HAIR FALLING AND ANCIENT AYURVEDA THOUGHTS IN TREATING HAIR FALL. :

 We are very familiar with plant pots we keep in front of houses for show. Plant gets nutrients from soil. Too much watering  also harms, too less also harms. Good soil exchange is needed for nutrition. Same way if we eat too much sweet the digestion gets upsetted, finer nutrition is not carried to hair roots. Hair root is in contact with smaller finer arteries which transmits nutrition. Nervous system helps blood vessels  to keep its elastic property ;thereby good circulation of blood with proper nutrients. If we don't take good food easily digestible, easily assimilable, with proper nutrients ;that is composed of shadrasas or six taste foods which are capable of doing anabolic and metabolic activity, which has to be maintained for continued life activity. Life activity in a cell by means of agni, the  active principle of digestion in simpler.  So hair follicles is to be proper fed with proper food which can be utilised in proper sense of nutrition. If agni is disrupted with food habbits, junk foods, with out nutritive value, according to days weather, seasons weather, place of living, the variant growths of hair and organic changes appear, man goes to doctor with varied complaints of susceptibility. When doctor does not find basic fault and treats according to chemical values only;he fails in treatment at last.May name different differently for different persons. So we have to treat the basic cause. Correcting agni, giving simple, natural foods, vegetables, fruits etc in principle of doshas according to birth of an individual, and also according to agni.  Balancing body constituents obesity or weakness improper functioning of organs can be avoided. Fenugreek or Methi seed is among the most effective home remedies to stop the hair loss. It repairs the hair follicles and helps in re-growth of the hair in particular direction.The white hibiscus leaves also helps.Grind it to a fine paste and apply it to your hair and scalp. Carrot is good for the eyes, Vitamin A-rich carrots provide excellent nourishment for the scalp also.If your hair suffers from dryness, thinning, stiffness, discolouration or hair fall, depleting reserves of iron nutrients and ghee.

Causes of Hair Loss
 Nutritional deficiencies
It could be possible that essential nutrients may be missing from your diets such as iron, copper, zinc and proteins. Deficiency of vitamin D is another cause of hair loss. 
Hormonal Imbalance
After the age of 30, women can experience hormonal imbalance which can cause hair loss. This is usually caused by excessive dihydrotestosterone (DHT) conversion. Even though estrogen is the main hormone that women produce, testosterone and other androgens such as DHEA also occur in the female body. As women reach a certain age, they may begin to convert these androgens to DHT.For this agni is to be maintained in normal;even though high rich nutrients taken, it will cause ama or indigested part.
Thyroid issues:If the thyroid gland, which is at the front of the neck, produces excessive or an insufficient amount of the thyroid hormone, then the hair growth cycle may change. However, if you do have a thyroid issue, you will notice other symptoms along with hair loss such as weight gain or loss, sensitivity to cold or heat, and changes in heart-rate.Here hereditary doshas, yogasanas, certain ayurvedic medicines  needed. 
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a hormonal imbalance which creates higher levels of androgens than normal. This often causes hair to grow on the face and body, while the hair on the head grows thinner. PCOS can also lead to ovulation problems, acne, and weight gain.This also needs corrections in balancing body norms and particular drug therapy. Indian Gooseberry or Amla is another effective home remedy to stop hair fall. One of the causes is the deficiency of vitamin C, hence consuming amla will strengthen the hair follicles and help you to control it.  Skin conditions also needed treatment.Fenugreek or Methi seed is among the most effective home remedies to stop the hair loss. It repairs the hair follicles and helps in re-growth of the hair. ... Grind it to a fine paste and apply it to your hair and scalp.Carrots. It's not just the eyes, Vitamin A-rich carrots provide excellent nourishment for the scalp.                                                   Nutritional deficiencies:                                         It could be possible that essential nutrients may be missing from your diets such as iron, copper, zinc and proteins. Deficiency of vitamin D is another cause of hair loss                                 Hormonal Imbalance:After the age of 30, women can experience hormonal imbalance which can cause hair loss. This is usually caused by excessive dihydrotestosterone (DHT) conversion. Even though estrogen is the main hormone that women produce, testosterone and other androgens such as DHEA also occur in the female body. As women reach a certain age, they may begin to convert these androgens to DHT.This needs correction of agni, diet, balance of doshas, dhathu, mala prakriyas 

Thyroid issues:If the thyroid gland, produces excessive or an insufficient amount of the thyroid hormone, then the hair growth cycle may change. However, if you do have a thyroid issue, you will notice other symptoms along with hair loss such as weight gain or loss, sensitivity to cold or heat, and changes in heart-rate          Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS):
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a hormonal imbalance which creates higher levels of androgens than normal. This often causes hair to grow on the face and body, while the hair on the head grows thinner. PCOS can also lead to ovulation problems, acne, and weight gain.This can be treated by normalising agni, balancing dosha, dhathu, mala prakriyas, and yogasanas 
Stress:Extreme stress can cause sudden hair loss which could last for several months. Minimizing stress through exercise, meditation yoga, and ayurveda medicines reduce chances of experiencing hair loss.

"Rasayana treatment which replenish body as a whole helps in hair growth. Treatment of a part is irrational. We have to consider whole body while treating diseases"                                                     


FOR CONSULTATIONS CONTACT:919972831762,91636258333 Dr. Ramachandra B H                                    BAMS(Bachelor in Ayurveda medicine & surgery),BAMS(Emergency Allopathic medicine),PGDYS (Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science )Former District Ayush officer . 

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