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Basically, strands of hair turn white or gray due to low amounts of melanin, the pigment that gives your hair its natural color. The melanocyte activity slows down with age and the body gradually stops producing melanin. Instead of covering those gray strands with commercial and chemical-laden hair colors, try some natural home remedies. In addition, eat a healthy and nutritious diet. Deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, iron, copper, and iodine can contribute to this p...more
Asked for male, 28 years old from Pune
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Cause-
1.Heredity, stress/Anxiety, lack of vitamin B/c, cu, Fe, iodine,
2.unclean condition of scalp, washing hair with hot water,
3.use of hair dyes, drying hair with electric dryer
Treatment-
1use Emu oil shampoo (grey hair shampoo) containing omega 3 Fatty acid, take diet rich in omega 3 fatty acid, B12, Folic acid,
2.Avoid soft drink/pastries, jam,jelly, white flour (maida, refined sugar, reduce stress/quit smoking, Take balanced diet, fruits, green leafy vgetable,more
1.Heredity, stress/Anxiety, lack of vitamin B/c, cu, Fe, iodine,
2.unclean condition of scalp, washing hair with hot water,
3.use of hair dyes, drying hair with electric dryer
Treatment-
1use Emu oil shampoo (grey hair shampoo) containing omega 3 Fatty acid, take diet rich in omega 3 fatty acid, B12, Folic acid,
2.Avoid soft drink/pastries, jam,jelly, white flour (maida, refined sugar, reduce stress/quit smoking, Take balanced diet, fruits, green leafy vgetable,
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Asked for Male, 26 years old from Surat
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Hello.
We can't change the grey hair turn black, but of course, prevent further greying!
The causes of premature greying of hair are several. Here we have listed out a few common causes.
Heredity is a major reason for hair greying
Excessive use of tobacco and smoking
Chronic emotional stress or psychological worries
Lack of nutrients such as vitamins, iron, copper and iodine in the diet
Medical conditions such as anemia, hypothyroidism, tuberous scleros...more
We can't change the grey hair turn black, but of course, prevent further greying!
The causes of premature greying of hair are several. Here we have listed out a few common causes.
Heredity is a major reason for hair greying
Excessive use of tobacco and smoking
Chronic emotional stress or psychological worries
Lack of nutrients such as vitamins, iron, copper and iodine in the diet
Medical conditions such as anemia, hypothyroidism, tuberous scleros...more
Asked for male, 21 years old from Vadodara
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Home remedies for treating grey hair:
· Eat foods rich in iodine such as banana, carrots and fish.
· Drink butter milk with 2 teaspoons each of yeast and wheat germ
· Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1 tea spoon every day.
· Rub oil made with Indian gooseberry (Amla) into the scalp regularly. It can show wonderful results, your gray hair will turn black.
· Every morning take palak juice and eat 10 curry leaves which works excellently, even t...more
· Eat foods rich in iodine such as banana, carrots and fish.
· Drink butter milk with 2 teaspoons each of yeast and wheat germ
· Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1 tea spoon every day.
· Rub oil made with Indian gooseberry (Amla) into the scalp regularly. It can show wonderful results, your gray hair will turn black.
· Every morning take palak juice and eat 10 curry leaves which works excellently, even t...more
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Jaipur
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Hello.
We can't change the gray hair turn black, but of course, prevent further greying!
The causes of premature graying of hair are several. Here we have listed out a few common causes.
Heredity is a major reason for hair greying
Excessive use of tobacco and smoking
Chronic emotional stress or psychological worries
Lack of nutrients such as vitamins, iron, copper and iodine in the diet
Medical conditions such as anemia, hypothyroidism, tuberous sclerosis or neurofibr...more
We can't change the gray hair turn black, but of course, prevent further greying!
The causes of premature graying of hair are several. Here we have listed out a few common causes.
Heredity is a major reason for hair greying
Excessive use of tobacco and smoking
Chronic emotional stress or psychological worries
Lack of nutrients such as vitamins, iron, copper and iodine in the diet
Medical conditions such as anemia, hypothyroidism, tuberous sclerosis or neurofibr...more
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In general, you lose about 50-100 strands of hair each day, but the loss is not visible as new hair grow in their place. However, if you lose more than a 100 strands in a day and more than 200 strands on the day you shampoo, you may be suffering from what is known as excessive hair fall. Apply coconut oil and do not use shampoo. Only dry the excess Certain factors or reasons may cause you to lose hair at an alarming rate, which are,
1. Thyroid problems Your thyroid is responsible for your bo...more
1. Thyroid problems Your thyroid is responsible for your bo...more
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Asked for female, 29 years old from Indore
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Hello.
We can't make the grey hair turn black, but of course, prevent further greying!
The causes of premature greying of hair are several. Here we have listed out a few common causes.
Heredity is a major reason for hair greying
Excessive use of tobacco and smoking
Chronic emotional stress or psychological worries
Lack of nutrients such as vitamins, iron, copper and iodine in the diet
Medical conditions such as anemia, hypothyroidis...more
We can't make the grey hair turn black, but of course, prevent further greying!
The causes of premature greying of hair are several. Here we have listed out a few common causes.
Heredity is a major reason for hair greying
Excessive use of tobacco and smoking
Chronic emotional stress or psychological worries
Lack of nutrients such as vitamins, iron, copper and iodine in the diet
Medical conditions such as anemia, hypothyroidis...more
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Hi,Male-pattern hair loss, also known as androgenic alopecia.Men typically present with hairline recession at the temples and vertex balding.
So they can try Homoeopathic medication that is based on constitution and work wonders.
1. Take Acid phos. 200, 5 drops , morning empty stomach, once in week.
2.wiesbaden 200, 5 drops , daily morning empty stomach.
3.Natrum mur 6x, 4-4 tabs once a day.
4. Apply Arnica hair growth oil (B &T) on your hair and scalp, thrice in a week.
...more
So they can try Homoeopathic medication that is based on constitution and work wonders.
1. Take Acid phos. 200, 5 drops , morning empty stomach, once in week.
2.wiesbaden 200, 5 drops , daily morning empty stomach.
3.Natrum mur 6x, 4-4 tabs once a day.
4. Apply Arnica hair growth oil (B &T) on your hair and scalp, thrice in a week.
...more
Asked for male, 26 years old from Salem
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In general, you lose about 50-100 strands of hair each day, but the loss is not visible as new hair grow in their place. However, if you lose more than a 100 strands in a day and more than 200 strands on the day you shampoo, you may be suffering from what is known as excessive hair fall. Apply coconut oil and do not use shampoo. Only dry the excess Certain factors or reasons may cause you to lose hair at an alarming rate, which are,
1. Thyroid problems Your thyroid is responsible for your bo...more
1. Thyroid problems Your thyroid is responsible for your bo...more
Asked for Male, 26 years old from Hyderabad
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In general, you lose about 50-100 strands of hair each day, but the loss is not visible as new hair grow in their place. However, if you lose more than a 100 strands in a day and more than 200 strands on the day you shampoo, you may be suffering from what is known as excessive hair fall. Certain factors or reasons may cause you to lose hair at an alarming rate, which are,
1. Thyroid problems Your thyroid is responsible for your body’s overall functioning. The hormones (primarily T4 and T3), ...more
1. Thyroid problems Your thyroid is responsible for your body’s overall functioning. The hormones (primarily T4 and T3), ...more
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