Posted on August 18, 2008 in Common Ailments
With such hectic and stressful life, hair fall or hair loss has become a common problem faced by people. There are large numbers of products or medications which promise to control hair fall or hair loss effectively. But once you stop using these products or medication your hair starts falling again. Hence it’s better to stick to natural remedies to control hair loss.
Have you ever thought that yoga can be effective natural remedy to control hair loss? Yes you heard it right, “Yoga for Hair Fall”. Yoga postures are the least expensive and effective way to control hair loss. Yoga and meditation are beneficial in reducing daily stress and trauma you undergo. Hence directly influences your hair growth process. Some of the most common yoga postures performed for controlling hair fall are listed below:
- Vajrasana
- Pawanmuktasana
- Kapalbharti Pranayam
- Sarvangasana
- Sasangasana
- Camel Pose
- Downward Facing Dog
- Shoulder Stand
- Standing Forward Bend
The above mentioned yoga postures enhance blood circulation specifically in head and reduces the stress levels. Besides these yoga postures there are other natural ways you need to follow for healthy growth of your hair. Some of the important natural ways are listed below:
- Make sure that you eat healthy and balanced diet. Try to include lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, sprouts, dairy products, fish, eggs, pulses and cereals.
- Make a point that you give massage therapy to your scalp at least twice a week. Gentle scalp massage with your fingertips enhances blood circulation hence improves hair growth.
- For massage therapy it is advisable to use lukewarm coconut oil, margosa oil, olive oil lavender oil or other herbal oils. Lavender oil effective stimulates hair growth.
- After shampooing your hair you can wash your hair with water boiled with few margosa leaves. You can even mix equal quantity of coconut oil and margosa oil and use this mixture for massaging your scalp.
- Make sure that you keep your scalp clean. You can wash your hair alternate days but make sure that you use mild shampoo and condition your hair after every wash.
- Daily brushing your hair is important as it enhances scalp blood circulation. It is advisable to avoid back combing of your hair as it increases the chances of breaking hair directly from hair shaft.
- Avoid applying conditioner directly on your scalp as it might increase hair fall. to prevent hair fall avoid use of lot of styling products as they contain harsh chemicals. It’s better to prefer herbal products.
These yoga postures are mainly for healthy hair growth but you need to practice these postures regularly. But in case you are suffering from blood pressure or any cardiac problem then it is advisable to consult your doctor before practicing these yoga postures.
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