Dandruffدرمان خانگی شوره ی ســـر

     Dandruff  is caused by the dead skin of  the head flaking off and some amount of skin cells flaking off  is common. However a large amount of dandruff may be due to fungal infection, stress or change in weather ( it is more common in winter). It can cause irritation of  the skin and itching. Some of the home remedies for treating dandruff are:

1. Apply warm coconut oil to the scalp for some time. Then apply lemon juice. Mix one teaspoon methi seed powder,  with the mehandi (henna)  paste and apply on the scalp. After an hour, rinse well to remove oily residues and wash the hair.

2.  Soak one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds overnight in water. Grind them into a paste. Apply the paste on the hair for an hour and wash it off using a mild shampoo like Johnson"s baby or green apple shampoo from Biotique.

3. Lime juice can clear the dandruff caused by a fungal infection.
 

4. Apple cider vinegar is an effective home remedy for treatment of dandruff. The liquid can be applied to the scalp by hand or sprayed onto the scalp. It should be left on the scalp for several hours or overnight to be effective, since it acts as a fungicide.

5. Hair should be washed often using a shampoo to prevent build up of flakes causing dandruff. Also different antidandruff  shampoos can be alternated, if the fungus becomes immune to a particular dandruff treatment.

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Grow hair faster  درمان خانگی رشد سریع تر مو

               On an average hair on the head grows at the rate of approximately 0.5 mm daily. This rate of  growth also depends on genetic factors, diet, lifestyle and age of the person. While it may not be possible to have long hair overnight, you can use home remedies to make your hair grow faster. Some of  the home remedies are:

1.  Hair is made up of protein, so eat foods which contain plenty of protein like fish, eggs, liver, milk products, yeast, wheat germ, sprouts, beans, nuts and yoghurt. Soy protein which is found in tofu also helps. 

2. Since hair reflects the overall health of  a person, vitamin supplements or fresh food containing the vitamins should be part of  the daily diet. Vitamin B complex, biotin and carotene (contained in carrots, yellow fruits and vegetable) are important.

3. Hot oil massages improve the circulation of  blood in the scalp and make your hair grow faster. Coconut oil should be applied to the hair for at least an hour so that it is absorbed properly and then washed off. Castor oil can also be used.

4. Trim your hair often, at least once in 5-6 weeks, so that split ends and dry hair are removed. Hair stops growing at the split ends.

5. Apply egg white and neem to your hair. Wash after 3 hours. Alternately, mix eggs and olive oil and apply the mixture to your scalp. 

6.Brushing your hair once in the morning and evening  improves the circulation in the scalp and makes your hair grow faster. Massaging the scalp with your fingertips also helps improve circulation.

7. Do not blow dry your hair. If possible wash your hair only once a week, with cold water since hot water and harsh shampoos can damage the hair.

8. Drink plenty of  water and sleep for 8 - 9 hours a day, since hair grows when a person is resting. Exercising daily will also improve the blood circulation and help your hair grow quickly. Hair grows faster when there is less stress.

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Hair fallدرمان خانگی ریزش مـــــو

            Hair falls due to genetic reasons, stress, pollution, thyroid imbalance, chemicals in hair styling products and lack of proper nutrition.  Home remedies are cheap , natural and without any side effects. Some of the home remedies for treating hair fall are:

1.Apply the white  of a  raw egg on the hair for 30 minutes, and then wash it off with a shampoo. A mixture of lemon juice and egg white could also be used to strengthen the roots of  hair.

2. Massage the head with oil for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with a shampoo. A hot oil massage with olive oil will also help.

3.Apply a mixture of  lemon juice and juice of amla to the scalp. This also helps control dandruff in the hair

4. Boil neem leaves in water for an hour and let it cool. Wash the hair with this water. Alternately neem oil can be mixed with coconut oil and massaged where there is hair fall

5. The juice of fresh coriander can be massaged onto the scalp will reduce hair loss.

6. Ensure that you eat nutritious food, with plenty of leafy vegetables. Have a soya milk drink and multivitamin tablets if you do not have time to have a healthy breakfast.

7. Apply conditioner only to your hair not to the scalp or hair roots. The conditioner could damage your hair. Henna (mehandi) will help control hair loss.

8.Try to reduce the stress and tension in your life, learn to relax. Stress causes hair loss.

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White hair/grey hair درمان خانگی سفید شدن موها

        Hair becomes white or grey due to the lack of  pigment melanin  in the hair. Since hair consists of dead cells, once grey or white hair is formed it cannot be changed. Hairs seems to become grey overnight,  if the pigmented hair falls off quickly.  The age at which a person"s hair becomes white depends on hereditary factors, but diet , lifestyle and stress can also cause premature graying . . Some of the home remedies for preventing formation of grey  or white hair are:

1. Amla or Indian gooseberry is a popular home remedy. If  fresh amla are available , a paste of amla can made and applied to the hair. Dry amla can be ground into a powder, mixed with water and massaged into the hair. Otherwise amla hair oil can applied to the hair. Dried amla is also available for eating but the pouches are expensive - 200 g cost Rs 45 (about US$ 1)

2. Take black tea (without milk or sugar) and massage it on the roots of the hair.  Leave it on the hair for an hour and then wash it away. This will coat the hair strand, hide the grey color.

3.Massage the scalp with coconut oil (with lemon) or almond oil. Vegetable and essential oil also contain nutrients for slowing the graying of hair.

4. Processed foods and junk foods contain many preservatives and should be avoided. Fish and other seafood contain iodine which is required for melanin production. Also eat nuts and other food which contain copper.

5.Some people  have used a mixture of  blackstrap molasses, brewer"s yeast and wheat germ to prevent formation of grey hair. However, blackstrap molasses may not be available in all countries.

6.Curry leaves are boiled in coconut oil and the mixture can be applied to the hair to prevent formation of white hair. Ribbed gourd should be soaked in coconut oil for 3 to 4 days and the mixture should be boiled. The oil produced should be massaged into the scalp.

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