Strengthen your roots naturally with Ayurveda
Studies show 80% of men and 50% of women suffer from hair fall. Are you one of them? Keep reading to know more.
How much hair fall is normal? About 100 strands per day are considered normal.
There are many causes of hair fall and their treatments vary accordingly. The one anti hall fall shampoo or food supplement isn’t going to fix the problem, at least not on the longer run. Most Vata or Pitta prakruti (body constitution) persons are genetically predisposed to hair fall. Also, behavioral and medical conditions cause hair to fall. At Ayurcentre, we have experts to aptly diagnose your reason and the type of hair fall and provide you with customized solutions. This will help to stop hair fall and promote the growth of new follicles.
Causes of Hair Fall / Hair Loss
If you think there is only one reason for hair fall, well then we have got news for you. There are more than 15 reasons for hair fall.
8 common ones are:
1. Genetics
The genetic code determines a person’s hair growth cycle. Slower the hair growth cycle, more tendency of hair fall, and less hair on the scalp. In Ayurveda, this is understood by evaluation by assessing your prakruti, and providing measures to keep your scalp healthy and hair lustrous.
2. Aging
With age, the hair growth cycle becomes slower. The hair follicle becomes damaged, thinner, and eventually falls. By taking preventive measures like Rasayana chikitsa and other panchakarma therapies, it can be prevented, slowed down, and even reversed in most people.
3.Inadequate nutrition
Deficiencies of proteins, minerals like iron, copper, zinc, and vitamin D can lead to hair fall. But consuming them just in the form of supplements is not very beneficial to you. These essential elements need to be chosen based on their medium and method of preparation, and dosage forms that will suit your particular need.
For example, taking the Ayurvedic churnas and tables with milk or buttermilk or lemon juice according to your prakruti and cause of hair fall is important. Some might require the medicines to be administered in a lipid medium like medicated ghee. This can be decided when you have a consultation with your Ayurveda doctor.
4. Hormonal imbalances
Both gender experience hair falls when they develop thyroid dysfunction. Women nearing pre-menopause, or who are pregnant have a higher chance of hair fall due to natural fluctuations in the hormonal levels in their body.
5. Unhealthy lifestyle
Too much stress, being active late at night, improper sleep, take away foods, preserved and aerated foods, inadequate exposure to sunlight, and even excessive exercise can cause hair fall.
6. Certain medicines
Antibiotics, anti-depressants, retinol, drugs that suppress the immune system are a few of many that cause hair fall. Women consuming birth control pills also experience hair fall.
7. Hair products
Hair shampoos, gels, dyeing, and styling products contain harsh chemicals that affect the health of hair strands and the root. Products contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) affect the hair roots and the immune system. This hampers the scalp integrity and growth of new hair follicles.
8. Medical conditions
Thyroid disorders, anemia, autoimmune diseases, skin conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis can cause hair to fall in both genders. Women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOD) have severe hair fall as their main complaint.
How to Prevent Hair Fall / Hair Loss
Diet
DO’S:
- Don’t skip breakfast or eat late at night. Eat balanced and fresh foods for all meals.
- Including fresh fruits, grated coconut, coconut milk, and oil, nuts help in stimulating better hair growth.
- Ghee, butter, yogurt, fish, liver oil also promotes hair growth.
DONT’S
- Too much drinking of tea, coffee, alcohol, and carbonated drinks.
- Foods that are stored and packed with preservatives.
- Junk food
Home Remedies
Follow a healthy lifestyle. Reduce stress by practicing yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Oil massage to the scalp with specific oils can stop hair fall and promote the growth of new follicles.
Ayurveda and Hair fall
Hair fall treatment with Ayurveda may be a great choice for many. The condition is called “Khalitya’ in Ayurveda. The treatment is predominantly focused ono the balancing of Pitta dosha, but depending on the condition and its causative factors various treatment options are chosen for the benefit of the individual.
External treatments/ Panchakakrma Procedures
Nasya (nasal administration of medicines), Shiro lepa (application of herbal paste over scalp), and Shiro Abhyanga (Systematic head massage with medicated oils) are opted for better results.
Internal Medicines
Depending on your health requirement, your Ayurveda doctor would select from a range of medicines and are given with the apt medium and dosage form.
