Health and nutrition are closely interlinking words. And when comes the question of the health of our hair it is the most crucial part. The health of our hair greatly depends on the amount and proportion of nutrition to it. Therefore it becomes essential for us to take proper care regarding the proper supply of nutrition to our hair. When we can properly feed our hair with the perfect amount of proteins, vitamins, and minerals that are needed for the proper growth and health of the hair, the half our hair care regimen is completed there. But besides providing nutrition to the hair there are other problems also that our hair faces in our daily life and that is the main subject of discussion in our present article.
Our hair faces the very first problem at the very first moment we step out of our house, the Sun. As we all know that the sun is the most helpful to us in a lot of cases. But in case of our hair it is just the opposite. Instead of coming to any help the sun acts just the opposite to our hair. The U.V. rays of the sun cause a lot of damage to our hair and scalp. Therefore we should at least have a cover on our head before stepping out in the sun. Preferably a scarf or a straw hat can be of great help. On the other hand besides the sun there are other factors that causes a lot of harm to our hair and starts affecting our hair as we step out of the house. These factors are none other than the elements causing pollution in the environment. The dust and dirt particles along with a lot of harmful chemicals gets stuck in our hair causing damage to the hair and making the hair look dull and lifeless. In that case for better hair protection we need to maintain a regular routine of shampooing and conditioning our hair. Shampooing on every alternate days and conditioning the hair each time after shampoo helps to keep the hair clean and moisturized and retain the essential nutrition.
Besides these external problems there are also some problems that our hair face which are related to the type and texture of our hair. These problems are not common to all in general and depend on the type and texture of the hair. As for example the problems faced by dry hair may not be faced by oily hair and vice versa. Another important problem that our hair faces very often is the problem of dandruff. We need to pay proper care and attention towards our hair when we face this problem of dandruff. Along with the itchy irritation it also prevents the scalp from breathing properly. Therefore care should be taken regarding this problem. The regular anti-dandruff shampoo is the general solution to this problem but if that doesn't work properly you need to consult your doctor immediately.
Therefore it is seen that in our day-to-day life it becomes very hard for us to take proper care of the health of the hair or keep it in perfect condition. But besides this it is also true that if proper care is taken on there are a lot of solutions to the problems also. So have a proper hair care routine and try to maintain it regularly. This is the only way that you can keep your hair away from a lot of problems.
Hair Problems And Solutions
Dry hair can indicate a deficiency of vitamins A, B12. or C; deficiency of zinc; or a lack of wholesome protein in the diet. The solution is to increase vitamin and mineral intake, avoid harsh chemical hair treatments, and massage the scalp with a few drops of olive oil. Greasy hair is caused by overactive oil glands, which can be caused by a hormonal imbalance during the teenage years or ill-health. The solution is to rinse the hair with the juice of a lemon and warm water.
Excessive hair in women can be caused by a hormonal imbalance caused by higher than usual levels of testosterone (the male sex hormone). The solution is gentle hair removal using either a sugaring waxing process.
Baldness
Hair loss is normal for some older men and women, but it can be caused by stress and shock. Hair loss in women can result from a dietary deficiency or hormonal imbalance (it can happen after pregnancy, daring the menopause, or in a woman who also is suffering from hypothyroidism).
Treatment Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine
Promote the blood circulation in the scalp and the regrowth of hair by massaging sage, cedarwood, and rosemary oils firmly into the scalp. Rinse with an infusion of nettle.
Dandruff
A dry, itchy, and flaky scalp is often the result of seborrheic eczema, and, more rarely, psoriasis or a fungal infection. Dandruff is common and usually not serious.
Treatment
Herbal Medicine Massage vitamin E into the scalp at night. Infuse fresh or dried rosemary and sage and use it as a daily hair rinse, or make up a cedarwood rub in a lotion base and leave overnight before using it to rinse the scalp.
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