Ayurveda Tips For Hair Fall And Dandruff

Vata constituted people have dry, thin, dark, coarse, curly and scanty hairs. Pitta constituted people are characterized by fine, soft, blond, reddish or brownish hair that tends to grey soon. Kapha Types usually have oily, dark or dark brown, strong as well as more hairs. The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 4-5 years. Each hair grows approximately 15 centimetres per year during this phase. Kapha body types have faster growth and longer growth phase of up to 7 years which results them in having long hair till their hips. About 90 per cent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. About 10 per cent of the hair is in a resting phase. After 2-3 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place. It is normal to shed some hair each day, as part of this cycle. Hair loss may occur if your hormone levels are out of balance. Hormone-related hair fall may also result from an increased sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens (Pitta imbalance) or due to a greater number of Androgen receptors attached to hair follicles. This is the component that is inherited through the genes – termed as Pitta constitution. The presence of scalp inflammation and excess oiliness of the scalp may be aggravating your hair fall.

Many Asians moved to the Gulf, complain of extra hair fall, dry hair, lacking shine, dandruff etc. The causes can be attributed to the quality of water, sun & extreme climate, silica in air, stress etc. The climatic condition of the Gulf has a tendency of increasing Pitta & Vata. Moreover, chlorinated water can make the hair dry because of its oxidizing properties. Overexposure to wind can roughen up hair cuticles; the sun dries out the hair and causes damage to the hair and scalp. An air-conditioned atmosphere also takes away the moisture from the hair.

Best hair fall tips in Ayurveda

·         Pitta balancing herbs (Eg: Shatavari - Asparagus) and vegetables that improve the quality of Asthi dhathu (Eg: bitter vegetables like Snake gourd, Bitter gourd) are effective in treating hair fall.

·         Proper nutrition is essential to good hair as is proper rest. Eat well; be sure to drink plenty of water. The diet should contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits, fish, wheat germ, soybean, ghee etc.

·         The juice of carrot, and lettuce juice is good to consume

·         Getting enough sleep is also important to maintain your hair’s normal health.

·         You may take a tablespoon of brahma rasayanam (Amla is the main ingredient) at bedtime.

·         Oiling and massaging of the scalp is very beneficial for stopping hair loss. Use Ayurveda oils like Chemparuthyadi keram or Thriphaladi keram for scalp before shampoo wash.

·         The seeds of fenugreek soaked in coconut oil and kept under direct sun rays for 7 days are a good recipe to prevent hair loss.

There are a number of other causes for hair fall like acute illness, high stress, and thyroid imbalance, certain drugs, sudden weight loss, high fever etc. Treatments have the best chance of being effective if they are geared to the cause of the hair loss as well as to triggering hair growth. Try meeting an Ayurveda doctor Dubai in person. Consult with the physician at one of Dr Shyam’s Ayurveda centre branches (Karama, Al Nahda, Jumeirah, Dubai Health Care City, Ajman). To schedule a consultation with Dr Shyam, refer to the clinic timings on www.vaidyashyam.com