The 7 Best Foods to Maintain Healthy Hair Growth

noreply@blogger.com (Loic COBBINA) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Did you know that healthy hair is expected to grow by 0.5 inches (1.25 cm) every month? If you do the math, that is 6 inches (15cm) a year. Unfortunately, not everybody is able to enjoy such a fast hair growth. This might be due to other factors like genetics, age, and the food we consume.

We certainly can't control our age nor our genes but we can make good choices when it comes to what we put inside our body. By feeding on diets that offer the right nutrients, we can at least prevent hair loss if not promote its growth.

Here is a list of 7 foods that can help you maintain healthy hair growth.

Eggs

The key components in eggs that help promote hair growth are biotin and protein. Hair follicles are made of proteins so it is not a surprise to know that humans need a lot of it to produce more hair.

Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin. Some refer to it as Vitamin H. Others think it should be classified as vitamin B7. The role of biotin is to promote the production of keratin, the key protein that makes hair.

Research suggests that a deficiency in biotin may result in hair loss.

Sweet Potatoes

For your hair to grow properly, it also needs vitamin A which is involved in the production of sebum, the substance that makes your hair feel lubricated. It is important not to have your hair too dry as it can lead to it looking frizzy and dull. Remember, dry hair is one of the precursors of hair loss. To make sure your hair stays lubricated, you need to regularly eat sweet potatoes. They are a great source of vitamin A.

Avocado

Can you think of a person who doesn't like avocado? We all love it right? Well, the good news is this seasonal, nutritious fruit is also rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant known to promote hair growth. Scientists were able to show in a particular study that people suffering from hair loss could grow back their hair by 34.5% within 8 months simply by taking their daily dose of vitamin E.

The skin around your scalp is also protected from oxidative stress when you take in vitamin E regularly. This helps improve the quality of the hair.

Nuts

Avocado being a seasonal fruit, you cannot rely on it all year round for your main source of vitamin E. The good news is there are other foods that can come in when necessary. Nuts in general are rich in Vitamin E. An example of a nut rich in vitamin E is almond. Those nuts can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Keep in mind that nuts can also provide you with essential fatty acids, zinc, and vitamin B. It is always a good idea to include it in your diet.

Sweet Bell Pepper

A lot of people are not aware of the fact that sweet pepper is rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C has been shown to be involved in the absorption of iron in the body. Hair production is not possible without that essential mineral. Also, vitamin C prevents hair from aging too fast, thanks to its oxidative stress prevention properties.

Orange is not a bad choice as well but sweet pepper provides nearly 5.5 times more vitamin C. It is obvious which one is the better option.

Beans

You probably already know that beans are rich in protein. That is not news. But did you know it is also rich in hair-health nutrients like iron, biotin, and folate? Just like nuts, beans are usually readily available all year-round at a relatively inexpensive price. Make sure you consume it on a regular basis if you care about your hair.

Soybeans

Soybean is particularly rich in a compound known as spermidine. This interesting name was chosen because the substance was first isolated from sperm. Research has shown that it plays an important role in the stimulation of hair-shaft elongation.

Research on Soybeans' spermidine is relatively new. Scientists are still trying to understand the mechanism in which it works.

Conclusion

If you care about your hair, you will pay attention to what you eat. You want to make sure that vitamins like A, B, C, D, and E are always in your diet, not forgetting iron, biotin, and protein. Finally, drinks based on Soybeans can also help accelerate the growth process.

Keep note that the information provided here is for informational purposes only. If you need expert advice, consult a fully trained nutritionist.

China’s Secret To Controlling The Covid-19 Outbreak

noreply@blogger.com (Loic COBBINA) — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 22:37:00 +0000

At the time of writing this article, there are no new cases of Covid-19 spreading in China. Looks like everything has gone back to normal. Yet there are still other countries out there (as of November 2020), talking about a second wave, forcing the citizen to go back to a lockdown.

How did China manage to get back on its feet and prevent the spread of corona once and for all? Well, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the secret. Here is what we know so far.

It is important to remember that in 2003, China had already dealt with a strain of corona known as SARS-CoV-1. The authorities managed the spread with the use of Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Preliminary studies had already shown the efficacity of a Licorice based concoction.

It is not a surprise that with the spread of the SARS-CoV-2, the government made the judicious decision to rely on its herbs again to deal with the new pandemic.

Licorice root has been used for years in TCM to relieve respiratory ailments including pneumonia. By the 3rd of February, As the pressure was mounting, the Chinese government decided to also include its TCM teams around the country to deal with the problem.

The results of the tests have shown that patients at the early stage of infection could recover without any pharmaceutical drug. For patients in severe conditions, the combination of conventional antiviral protocols with Chinese medicine was helpful. It was noted that this treatment combination would accelerate the process of recovery in comparison to only relying on one method.

From the 16th of February onward, China did include TCM in 87% of all treatment throughout the nation. Four major concoctions were used. In all of them, Licorice root was in the mix. The Qingfei Paidu decoction (QPD) became the favorite as its efficacy was relatively higher compared to its counterpart.

So as you can see, China did not ignore its own Traditional Medicine when it came to combatting the coronavirus. The concoction mentioned above is now recommended nationwide as part of the treatment for corona infection.

Here are some interesting figures. In a study of 701 confirmed cases, 130 were considered to be cured and discharged from the hospital, 51 cases had their clinical symptoms disappear, 268 recorded improvement with respect to symptoms and finally, 212 patients were being stabilized without aggravation. All this was done with the use of QDP.

Maybe it is about time governments around the world pay more attention to traditional medicine. We may be missing out on nature's greatest gift.

Source: https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/must-read-china-s-secret-to-controlling-the-covid-19-outbreak-is-traditional-chinese-medicine-concoctions-used-alone-or-in-conjunction-with-antiviral-

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