Livayurveda

GET HEALTHY HAIR WITH AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

Are you horrified every time you comb your hair as most of it seems to be in your hand rather than on our head?! Or your self-esteem is affected because of premature graying or balding? Sometimes people get affected with patchy hair loss known as Alopecia areata, dandruff or skin diseases of scalp. Even though hair loss and other diseases and problems of hairs don’t affect the quality of physical health much,

they affect mental and emotional wellbeing to a great extent. So, what should you do to? Well, one possible solution is Ayurveda for your hair loss woes.

Causes

• Poor nutrition
• Irregular life style – late nights and long hours of work
• Environmental factors such as pollution and extreme climate
• Stress and anxiety
• Inadequate sleep

According to Ayurveda, the health of the hair starts with the food we take. It also depends upon one’s digestive strength. The haircan also be affected by other imbalances outside the digestive tract like personal hygiene, beauty products, hereditary vulnerabilities, high levels of stress levels and overall poor quality of life. The texture of your hair will depend on the general imbalance of your body as well. So it is important to know your body type and correct your imbalances as well.

Hair Types

• Vata Hair: This type of hair is relatively thin, may be straight, curly or a combination of two, and often a bit coarse that grows quickly.
• Pitta Hair: This hair type is soft, straight, predictable with moderate thickness and is very fine.
• Kapha Hair: This is typically wavy, strong, lustrous, and thick

Imbalance in Vata dosha : Dry, frizzy and brittle hair with dandruff and split ends. Usually the individual experiences general debility, dryness, achiness and restlessness.

Imbalance in Pitta dosha : Receding hair lines and thin hair, premature graying and balding. The persona can experience feeling hot especially in head, acne, burning sensation, acidity and redness.

Imbalance in Kapha dosha : Oily and sticky hair blocks the hair follicles and leads to hair fall. There can be an increase in body weight, feeling heavy, increase in phlegm and itching as well.

Remedies

Ayurveda offers a wide range of therapies for optimizing hair health all of which remain relevant today. In Ayurveda, you can surely find practical tools to optimize your hair’s strength, luster, abundance, and shine. It is recommended to begin with an initial consultation with our experts at Liv Ayurveda for a customized treatment plan and lifestyle advices.

• Shirodhara – streaming of warm medicated oil -increases the blood circulation, reduces stress and leads to better hair growth
• Shiro abhyanga – hot oil massage on scalp- with medicated oil helps to nourish the scalp, prevent premature graying, supports scalp skin health and nourishes the sense organs.
• Shirolepa – herbal mask on scalp- helps to eliminate dandruff, control frizz, repairs split ends, addresses acne and reduces hair fall.
• Nasya – Ayurvedic nasal cleanse- helps to cleanse head and neck, processes toxins, addresses the blocks in nourishment to hair roots and gives relief from various hair ailments
• Thalapothichil – An Ayurvedic therapy involving scalp mask and hot oil massage- provides comprehensive care for scalp and hairs. Here specific herbal products are used for better results.

Tips for strong and lustrous hair

• Massage scalp regularly: Always keep your hair and scalp clean to avoid clogged hair follicles and itching of scalp. Cleanse with a gentle herbal shampoo. Use lukewarm or fresh water to wash your hair and follow with a natural conditioner. Let the hair dry naturally rather than blow drying. Brush the hair regularly, it helps to stimulate oil producing glands in scalp. The natural oil makes hair healthy and glossy.
• Nutritious diet: A balanced assortment of nutrients is necessary to prevent premature hair loss and early graying. Healthy hair foods include sesame seeds, fresh coconut, green vegetables, whole grains, dates, raisins, yogurt and sprouted mixture of beans.
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
• Sleep sufficiently: Sleep is important for the wellbeing of our body. Improper or irregular sleeping schedule causes disturbance to our body. Lack of sufficient sleep can lead to poor health of hair.
• Stress management: Living regularly in a state of stress can lead to excessive hair falling, premature graying and dry, dull looking, lifeless appearance of hair. Always spare time to rest and practice relaxing yoga techniques and meditation regularly. Massaging scalp with medicated herbal oils is found to be helpful for mental relaxation and to control mood swings.

Herbs

• Aloe Vera: Take fresh gel and apply it over the scalp, leave it for a few minutes and then wash it off. It is a cooling and soothing scalp cleanser, good for redness, itching, rashes and scalp pimples.
• Hibiscus leaves and flowers: Make the paste and apply it on the head. It helps to get strong and black hair
• Amla (Indian Goose berry): Make the paste with Shikakai or fenugreek and apply on scalp.

Hair Packs

• Soak fenugreek seeds overnight in boiled rice water. Grind it, mix it with yogurt and apply on scalp and hairs. This pack is good for oily wavy hairs.
• Mix walnut powder and Amla powder with yogurt and apply. This pack is recommended for dry hairs.

There is no shortage of options when it comes to Ayurvedic hair care as it is an ancient, holistic system of medicine with incredible wisdom to offer. For proper guidance and assistance, it is recommended to consult an expert who could solve all your hair problems after a complete examination.