Hair Care: 8 Superfoods To Naturally Revive Your Dull Locks
There exist plenty of reasons for hair damage, hair loss, and baldness but the lack of healthy diet may also be playing a huge part in the maintenance of your hair. According to the research by the American Academy of Dermatology, it is estimated that one can lose up to 50-100 hair strands a day. However, the important part is that shortly afterwards new hair should re-grow from the same hair follicle. But, if your body is unable to produce the desired nutrients this can be leading to an emerging cause of hair loss. Fortunately, correcting the underlying deficiencies can promote lustrous and stronger hair back.
Here are the easily available 8 Super Foods to naturally revive your dull locks:
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Flax Seeds
Along with many other nutrients, flaxseeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids which are generally found in seawater fishes making it a quick and great alternative for vegetarians too. Adding a spoonful of flaxseed daily can help give an easy boost to your hair. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce dandruff, itchy scalp and cicatricial alopecia. This makes it an absolute superfood to prevent hair loss.
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Yogurt
Its great smoothening properties not just makes it a great hair conditioning mask but regular intake of yogurt with your meals will keep your hair strong and shiny as it is full of protein. For healthy hair growth, protein is a crucial nutrient. You can simply add yogurt in between meals as a delicious and healthy snacking option too.
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Banana
While looking to add super foods it is essential to also include foods which will help absorb the received nutrients. It is no surprise that Bananas work fantastically well for the health of hair. They are rich in vitamin B6 and zinc, which means that it helps hair follicles absorb hair beautifying and minerals better. It wouldn’t be wrong to say - ‘Banana a day can help keep dull hair away.’
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Spinach
We have always been told about the importance of Spinach as a source of iron but it is also amazingly full of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate and beta carotene. Including green leafy vegetables like these can keep your hair moisturized and promote hair growth making a great hair fall solution.
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Tomato
Rich in vitamin C and an important source of lycopene, tomatoes can help control collagen in your body. Getting enough intake could help reduce hair loss keeping your strands plum and voluminous.
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Carrots
Carrots are the powerhouse of beta-carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A. This helps in maintaining sebum and promoting hair growth. Regular consumption of carrots can also prevent premature graying. Along with other nutrients in carrot as vitamin B and C which all work together to support lustrous hair growth.
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Green Tea
According to research, tea has about eight to ten times more ploy phenols than found in fruits and vegetables. As we live fast-paced lives, stress has become a major cause of hair loss. Drinking a cup or two of this elixir can help reduce DHT (dihydrotestosterone) hormone, which is responsible for hair loss and causing baldness. If you don’t fancy drinking, alternatively cooled green tea can be used to rinse hair, leave it for 15mins and then condition as usual.
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Dark Chocolate
Lastly, to add a happy little indulgence to satisfy your cravings - Chocolates containing 70% cacao or higher when consumed in appropriate amount can promote abundant health benefits. Its properties can improve blood flow and also promote cell renewal resulting in healthier and shinier hair.
Surely many of us resort to expensive chemical hair loss treatments in the hope of an immediate cure but in the long run, they only tend to do more harm than good. The best way would be to let it heal from the roots within; opting for balance between the right lifestyle and personalized homeopathy medicines for hair loss can lead to guaranteed wonders in improving hair growth and appearance. If you are struggling to maintain, why not get in touch with our team of professional consultants at Dr. Batra’s today.
