Mini Health Blog

Hair loss is a common problem that affects millions of men, women, and children. At least half of adults (both men and women) will experience some thinning or loss of hair by the time they are 60, and many men will become completely bald. This type of hair loss is different than the loss you experience every day when you shampoo or style your hair. The average person loses about 100 hairs a day. Abnormal hair loss means that you are shedding more than that and, in the case of the most common type of hair loss, the hair will not grow back. If you think your hair loss is excessive, you should see your doctor. He or she will be able to identify the cause and discuss your hair loss treatment options.
Hair loss can be triggered by stress, medications, birth control pills, pregnancy, various diseases such as thyroid conditions, anemia, syphilis, arthritis, as well as autoimmune disorder. In the case of autoimmune disorder, the body’s own immune system attacks the hair follicles. In many cases, this type of hair loss is a temporary condition, with hair regrowing on the bald patches spontaneously once the underlying causes are resolved.
If you observe receding hairline or thinning of hair on the crown and temples, it is time for action. These are the most common symptoms of hair loss and timely intervention can save you from total baldness. Try hair loss products that safely and effectively treat thinning hair as well as actual hair loss in men and women. These products will help stop hair loss and stimulate hair growth so you can grow new hair.

“Keep those lovely tresses flowing!” “Laser Hair Therapy!” “A treatment that revitalizes hair!”

Thousands of affirmations are made today by products available off the shelf just for you to use. They claim these formulas can re-grow hair miraculously but are these scientifically proven as they claim to be? Almost all of these are a complete waste of money. Almost all claim to be “the ONLY formula” that is clinically proven to stop hair loss. Now if this was to be true, won’t everyone be a proud owner of a healthy crop of hair? It should be noted that if one product benefits a person it may not have the same / similar effect on another. Also, age plays a vital important role too. An individual loses his/her hairs as he/she grows older.
Before you try any re-growth formula, it is important to analyze the causes of your hair loss because sometime simple things like changing of diet or usage of different shampoos may do the magic. Also remember, to get better, hair re-growth product needs to be used for atleast 6-7 months (hair growth is a slow process – normally grows about ½” per month) on regular basis. No results will be achieved if you jump from one product to another every week; at the end you might just land with a cabinet full of hair re-growth formulas and an empty wallet.

There are various hair restoration treatments available on the market today. Modern technology has produced some very effective treatments, both medical as well as surgical hair restoration treatments. These methods include Hair Transplantation, Laser Treatment, Hair Weaving, Capsules, lotions hair oils etc. However, there are also some another substitutes that are not effective at all. In case, you decide to go in for any of these treatments, make sure you know the difference between the two and the side effects (if any). Remember; even the very best treatment does not work for everyone. At times, even scientifically verified and approved treatments can have some side effects. So keeping all this in mind, how does one choose the best hair re-growth formula? 1. Make sure you consult a qualified hair specialist when considering some form of hair loss treatment – either surgical / medical. 2. When buying a hair re-growth formula, read the label properly for any advice / claims made by the manufacturer. Don’t just blindly go and buy just because your favorite actor/actress is promoting it. 3. Do some research online and ask some people who have used the product before going ahead and buying it. 4. Ensure that the treatment is suited to your body hormones or you may just land up with a bald plate. Also, check the doctors’ credentials. Whatever the product / treatment you choose, remember there can be side effects of taking too many at the same time. So beware and choose well!!!

The secret to a good hair care is to know what your hair wants and needs, like know your hair texture (dry, normal or oily). Another thing to keep in mind is about the right kind of products suited to your hair. There are loads of products calling for your attention; but choose the one that suits you the best.

In today’s world, one hardly has time to go to a beauty parlor and sit there for hours to get soft, shiny, smooth hair. By following simple rules, you too can have great hair right at your home.

These rules are:
Avoid over-washing your hair. Short hair is easier to wash daily but not long hair. Over washing will dry the hair and make them brittle. Don’t apply shampoo directly to the roots. Start from the nape and then work it through the rest of your hair. Distribute conditioner evenly through your hair. Use a comb to spread the conditioner evenly through your hair. Avoid twisting of wet hair. It may be convenient, but try to avoid wrapping your hair in a towel and leaving it twisted up on your head for long. It can damage your hair. Avoid using hair dryer everyday. Allow your hair to dry naturally whenever possible. Deep conditioning treatment: Once a week give your hair a deep conditioning treatment. For this home deep conditioning treatment all you need is an egg and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Wet hair and gently massage beaten egg through it. Leave on for 3 minutes then wash off with warm water. Massage in mayonnaise and wrap a hot towel around your head for 30 minutes. Shampoo off with warm water. You won’t need a conditioner and will be a proud owner of shiny, soft, conditioned hair.

Another weekly conditioning hair pack can be made using henna and egg. Mix henna with egg and leave it over night in an iron vessel. Apply this paste in the morning on clean hair and leave it for half an hour for natural conditioning before washing with your usual shampoo.

Do not comb your hair when wet. This may cause to hair breakage as it become very weak during this time.

A good hair massage before washing your hair can do wonders. Massage in warm olive oil or coconut oil and leave for 30-40 minutes before washing. Regular massage with castor oil as a hair oil helps the luxuriant growth of the hair.

Do not wash your hair with very hot water. Always use lukewarm water.

Regular use of coconut milk on your scalp would make your hair silky and also improves hair growth.

These are some tips to get healthy and beautiful hair. Remember to follow your routine regularly to get good results. If changing your product, stick to the new one for a month or two to see the results. Natural products are harmless and cheaper too.

Are you looking for home made recipes to treat hair loss? These are some inexpensive ways of reducing hair loss:

1. Soak a handful of methi (fenugreek) seeds in a mug of water overnight. Massage the liquid into the scalp and cover with a warm towel for 3 hours. Repeat daily for a month.

2. Make a drink by boiling 1 teaspoon mustard seeds in 1 cup of water. Cook for 5 minutes then filter and drink after cooling.

3. Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice of one lemon, 2 drops of rosemary essential oil and 1 egg yolk. Apply into hair roots and wash off after half hour.

4. Mix 1 tablespoon of cumin (jeera) seeds in half cup of olive oil. Massage into the hair and leave for half hour. Wash off as usual.

5. Apply henna onto hair for an hour before washing it off. Do not mix anything else in it. Remember this will give your hair a reddish tone.

6. A massage with bhongra juice too is effective in reducing hair loss.

7. Use aloe vera gel or coconut milk to massage into hair. Rinse after an hour. Gives amazing results if one uses it 3-4 times a week

8. Amla is an excellent tonic for hair. Make amla hair oil at home by boiling few dry pieces of amla in coconut oil. Use this oil and see the results.

9. Give your hair a hot oil treatment using the following: mix one portion of sweet almond oil with half portion each of olive oil and apricot kernel oil. Warm the mixture and massage lightly into the hair. Use a comb to spread the oil all along the hair. Cover with a shower cap for 20 – 25 minutes and then wash off with a gentle shampoo.

10. A massage with safflower oil will help in promoting hair regrowth.

11. Drinking a shake of bananas, honey, skim milk and yoghurt will help develop strong hair roots. It is rich in biotin, an essential vitamin needed for strong hair.

12. Get enough sleep and reduce stress in your life.

13. Massage your scalp daily for 5 minutes with your finger tips. This aids in blood circulation to the hair follicles.

14. Mix 4 tablespoons of kapur (camphor) lotion with 4 tablespoons of yoghurt. Apply and leave on hair to be soaked in for 2-3 hours. Wash off with lukewarm water.

No one would like to lose hair and go bald one fine day. Everyone wishes to have luxurious hair and always trying out methods to stop hair fall and increase hair growth.

Here are some products you can use for hair follicle regeneration and help in hair growth.

1. Make a smoothie of bananas, yoghurt, honey and low fat milk. This is a biotin rich drink and will make hair roots stronger. Tastes yummy too! 2. When shampooing or massaging your hair, bend the head downwards to increase blood circulation to the scalp. 3. Massage aloe vera gel into….
hair and let sit for half hour. Rinse with warm water. Repeat 3 times a week. 4. Massage a mix of honey and egg yolk into the hair. Wash after half hour. 5. Boil 4 tablespoons of henna leaves in 1 cup of mustard oil. Filter and store. Use for regular head massage before bath. 6. Make a paste of one tablespoon honey, one teaspoon cinnamon powder and warm olive oil. Massage into the hair and keep for 15 minutes. Use atleast 3-4 times a week. 7. If you are suffering from dandruff, mix some kapur (Camphor) in coconut oil and use it for head massage. Wash off as usual. This will reduce the dandruff. 8. Massaging almond oil 2-3 times a day daily will reduce further hair loss. 9. Powder 10 gms of black pepper and lime seeds. Make a fine paste using ginger juice. Apply and leave over night. Rinse off as usual in morning. 10. Apply a hair mask once a month. Make a paste of henna powder, an egg, and curd. Massage into hair and leave for 30 mins. 11. Add 6-8 drops of lemon juice to an egg. Beat well and apply on the hair. Wash off after 20 mins with a herbal shampoo. 12. Heat a glass of water with few hibiscus (shoe flower) leaves added in it. Filter and add in juice of a lemon. Apply to hair for 20 minutes before shampooing. 13. Massaging hair once a week with aroma oils reduces hairfall and makes them soft and silky. You can use rosemary oil, lavender oil, pine oil or cedarwood oil. Just add 2 drops of the chosen essential oil to a tablespoon of coconut or olive oil. 14. Massage an egg yolk into your hair and let sit for an hour. Wash off as usual. This helps in hair growth. 15. Just massaging of plain virgin olive oil into the hair and leaving it overnight works wonders. The oil should be warm for massage.

Remember: There is no sure-fire way to prevent all hair loss. Loss of hair is every man’s nightmare. After all, who would like to go bald? So the moment you see hair fall…… you go in for a remedy; traditional / contemporary. In today’s world there are loads of solutions to this problem but the safest way is the natural way. After all grandma’s remedies are trial and tested! Here are some suggestions for natural remedies to hair loss. These tips help in hair regeneration but if the loss is on large scale then its better to see an expert.  Get rid of stress as this is most dangerous for your lovely hair.  Get sufficient sleep. Like a healthy body, healthy hair too needs a good night’s sleep.  Amla oil, prepared by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is considered a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth. A mixture of an equal quantity of fresh amla juice and lemon juice, used as a shampoo also stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss. Rubbing amla into the scalp directly and regularly will stop hair fall.  Rub olive oil into the scalp to reduce hair loss. 
Mix 1 tablespoon of cumin to 1/2 a cup of olive oil and rub into the scalp, leave for half an hour and wash off.  Take some leaves of henna and boil them into mustard oil. Massage of this prepared oil is very effective to treat hair loss. Regular massage of the head with the oil will produce abundant hair.  Massage of aloe Vera gel or coconut milk over the scalp; leave it for about one hour. After this rinse the hair with warm water. It gives amazing results if one uses this massage at least 3-4 times a week.  Drinking a shake of bananas, honey, yogurt and low fat milk helps as this drink is rich in biotin and will help your hair to have strong roots.  Seeds of lemon and black pepper ground altogether to a fine paste helps treat patchy baldness.  Onions have also been found beneficial patchy baldness along with hair falling condition. The affected part must be rubbed with onions in the morning and evening. The juice of onion is stimulant to the hair follicles and hence will prevent falling too.  To prevent hairloss, drink one cup of lettuce and spinach juice in combination daily.  Make a paste of olive oil, honey and cinnamon. Massage on scalp and leave for 15 minutes. Wash with mild shampoo. Repeat 3-4 times a week.  Make a paste of 2 eggs, 2 tbsp each of amla, reetha & shikakai powder. Massage onto scalp and leave for 30 min. Wash with mild shampoo. Repeat 3-4 times a week.  Make a blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oil in 8 tablespoons of base oil (almond, soybean or sesame oil). Massage into scalp and shampoo after 20 mins.