Simple Home Remedies for Hair fall

Hair loss is always a problem for both men and women of all age groups. Women worry too much about their hair fall than men because they are more beauty cautious. Lets see what are the major causes for hair fall, how to prevent them and what are the simple treatments for hair loss. 

CAUSES:

1. Lack of nutrition
2. Stress
3. Hormonal imbalance
4. Post-pregnancy
5. Lack of sleep
6. Medication
7. Pollution
8. Smoking
9. Using chemical products to your hair, etc.

What to eat to prevent hair loss:

1. Vitamin C aids in absorption of iron in your body and it is also an anti-oxidant. Vitamin C rich foods are blackcurrants, blueberries, kiwi, guava, broccoli, oranges, papaya, strawberries and sweet potato. Vitamin C  helps in the production of collagen that strengthens the capillaries that supply the hair shafts.

2. Regular consumption fish or fish oil supplement everyday( Omega 3 fatty acid, protein and vitamin A and vitamin D) keeps your scalp and hair hydrated.

3. Eat iron rich foods like Red meat, fish, lentils, broccoli, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.Lack of iron leads to anemia and affect the nutrient supply to the follicle, affecting the hair growth cycle. This will result in hair loss. 

4. Vitamin A rich foods are carrots, fish, cheese, sweet potato, peppers, mango, papaya, oranges and green vegetables, etc. Vitamin A helps to nourish your hair.

5. Include Eggs daily in your diet because it has lots of essential nutrients such as proteins, Vitamin B12, iron, zinc, omega 6 fatty acids and biotin(lack of biotin can make your hair brittle) .

6. Walnuts and walnut oil- is a great source of omega 6 fatty acid, B Vitamins (B1, B6, B9) zinc, iron and also rich in protein.

7. Include curd(low fat) in your routine. Curd is high in hair-friendly proteins, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin D. 

- HAVING AN OVERALL BALANCED DIET KEEPS YOUR HAIR HEALTHY AND SHINY.  

Simple treatments:

1. Apply warm coconut oil into your hair and scalp. Massage in circular motions(to increase the blood circulation and to relax). Dip the bath towel into the hot water and squeeze out the water completely. Now wrap the towel around your head and leave it for few minutes. Repeat this procedure for 4 to 5 times and rinse your hair with shampoo.

2.  Take 1 egg, 2 tbsp of coconut oil and almond oil, 2 tbsp of curd and add few drops of lemon(if you have oily hair) whisk altogether and apply it on your hair and leave it for 20-30 mins. Shampoo and condition your hair as you do normally.