A fundamental principal in natural hair loss treatment is that the same foods that are good for your health are good for your hair.

Foods that are high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and have reduced fat content can help in maintaining healthier hair and preventing hair loss. For example, soybean, essential fatty acids, found in spinach, walnuts, soy, tuna, sardines, sunflower seeds and canola oil, are important dietary essentials useful in keeping hair healthy. Vitamins and Amino Acids are important for your health and they can also help you to have superior hair growth.

Remember that omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids contain anti-inflammatory properties that are useful in maintaining healthy hair. If you are avoiding fatty diets altogether; insufficient levels of these essential fatty acids could actually lead to quicker hair loss.

Iron deficiency causes maximum damage to the hair by lowering the hemoglobin level, which in turn reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Oxygen deficiency weakens the hair follicles, leading to dryness of the scalp and hair loss. Take care to have iron supplements if you are suffering from anemia for some reason. However, also bear in mind that too much iron is toxic and can also cause hair loss (and worse). So don’t overdose on the iron supplements.

Proteins and calcium are extremely important for tissues. Any deficiency of either proteins or calcium can permanently damage your hair, therefore a diet rich in protein and calcium is recommended.

Soybean, as we all know is one of the richest sources of proteins and hence is good for hair. But undigested soybean is harmful, hence it is essential to eat only the requisite amount of soybean.

Answered by NIVEDITA , an ibibo Master, at 7:08 PM on September 25, 2008

Are you suffering from hair loss? Some of you may say that you have already accepted your hair loss as something you cannot do much for. I can understand your frustration. Probably you are saying this after trying out all types of professional hair care products. However I would like to ask you one question? Have you first tried to understand why your hair is falling? If you could understand the exact reason for your hair loss, I am sure you really can have a solution for it.

Generally hair loss can be divided into four main categories-- genes, stress, diet and menopause. There are some side categories like trauma, surgery, pregnancy and medication but since these are short lived issues I am not giving them much importance here. These are temporary causes and once the cause is removed the natural hair growth is resumed on its own.

Genes are responsible for hair loss in most of the cases; it affects 40-50% of the people. Balding (androgenetic alopecia) at an early age is caused solely due to genetic reasons. Drugs like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used fro the treatment. Finasteride is able to control the disease because its action on the DHT, one of the important hormone among the group of natural hair growth inhibitors.

Stress is part of our lives, each one of us is different, good numbers of people undertake a lot of stress with out their physical condition being affected. Some of us; however get overwhelmed easily. The body in such situations also responds by displaying certain of the symptoms outwardly. One of those symptoms is hair loss, and if you can identify the source of the sudden stress in your life you may try to take control of it and prevent your hair loss.

If your hair loss is due to nutritional deficiencies you can be pretty sure to prevent your hair loss. You may benefit from taking certain minerals and vitamins for rapid hair growth. Some of these include zinc, selenium, magnesium, iron; and vitamins A, B-complex, C, and E. Vitamin E may be massaged into the scalp. Even the fatty acids containing both the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are important for your hair. Evening prim rose oil, flax oil, soybean and other sources can provide you these fatty acids in substantial quantities.

Menopausal hair loss is an age related hair loss caused by the hormonal imbalance. The best treatment in such cases is to use natural hair growth remedies. Herbal remedies are particularly helpful to women, besides taking care of their hair loss; these also help to relieve other symptoms.

Black cohosh, fennel, red raspberry, sage and wild yam root are all natural estrogen promoters which are great for preventing hair loss. Most of these are made use of in natural hair growth products.

Various Chinese medicinal herbal hair growth products promote quick hair growth. These products are rich in cornus, Chinese foxglove root, lycium fruit, and polygonum. Herbalists recommend rinsing hair with sage tea or massaging the scalp with essential oil of rosemary to improve blood circulation and stimulate hair follicles.

The following herbal products have been found to stimulate natural hair growth in all types of hair loss:

Nettle Root Extract

Roots of stinging nettles are rich sources of vitamins A and C, several key minerals and lipids that help in rapid hair growth. Nettle Root Extract has been used successfully in Europe as an inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase in treating BPH.

Rosemary and Sage

Rosemary and sage both provide you good nature hair care even if used externally. You can boil rosemary, sage, peach leaf, nettle and burdock, all of them together in water. Strain the loose herbs from the liquid and use the liquid to wash your hair daily.

Answered by Yogeshwar , an ibibo Specialist, at 5:04 PM on September 25, 2008

You can follow these tips for hair growing --

1-Mix 2 eggs +2 tbs olive oil +2 tbsp light sesame oil+ 2 tbsp coconut milk + 2 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp coconut oil ,Apply after shampooing and massaging with finger tips .Leave it 5 minutes ans wash with lukewarm water.
2- You should eat 1amla daily . if you want your hair to look healthy or shine you should take protein,vitamins,iron,calcium So you eat more green vegetable,fresh fruits ,milk,cheese,egg and drink a lot of water.
3-Make a paste from urad ki daal and methi.This paste apply your hair and wash after 10 minutes.
4-. One lemon juice in 1ltr water wash your hair its water after shampooing
5-Add Nupur heena powder+1egg+amla .Apply your hair and wash after 2 hours.Its use once a week.
6-You can use "Meghadoot herbal power".This is best for hair.
7- almond oil, olive oil and castor oil in equal proportions and apply to the hair once a week. Massage and wash off with a mild herbal shampoo to find new life in the hair.
8- You should do yoga morning and evening.Yoga make your hair natural black and strong.

Answered by Seema , an ibibo Master, at 3:38 PM on September 25, 2008

# Brush your hair regularly before going to bed each night.
# Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use very little but enough to cover hair completely with lather. Use a conditioner to keep hair manageable.
# Avoid brushing wet hair. This will cause the hair to stretch and finally break. Finger-dry, or use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush to gently remove the knots.
# Restrict blow-drying your hair. The process of blow-drying is harsh on hair as it robs it of moisture.
# Avoid dyes. Use mehandi (henna) instead as a conditioner and colouring agent.
# Take a calcium supplement or drink two glasses of milk a day.
# Always hold hair dryer away from your hair. Direct air from the hair dryer down hair shaft and not directly into the roots and keep it moving.
# After a perm, never brush your hair. Instead comb hair gently.
# Trim your hair once in 7 weeks to avoid split ends.
# Avoid pulling back your hair tightly.

Answered by kokila vani , an ibibo Advisor, at 2:37 PM on September 25, 2008

There are a number of factors that can influence how fast your hair can grow and some of these include your diet, your state of health, any medication you're taking, hormonal influences, environmental influences and even your stress levels. Hair growth tends to slow down the older you get so age is also a consideration and of course your genetic blueprint plays a role too. Normal hair growth is therefore very difficult to define as it will vary considerably from person to person but on average, the hair on our head grows at a rate of around one centimetre a month.

Avoid overconsumption of salt (most vegetables have their own natural sodium) and sugar; skip them entirely, if possible.

Same with alcohol and tobacco, also contributing causes of hair loss and dandruff.

Avoid excessive shampooing--once daily is usually sufficient, using a mild, unmedicated, nonalkaline shampoo (organic ingredients, whenever possible). All bathing or showering strips from your skin the oil which traps water and keeps your skin moist, so avoid harsh soaps, especially those containing deodorant. Also avoid astringents, unless you have oily skin, in which case you can wash/shampoo more often. Those with 'dry' hair may follow shampoos with acid rinses or with oil-based conditioners (again, using organic ingredients whenever possible).

Try headstands--or any position lowering your head below your body--several times daily (15 minutes each time).

Massage your scalp by hand, or with an electric vibrator.

Avoid excessive mental labor, as well as mental stress, both of which reduce scalp circulation by constricting blood vessels. Meditation and mental visualization and relaxation techniques are helpful.

Because minerals are even more important to healthy hair than proteins, include both in your diet. Nutritional deficiencies can cause hair loss, as well as premature graying. In some cases, a copper deficiency may cause premature graying. Try one 2-mg. capsule daily of copper from chelated copper gluconate. Overall, eat a balanced, high-quality diet (organic, whenever possible), and/or supplement with good multi-vitamin, multi-mineral, trace-element and amino acid formulas (such as Nutritech's ALL-ONE; 800-235-5727 for the retailer nearest you).

Just as moderate exercise increases bone density and can improve hearing, it also improves blood circulation in your scalp.

Periodic, scientific juice-fasting removes toxic chemicals built up in your body, especially from chemically-grown foods, the air, the water and drugs used, thus producing healthier hair and preventing premature graying (and aging); average adult carries 5-10 lbs., accumulated over a lifetime!

An ounce (each) of sage and rosemary, left for 24 hours in a pint of good water, provides a tonic for treating dandruff.

Apple-cider vinegar, applied as a rinse, is another folk remedy for dandruff: heat only slightly, pour on, and let it 'set' for an hour on a towel-draped head, before shampooing.

Vitamin E, rubbed on the scalp, is also an effective remedy against dandruff.

Rinse immediately after swimming in chlorine- or otherwise-polluted water.

Avoid prolonged exposure to harsh, direct sunlight. Ultraviolet rays do the most damage, so avoid the hours they're most intense--10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during Daylight Savings). Even in the shade, ultraviolet intensity can be 50% of that in bright sunlight, while sandy beaches can actually intensify UV exposure by 25% (100% in snow). Same on hazy or cloudy days, when 70-to-80% of UV rays reach the ground. Most skin cancers, for example, are related to the total amount of sunlight absorbed, so do meter yourself.

A correlation has been drawn between excess stress and hair loss, even among modern teenagers, so do try to reduce stressors in your life, as much as possible. Using your wisdom in finding ways

Answered by Uttam , an ibibo Master, at 1:33 PM on September 25, 2008

Growth of healthy hair largely depends on its normal healthy functioning and structure. The hair structure is divided into two parts - the non living part that is projected out of the skin of the scalp and the other living part, that remains buried inside the scalp skin. Both hair parts have various functions to perform, besides being an integral component of the hair growth cycles.

Alteration in the normal cyclical process of hair growth is one of the main causes of hair loss. The factors that affect the normal hair growth cycle are hormonal imbalance and genetics.

Though it is hard to take care of the above two factors of hair loss, it is essential for you to keep your hair clean and healthy with the use of well-formulated cleansers and conditioners. To ensure faster hair growth proper intake of nutritional supplements and natural hair care is essential.

Answered by Aamir : , an ibibo Citizen, at 12:59 PM on September 25, 2008

Tips for hair growth:
Take adequate amounts of protein
Take adequate amount of useful carbohydrates
Maintain a healthy balance of dietary fats
Use effective natural hair growth products
Avoid more stress

Answered by Ajay Chawla , an ibibo Master, at 12:36 PM on September 25, 2008

Hair Growing Tips:

Some hair loss experts have discovered that people have excellent hair growing results by following the Zone Diet, which is low in fat. Many other hair care experts recommend the Zone Diet as very helpful for hair care concerns.

Here are some other hair growing tips:

1. Eliminate or cut back on smoking, caffeine and carbonated sodas which weaken the body and block maximum hair growing potential.
2. Eat a healthy diet. Avoid foods that are high in sugar or fat.
3. Treat your hair like a piece of fine old lace. Treat it carefully avoiding any unnecessary brushing, combing or handling.
4. Avoid use of hot water, hot blow dryers or other hair care tools that may stress the hair.
5. Have a weekly scalp massage to provide stimulation to the hair follicles.
6. Do a series of ongoing hot oil treatments to protect the hair's shaft.
7. Have regular trims to eliminate split ends and allow the hair to look and feel healthier.
8. Get plenty of rest and sleep to allow your body to grow hair.

Answered by Alok , an ibibo Master, at 12:28 PM on September 25, 2008