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Wednesday, February 04 2009 - by SoundHealth
Key topics: Hair Dandruff

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We all want strong, shiny and healthy-looking hair, and the condition of the hair can also be a good indication of how healthy the body is from the inside. A key factor for healthy hair is good nutrition.

Hair Facts

Hair is 97 % protein. The rest is made up of amino acids, minerals and trace elements.

The hair follicle is at the base of the hair where it meets the scalp, and is fed by a network of blood vessels.

Hair is thickest when you are in your early 20s; after this the number of hairs on the scalp declines as part of the natural aging process.

The average person loses between 100 and 125 hairs every day.

There is greater hair loss in spring and autumn as a natural response to seasonal changes and the amount of daylight. Research has found that people lose more hair in November than any other month.

Healthy hair needs:

hair loss

Hair loss can be caused by many reasons, including hereditary factors, general health and wellbeing, stress, taking certain drugs or medication. Nutrition can play a big role in the cause and treatment of hair loss.

Some conditions that may be the cause of hair loss are:

  • Anaemia- try adding iron-rich foods to your diet, like dark, leafy green vegetables and eggs.

  • Zinc deficiency- this is sometimes characterized by fine and brittle hair and improvements can take several months to become noticeable. Eat foods like seeds, nuts, oysters and fish.

  • stress- eat more vitamin-rich foods, concentrating on Vitamin C and the B-vitamins to boost immunity. Vitamin B5, also known as pantothetic acid is particularly useful for cell growth and boosting hair condition, and Royal jelly or bee pollen is an excellent source.

  • hormones- changes in hormone levels, such as pregnancy and the menopause can temporarily affect hair growth.

How to Improve hair Condition

Environmental factor factors like the weather, central heating and poor nutrition can all cause hair to look dull and lifeless. To improve the condition of your hair:

dandruff

Dandruff is the when the natural process of skin shedding on the scalp builds up into larger, more noticeable flakes. Scientists largely agree that it is caused by a tiny yeast-type fungus called Pityrosporum-ovale which is naturally present on everyone's scalp. However, various factors can cause this fungus to multiply, leading to the inflammation and scaling associated with dandruff.



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geegee - posted on Thursday, 05 February 2009 10:30

thank you very much for the article , I have thin hair . I hope this could help


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Muslima - posted on Friday, 06 February 2009 07:10

JazakAllahkhair. You mentioned Royal Jelly and Bee Pollen. What are these and how are they used?


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SoundHealth - posted on Friday, 06 February 2009 13:24

Royal jelly is a creamy substance found in the salivary glands of bees. It is primarily a nutrient-rich food source for the queen bee. It is also collected and sold as a dietary supplement because it contains high amounts of the B-vitamins like pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and vitamin B6, beneficial for cell growth.

Bee pollen is collected from bees when they land on the flower to collect nectar. It contains a wide range of concentrated vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes, and is superior to Royal jelly in benefits. It contains the highest known food source of the phytochemical rutin, which strengthens capillaries, and all of the nutrients needed for cell growth.

Bee pollen comes in granules that can be chewed. Both of these products should be available at health food shops. They are used as healing foods for anyone who want to improve their mental and physical health, and overall wellbeing.


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