp redness and inflammation, add strength and luster to hair, and alleviate dandruff. Both aloe vera gel and juice will work.

1. Apply aloe vera gel or juice onto the scalp.
2. Leave it on for a few hours and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
3. Repeat the process three to four times a week.

You can also consume one tablespoon of aloe vera juice daily on an empty stomach to enjoy better hair growth.

6. Licorice Root

Licorice root is another herb that prevents hair loss and further damage to the hair. The mollifying properties of licorice roots open the pores, soothe the scalp and help get rid of irritations like dry flakes. This remedy is good for dandruff, hair loss and baldness.

1. Add one tablespoon of ground licorice root to one cup milk with a quarter teaspoon saffron. Mix it thoroughly.
2. Apply the paste on bald patches at bedtime and leave it on overnight.
3. In the morning, wash your hair.
4. Follow this remedy once or twice a week.

You can also take licorice internally in the form of licorice tea three times a day.

Top 11 Food Tips To Stop And Even Reverse Hair Fall.

In the pursuit of the “perfect” look:

The desire for achieving ethereal beauty has been one of the pursuits in human evolution. As science unearths more elements (either from nature or the lab) the perfect look seems more accessible and hence desirable. The U.S. cosmetics market, for anti-aging products pegged at $80 billion today, is marked to reach more than $114 billion by 2015.

Women – and also men, strive daily to mask blemishes and “imperfections” to project an ageless look. How far these chemicals succeed in their claims is something even the FDA doesn’t care knowing about. Cosmetics it seems are regulated just for safety and not for effectiveness (as claimed). People tend to care less, our skewed short-term symptomatic-solution-seeking minds, getting the instant result that they desire.

Are Cosmetics the answer?

But are we missing something? Are these products having an actual impact on the person’s appearance? Well to be fair, they are from the outside but not penetrating and changing anything inside. And that is where this doesn’t work out in the long run. The only way you can feel “natural” about your hair or skin, for as long as you live, is when it happens from the inside out. All that processed junk loaded with sugar, salt, starches, oil and chemicals is eating away at your flowing tresses and glowing skin.

Like for the skin, the cells and processes that support strong, vibrant hair depend on a balanced diet. The reason why most miss the triggers is because it takes longer for diet missteps to show on your hair. For eg. Just one week with a poor diet can yield acne flare-ups or dry, sallow skin within days but with hair, it can take a few months for a nutritional deficiency or the effects of a crash diet to show up. On the flip side a healthy diet will take longer to show positive results to your hair, so be patient :).

TOP 11 FOOD TIPS FOR HEALTHY HAIR:

Here’s a low down of  the “must have” foods and the “must avoid” foods to keep those long tresses flowing:

MUST HAVE:

1. Fatty acids rich food: Omega-3 Fatty Acids promote healthy hair growth by nourishing both the hair shaft and follicles, and the cell membranes in your scalp, providing elasticity to your hair.
   Foods rich in Omega 3: Flaxseeds, walnuts, salmon, tuna, kale, Brussels sprouts, rapeseed oil.
2. Zinc rich food: It helps regulate testosterone and other hormone levels in the body, maintain production of oil-secreting glands on the scalp, boost tissue growth and repair, keeping your scalp and hair healthy.
   Foods rich in Zinc: Chickpeas, wheat germ, oysters, beef, veal liver, roast beef.
3. Protein rich food: Protein is a main constituent of hair, so having less of this can lead to graying and poor hair health.  For lustrous hair consume high-quality, naturally occurring protein rich diet.
   Foods rich in Protein: Greek yogurt, eggs yolks, kale, peanuts, beans, peas, lentils, tofu, chicken, turkey.
4. Iron rich food: Iron helps deliver blood and critical oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells, including your scalp. Getting iron efficiency (anemia) treated quickly will enhance the health of your hair.
   Foods rich in Iron: Dark leafy greens (spinach, Bok Choy), whole grains, beans, red meat, turkey, egg yolks, clams, mussels, oysters, lenthils, prunes.
5. Vitamins A and C rich foods: Both vitamins trigger hair follicles tosecrete Sebum, an oily substance, which keep the hair rooted and prevent hair loss. Vitamin C also boosts iron production.
   Foods rich in Vit. A & C: Swiss chard, spinach, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, blueberries.
6. Magnesium rich foods: Deficiency of magnesium contributes to inflammation, which is a major reason for Hair loss in both men and women.
   Foods rich in Magnesium: Almonds, spinach, cashews, lentils, brown rice, halibut.
7. Selenium rich foods: A trace element that helps the body produce selenoproteins, which regulate reproduction, metabolism, DNA synthesis, and immunity, and also stimulates hair follicles to encourage new growth.
   Foods rich in Selenium: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, shrimp sardines, ham.

MUST AVOID:

8. Soy protein shakes: Protein shakes that contain soy proteins are very unhealthy, because soy isolate requires hexane (a petroleum solvent) for refining purpose that can lead to hair loss.
9. Cholesterol rich eatables: Foods containing high amount of cholesterol and saturated fats increase the DHT(Dihydrotestosterone) levels, an endocrinal secretion, that destroys the hair follicles.
10. Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine foods: Nicotine and caffeine destroy Vitamin C present in the body. They also inhibit essential nutrients absorption, leading to hair quality degradation, making them brittle, dull, dry and lacklustre.
11. Chemical Sweeteners and Foods: Sweeteners such as sucrose, fructose and dextrose, present in processed food, destroy essential vitamins such as E, K and C from the body, which are vital for healthy hair.

Having said this, other factors like hormonal imbalances, lack of sleep, stress,  etc. can still affect how your hair looks and feels. Get yourself checked and treated and stick to these tips to feel the difference it brings to the texture, volume and health of your hair.

4 Factors To Set You Up For Optimal Health

As human beings, our bodies are all incredibly unique and therefore there are different things that we each must do in order to improve the quality of our own health. However, here are four key factors that I believe can set anyone up for success in improving their health.

OPTIMAL HEALTH IS A 360 EXPERIENCE

Most people out there focus on only two things when it comes to good health: exercise and diet. And there are even those that just focus on one or the other. The truth is that health is a synergistic relationship between many areas of our lives such as relationships, career, spirituality, nutrition and exercise.

Our main goal is to maintain balance within all of these areas. When one area is lacking, it’s kind of like a domino effect, which throws off the other areas. We often don’t even realize it’s happening. If you’re stressed out from a job you hate, no matter how healthy you eat or how much you exercise, most likely you won’t be feeling as happy or as healthy as you would like. If you’re in a bad relationship, whether it’s with a boyfriend or a friend, that added stress is going to affect other areas of your life as well, preventing you from being your authentic, joyful self. It’s so important to start addressing each area of your life and see where you can start creating more balance.

TRUST YOUR BODY…IT WILL LISTEN TO YOU

The reason that we often have such strong cravings for food that isn’t so good for us is because we’ve starved our bodies of the nutrients it actually needs and replaced them with addicting substances that makes us want more of the bad stuff. Think about how much more you tend to eat if you have a burger and fries and how much more controlled your appetite is with a healthy salad. Trans fats, MSG, and sugar are just a few of the substances that we put into our bodies that have damaging effects on our health and even a drug-like effect on our minds that make us feel “addicted” to foods containing them. This is especially true for sugar.

But there is some good news here. If you slowly start to introduce healthier foods into your diet, even without changing your current diet too much to begin with, you’ll see that in time you will begin craving those healthier options. This is not an addiction but rather that your body will finally be getting the fuel and nutrients it needs to perform daily functions and will begin sending you signals to give it more of the good stuff! You won’t always be thinking “if it tastes good, then it must be bad for you.” Good nutritious food will begin to taste just as delicious!

CHANGE DOESN’T HAVE TO HAPPEN OVERNIGHT

This is probably the most important concept to learn when going on a journey to improve your health. You have to be realistic about time and your expectations. I personally find this comforting because when you set time restrictions that are too tight and you fall off, you’re more likely to get down on yourself. The truth is you very will could have ups and downs in your journey, but as long as you get back up you will see changes.

Now, you can go on a crash diet and lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks, but what’s going to happen after those 2 weeks? You’re more likely to put all that weight and then some back on. This is why diets don’t work. And oftentimes the methods by which they operate are harming your health at the cost of you losing a few pounds.

Optimal health is a journey. That is how I work with my clients in my 3-month Body & Soul Reset program. It’s about looking at our whole life, as mentioned in the beginning of this article, and making gradual changes that stick. These changes will become habits and before you know it you will be leading a healthy lifestyle and not going on crash diets all the time and repeatedly getting frustrated with chronic illnesses that have you running to the doctor every month.

And did I mention you will feel AMAZING!

THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS

The power of the mind is incredible. We can achieve so much just by thinking a certain way. I truly do believe that the more positive vibes you put out there, the more positivity you will attract. I have experienced this personally in my own life and have seen how this concept has worked for so many other people as well. Believe you can and you will! No matter who tries to get you down, or what discouraging thoughts may come into your mind, fight them off with loads of self love and positivity. Your mind and body will thank you for it. Positivity has a tremendous impact on our health and achieving whatever goals we’ve set for ourselves.

I find a great way to stay in this frame of mind is to find a quote or mantra that speaks to you. I love quotes and I post them everywhere…at my work desk, on my iPhone wallpaper, and even around my apartment. There are so many situations and people that can get us down and it’s our job to stay strong and keep going. The way we react to situations is totally in our control so having a some encouraging words around you to remind you that you are strong, amazing and capable is a great way to keep you from falling off track. Whether it’s quotes or meditating or something else, find what works for you.

How To Get Thicker Hair Naturally

Hair loss is the most common problem in most people. There are several causes for hair loss like their genetic nature, the climate of the place they live, the kind of diet they follow, physical or emotional stress, improper hair care, use of chemical hair care products, pollution, hormonal imbalances. There are some effective home remedies which will be able to prevent loss of hair and improve hair thickness.

Here are some effective Natural remedies to get Thicker Hair

Indian Gooseberry

Indian Gooseberry is an accepted hair tonic in traditional recipes for enriching hair growth and pigmentation. Take a dried gooseberry and cut into pieces. Take one tablespoon of this dried gooseberry and boil them in 2 tablespoon of coconut oil. Before going to your bed, use this oil to massage your. Shampoo your hair as usual the next day in the morning and follow this remedy 4 times a week to yield good hair growth

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera has lot of health benefits and it is the most popular ingredient that promotes thicker hair. Extract the Gel out from 2 or 3 leaves of Aloe Vera and apply that gel on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes, then rinse your hair with warm water.

Orange Juice

The citric acid properties present in the orange helps in getting rid of dandruff and also promotes the hair growth. Take orange peel and mash it to make a pulp. Use this pulp as a hair pack by applying it on your hair once a week. Leave it for 15 minutes then rinse your hair with warm water.Another option is, take equal portion of apple puree, orange juice and mix them well, then apply this solution on your hair and scalp and then rinse your hair with plain water after 30 minutes. For better results, Try this remedy once a week.

Avocado

Avocado can be used to enjoy thicker and stronger hair. Mash the avocado and banana. Make a smooth paste by mixing them well. Apply this paste on your scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes and then shampoo your hair as usual.

Coconut Oil 

Coconut oil is the most effective ingredient that promotes hair growth. Massaging the scalp with heated coconut oil regularly helps to yield thicker hair. Keep in mind that, use only your finger tips to massage the scalp because it helps to improve the blood circulation which is very important factor to encourage the hair growth. Once you applied the oil, cover your head with a towel and leave it for 30 minutes. Then as usual shampoo your hair. For better results it is recommended that, follow this remedy once a week.

Egg

Egg provides essential proteins for your hair. So you must give regular protein treatment for your hair. Take 2 eggs and beat them. Then Mix it well and apply this on your wet hair and leave it for 15 minutes. After that shampoo your hair with lukewarm water. Try this remedy 3 times a week.

Top 5 Home Remedies For Frizzy Hair

Frizzy Hair is a cry and really frustrating for most women. Lack of moisture is the main cause for frizzy hair. Moisturizing the cuticle layers of hair makes the hair smooth. Here we list some effective home remedies for frizzy hair that gives shiny and silky hair.

1. Hot Oil Massage

* Take 1/2 cups of olive oil and coconut oil and mix them well
* Add 3 teaspoons of almond oil to that and warm it for 2-3 minutes
* Then apply this oil and gently massage it on your scalp and cover your head with moist towel for 30 minutes.
* Finally shampoo with conditioning your hair as usual.

2. Carbonated Water

* Carbonated Water such as Sparkling Water or soda water is one of the best remedy for frizzy hair.
* Carbonated water has low pH levels and helps to fight frizz which is caused by humidity
* Rinse your hair with carbonated water after conditioning your hair with shampooing. It is effective remedy but you need to follow this remedy regularly.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

* Apple Cider Vinegar is another effective remedy and also simple to use. It prevents the frizzy hair.
* Mix equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water.
* After shampooing your hair,use ACV as a final rinse.

4. Egg and Almond Oil

* Egg contains amino acids that helps revitalize follicle of hair while almond oil acts as a natural hair emollient.
* Make a smooth paste by mixing 1/4th cup of almond oil with one raw egg.
* Apply this paste on your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes
*Then rinse your hair with clean water.

5. Avocado Mask

* Avocado mask is inexpensive and highly effective remedy to control frizzy hair.
* Mash one ripe avocado, add some curd to it and make it as a smooth paste
* Apply this paste throughout your hair and leave it for 30 minutes
* Then rinse your hair with cold water.
* Use this hair mask once or twice a week to prevent dryness and condition your hair

8 Worst Hair and Skincare Mistakes That Will Shock You

Washing face with hot water: 

                                                                Washing face with torrid water can cause severe  damage to blood vessels.Suggested that lukewarm water is good to wash your face without any damage to blood vessels.

Exfoliation: 
                             Exfoliation is good for skin it removes dead cells from the skin and it is better to do twice in a week.Over exfoliation may cause damage to skin.If you have a dry or sensitive skin, better to exfoliate your face once in 10 days.

Sleeping in your  makeup:
                                                               sleeping in your makeup is one of the worst thing you can do to your skin.It can blocks the pores and your skin can't breathe up which leads to acne and also cause premature ageing.

leaving oil in your hair:
                                                        Most of the ladies leave the oil in hair for long time.It is not good for scalp it clogs the pores and absorb dirt and leads to hair fall.It is better to do massage and leave it for an hour and wash it out to keep the hair in good condition.

Not moisturising:
                                         Most of the people thought applying moisturiser on face will increase the acne.But this is not true,use oil free moisturiser for those who have acne.

Lack of sleep:
                       Enough sleeps makes your skin fresh and young.So it is better to avoid late night sleeps if you have any function or college next day.You should sleep atleast 7-8 hours in a day.

    

Smoking:
               Smoking causes so many health problems such as damage to your lungs,heart,cancer and general health.It is one of the easiest way to age your skin very quickly.It can darken the skin around the eyes and bags under the eyes,darken your lips,increases the chance of getting psoriasis etc..so please quit smoking it causes severe damage to the body organs and skin.

Tight ponytail:
                                    You  believe it or not but it is true tightening your hair by wearing a too tight ponytail
leads to hair fall.

10 Super Foods To Prevent Hair Loss

When you are suffering from hair loss, The first thing is you should focus on the food what you eat. Many people often goes for various hair care products but it doesn't get results well. What really matters is what you eat. The best way to prevent hair loss and to improve the hair growth is to keep a close eye on what you are eating.Here we list a super foods that promotes good hair growth and prevents hair loss.

Sunflower seeds: Sunflower seed are the rich sources of copper,zinc,magnesium,calcium,iron,biotin,protein,omega-6 fatty acids. These supplements helps to prevent the hair loss. A handful of raw sunflower seeds were enough for healthy hair growth. But don't eat in excess because too much consumption of sunflower seeds can even lead to hair loss.

Nuts: Nuts are very important to promote hair growth as well as to prevent hair loss. Nuts like peanuts,almonds,cashew nuts, walnuts contains wide variety of protein,vitamins,minerals,iron,zinc,healthy fats which helps to prevent the hair loss. So make sure to take nuts in your diet.

Eggs: For a healthy hair growth, Protein is a primary constituent. As we know Egg is a good source of protein. Eggs also having biotin and B vitamins which helps in controlling hair loss. So try to eat atleast 1 egg/day.

Spinach: It is a good source of vitamins like B,C and E,calcium,omega-3 fatty acids,iron and it is enriched with a good amount of nutrients and antioxidants,which helps to promote hair growth.

Carrots: Many people known that carrots are good for eye sight but it also good for hair growth. Beta-carotene is the important nutrient that carrots have which promotes healthy hair growth.

Sweet Potatoes : Regular consumption of sweet potatoes is the easiest way to prevent hair loss problem. It is power packed with beta-carotene, by which our converts it into vitamin A. As we know vitamin A promotes the growth of healthy cells and tissues.

Beans : Beans are enriched with vitamins B and C, Zinc which promotes hair growth and most importantly it is a great source of low calorie protein and fiber.We have different types of beans like navy beans,pinto beans,soya beans,kidney beans,black beans.

Salmon : It is a kind of fatty fish enriched with omega-3 fatty acids which helps to promote hair growth. It also contains good amount of protein along with vitamin B12. All these supplements helps to promote proper hair growth and it solves the problems like excessive hair loss and dry hair. Make sure to take salmon fish in your diet atleast twice a week and yield best results.

Beef: It contains good amount of protein,B vitamins,zinc and iron. It promotes to produce quality hair. For a better results you should consume beef twice or thrice a week.

Oat: Oats contains good amount of micronutrients as well as good amount of B vitamins,copper,zinc,protein,potassium. Which helps to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.