Does hair wash days give you anxiety? Do you lose clumps of hair with every wash?
It’s normal to lose some hair everyday as a part of your hair’s usual growth cycle. While losing 50-80 strands of hair is normal, losing over 100 strands of hair a day and developing bald patches is not. Hair is often referred to as our “crowning glory” and watching them fall off can be very distressing. This causes stress and anxiety which not only contributes to loss of confidence but also increases hair fall which leads to a never-ending cycle of hair loss.
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Anti-hair fall serums and shampoos might treat the hair externally but they cannot fix the internal damage.
Ayurvedic Solution for Hair Fall have been used in India since ancient times. They are natural and focus on treating the root cause of the problem. Here’s a secret remedy straight out of an ancient ayurvedic book which can be easily made from ingredients available in your kitchen. This remedy will not only stop your hair fall but will help promote new hair growth. Let’s get into this time-tested remedy and understand how it can restore your hair health naturally.
CAUSES OF HAIR FALL
Hair loss can occur due to various reasons.
- Physical or Emotional Stress: Surgeries and medical procedures like chemotherapy, radiation therapy can add up to hair fall. Pregnancy, Child birth, Menopause can cause hormonal imbalance which also leads to hair loss.
- Hairstyles: Making tight hairstyles that pull your hair back leads to receding frontal hairline or parting the hair in the same direction can also increase the space between them.
- Nutritional Deficiencies: Not getting enough iron or protein can lead to potential hair loss.
- Hairstyling tools and treatments: Bleaching your hair or getting hair treatments can also contribute to hair damage. Using heating tools on an everyday basis can increase the chances of hair loss.
HOW TO PREPARE THE REMEDY
Proven Ayurvedic Solution for Hair Fall, Ingredients required to make the recipe:
- Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)
- Sesame Seeds (Til)
- Copra (Dried Coconut)
- Indian Gooseberry (Amla Powder)
- Flax Seeds
- String Candy (Dhaage Wali Mishri)
PROCEDURE
- Take equal portions of fenugreek seeds, sesame seeds, dried coconut, amla powder, flax seeds, and string candy.
- Grind all the ingredients together to get a fine powder. Make sure that the consistency is smooth.
- Transfer the powder into a container preferably glass container.
- Take one tablespoon of the powder and mix it in a glass of water before bedtime and let it sit overnight.
- Drink the water first thing in the morning.
HOW THIS WORKS
- This remedy is packed with ingredients which have nutrients like Vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids, and anti-oxidants which helps fulfill any nutritional deficiencies.
- It improves the blood flow in the scalp which ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach the hair follicles.
- Flax Seeds and Sesame seeds reduce the inflammation in the scalp.
- Copra or Dried Coconut helps moisturize the scalp.
- Amla and Fenugreek seeds helps activate dead hair follicles, encouraging new hair growth.
- It nourishes the hair follicles from within, strengthening the hair.
WHAT DO THESE INGREDIENTS DO?
Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)
These are rich in dietary fiber, amino acids, healthy fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and several B Vitamins along with minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, etc. It improves blood circulation in scalp, reducing dryness and dandruff. Not only this, it also strengthens hair shaft, prevents hair breakage and encourages new growth.
Sesame Seeds (Til)
These are enriched with protein, Vitamin E, Vitamin B Complex, Omega-6 fatty acids, and minerals like calcium, magnesium and zinc. The anti-oxidants and nutrients in these seeds helps maintain hair color and reduces premature greying. It strengthens the hair from within, preventing hair thinning and hair loss.
Copra (Dried Coconut)
It contains protein, Vitamin E, Lauric acid, Iron, Selenium and saturated fats. It recedes protein loss in the hair and helps maintain a healthy scalp
Indian Gooseberry (Amla Powder)
Amla is exceptionally enriched with Vitamin C and has gallic acids, ellagic acid along with minerals like calcium, iron and phosphorus. It helps in keeping the hair healthy by enhancing collagen production and promoting proper secretion of hormones and enzymes.
Flax Seeds
It contains fiber, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acid, proteins, phosphorus, selenium and magnesium. It helps retain moisture in scalp which reduces the brittleness in hair and nourishes them. It also helps reduce inflammation and improves elasticity, adding volume to hair.
String Candy (Dhaage Wali Mishri)
It provides glucose to the body, essential for cellular energy and aids digestion for better absorption of nutrients.
