Thinning hair or a receding hairline can be a real problem, especially to men. It can really affect the way people perceive you, and makes you self-conscious about your appearance. And most of the time, the disappearing follicles are not caused by any mistake on your part... the loss of hair is in our genes. You may have tried some hair-growth formulas or pills which have managed to arrest the receding hairline, but you have not been able to regain a thicker, fuller head of hair. Here are five proven practices you can use to complement your hair formula and grow more hair.
Inversion
One major causes of baldness is a lack of blood flow to the scalp. This may be caused by shrinking capillaries or scalp muscle tension. The simple solution is to reduce scalp tension and invert the body so more blood flows to the head. You can do this by letting half your body hangs off the edge of a bed. Simply lie on your belly and allow the upper half of your body to hang towards the ground. Your head will be at the lowest point.
Nutrition
You are what you eat. Your body works with whatever nutrients you give it. So if you feed it fats and oil, the body is going to store it. Fats and oil is no good especially if you have an oily scalp. Switch to a lean meat, high fiber diet, and take multi-vitamins that contain biotin and zinc (two essential nutrients for hair growth). I know it's not easy to change the way you eat, especially when you have cravings or have been eating a certain way for years. But think of it as feeding your hair the nutrients it needs to grow strong and beautiful.
Vital Energy
This concept is a bit esoteric, but it is a universal truth. Your body runs on vital energy. The Chinese call this Qi. The Indians call it Prana. Now this energy has two forms: Yin and Yang. Yin energy is cooling, like water. Yang energy is hot, like fire. You must keep the two in balance in order for the body to be healthy. Most people with thinning hair, have an excess of Yang energy. They like to eat high Yang energy foods like meat and nuts. Understand that hair is associated with Yin energy. So you've got to eat the cooling stuff like fruits, vegetables; soybean, tofu, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, bananas and more. All the stuff you didn't like to eat as a kid. Reduce the intake of ‘heaty’ foods like burgers, pizzas, steak, fries, deep-fried chicken and anything with excessive oil.
If you don't like having to chew through all that fruits and vegetable fiber, GET A BLENDER. You can put everything in it; add ice, throw some yogurt on top (and water, if necessary), press blend and presto! Instant smoothie!
Cut Toxic Substances
It makes sense that if you're trying to grow hair through a healthy body; you've got to remove the toxins from your system. And the major intake of toxins used by the majority of the population is tobacco and alcohol. If you smoke - quit. If you drink - reduce or refuse. Removing these two ‘poisons’ will stop the toxic build-up in your system. Only then will your effort to consume nutritious foods and balance vital energy not be wasted by these damaging habits.
Manage Stress
In your effort to ensure maximum blood flow and nutrition to the scalp, one natural factor can inhibit your progress - stress. Stress can cause your scalp muscles to contract while you furrow your brow in frustration. This stops the blood flow to your hair roots. Without the blood to deliver nutrients, your hair follicles die.
Whether you're a working person or a student, everyone experiences stress. It's a natural part of life. The difference between those who feel free and happy, and those who are frustrated, is simply the ability to relax and let go of worries. In this crazy fast-paced world of ours, the ability to let go and centre oneself is becoming a rare commodity. Many people simply don't know how to manage stress. Therefore, it is good to learn how to balance, plan and organize your life now.
With reference from article by Lance E. Ong
