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Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil

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Remedies for hair growth are incomplete without the inclusion of curry leaves into it. Curry leaves are widely used in Indian cuisine for tampering the dishes, but it is also one of the most effective herbs for grey hair that also aids in promoting hair growth. You might have heard your grandmothers say that curry leaves are good for hair. Curry leaves work well, not just by applying its paste to the hair, but also by eating it.Whenever you cook something with curry leaves in it, eat up the leaves! As for coconut oil, its benefits for hair health need no new introduction. It is by far the best remedy for hair loss and promoting hair growth. The fatty acids in coconut oil bind with the hair proteins and protect the hair strands from root to tip and prevent breakage. It seals the moisture in hair by penetrating through the hair shaft and provides protection against pollution and heat. Whenever you cook something with curry leaves in it, eat up the leaves! As for coconut oil, its benef...

7 Tips To Regrow Hair Naturally

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With all the focus on “looking the part” and being fit these days, a great head of hair has become central to our idea of beauty. So what happens when you see the first signs of a bald patch or shed a bunch of hair every other day? A host of surgical options with hair implants are being offered everywhere, but is there a less invasive (and less painful) way to regrow your hair? Can you at least stop the problem before it gets worse? Hair loss can be devastating for both men and women. So it may come as a huge relief that alternative therapy and simple home remedies can make a difference. Here’s a look at some of the treatments that have shown results. 1. Relaxation Therapy For those with an autoimmune cause for their hair loss, as in the case of alopecia areata, alternative therapy can be a boon. In one study, a combination of massage therapy and relaxation techniques were used to treat test subjects with the problem. The hair loss markedly reduced in just three months’ tim...

The 5 Best Vitamins for Hair Growth

Many people view healthy-looking hair as a sign of health or beauty. Like any other part of your body, hair needs a variety of nutrients to be healthy and grow (1). In fact, many nutritional deficiencies are linked to hair loss. While factors such as age, genetics and hormones also affect hair growth, optimal nutrient intake is key. Below are 5 vitamins and 3 other nutrients that may be important for hair growth. 1. Vitamin A All cells need vitamin A for growth. This includes hair, the fastest growing tissue in the human body. Vitamin A also helps skin glands make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum moisturizes the scalp and helps keep hair healthy (2). Diets deficient in vitamin A may lead to several problems, including hair loss (3). While it's important to get enough vitamin A, too much may be dangerous. Studies show that an overdose of vitamin A can also contribute to hair loss (4). Sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, spinach and kale are all high in bet...