Dry Scalp Nourished by Healthy Hair
Foods
Do you want healthy hair? On average
hair will grow ¼ to ½ inch each month. Wisely choose your protein sources from
foods that eliminate dry scalp, encourage healthy hair and promote hair growth.
100% all natural herbal hair care products are a great help to grow and
maintain lustrous, radiant healthy hair –adding a diet of protein rich foods
will further enhance your all natural beauty.
Food List of Protein Rich Sources
Salmon: Omega-3 fatty acids,
protein, vitamin B-12 and iron.
Poultry: High-quality protein, iron.
Eggs: High-quality protein, biotin, vitamin B-12.
Oysters: Zinc.
Low-Fat Dairy Products: Calcium, protein (in whey and casein).
Alternate Protein Sources for Vegetarians
Beans: Protein, iron, zinc, and biotin.
Nuts: Selenium (in Brazil nuts);
Walnuts: alpha-linoleic acid; cashews, pecans, almonds: zinc.
More Healthy Sources that Can Eliminate Dry Scalp and Promote Healthy Hair
Protein rich foods are not the only
help for dry scalp and hair growth. Following a healthy diet that also includes
flax seed oil; daily scalp massage increases blood circulation; weekly oil
treatment to scalp, washing off in shower after 10-15 minutes will help avoid
excessive drying out of skin; frequent mild shampoos that include any or all of
the following Ayurvedic herbs:
Shikakai: A pod that’s considered a superior
cleanser for "lustrous long hair" and has been reported as
"promoting hair growth, eliminates dry scalp and preventing
dandruff". Because of these benefits, this pod was named “Shikakai" which
translated as, "fruit for hair".
Soapnut:
Indian name Reetha fruit is also called Soapnut,
as it contains natural soap. Beside excellent cleansing properties, it is known
to keep hair and skin soft.
Amla: A wonderful cleansing agent for both
the skin and hair. It imparts luster to hair and protects from dandruff, also
helps prevent premature graying. Amla stimulates hair growth and strengthens the
hair roots.
Fenugreek: Seeds contain essential oil that contains 40 different
valuable compounds. People used to soak fenugreek seeds overnight, and in the
morning grind them into fine paste and apply them to the scalp for half hour
for scalp treatment and removal of dandruff. The hair was then washed with
Soapnut solution. The same paste was applied on the face at night before going
to bed and then washed with warm water in the morning. This was known to
prevent one from getting pimples, dryness and early appearance of wrinkles. It
improved complexion and make one look younger.
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