Ayurveda Tips For Hair Loss...

Hair loss, thinning of hair and balding is some of the common hair problems. Many of us suffer from these ailments due to our modern lifestyle and diet. Ayurveda can be very beneficial in treating these conditions as it investigates the root cause of the problem. The causes for these hair conditions are:

* Excess of Pitta dosha in the body is the chief cause of hair problems. Pitta is increased by excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking. Pitta is also aggravated by eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods.

* Intake of too many chemical medicines, low blood circulation, anemia, and general weakness after disease, stress, anxiety, and mental tension are also prime causes of hair loss.

* Chronic diseases like typhoid fever, presence of dandruff or lice and hormonal imbalance also cause hair loss.

So watch out carefully for these reasons! You may be overdoing one of them, and thus losing your beautiful hair.


* The first step is to locate the root cause in your diet or lifestyle that may be increasing the Pitta dosha. Once you locate it, try to give up or at least reduce the diet, habit, or activity responsible for increasing Pitta.

* Always use a natural shampoo or soap to clean the hair. As most soaps and shampoos have chemicals, they might be the cause of your problem. Usually the chemicals have a heating effect, and increase Pitta locally. Amla (embilica officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia concinna) are very commonly used in India for washing the hair.

* Oiling and massaging of scalp is very beneficial for stopping the hair loss. Use Neelibringadi coconut oil or kayyonnyadi oil at least three times in a week. Also medicated oils like 'Mahabhringraj oil ',' Amla oil and 'Arnica oil' are very useful. Put oil on the scalp, and massage gently in the roots of the hair.

* The person should maintain a regular bowel movement everyday. In case of constipation, a mild natural laxative can be taken. Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal powder, is also useful.

* The diet should contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A.

* Regular physical exercise is very beneficial as it helps in balancing the aggravated doshas.

* Rub your scalp vigorously after washing the hair. It increases the blood circulation, and activates the sebaceous glands.

* Daily application of coconut oil mixed with lime juice on the hair is also beneficial.

Ten ways to beat backache

Exercise: Go for a half-an-hour aerobic exercise morning and evening, at least five days a week. The type of exercise should be chosen depending on one’s age and general health condition. Walking and swimming help prevent backache.

Food: Eat food in moderation and in time. Calcium-rich food such as leafy vegetables, milk, butter and curd strengthen bone and prevent constipation. Drink sufficient water.

Sitting posture: While sitting keep the backbone erect and rest the feet on the floor. Keep a comfortable distance between chair and table. Don’t sit for more than half an hour at a stretch. Walk and relax for a while after every half an hour.

Sleeping posture: Lying on a wooden cot on a bedsheet or thin bed is best for the backbone. Avoid big pillow or cushion. First lie on the side of the body and then on the back with legs and hands stretched.

Lifting weight: Most backaches occur as a result of lifting the weight forcefully by leaning towards the side or front. Lift the weight by bending the knees and holding the weight close to the body.

Sleep: Don’t sleep during the day. Ensure 5-6 hours of sleep in the night. Have moderate sex. Practise regular toilet habits.

Sunlight: Expose body to the warm evening sun. Vitamin D obtained from sunlight is good for the growth of bone.

Obesity: Control body weight according to one’s height. When the feet become too weak to hold the body weight, it leads to backache.

Bad habits: Avoid bad habits like smoking and drinking. These invite diseases like BP and diabetics, which could aggravate your backache.

Mental health: Stress and tension cause backache. Practice mental relaxation and de-stressing techniques like yoga and music therapy.

What is PANCHKARMA?

What is panchakarma and how it can help to overcome obesity?
Panchakarma is a a purification process recommended by the 5000 year old ayurveda system of medicine. Unlike modern medicines ayurveda recognizes obesity as a desease and recommends the following fool - proof measures for removing fat from the body.
Purification : The average persons body is full of toxins. These toxins have accumulate in the body slowly over a period of time. These toxins are a result of negative emotions, stress and wrong eating habits.
Unchecked, these toxins accumulate in the fat cells making them rigid and difficult to dislodge.
To get rid of fat, removing these toxins from the body is very essential. Without removing toxins from the body .. fat removal is impossible. This is the reson why so many diet programmes have failed.
To purify the body of toxins ayurveda recomends a comprehensive cleaning programme known as "Panchakarma"
Panchakarma is an effective tool to remove all the toxins from the body and get fat loss benifits as a result.
Panchakarma involves the following steps :
A. Pre Purification :
Snehan : Oil Massage
Sweden : Steam Therapy

B. Purification :
Vaman - Vomiting or Emesis
Virechan - Purgation therapy
Basti - Enema therapy
Nasya - Nasal administration
Raktamoksha - Blood purification
Its the most comprehensive cleaning programme under the sun.
Once the body gets rid of all the unwanted toxins and dirt, the fat loss is automatic. You feel lighter .... more energetic and look years younger than your age.