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LATEST CANCER INFORMATION from Johns Hopkins AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY S TARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY … 1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size. 2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime. 3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors. 4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors. 5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system. 6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc. 7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs. 8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction. 9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications. 10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites. 11. An effective way to battle cancer is to STARVE the cancer cells by not feeding it with foods it needs to multiple. What cancer cells feed on: a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Note: Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt. b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells will starved. c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer. d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes t o nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean

sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water--best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it. 12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines will become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup. 13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells. 14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells. 15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiving and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life. 16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

QUICK TIPS - HOW TO REVERSE GRAY HAIR
by Beauty Tips Network on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:37pm ·

PREMATURE GRAYING OF HAIR
Having gray hair is a common occurrence to almost everyone especially at the adulthood stage. Hair has a tendency to lose its natural colour with advancing age and turn grey, but premature greying is a morbid condition and it makes even the young look older. Graying of hair may occur to some people who have medical conditions, but this should not worry you if you do not have any illness. If you knew that a healthy diet could prevent grey hair, would you change your eating habits? We keep being told that lifestyle and food intake are key factors in staying healthy and looking younger, but many of us just buy the food we like without analysing the contents to make sure we are consuming the right balance of vitamins and minerals. Greying hair often begins at age 35, and continues as we get older. By the age of 50, around half of the population has significant loss of colour. Natural remedies such as a good hair vitamin, mental relaxation, having a balanced diet and maintenance of cleanliness have considerable effects in preventing gray hair. So, maintaining your youthful appearance is the best gift that you can give to yourself.

What causes Premature Graying of Hair
• Very often, heredity is a predisposing factor. This means that this change in the body is also in the genes.

• Stress and psychological worries may also trigger the early graying of hair. According to studies, people who suffer from anxiety and stress over a long period of time may experience the early appearance of gray hair. The feelings sorrow, worried including malnutrition may reduce the production of melanin which results to gray hair. Also know that stress and anxiety can cause hair loss or thinning in people. Mental worries produce extraordinary tension in the skin of the scalp; this interferes with the supply of vital nutrition necessary for the health of the hair. • Early appearance of grey hair is prone to people who suffer from chronic cold and sinusitis and those that use hot water in washing their hair. • A faulty diet diet with lack of vitamins will also causes untimely graying of hair. Lack of some of the B vitamins, iron, copper, and iodine in the daily diet is said to be a contributory factor. • Other causes of premature greying of hair are an unclean condition of the scalp, washing the hair with hot water, drying it with an electric dryer, and use of hair dyes. • Women can also suffer hair loss or thinning hair as they get older, or during pregnancy. • Anemia may also be a contributing factor, but whatever the cause, the results can be distressing and lead to a loss of self confidence.

QUICK TIPS - Helps Reverse Gray Hair
Aside from having age spots, wrinkles, deep-seated laugh lines, crowfeet beside the eyes and other visible marks on the skin, graying hair is another inevitable part of the aging process. For the skin, there are anti-ageing serums that you can use, as well as surgical and non-surgical procedures that you can undergo to counteract the effects of ageing.

But what about for the hair?

If you do not want to reveal your true age, graying hair is a dead giveaway, so how can you prevent it from showing? Take a look at the following quick tips that helps reverse gray hair issues:

1. A change of hair color or hair style.
Visit a salon and ask about your hair coloring options. If a major portion is affected, then you can try a

new style or hair cut so that you can look younger. You can also buy a hair coloring kit if you want to cover your gray hair right in the comfort of your own home. Finally, if the distribution of gray hair is uneven – or if your hair color turns out to be darker and duller due to aging, then you can use highlights to bring the youth and luster back to your mane. However, do bear in mind that it is best to choose a color dye closest to your original shade, as this will suit your skin tone and look the most natural. This can look extremely glamorous with a good cut to suit the shape of the face, and removes the need to worry about frequent trips to the salon to touch up those roots!

2. Use gray hair shampoo.
Use of emu oil shampoo is suggested since it is loaded with the much needed omega 3's and nutrition to help with gray hair issues. Emu oil shampoo works great for many different problems including dry hair that comes with age and with too many chemicals in the hair.

3. Treat graying hair with essential vitamins & Omegas.
You need to include a lot of foods with vitamin B12, Folic Acid, and Omega 3 to your diet. These three components are effective in fighting against graying hair. Take them as a supplement or look for foods rich in these nutrients and include them in you diet until you get your diet back on track. The hair vitamins work for so many different hair related problems as well as faster hair growth. The Omega 3 will help your hair grow stronger, since it will become brittle with age. Vitamin B12, on the other hand, helps retain your hair's original color – and a vitamin B supplement is also a good stress reliever.

4.Avoid devitalising foods, soft drinks etc
Devitalising foods such as white flour, refined sugar and all products made from them, soft drinks, pastries, jams and jellies should be avoided. These foods take away energy, cause wrinkles, unattractive skin, grey hair, and premature old age.

5. Reduce stress

There is no perfect solution to prevent stress-related gray hair, but of course, general stress reduction can help.

6. Quit smoking & exercise
If you smoke, try to quit or at least cut back. Get plenty of exercise and eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of anti-oxidant loaded vegetables and fruits. Anti-oxidants are nutrients which fight damage to our cells by chemicals known as free radicals; several studies indicate they may prevent cancer and they may also help prevent premature aging.

7. Adequate Sleep
Along with exercise and diet, be sure to get adequate sleep. Take time during the day to simply unwind and get your mind off your problems. Make time for activities you enjoy.

8. Positive Attitude
Above all cultivate a youthful, positive attitude. A positive attitude is a great buffer against life's stresses, including stress-related gray hair.

Home Remedies for Premature Greying of Hair Indian Gooseberry
The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. These pieces should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying. The water in which dried indian gooseberry pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair. Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of indian gooseberry juice, mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.

Amaranth
Amaranth is another effective home remedy for hair disorders. Application of the fresh juice of the leaves of this vegetable helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents it from premature greying. It also helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft.

Curry Leaves
Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature greying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of spicy condiment, or may be squeezed in buttermilk. When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation.

Ribbed Gourd
Ribbed gourd boiled in coconut oil is also an effective remedy for premature greying of hair. Pieces of this vegetable should be dried in the shade. These dried pieces should be soaked in coconut oil and kept aside for three or four days. The oil should then be boiled till the solid is reduced to a blackened residue. This oil should be massaged into the scalp. It will help enrich the hair roots and restore pigment to the hair.

Butter
The butter made from cow's milk has the property of preventing premature greying of hair. A small roll may be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week.

Coconut Oil & Lemon
Mix coconut oil and a dash of lemon and massage you head with the mixture daily, for about 15 minutes. The recipe is known to be very beneficial for treating grey hair and also gives long term benefits in terms of texture, strength as well as length of hair. There are instances of people having black hairs even up to the age of 60-70 years by using this method.

Almond oil
Massage of the scalp with almond oil is recommended.

Aromatherapy
The simplest method is to massage essential oils into your scalp every night. For dark hair, try rosemary, thyme or sage. For lighter hair, try german chamomile or lavender. Put 2-3 drops of the oil on your palms and rub into your scalp every night. This will help condition the skin of the scalp.

Rosemary & Sage
Take 1/2 cup of rosemary and a similar amount of dried sage. Boil both the ingredients in 2 cups water, for about 30 minutes. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 hours. Now, apply it throughout your grey hair and allow it to dry. Once dry, shampoo your hair. Repeat the procedure on weekly basis, until you see your hair getting the desired shade. Keep applying the mixture for another month, for maintenance.

Herbal Rinse
Herbal rinses are another way to reverse gray hair. For dark hair, choose one or more: Rosemary Sage Raspberry leaves Parsley Ivy Berries Catnip Black Tea Black coffee (just make strong black coffee and use this as a rinse) For blond or light hair: rosehips red hibiscus calendula saffron

marigold tumeric mullein privet yellow broom Choose some herbs from the lists above and put about 1/2 cup of dried herbs/flower/berries in 2 cups of water. Simmer for 30 minutes and then let it sit for another 2-3 hours. You will have a very strong "tea" for your hair. Strain out the vegetable matter and pour it on your hair after shampooing. Let it sit for several minutes and rinse out. Gradually you will notice your hair color changing.

Potato
For dark hair, boil 1 unpeeled potato. Cool the water and massage the potato-water onto your scalp and into your hair with a cotton ball. Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse out.

Rum
4 tablespoons of dried sage 1 water 4 teaspoons of rum 1 ounce glycerin A few drops of vitamin E Boil the sage in the water and let it sit for 2 hours. Strain it and add the rest of the ingredients. Use some cotton and rub this darkening concoction on your scalp every day. Gradually your hair will get darker.

NOTE Users of this page should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the tips/home remedies published in this page. Please do not use any of these tips/home remedies if you are allergic to the items used for the remedy. Readers assumes all risk when trying home remedies. Beauty Tips Network’s beauty tips & articles provide general information and are not meant to replace a discussion with your medical/health professional.

Every women dreams for lustrous long black hair. Any hair coming away while combing or any part of the scalp hair turning grey or white is to be considered seriously. We must take care of our hair properly.Hair must be kept clean and free of dust always. Regular head bath after massaging the scalp with almond or amla oil is necessary. Massaging the scalp increases blood circulation and helps proper growth of hair. The hair oil and shampoo to be used should be selected carefully. Nourishing foods like milk, eggs, vegetables should be taken regularly. Good sleep and regular habits go along way in preserving the health of the hair. Hair driers should be avoided. Premature greying of hair in teenegars is a disease condition. The main causes for this condition are

1. Heredity 2. Carelessness in maintenance of hair 3. Vitamins deficiency 4. Use of certain hair oils and shampoos 5. Mental stress Treatment for Premature greying of hair : Homeopathy treatment : In homeopathic system, the following treatment is suggested for premature greying of hair :-

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Acid phos 30 Lycopodium 30

The above two medicines are particularly given for patients suffering from premature grey hair. These medicines are to be taken on alternate days one each (i.e) on the first day take acid phos, on the second day take lycopodium, and on the third day acid phos again... in this manner take these medicines for 3 to 4 months.This is the best solution in homeopathy. Home remedies for treating grey hair: 1. Eat foods rich in iodine such as banana, carrots and fish. 2. Drink butter milk with a 2 teaspoons each of yeast and wheat germ will prevent and cure premature greying of hair. 3. Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1 tea spoon everyday. 4. Rub oil made with Indian gooseberry ( Amla ) into the scalp regularly. It can show wonderful results, your gray hair will turn black. 5. Every morning take palak juice and eat 10 curry leaves which works excellently, even the existing grey hair turn black from the roots.

6. Eat foods rich in iron, minerals and vitamin A and B. a) Vitamin A - vitamin A is necessary for promoting a healthy scalp and gives body and glow to your hair. Include dark green vegetables and orange & yellow fruits & vegetables in your diet b) Vitamin B - vitamin B regulates the secretion of oil, keeps hair healthy & moisturized. Eat more of fresh green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cauliflower, cereals, liver kidney, yogurt, bananas and green vegetables. c) Minerals - minerals like zinc, iron & copper promote healthy hair. Food sources: zinc red meat, chicken & green vegetables; iron - beef, dried apricots, red meat, parsley, eggs, wheat & sunflower seeds; copper - seafood, egg yolk & whole grains. d) Proteins - consuming more of protein gives your hair natural shine and good texture. Include more of sprouted whole grains, cereals, meat and soy in your diet. All the above remedies helps to cure the premature greying hair problem. But it takes time for our body system to naturally transform grey hair into black hair from the roots. CAUTION : Some teenagers do the mistake by dyeing the hair with chemical dyes available in the market to cover those grey hairs. These chemical dyes damages the brain in the long run and causes brain cancer. Instead you can try natural leaves powders to cover grey hair. Henna and Indigo leaves powder both are purely herbal powders.

It is the only safest method to cover grey hair. Indigo powder gives blue colour and henna gives orange the combination of both gives natural black colour .

To Buy INDIGO leaves powder (Avaliable in small quantities 1/2 kg onwards) send email : [email protected] INDIA ONLY
Instructions along with effective tips on how to get desired shades is provided inside the pack.

Ayurveda Q&A: Home remedies for premature greying

Dr Gowthaman, Medical Director, Dr Gowthaman‟s Ayurveda Panchakarma Center, Chennai, answers readers‟ questions on Ayurveda. Get your doubts cleared and see them featured on our FAQ page every Tuesday.

This week’s answers:

1. i am 21 yrs old. i have premature greying in my hairs. would like to know can it be treated? can the grey hairs Priyanka Yes, It can be treated with Ayurveda therapies and medicines. Basically Ayurveda calls it „Kalithya‟ – Premature grey or whitening of black hairs. This condition is due to vitiation of pitta dosha. Premature graying is caused by emotional disturbances, anger and over physical exertion .The hair color changes according to the vitiation of dosha.Hair color is produced by tiny hair pigment cells within our hair follicles called melanocytes. As we age, the activity of these melanocytes gradually declines until they stop making pigment. New hairs grown in without pigment, resulting in gray hair. Causes be converted back to black?

Inadequate nutrition (deficiency of vitamin B, iron, copper and iodine in daily diet), Hereditary, Stress, Unhealthy scalp, Scalp which is not hygienically maintained, Using harsh shampoo, soaps and other hair styling accessories, Blow drying etc

Following are the common underlying causes for this condition. a. Thyroid disorders, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism have been linked with premature gray hair.

b. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. It can be due to a diet low in vitamin B12, which is found mainly in meat, eggs, and milk. It can also occur if the stomach can‟t absorb vitamin B12, due to surgery involving the stomach or small intestine (such as gastric bypass surgery), diseases that affect the small intestine etc.

c. Vitiligo. A condition in which your skin loses melanocytes, resulting in very light patches of skin and possibly premature gray hair d. Early menopause

e. Smoking. Cigarette smoking has been linked to premature gray hair.

The following home remedies are very effective:

a. Six drops each of bay and lavender essential oils can be added to four ounces of sesame oil or soybean or almond oil and massaged into the hair roots.

b. Herbs like Sage and Rosemary have been proved to be effective in treating premature graying. Jojoba oil being hypoallergenic promotes hair growth, hair coloring and regulates dandruff problems.

c. Aloe Vera helps in healing the scalp, balances the PH level of the scalp and cleans the pores. A mixture of Aloe Vera gel with wheat germ oil and coconut milk promotes hair growth and hair color.

d. Amla or the Indian gooseberry is an excellent tonic for premature graying of hair and preventing hair loss. Cut a few Amla fruits into pieces, dry it in shade and boil in coconut oil until the solid matter is well cooked and appears dark in color. This oil when massaged into the scalp every day is the best medicine for premature graying of hair. e. Even the water in which a few dried pieces of Amla are soaked overnight can be used for rinsing hair. This is very nourishing and helps prevent premature graying. Also massaging Amla juice, mixed with almond oil and few drops of lime juice every night is found to be beneficial in treating premature graying of hair.

f. Adding curry leaves to one‟s regular diet has proven to be beneficial in treating premature graying of hair, as the curry leaves add strength and vitality to hair. Curry leaves can also be boiled in coconut oil and applied regularly for healthy hair.

g. Finally, Henna, the traditional herb found in India is a good hair conditioner and is the best way to healthier hair. Apart from conditioning the hair, it protects the color and breakage of hair and gives back that natural shine to the hair. 2. Sam According to Ayurveda we don‟t treat these conditions separately. We try to understand the cause behind the health problems and create a healing plan with Ayurveda, Yoga and diet. what if the patient is hypertensive and diabetic patient

Since both these problems are life style, stress based ones, I suggest you to visit a Ayurveda physician nearby and explain the complete medical history. Ayurveda‟s 10 evaluation diagnostic techniques help the physician to understand and help you better.

As medicine, I recommend you to take Siva Gutika and Madhumeha Nasini Ras 1 tablet thrice daily 5 minutes before food and Mehanath (Extract of Andrographis panniculata) 2 tablets thrice daily after food helps for both conditions.

Herbal tea / Liquid extract of Adathoda vasica 50 ml thrice daily helps too. These medicines are very effective to improve the Diabetes and its complications and Hypertension Send in your questions on Ayurveda to [email protected] now! And don’t forget to include `Ayurveda FAQ` in the subject line.

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Gray Hair: Top Ten Causes For Premature Grey Hair
Posted on May 16, 2011 by Frederica Hegney

Welcome, most of our articles are reviews of current scientific research on graying. Be sure to read all the related articles to get the best understanding on why we gray. The videos to the right explains Grey Defence® – the #1 Grey Hair Treatment Pill with enteric coating.

We‟ve all wondered why we get gray hair at some point in our life. What‟s the purpose to those silver strands that crop up when we least expect them? Is there even an evolutionary point to it all? No matter where you are on the gray hair spectrum – whether you still have all your hair color, or maybe you‟re starting to get those early strands of gray hair or you‟re already a silver-haired senior – satiate your curiosity by learning the top ten reasons why we get gray hair:

10. Bad Diets In an age where fast food rules and consumers prefer convenience over nutrition, it‟s no surprise that our bad diets made it on the top ten list of reasons why we go gray. Researchers have recently suggested that a nutritious diet that‟s high in amino acids and calcium can help promote melanogenesis , which produces the melanin pigment that‟s needed to keep the hair strands saturated with color. 9. Vitiligo Vitiligo is a condition in which the hair and skin loses its pigmentation due to a decrease in melanin production derivatives of the amino acid tyrosine that is responsible for skin and hair pigmentation. When melanin production suddenly decreases or stops altogether, this causes the hair to lose the pigmentation that gives it its natural color. As a result, the hair follicles that grow after melanin death have no color, thus its gray appearance. 8. Lack of B12 and/or Folic Acid Researchers from University Hospital‟s Department of Dermatology in Sweden recently conducted a study where participants suffering vitiligo increased their consumption of folic acid and vitamin B12 through their diets and oral

supplements. Researchers were astounded to see re-pigmentation of gray hair in 64% of the patients, with six individuals experiencing total re-pigmentation. Talk about turning back the clock! 7. Being a Smoker In addition to increasing your risks of contracting deadly diseases such as cancer, heart disease and kidney failure, smoking can also cause your hair to prematurely gray. A 1997 study carried out by researchers in England discovered that smokers were up to four times as likely to have gray hair as their non-smoking counterparts. It‟s yet another reason why smokers should ditch the habit. 6. Using Tooth Whitening Products That whiter smile may cost you more than the price of your teeth whitening toothpaste – it can also cost you your hair color. Scientists have long known that an increase in hydrogen peroxide levels within the body causes melanocyte death by deactivating the enzymes directly responsible for preserving your hair color. A study has shown that even the tiniest dose of hydrogen peroxide can kick-start melanocyte death – and as hydrogen peroxide is the main ingredient in most teeth whitening products, your smile won‟t be the only thing that turns white. 5. Environmental Pollution You know that your skin is prone to damage thanks to harmful free radicals in environmental pollution – but did you know that your hair color is at risk too? These molecular free radicals bind themselves to our healthy cells and sapping them of valuable electrons – if left unchecked by our body‟s immune system – can cause the kind of cellular damage that inevitably influences the melanin production we need to keep our hair healthy, strong and pigmented. 4. Genetic Predisposition Of course, going gray can also be boiled down to genetic disposition. If your parents or grandparents started to get their gray hair at a certain age, then you can bet that you‟ll get your gray hair around the same time. Researchers at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Health System recently confirmed the role of genetics behind graying hair, stating that “inheritance [of genetics] determines not only your hair color, but also when [hair] graying begins.” 3. Our Hair Care Products Hydrogen peroxide isn‟t just in your teeth-whitening products; ironically, it‟s in your hair care products as well. The biggest hair care offenders include hair bleaches, dyes, conditioners and shampoos. Before buying your favorite condition or hair dye, check to see the levels of hydrogen peroxide it contains; you may be shocked to discover it‟s contributing to your graying hair. 2. Prolonged Stressful Lifestyle Better make that yoga a priority: researchers have shown that high stress levels directly contribute to premature graying hair. Our stress levels prompts a surge in our body‟s production of hydrogen peroxide; the excess H2O2 then accumulates within the hair follicles, thereby causing meloncyte death and effectively “bleaching” the hair follicles gray. Take your stressful lifestyle down a few notches to keep your hair healthy and lustrous. 1. Age And the winner is … AGE! There‟s no way getting around it – as our body‟s enzyme and amino acid productions start to slow down, the aging process will eventually lead us down the path towards gray hair.

Hair Loss and Premature Graying
Definition

Stress, worry, anxiety, and inadequate nutrition lead to hair loss and premature graying of hair. A certain amount of hair loss is considered normal, as old strands are replaced by new. When hair loss is excessive, care must be taken. Similarly, the graying of hair after a certain age is a normal phenomenon, but when this starts in the early years of life, one should look into for remedies. Causes Increased intake of fried, sour, spicy, salty, and fermented foods, as well as tea and coffee, aggravate the Pitta Dosha (Ayurvedic humor representing Fire) in the body. This Pittaaccumulates in the skin of the scalp, leading to hair falling out and graying prematurely. Factors like excessive anger and stress are also responsible. Excessive consumption of alcohol and meat also aggravate Pitta. Symptoms The only symptom is loss of hair whenever one combs the hair and graying of the hair at an early stage of life. Some systemic symptoms of Pitta aggravation might also be present like acid stomach, nausea, excessive sweating, and intolerance to heat. Ayurvedic View Hair loss is known as Khalitya Paalitya in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, hair is a byproduct of bone formation and the tissue responsible for building bones is also responsible for the growth of hair. Early hair loss is related to body type and the balance of the mind-body constitution (doshas). People who have excess Pitta in their body are likely to lose their hair early in life, or have prematurely thin or gray hair. Excess Pitta in the sebaceous gland, at the root of the hair, or folliculitis can lead to hair loss.

Ayurvedic treatment of hair loss is aimed at pacification of Pitta through a customized diet and lifestyle regime, along with medication. A combination of diet, herbs, oil massage, meditation, aromatherapy, breathing and yoga can be beneficial in addressing the problem of hair loss and premature graying of hair.

Diet and Lifestyle Advice
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Avoid Pitta-aggravating foods like spicy, heavy, and oily foods, as well as tea and coffee. Avoid refined foods, refined sugar, junk food, and alcoholic and carbonated drinks. Increase intake of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, and vegetable juice prepared from lettuce, carrot, capsicum, and alfalfa. Avoid using chemical products on the hair. Try herbal oils and shampoos instead.

Some Home Remedies
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Mix powdered Indian gooseberry (amla) and sesame seeds in equal amounts. Take 1 teaspoon twice a day with water. Heat 250 milliliters of coconut oil in a pan, and add 3-4 Indian gooseberries cut into pieces. Heat until the gooseberries turn dark brown or black. Use the oil for a hair massage 2-3 times a week. Take 1 cup of curry leaves and grind them with 1 cup of buttermilk. Apply this to the hair for 1 hour, and then wash the hair with an herbal shampoo.

HAIR LOSS - Complete guide to stopping hair loss.
hair loss, it's not nice!

How I stopped my hair loss.
Hair loss is scary, embarrassing and hard to fix. As a 20 year old who has already suffered through severe hair loss, I know the anxiety and shame that can come from losing your hair. Over the last year, I have tried many different things to stop my hair loss, and finally after months of searching, researching, visiting doctors (Chinese and Western) I have finally been able to stop my hair loss, and encouragingly I have seen new growth. So what causes premature hair loss? Hair is one of those non essential parts of the body, meaning that if your body is under stress or pressure from a variety of different things, your body will compensate by focusing on keeping you alive and healthy rather than having a full head of hair! It could be because of a wide range of reasons, which will be outlined below:



Vitamin D deficiency: Because most people spend their time in doors, behind a desk or on the couch, a surprisingly high percentage of the population have insufficient levels of vitamin D in their body (Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin through exposure to UV rays.) Studies have shown that low vitamin D causes hair loss. Too much vitamin D: High levels of Vitamin D can also cause hair loss, which is why it is important to have the right balance of vitamin D. Iron deficiency: Iron is important for your hair, nails and skin. Too little can cause hair to fall out, or make the hair follicles smaller so your hair strands end up being thinner. Calcium deficiency: Calcium is also important for your hair, and if you are not getting enough Vitamin D (which is needed for absorbing calcium) Your hair will also fall out. Stress: Stress causes hair loss, this is widely known, and seeing your hair fall out can just add to that stress. Hair usually falls out 1 - 4 months after the stressful incident has taken place. Lack of sleep: If you are not sleeping well, this can also have a negative effect on your hair. The type of shampoo you use: The type of Shampoo you use may also be making your hair fall out. Natural shampoos are much better for your hair and scalp than chemically based ones. Food allergies: Food allergies, especially to dairy can cause your hair to fall out. Coeliac (or Celiac as it is known in the U.S) disease: It is not widely known that hair loss is a symptom of Coeliac, which means the small intestine cannot break down gluten, and ingredient found in bread, pasta, wheat products etc. Coeliac can also cause hair loss.

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How I 'cured' my hair loss: Being so young, and losing hair is scary, especially if you try and sort the problem out yourself. There are so many websites explaining hair loss, and they all seem to say different things. This is the step by step guide to how I cured my hair loss: 1. Approximately 1 year ago, I found that I was leaving many strands of hair on my pillow each morning, and every time I dried my hair with a towel, the towel would be covered in hair. Even running my hand through my hair meant losing at least a few strands, so I went to see my doctor. 2. My doctor asked if I had any family history of hair loss, and I told him that my father was bald (Although everyone else in my family has a full head of hair!) He prescribed me 2 medicines, one was a topical applicated (Rogaine) and the other was a pill (propecia.) 3. I took the medicines for a couple of months and applied the lotion, but I didn't see any benefit and discontinued taking the medicine. I went back to the doctor and the doctor said the hair loss could be hormonal/due to stress and that I should wait a while to see if it went away by itself, it didn't. 4. I started to research online about hair loss. I found out that vitamin deficiency is a leading cause of premature hair loss, so I started to take a multivitamin. To my surprise, it worked slightly, as the amount of hair that I lost decreased, but I still had hair loss. 5. I started to research vitamin deficiency, and found out that there are a few main causes of vitamin deficiencies, including leaky gut and coeliac, both of which cause the small intestine to basically attack itself, resulting in the mal-absorption of vitamins and minerals.

6. I started a strict diet, which involved no wheat, gluten etc, (There are alternatives for all these, including tasty cakes, breads etc which you can find in your supermarket.) 7. I also found out that dairy intolerances can also lead to balding. Since my dad has always suffered from IBS, (Irritable bowel syndrome) I tried quitting dairy too. Overall, after these dietary changes my overall health improved and my hair fall slowed considerably. 8. After more research, I found that sufferers of coeliac (Which i now know I have) are usually deficient in calcium, vitamin D and Iron, so I started to take daily supplements of these. After only a few weeks, my hair loss stoppedcompletely. What I learned from my research: Hair loss is a sign that there is something wrong with your body. Rather than try to fix it by using hair loss shampoos and medication, try things such as your sleep patterns, alcohol intake, and even diet. It's not what you put on, but what you put in your body that really makes a difference. Another important thing is to learn how to control stress. Seeing your hair fall out is really stressful, especially if you are young, but it is important to learn how to relax as this will also help in reducing your hair loss. On Head and Shoulders: There have been rumors flying around the internet as to whether or not Head and Shoulders has an influence on hair loss. Personally, I was using Head and Shoulders Hair Retain for Men, for a couple of months. After I started taking the vitamins, and changed my diet, I could still feel that my scalp was itchy, and a few hairs were still falling out from the top of my head. I decided to stop using Head and Shoulders and switch to a more natural shampoo (I now use Loccitane, which can be purchased from department stores) and my hair loss stopped completely. I can't say definitely whether or not it was because my body was still recovering, or whether it was in fact because I stopped using that brand of shampoo, but I can tell you that after switching shampoos my scalp is a lot healthier, and my hair a lot healthier! This may not help everyone, but it worked for me, and I hope that by writing this I will be able to help at least one other person beat their hair loss! If you know someone who is experiencing hair loss, please send them the link to my article as they may not know about all of this!

Alopecia – Premature Hair Loss
The problem with hair loss begins when new hair does not grow fast enough to replace the normal daily loss caused by the body‟s fluctuating rhythms and hormonal levels. As the thinning process continues, new growth stops altogether in certain parts of the scalp. Most permanent baldness is due to a common hereditary condition – sometimes combined with other factors such as stress, poor diet or poor circulation – that affects men more than women. Thinning usually begins at the temples and the crown, and can start as early as the teens, although it is generally most noticeable in middle age. Hair loss is often slow and all the hair is seldom lost. Women are rarely as severely affected, and usually not until after the menopause. What causes hair loss?



Temporary baldness or loss of hair can be caused be anaemia, a deficiency of the thyroid hormone, scalp infection, illness, pregnancy, seasonal changes or drugs such as the contraceptive pill, steroids or various antibiotics.



Alopecia, a sudden and generally temporary, patchy loss of hair, can occur in men and women, boys and girls, at times of stress. The hair usually regrows, but the colour may differ. This form of alopecia may occur as a side effect of cytotoxic (anti-cancer) drugs and radiotherapy. Generalised alopecia in which all the hair drops out and does not regrow, is rare.

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50% of persons afflicted with Hyperthyroidism exhibit diffuse hair loss in which the scalp hair becomes fine and soft, whilst 1 – 2% of persons afflicted with Hyperthyroidism suffer from Alopecia Areata. A deficiency of vitamin A may cause hair to become dull, dry, and lustreless and eventually fall out. However, an excess of vitamin A may cause similar problems.

Therapeutic recommendation: Naturopathy:

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To improve your general health, try eating a wholefood diet rich in protein foods such as pulses, fish, lean meat, eggs, cheese and nuts – and a cup of fresh lettuce juice every day may also help. Vitamin C found in fresh fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruits, broccoli, green pepper, and parsley is good. Coping with stress and learning to relax will also help. Supplementation with brewer‟s yeast, vitamin B-complex, zinc, vitamin C and kelp is beneficial. Improve you circulation by taking regular outdoor exercise and stop smoking.

Traditional medicine:

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Rural people use an infusion of the leaves of the Cape Willow to stimulate hair growth. A recipe, used for the same purpose, consists of an oil brewed from these leaves, maiden hair, fern leaves, cloves, nutmeg, brandy and maize or sunflower oil. You can also try massaging your scalp with warm almond oil. Leave for an hour, then wash out.

Aromatherapy:



Mix five drops each of sage and rosemary essential oil in 30ml of jojaba oil and massage a sprinkling firmly into the scalp every day. Keep the fingers in the same place and rub so that you feel the skin moving over the bone beneath.

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Use a shampoo containing tea tree oil (topically of use) and add a few extra drops of tea tree oil. You can add jojaba oil and rosemary essential oil to your shampoo but be careful not to shampoo too often..

Homeopathy:

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Lycopodium is said to help premature baldness and greying – take the 6X potency twice a day for a month. Hair loss caused by childbirth or at the menopause, and accompanied by feelings of indifference to loved ones, may be helped by Sepia 6X a day for a week.

Foods, Herbs & Supplements which may promote hair growth if follicles are still alive:

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Burdock – applied topically Hops Sage – applied topically Rosemary – massaged topically into the scalp Parsley Cucumber Castor Oil – massages topically into the scalp B-Complex for stress Brewers Yeast Lavender Sage

Effective Ways To Stop Hair Fall and Premature Graying Of Hairs
If you are looking for ways on how to stop hair fall and premature graying, know that you are not alone. There are lots of people who are troubled by hair loss and early graying of hair. Abnormal hair falling can be caused by a number of factors, including changes in hormones during pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, inadequate nutrition, infections on the scalp, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, certain medications, and chemical hair treatments, such as permanent curling, straightening, bleaching, and dying. Some medical conditions, like diabetes, underactive thyroid, and lupus can also cause hair loss. It is a fact that no one can escape from graying of hair. However, premature graying is something that everyone dreads and wants to avoid at any cost. This annoying hair problem is mostly caused by genetics. Other factors that can contribute to early graying of hair include low melanin production, anemia, stress, excess caffeine consumption, missing meals, thyroid problems, smoking, and poor nutrition. Both hair loss and premature graying can be caused by a diet that is poor in nutrition. Therefore, eating a healthy, nutritious diet is a key element in how to stop hair fall and premature graying of hairs. Try to include in your daily diet foods that contain vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, zinc, iron, iodine, copper, and minerals. Eat fruits and vegetables like green leafy vegetables, cauliflower, tomatoes, carrots, bananas, pomegranate, pineapple, and blackberries to stop premature graying. An effective way to reduce the loss of hair is to gently massage the scalp area with your fingers and palm for at least ten minutes. Massaging can improve the blood circulation to your scalp and motivate the sebaceous glands. You can use coconut, olive, or castor oil for massaging. It is best to avoid using hot water to wash your hair and too much shampooing of the hair. Take equal parts of amla or Indian gooseberry juice and lime juice and mix them together. Use this mixture as a shampoo to deal with your hair loss. Rinsing the hair with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and sage tea is also helpful to prevent the falling of hair. Take a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and put them in water overnight. Next morning, grind these seeds to make a paste and rub it on your scalp. Wait for at least half an hour and then wash your hair. This is a best home remedy for hair loss and hair thinning. Another beneficial way to reduce the falling of hair is to make a paste by mixing honey, cinnamon, and olive oil and apply this paste on the scalp for twenty minutes. Clean the hair with a gentle shampoo. Reducing stress is also very important in how to stop hair fall and premature graying of hairs. Applying amla oil to the scalp can help you prevent early graying of your hair. Avoid smoking and lessen the intake of caffeine. Boil some dried amla pieces in coconut oil till the pieces turn to dust. Apply the dark-colored oil to your hair.

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