Acharya Balkrishna about Solutions for Hair Loss in Ayurveda
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Hair loss is primarily a lifestyle problem that can be easily cured with the safe and effective solutions of Ayurveda and Yoga.
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Hair loss, baldness and grey hair depend upon one's body type and the balance of doshas. People with excess Pitta are more prone to premature greying of the hair and baldness. Unwanted Pitta in the sebaceous gland lead to hair loss.
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In Ayurveda, hair is a by-product of bone tissue and a disturbance in the metabolism of these tissues causes fire in the digestive system that causes the degradation of the hair. People with excess Pitta must pay attention to their food habit and must avoid fried and spicy food and beverages like coffee and tea which contain caffeine. Regular intake of non-vegetarian food and alcohol also increase the problem. Besides unhealthy food habits, stress is another major cause of hair loss and other scalp problems.
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Ayurveda always on eradicating the root cause of a problem that is why an Ayurveda practitioner always recommend those medicines and treatments which control the unnecessary growth of Pitta through personified diet regime, Yoga, meditation and naturopathy. Triphala powder is very effective in improving the digestion system, abating the constipation, detoxifying the body, reducing the stress and controlling the Pitta. Lots of green vegetables and papaya in salad, fresh curd during lunch and a glass of coconut water should be taken regularly. Various breathing exercises along with pranayam, meditation and aromatherapy relax mind as well as body and do not allow excessive production of Pitta.
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Shatavari (Asparagus), Amla (embilica officinalis), Carrot, Lettuce, Spinach, Green Coriander and bitter vegetables like fenugreek are very effective in treating hair fall problem. One should take enough protein, curd and fruits that contain good quantity of iron. Thikthakam kashayam, Thikthakam ghritham and Narasimha rasayanam are some effective medicines in Ayurveda which should be taken after consulting with a vaidya(doctor) for right amount of dosage that varies with the age and intensity of the problem. Various Ayurveda therapies like Abhyangam, Thala pothichil, Dhara and Nasya are very effective for combating the stress, constipation and detoxifying the body from harmful substances. These overall benefits ultimately reduce the higher Pitta level and subsequently improve the strength and quality of the hair.
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Head massage with Neelibhringadi or Kunthala kanthi oil at least once a week and nourishing the hair with coconut oil thrice a week is very beneficial in case of hair loss. Herbal shampoos made from embilica officinalis and acacia concinna should be used for cleaning the hair and one must refrain from chemical based shampoos.