8 ways to great healthy hair
Up to 80 percent of the population has some degree of hair loss, and each year millions are spent on treatments and cures for the problem. Here are some easy tips to incorporate into your lifestyle for fabulous hair;
1. Without enough water to hydrate your body your hair may become dry, lifeless and brittle. Drink up to eight glasses of water a day to maintain optimum overall health. Your hair will thank you!
2. A wholesome diet, rich in silica, iodine & other minerals will help reduce or prevent hair loss. Green, leafy vegetables, especially sea vegetables, are good iodine sources. Raw oats, potatoes, peppers, cucumbers and bean sprouts provide silica. Studies in the former Soviet Union have shown that silica therapy slowed hair loss.
3. Omega fatty acids & vitamin E have been shown to be a key factor in skin, nail and hair health, so include these in your diet, as well - in the form of salmon, tuna or other fatty fish, flax, olive & wheatgerm oils, nuts, seeds & avocados.
4. For women, thinning or greying hair can be a sign of an underactive thyroid or insufficient hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the stomach. Raw greens provide enzymes that stimulate thyroid function & are known to improve stomach HCL levels. These are best take in a GREEN SMOOTHIE:
1/2 cup fresh raw greens chopped eg spinach/kale/cabbage etc
½ -1 tsp green superfoods
1 lrg apple or other fruit, chopped
2 + cups water - add water to your preferred consistency
1 tsp lecithin granules -optional
whizz in a blender - serves 2
It's fabulously nutritious, vitalising & curbs cravings, take it twice a day for a week for noticeable effects.
5. For men, the balding process can be slowed down by balancing fats in the diet. Some scientists postulate that the male pattern baldness is tied to increased testosterone levels during puberty. I suggest a low in trans fats (hydrogenated vegetable oils) & high in essential fatty acids from fish, flax, seeds & nuts. In addition a small amounts of saturated fat, important for cell membrane, nervous system & endocrine health, to balance testosterone levels & support healthy hair follicles.
6. Anaemia is one of the most frequent causes of hair loss. Eat plenty of iron-rich foods, like whole grain cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, dates, raisins & cherry juice. Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron and the chlorophyll in barley grass will assist the uptake of iron. Eggs, fish, brewer's yeast, wheat germ & lecithin contain protein & B vitamins that also promote hair growth.
7. Use only natural hair products containing no artificial chemicals eg parabens or sodium lauryl sulphate, always read the label – if you can’t pronounce it leave it alone!
8. Reduce stress levels with deep relaxation & yoga which stimulate circulation of oxygenated blood to the scalp to improve hair growth & make you feel great!
1. Without enough water to hydrate your body your hair may become dry, lifeless and brittle. Drink up to eight glasses of water a day to maintain optimum overall health. Your hair will thank you!
2. A wholesome diet, rich in silica, iodine & other minerals will help reduce or prevent hair loss. Green, leafy vegetables, especially sea vegetables, are good iodine sources. Raw oats, potatoes, peppers, cucumbers and bean sprouts provide silica. Studies in the former Soviet Union have shown that silica therapy slowed hair loss.
3. Omega fatty acids & vitamin E have been shown to be a key factor in skin, nail and hair health, so include these in your diet, as well - in the form of salmon, tuna or other fatty fish, flax, olive & wheatgerm oils, nuts, seeds & avocados.
4. For women, thinning or greying hair can be a sign of an underactive thyroid or insufficient hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the stomach. Raw greens provide enzymes that stimulate thyroid function & are known to improve stomach HCL levels. These are best take in a GREEN SMOOTHIE:
1/2 cup fresh raw greens chopped eg spinach/kale/cabbage etc
½ -1 tsp green superfoods
1 lrg apple or other fruit, chopped
2 + cups water - add water to your preferred consistency
1 tsp lecithin granules -optional
whizz in a blender - serves 2
It's fabulously nutritious, vitalising & curbs cravings, take it twice a day for a week for noticeable effects.
5. For men, the balding process can be slowed down by balancing fats in the diet. Some scientists postulate that the male pattern baldness is tied to increased testosterone levels during puberty. I suggest a low in trans fats (hydrogenated vegetable oils) & high in essential fatty acids from fish, flax, seeds & nuts. In addition a small amounts of saturated fat, important for cell membrane, nervous system & endocrine health, to balance testosterone levels & support healthy hair follicles.
6. Anaemia is one of the most frequent causes of hair loss. Eat plenty of iron-rich foods, like whole grain cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, dates, raisins & cherry juice. Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron and the chlorophyll in barley grass will assist the uptake of iron. Eggs, fish, brewer's yeast, wheat germ & lecithin contain protein & B vitamins that also promote hair growth.
7. Use only natural hair products containing no artificial chemicals eg parabens or sodium lauryl sulphate, always read the label – if you can’t pronounce it leave it alone!
8. Reduce stress levels with deep relaxation & yoga which stimulate circulation of oxygenated blood to the scalp to improve hair growth & make you feel great!