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Hair Product Ingredients that are Bad for Your Hair

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:05:00 +0000

Author: KKrofton

There are many products out there claiming to treat dry, damaged, chemically treated African American hair; and while most of these products receive popular acclaim or are created from trusted hair care lines, be wary. Not all products are created equal and not all products provide what they promise. As a salon stylist and former research and development associate for a beauty product conglomerate, here are things you should look for when purchasing a hair care product for your damaged or chemically treated hair.

NO CHEMICALS
The last thing you want to place on your head after it has been ravaged by chemicals is more chemicals. Unfortunately, however, that is exactly what you do when you purchase traditional drugstore and beauty supply shampoos, conditioners, and hairdressing products. Avoid the following:

1.Isopropyl alcohol:

This is a solvent and denaturant, which changes substances natural qualities. It is found in many hair and skin care products, especially hair rinses and finishing sprays. Isopropyl alcohol is a petroleum derived substance that is used in wood lacquer and antifreeze. It can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and comas.

2.Propylene glycol:

This is a surfactant and solvent that is used as an emulsifier in creams, butters, shampoos, body washes, and conditioners. It actually breaks down protein and the cellular wall, or your skin. It is a synthetic petrochemical that at first, makes the hair and skin look smoother, but ultimately ravages the strands and accelerates aging. It can denature the skin, causing it to sag. When included in products, workers must wear not only gloves, but also protective googles and clothing. Skin contact with propylene glycol can cause liver, brain, and kidney damage.

3.Polyethylene glycol:

A petroleum based based product actually used for oven cleaning.

4.Sodium Laurel Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate:

One of the most dangerous ingredients in all personal care products. It is approximately in 90% of all shampoos or conditioners that produce foam.

5.DEA(diethanolamine), MEA (momoethanolamine):

Often referenced asCocamide and Lauramide are known substances thato form cancer causing nitrates. A study at the University of Illinois actually found that repreated applications of DEA and TEA detergents resulted in a major increase in liver and kidney cancers.

6.Parabens:

Preservatives used to inhibit microbial growth in hair care products even though they are known to be highly toxic.

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Shampoo Cleansing Ingredients To Avoid:

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:59:00 +0000

Extremely common ingredients:

1.Sodium Laurel 2.Sulfate/ Sodium 3.Laureth sulfate
4.Ammonium Laurel Sulfate
5.Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
6.Ammonium Xylene Sulfonate
7.TEA Lauryl Sulfate
Sulfur (in dandruff shampoos)
8.Selenium Sulfide (in dandruff shampoos)

Less common ingredients:

Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Thiosulfate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Alkyl Sodium Sulfate
Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate
TEA-Dodecylbenzene
Sodium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfonate

Ayurvedic Dietary Recomendations for Hair Loss Treatment :

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:23:00 +0000

As hair fall is considered a problem of pitta dosha , you need to identify the bad eating habits that are contributing to the increase of pitta in your body.

Pitta is increased by excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking. Pitta is also aggravated by eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods.

Useful Dietary Tips:

-- Aloe vera: Take 1/3rd cup of aloe vera juice. Instead of this, you can also take 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel with a pinch of cumin thrice a day for 3 months for hair fall control.

Drink fresh juices of carrot, alfalfa, lettuce and spinach for aiding in hair growth.

-- Sesame seeds: A spoonful of white sesame seeds each morning can be a great source of magnesium and calcium. They are very effective hair loss checkers.

-- Yoghurt: Consuming yoghurt everyday reduces hair fall to a large extent. It is a trusted remedy for hair related problems.

-- Green leafy vegetables and fruits: No one can underestimate vegetables and fruits for preserving hair fall, as they are rich in fiber which are an excellent in preventing hair fall.

-- Vitamin C, vitamin B-complex, zinc, sulphur and some important fatty acids are very important to make the roots of your hair strong. You can find these nutrients in sprouts, yeast, buttermilk, nuts, milk, soy beans and whole grains. Include these in your diet and you can expect to reduce your hair fall in a few months.

-- Drink plenty of water. You do need to flush out the toxins that have accumulated in your body and drinking water is the best of doing it.

-- Alcoholic drinks have animosity with good hair so you should better avoid it.

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Ayurvedic Herbs recommended for Hair Loss Treatment:

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:17:00 +0000

Bhringaraaja: known as king of the hair, promotes hair growth on the head and effectively stops and reverses balding and premature graying. It helps to calm the mind promoting sound sleep. Bhringaraaja (Eclipta prostrata) is taken internally and used externally as Bhringraj oil and is an excellent rejuvenator

Brahmi: This hair pack is available in most Indian grocery stores and used with curd is an excellent hair pack.

Amla: Indian gooseberry is packed with Vitamin C and thus loaded with antioxidants. In powdered form it can be mixed with henna, brahmi powders along with curd to make a great hair pack.

Neem: This is a natural remedy against dandruff and lice and also has blood purifying abilities. Use in powdered form with coconut oil or curd to massage scalp.

Ritha: These are natural soap nuts that are used for cleaning hair without stripping off the natural oils. Use in powdered form to massage scalp and wash off thoroughly.

Ashwagandha: weakened immune system is one of the fators for hair loss.Ashwagandha makes you feel energized and healthier. It stops stress, increases vigor and helps regrow lost hair.

Yoga and Meditation for Hair Loss Treatment:

Inverted asanas such as Sarvangasana that tend to reverse the gravity on the body are best suited for treatment of hair loss. They stimulate the flow of blood to the head. Make sure you pratice such asanas under the guidance of a yoga teacher. What you must additionally do is practice deep breathing exercises to control stress, anxiety and keep your mind balanced.

Even the Worst Cough can be stopped with in 5 -15 minutes.

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 07:53:00 +0000

To stop nighttime coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vaporub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime, then cover with socks.
Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief.

Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly.

Magical Remedy for Cough, Cold and Flu .

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 07:37:00 +0000

In winters people and specially children suffers from cold, cough, flu and winter fevers. If you facing any of these try this easy home remedy and your cough, cold and flu will run and never come back.

Hand beat 1 organic chicken egg with 1 tablespoon of sugar in a cup so that sugar dissolves in egg. Now in pan boil 1 cup milk with half table spoon of turmeric powder in it as it gets boiled pour the milk into the cup with the egg and sugar solution, while adding the milk to the cup keep mixing the all the ingredients with a spoon. Now start to sip this egg and hot milk drink. Repeat this method for three days and your cough, cold and flu will vanish.

Get Rid of Grey Hairs with this Remedy!!!

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:19:00 +0000

1. Take 1 cup up of potato peels

2.Pour two cups of cold water into a pan
and add the potato peels.

3.Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for five minutes.

4.Take the pan off the stove and let it cool completely.

5.Strain the liquid out and save the liquid

6.Use this as a hair rinse after shampooing your hair.

7.Shampoo as normal, rinse out the shampoo, then massage the potato peel water into the hair. Do not rinse it out.

8.Dry and style as normal.
So make it, try it and get rid of grey hair forever!

THE POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS AND BEAUTY BENEFITS YOU NEED TO KNOW

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:36:00 +0000

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) the magical herb, is considered to be a nature’s gift to mankind. For centuries, Ayurvedicmedicine has used it to treat people for their day to day woes such as stress, anxiety, exhaustion, lack of sleep et al. And with an abundance of antioxidants, iron and amino acids, it’s no surprise that Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. It is classified as a rasayana i.e. rejuvenation in Ayurveda and expected to promote physical and mental health, restore the body and increase longevity. It has been glorified over time for its dual capacity to energise and calm at the same time.

10 Health Benefits of Ashwagandha

1. The benefits of Ashwagandha are perfect for those battling stress, as it inhibits high levels of cortisol, ‘the stress hormone’. It is in fact used in tranquilizers and antidepressants drugs, since it helps relieve physical and mental stress and overcome depression.

2. Ashwagandha has a rich history inAyurveda for its wound healing abilities. Traditionally, fresh leaves were used topically to heal joint pains, skin sores and to reduce swelling.

3. The results, published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine show that Ashwagandha helps promote relaxation as it is a natural adaptogen.

4. In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is referred to as balya, which means giving strength in conditions like general debility. It is known to improve energy, increase stamina and endurance.

5. The exotic herb is a promising alternative treatment for a variety of mental degenerative diseases because it has demonstrated an ability to promote the growth of nerve cells, and protect the brain cells from the harmful effects of the environment.

6. Ashwagandha is used as an aphrodisiac as well, since it supports sexual health.

7. It has been used for centuries as a general body tonic, as it makes you feel stronger and healthier. It is also present inChyawanprash, the delicious and famous concoction stocked up in every Indian household.

8. In addition to boosting your overall immunity, Ashwagandha also has the potential to be a serious anti-cancer agent as it slows the growth of cancerous tumors.

9. “Ashwagandha also acts on the endocrine system by encouraging hormone balance”, says Dr Ashutosh Gautam, Clinical Operations and Coordination Manager at Baidyanath. Studies suggest reduction in symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings during menopause.

10. The rejuvenating properties of Ashwagandha make it very effective in treating insomnia. It calms the nervous system, eases stress and gets rid of sleeplessness. Traditionally, it is used as a powder mixed with honey and warm milkfor calming vata and regulating your sleep and wake cycles. You can also have a cup of hot milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of powdered Ashwagandha before bedtime

Beauty Benefits of Ashwagandha

Tired of looking in the mirror at wrinkled, dry, sagging skin? It’s Ashwagandha to the rescue. Its potent antioxidant properties help protect the skin against free radical damage and slow down the ageing process by firming up your skin for a more youthfullook.

Skincare:

Ashwagandha stimulates DHEA, which is a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen and stimulates the production of natural skin oils. It also promotes the production of vital compounds and proteins for healthy skin such as hyaluronan for skin hydration, elastin to keep the skin supple and collagen for skin strength. For glowing skin, you can also use Ashwagandha as a toner with dried ginger and lemon.

Healthy Hair:
Used in shampoos, Ashwagandha is believed to help improve scalp circulation and strengthen the hair, as well as help get rid of dandruff. It also appears to stimulate production of melanin, the pigment responsible for the colour of your hair. So, it may actually reverse greying of hair. And if that wasn’t enough, it also helps deal with hair loss.

Note: If you want to look younger, feel healthier, sleep better - this miraculous herb is just the ticket for you.

Remedy for Acidity

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:27:00 +0000

Add 1 tsp of fennel (sauf), to one cup of boiled water. Cover the mixture and leave it overnight. In the morning remove the cover and strain the water, add 1 teaspoon honey and drink it.

Take it aleast 3 times a day to eliminate acidity.

You can also use this method to treat your stomach gas and bloating problems permanently.

Health benefits by massaging fingers of the Hands !!

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:47:00 +0000

Amazing – Rub Your Index Finger For 60 Second And See What Will Happen to Your Body

1.In order to avoid the shortness of breath, massage your thumb:

You probably did not know this, but your thumb is connected to your heart and your lungs. Therefore, if you feel palpitate or shortness of breath, all you need to do is rub your thumb and then pull the lead out.

2.Massage your ring finger to ease the constipation:

If you are having constipation problems, or any other stomach problems, all you have to do is massage your forefinger. This way you will ease the constipation, because the forefinger is connected to your stomach.

3.Index finger:

The index finger is tightly connected with your colon and your stomach. Therefore if you are having constipation or diarrhea problems, you can easily treat them by massaging your index finger.

4.For motion sickness and insomnia massage your middle finger:

If you are suffering from insomnia, you need to try this massage. This massage will definitely improve your sleep. You can also apply this massage if you are feeling motion sickness while driving in a car.

5. In order to ease the migraines and the neck pain you need to massage your little finger:

The migraines and the neck pain are often due to the improper blood flow. To solve this problems all you have to do is massage your little finger.

You should also know that your palms are tightly connected with an abundance of nerves in your body, and that is why in order to improve you physical health you need to clap your hands as much as you can.

Any of these massages should last for 60 seconds. Try them and believe us, you won’t regret it

Remedies using Honey And Cinnamon.

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:27:00 +0000

Great information!! Cinnamon and Honey...!

Drug companies won't like this one getting around.
Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:

It is found that a mix of honey and cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also note honey as very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects which is also a plus. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack. Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.

ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder....who knew?

CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too!

UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root.

GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals

INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.

PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.

BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.

Natural Remedy for Cholestrol & Healthy Heart

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:26:00 +0000

THIS IS A VERY UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC HOME REMEDY TO PREVENT THE BLOCKAGE OF HEART VALVES AND CHOLESTROL.

INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE:-

1 CUP GARLIC JUICE
1 CUP GINGER JUICE
1 CUP LEMON JUICE
1 CUP APPLE VINEGAR
3 CUPS PURE HONEY

MIX GARLIC JUICE, GINGER JUICE, LEMON JUICE AND APPLE VINEGAR THE QUANTITY WILL BE 4 CUPS WHEN COMBINED, COOK IN SAUCEPAN ON VERY LOW FLAME UNTIL 1 CUP EVAPORATE AND 3 REMAINED IN SAUCEPAN. NOW REMOVE AND LET IT BE COOLED WHEN COOLED ADD 3 CUPS OF PURE HONEY AND REFRIGERATE THAT SYRUP.

USE 3 TABLE SPOONS DAILY IN THE MORNING WHEN WAKE UP.

Diabetes Control With Okra/Lady Finger

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:06:00 +0000

Take two pieces of Lady Finger and remove/cut both ends of each piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in Glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during Night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady Finger from the glass and drink that water.

Keep doing it on daily basis. Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your Blood/Urine SUGAR.

HIGH BP (Blood Pressure) Remedy

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:05:00 +0000

A strong very unique and authentic home remedy to avoid even chronic high blood pressure problems.

Take a copper kitchen utensil in which water can be boiled but the utensil should be Unpolished/Bina Kalai Wala boil the water in it have the patient of high blood pressure drink it anytime he/she wants to drink water and within days you willsee the remarkable results yourself and within months of continuous use the problem of high blood pressure will go away.

This remedy can be used by anybody even people with no high blood pressure history as drinking water boiled in unpolished copper utensils is a very good precaution to avoid high blood pressure.

CURE FOR DENGUE!!!!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:10:00 +0000

DENGUE AND PAPAYA LEAF JUICE AS CURE
Just pasting this information which I received today for the benefit of the members (Please note: the 'I' is not myself but some original sender)

I would like to share this interesting discovery from a classmate's son who has just recovered from dengue fever. Apparently, his son was in the critical stage at the SJMC ICU when his platelet count dropped to 15 after blood transfusion also.
His father was so worried that he seeked another friend's recommendation and his son was saved. He confessed to me that he give his son raw juice of the papaya leaves.
From a platelet count as low as 45 after blood transfusion, it jumped to 135 after drinking the raw papaya leaf juice.Even the doctors and nurses were surprised. After the second day he was discharged. So he asked me to pass this good news around.
Accordingly it is raw papaya leaves 2 pcs just clean and pound and squeeze the juice through cloth filter. You will only get one tablespoon per leaf.Sotwo tablespoons per serving once a day. No need to boil or cook or rinse with hot water, it will lose its strength. Only the leafy part has to be taken, no stem or sap. It is very bitter and you have to swallow it. But it works wonders!!!!
Papaya Juice - Cure for Dengue
You may have heard this elsewhere, but if not, I am glad to inform you that papaya juice is a natural cure for dengue fever. As dengue fever is rampant now, I think it's good to share this with all.

A friend of mine had dengue last year. It was a very serious situation for her as her platelet count had dropped to 28,000 after 3 days in hospital and water had started to fill in her lungs. She had difficulty in breathing. She was only 32-years old. Doctor said there's no cure for dengue. We just have to wait for her body immune system to build up resistance against dengue and fight its own battle.

She already had 2 blood transfusions and all of us were praying very hard as her platelet continued to drop since the first day she was admitted.
Fortunately her mother-in-law heard that papaya juice would help to reduce the fever and got some papaya leaves, pounded them and squeezed the juiceout for her. The next day, her platelet count started to increase, her fever subsided. She was given papaya juice regularly and she recovered after 3 days!!! Amazing but true.

Papaya juice has a cooling effect thus, it helps to reduce the heat in one's body. It is also good when one is having sore throat

How To Make Your Own Hair Loss Treatment Formula

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:01:00 +0000

In ones lifetime it is normal to lose about 100 hairs per day, but under normal conditions these hairs grow back. When you start to experience more loss than that, then thinning of the hair begins and does not stop unless you do something about it.

Hair loss for men and women can come about for many different reasons. It can be a hereditary condition known as Androgenic Alopecia. Basically this means that testosterone levels are too high. Many families that have a parent that is partially or fully bald may or may not inherit this condition.

Other reasons for hair loss can come about due to poor diet, excessive perms or dying the hair or long use of poor quality shampoos and rinse that can clog the pores. Hormonal imbalances, aging, radiation, illness and toxicity may also be contributing factors.

There are different treatment options that a doctor can prescribe or you can go to your local drug store and get over the counter medications, and for some, hair transplants may be the way to go.

But if you are like the growing number of people that want a safe, workable alternative to medications, then this homemade salve may be just the thing for you.

The ingredients for this salve are;
1 tbsp warmed olive or jojoba oil
1 tbsp honey
Several drops of liquid herbal saw palmetto, sage and (rosemary if you have dark hair) (lemon for light hair)
1 tsp of cinnamon

1)Warm the mixture like a hot oil treatment, and massage into scalp where hair is thinning (double batch for whole scalp).
2)Leave on for 15 minutes. For best results, use a shower cap to keep the scalp warm and to prevent drips. Saran wrap also works well.
3)Rinse and then use a gentle shampoo to get all the mixture out of your hair.

You should notice right away how soft your hair is, like youâ€™ve just done a professional hot oil treatment.

Olive oil taken on a daily basis has been shown to produce silky hair and soft skin. According to Adele Davis, a well known nutritionist, people on low or no fat diets, such as models, need the good fat such as olive oil to change dry hair and skin into being soft and beautiful. This is because olive oil is very high in menstruated fat and low in saturated fat. It also contains vitamins A, D and E. It can be used to make homemade topical creams that assist in softening skin and are helpful in healing wounds. Taken orally or topically, olive oil is beneficial.

Honey is one of natureâ€™s pure gifts. Not only is it a natural sweetener but has beneficial nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, iron, sodium but it also has enzymes and amino acids. Honey does not go bad. In a recent archeological dig, a 2000 year old clay jar was found with honey in it that was just as fresh as the day it was put in. It was also discovered that viruses, bacteria, germs in general, do not survive in honey and it is therefore a fantastic anti-microbial. Honey converts to a food grade hydrogen peroxide and when applied to the skin, in combination with any body fluids and the other ingredients, will oxygenate the skin.

Saw Palmetto, Sage and Rosemary are herbs that also assist in preventing hair loss and possible regrowth. As a matter of fact, Saw Palmetto is a natural ingredient that is found in many prescription or over the counter hair growth products. Saw Palmetto is also an herb that is widely used to assist the prostate and ovarian health.

Internal feeding is every bit as important and probably more than topical treatments alone. A diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins such as fish, eggs and chicken and good oils will have an overall better health benefit for you. Regular exercise and a once or twice a week and natural hot oil treatments should do wonders for your hair and scalp.

13 Reasons for Hair Loss

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:02:00 +0000

There are many reasons for hair loss, even more than you can imagine, but specialists have identified 13 such reasons, and we will show them to you right away. What you need to know before we get to that is that your hair grows in cycles, which means that it regenerates from time to time. If you have more hair falling than hair growing again, then you have a hair loss problem. Here are the main reasons that may be responsible for that:

1. Age
We do not lose our hair all of a sudden, this happens in many years. If we start losing hair when we are still young, we will experience massive hair loss earlier than others.

2. Cosmetic products
If you are used to bleaching or dying your hair, you are more prone to hair loss problems.

3. Medicines and radiation
Some diseases are treated with types of medicines that can lead to hair loss. Excess of antidepressants, anticoagulants, treatments for ulcer, blood pressure and such may become causes for this problem. Chemotherapy, which is used for treating cancer, is also well known for being a reason for hair loss.

4. Genes
If someone in your family was prone to baldness, there are chances that you are prone to this, as well. Men are mostly affected, but women can suffer from this cause, too.

5. Hormones
Hormonal imbalance in the body can be a reason for hair loss, such as a hyperactive or underactive thyroid gland.

6. Disease
There are many illnesses, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, diabetes and lupus, that can lead to hair loss.

7. Defective immune system
Our immune system is responsible for our bodies functioning well, including regenerating hair. Disorders of the immune system, like alopecia areata and alopecia universalis can cause the loss of hair on the body and the head.

8. Appearance of menopause
Women have to deal with hair loss when they experience menopause. As this condition determines hormonal imbalance in the body, the hair becomes thinner.

9. Local circulatory problems
Our hair needs to grow on a healthy scalp, so if we experience poor circulation at this level, we can also experience hair loss.

10. Having a baby
Pregnancy has a huge impact on a womans body. After giving birth, many women experience hair loss, due to the hormonal changes occurred.

11. Damaging hair styles
If you use to pull your hair a lot, in tight pony tails, or braids, your hair will become damaged and you will lose a part of it.

12. Too much sebum
Too much sebum building up at the root of the hair bulb can suffocate it. What happens next is that the hair falls and the new one is too thin to survive for too long. The process repeats itself until the hair dies forever.

13. Stress related reasons for hair loss
When we are very stressed, our bodies feel this and it reacts accordingly. Regarding hair loss, you should know that stress causes the hair to stop growing, which means that large strands of hair are lost in the same time.
If you want to fight hair loss efficiently, first you need to know the reasons for hair loss. An advice from a physician will put you afterwards on the right track.

Biotin and Hair Loss -- The Wonder Vitamin For Your Hair?

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:43:00 +0000

Biotin is primarily a component of vitamin B; individuals who go through treatment with medications such as Minoxidil and other hair loss medications (Propecia) typically need added supplementation with biotin for optimal results. This next brings us to the question of what exactly is biotin and its role in hair loss or propagation.

Biotin and Hair Loss -- What You Need To Know

Biotin is primarily, what makes up your hair and nails; this vitamin is not manufactured within the human body; instead it is received through the consumption of foods such as green peas, egg yoke, nuts (particularly, walnuts), soybeans, oats, brown rice etc..

A little known fact is that biotin and proteins bind very easily. When this occurs, it fails to reach the destination of hair and therefore hair loss will increase. Accordingly, it would be best to avoid all different kinds of protein powders and raw eggs.

The good news is that you can deliver biotin to your hair in various other ways other than through ingestion and/or injections. You could use shampoos that have biotin within them with and you would get virtually the same end results as you would have had if you would have attempted to take biotin orally. This is how a person can prove the connection that is between biotin and hair loss.

There are instances where regardless of all the possible recommendations as well as treatments, biotin does not appear to get absorbed well through the blood. When very studies have been taken, they have highlighted a problem between biotin and hair loss; it was discovered that some individuals were unable to absorb any amount of biotin at all. On additional investigation of biotin and hair loss, it was found very clearly that individuals who have type A blood are unable to absorb this type of vitamin.

The solution is that for those who have type A blood should not intake extra dosages of biotin. The optimal intake for these kinds of people would be five to eight grams per day. Fortunately there are little to no side effects, within the recommended limits of ingestion. The biotin and hair loss equation can also be interrupted when a person uses medicines for heartburn and/or acid reflux.

In addition to the above, there is nothing that would likely prevent biotin from working efficiently to restore hair growth for individuals who happen to suffer from hair loss. Individuals who need this type of vitamin can have it both in the form of pills (vitamin supplements), and through vegetables and fruits which are very rich in vitamin B. The biotin and hair loss connection has been distinguished well enough to be used as a natural remedy.

USE KOHL TO GROW HAIR ON BALD AREA

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:12:00 +0000

Just pasting from an email I received today for the benefit of the members (Please note: the 'I' is not myself but some original person)

To grow hair on any part of your body which is bald/hairless from birth, massage Surma/Kohl on the affected area twice daily.

The Holy Prophet have said that the best amongst Surma/Kohl is Ithmid or Asmad. However you can use any for the remedy.

It is an excellent remedy for the brothers who have bald patches on their beard. Even if you apply it once before sleeping at night, it will work marvels InshaAllah!

If you apply it twice daily, you will get results of effectiveness in a week and thick hair in a month. If applied once daily, be patient for two months. If applied three days a week, be patient for three months and InshaAllah you will be glad with the result.

Personally tried and tested or I wouldn't have initiated this...

How does it works?

Basically Surma/Kohl strengthens and thickens hair. The brothers and sisters who apply it in their eyes before sleeping (which is a Sunnah) and have experienced its effectiveness will understand what I mean.

For people who have thin hair, this remedy will strengthen and thicken them so be sure where you want to use it. If you are applying it on your beard, don't apply it outside the 'Khat', you wouldn't want hair there. The regular you are, the quicker the result. Result is a guarantee InshaAllah.

I am not sure if it works for my baldy brothers :) but since it strengthens hair roots, you can start applying it but it might take a lot of time and patience. Have belief and give it atleast a 3 to 6 months period.

Don't bother trying if you don't believe it will work. Belief is a pre-requisite.

Remedy :

To turn your hair from white to black, keep a few fresh potatoes in water in an 'iron' pot for a 24 hour period and wash your hair with it daily.

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15 Hair Care Myths

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:52:00 +0000

Everyone has a favourite myth about hair care, and we usually never let the truth get in the way of a good legend! This article examines some of the most widely known - and the reality behind the myths.

1. Excessive washing of hair causes hair loss/dryness

FALSE: Frequency of washing doesn't harm hair. Wash it as often as you like, although the recommendation is three times a week. The right shampoo for your hair type and texture will actually add moisture, body and beauty to your hair.

2. More shampoo = cleaner hair

FALSE: Don't waste your shampoo! A dollop of shampoo, about the size of a quarter is usually enough for long hair. Very long hair may take a little more.

3. Conditioner helps repair split ends

FALSE. No conditioner can 'repair' damaged hair. What it can do is smooth down the cuticle and make hair seem in better condition. A good conditioner can also prevent damage from occurring in the first place

.4. Blow-drying produces hair loss

FALSE. Blow-drying can damage, burn or dry hair, which can cause it to fall, but the hair will grow back immediately. This is not permanent hair loss.

5. Sleeping with wet hair causes scalp fungus

FALSE. Scalp or fungal diseases can't be caught from sleeping with wet scalps. Scalp infections require prior involvement with infected sources such as humans, tainted hair care tools or animals. Scalp fungus (tinea capitis) mainly affects children, whose immune systems make them more susceptible to skin infections.

6. To get your hair to grow, brush 100 strokes each day

FALSE. Brushing that much can damage the hair cuticle. NOT recommended! Actually, your hair reacts better to a comb than a brush. Brushing it will only lead to split ends and hair breakage.

7. Sharing combs and brushes can spread scalp diseases

TRUE.Lice and other parasites can be transported from scalp to scalp through the sharing of combs, brushes and other hair care tools

.8. Cutting hair makes it grow faster and/or thicker

FALSE. This common misconception comes from the fact that hair is thicker at the base than it is at the tip, so shorter hair appears thicker at first. Cutting your hair does not affect its normal biologically determined growth rate or overall texture. Thin, limp or fine hair will not ever grow thicker in response to a haircut. Plump up your hair by using volume enhancing hair care products, experimenting with a hair fattening blunt cut or getting a texturizing perm or color treatment.

9. Color treatment causes hair loss

FALSE. Most hair coloring products contain chemicals that can do serious harm to the hair itself if not properly used, but it wont instigate hair loss.

10. Salon products are identical to drugstore products

FALSE. Although there are exceptions, salon products generally contain higher quality, more expensive ingredients that are designed to consistently provide more intensive cleansing, moisturizing and conditioning results. The quality ingredients found in salon products are not usually found in drugstore brands. If in doubt, read the labels.

11. Long sun exposure favors hair loss

FALSE. Your hair acts as a shield against the sun. Hair loss appears at the follicle level and so the sun would have to penetrate at this depth to do any damage.

12. Diet is related to hair loss

TRUE. it's important to eat right in order to be generally healthy. However, no individual food has been proven to be beneficial or detrimental to hair.

13. Stress causes hair loss

TRUE, Severe stress (e.g. surgery or a death in the family), can shut down hair production, causing temporary hairloss (alopecia areata). The scalp usually recuperates, though, and hair grows back

14. Wearing tight braids, ponytails or buns causes baldness

TRUE. Traction alopecia is a very real hair loss condition that is quite common amongst older African American women. It results from wearing tight ponytails, cornrows or buns over an extended period of time. Over time, hair breakage or loss as the result of tight, stressed styles, can become permanent. Avoid this potential problem by opting for looser styles that minimize scalp tension.

15. Smoking causes gray hair
TRUE. According to J. G. Mosley of the Leigh Infirmary in Lancashire, England in an article in Science News (January 11, 1997) smokers are four times more likely to have gray hair than non-smokers. Even worse, smoking has been conclusively linked to accelerated hair loss.

SUMMARYHeard another myth about hair? Do your research, ask an expert! This doesn't include your grandmother, best friend or local barmaid. Instead, talk to an experienced hairdresser or a trichologist. Always get the real facts before you act on any hair myths, you owe it to your hair.

Natural Remedies for Hair Loss, Dandruff and Hair Problems

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:23:00 +0000

Hairs are very peculiar characteristics of mammalian groups in animal kingdom. It has a very important part to play in living beings. Humans also have hairs that serves important role in their lives.

From very ancient times hairs have been a beauty symbols for both men and women. People are now days spending a great part of their earrings for hair care. People around the globe have passion for hairs. And hair care industry is growing day by day to fulfill the requirements of the people.

But first we should know what are hairs and how do they grow?

Hairs are the outgrowths from the follicles present on the skin.

These follicles are situated on the dermis, the second layer of the skin and extend up to the epidermis that is the outermost layer of the skin. Through this follicle their grows out a hair.

Hair is composed of keratin with chemical constituent like carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen.

Hair growth varies from person to person but on an average hair grows of about 5 to 10 mm per month.

Maximum growth of hairs takes place at the age of about 15 to 30 years. It is seen that hair growth is more in summers as compared to winters.

Scalp (skin on head) consists of seven components. These are papilla of hairs, hair shaft, mouth of follicle, stratum granulosum, sebaceous gland and oil duct.

Hair also possesses a life cycle. Firstly hairs grows from the follicle, then the hair enters a rapidly growing phase, then the hair enters a stagnant phase i.e. inactive phase and then hair dies off and ultimately fell off. An average life of hairs varies from 2 to 5 years.

Majorly seen hair related problems in general life are:
1. Hair loss

2. Premature graying of hairs

3. Alopecia

4. Dandruff

HAIR LOSS

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:20:00 +0000

A disease common globally, which has really created chaos around the world now a days. A very common problem which as been faced globally. Recent data shows tendency of hair fall has increased in past two decades.

Causes of hair fall are
· Deficiency of useful minerals and vitamins in body

· Mental and emotional stress

· Prolonged illness

· Hormonal imbalance commonly seen in hyperthyroidism, imbalance in androgen and estrogen.

· Usually after child birth due hormonal imbalance

· Certain medications like blood thinners, vitamin A if taken in excess amount, non-contraceptive pills, anti depressant drugs and medicines used in chemotherapy for treating cancer patients.

· Certain infections that can promote hair loss for example fungal infection on scalp

· Diseases like diabetes may also be a precipitating factor in hair loss.

· Poor blood circulation or excess blood loss

· Poor nutrition

· Lack of sleep and life style disorder

· Hereditary factors.

PREMATURE GREYING OF HAIR

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:15:00 +0000

Very common problem especially amongst teens now days. Due certain factors there is early graying of hairs in young people.

Color to hairs is provided by amount melalin content present in the body. More the melalin content darker is the hair colour and vice versa.

Following are the causes due to which premature graying of hairs occurs.

· Faulty dietary habits

· Lack of sound sleep

· Stress· Deficiency of minerals iron, copper and iodine

· Lack of vitamin B in diet

· Maintaing unhygienic condition of hairs

· Bad circulation of blood in scalp

.· Washing of hairs with hot water

· Drying hairs with electric dryer

· Use of chemicals like hair dyes, shampoos

· Hereditary factors.

Alopecia

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:10:00 +0000

Aloplecia is a synonym of baldness. It is of many types

.1. Androgen aloplecia or male pattern baldness it is progressive thinning of hairs

2. Aloplecia areata- it involves loss of some hairs from head

3. Aloplecia totalis- it involves loss of all the hairs from head

4. Aloplecia universalis it involves loss of all hairs from head and body

Causes of alopecia

· Emotional stress

· Severe illness

· Hormonal changes

· Improper hair care

· Exposure to certain medication like antidepressant, blood thinning medicines

· Ringworm can also lead to aloplecia

· Fungal infection is also another reason by which aloplecia can occur

· Due to protein deficiency

· Iron deficiency can also lead to aloplecia

Dandruff

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:06:00 +0000

Dandruff is a condition of flaking of scalp. It is known as seborric dermatitis in common terms, is the inflammation of upper layers of skin causing scales on the scalp and other body parts.

Dandruff appears when rate at which dead cells of the scalp shed and their replacement speeds up.

Regular dandruff appears as white or gray flakes in sever conditions it may include oily flakes, which are yellow in colour.

Dandruff begins at the age between 12 to 15years i.e. the age of puberty and is seen in old people.

Most prominent age grouped people who are affected are people who are in age between 25 to 35 years. Dandruff can affect any part of the body possessing hairs like eyebrows, cheeks ears and chest

Following are the causes of dandruff

· Hormonal imbalance

· poor health condition

· Poor hygiene of hairs

· Allergic reactions

· Emotional stress

· Consumption of high fatty and carbohydrate diet

· Consumption of innutritious food

· Hereditary factors

· Excessive use of chemicals on hairs like hair styling gels, colors, sprays etc.

· Cold and dry weather conditions

· In adequate washing of hairs.