Ayurveda originates from India and is often considered an ancient healing science that focuses on balancing thinking, diet, and lifestyle. Practicing “The Science of Life” and making lifestyle changes can balance your mind and body to treat illnesses. This includes hair loss.
For women and men experiencing hair loss, Ayurvedic remedies have become an increasingly popular form of treatment. Ayurvedic practice and research link your hair type to your body type, dividing it into Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. Reasons and remedies for hair loss depend on which group you belong to. According to Ayurveda, unbalanced metabolism and digestion, or Pitta Dosha, cause hair loss. A poor diet, stress, and anxiety can lead to Pitta Dosha and hair loss.
Pitta Dosha can occur due to indulging in too much of the following:
– Tea and coffee
– Alcohol
– Meat
– Fried foods
– Overly spicy foods
Poor diet, sleep, stress, dandruff, unhealthy food and drinks, and diseases like lupus can cause Pitta Dosha and hair loss in both genders. Ayurvedic treatments can halt hair loss and stimulate hair growth. Along with a healthy diet, exercise, and plenty of sleep, common Ayurveda treatments include:
Bhringraj – People know Bhringraj as the “King of Herbs,” you can find it in leaf or powder form. It is known for regrowing hair and stopping balding. Create a paste with ground leaves or powder and water and apply to the scalp for 20 minutes three times a week.
Amla – or Indian gooseberries, treat hair loss and improve digestion. Combine amla powder with water to form a paste and apply to the scalp for 30 minutes before rinsing.
Aloe Vera – Combine aloe vera gel, coconut oil, and honey into a paste and apply it to your scalp twice a week for 30 minutes.
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