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Wednesday 16 August 2017

Prevent Hair Fall With Yoga & Meditation

Does having to comb your hair sends shivers down your spine? You are not alone, because excess hair fall is a common problem these days.

Hair fall, a problem which many people face irrespective of their gender.

The condition of your hair is directly related to your general health – it is in fact a barometer of your health.

The main causes of hair loss are stress, hormonal disorders, bad eating habits, diseases, drugs, hair dyes, genetic disorders, smoking and dandruff. Your hair fall could be due to one or more of these causes.

It is within the human’s capacity to get the healthy hair with the only condition you must take out few minutes for yourself every day.  These few minutes of your invested time can become a lifelong asset for us.

Yoga and Meditation to Prevent Hair Fall

Doing yoga and meditation to restrict hair-loss will not only give you healthy hair, but also benefit your whole system. It can improve your mental well-being too. Yoga will help enhance circulation of blood in the scalp, improve digestion and reduce anxiety and stress too.
Yoga Asanas that can help to control hair-loss

All forward bending asana enhances blood circulation in the head or the crown region which in turn nourishes the roots of the hair. As a result, one can observe the changes in the tresses over a period. Here are a few asanas you can try! You must practice them with consistence if you are to get results.

List of all the Yoga Asanas for Hair Growth

1.   Adho Mukha Svanasana

2.    Utthanasana

3.    Pavanmukthasana

4.    Sarvangasana

5.    Vajrasana

6.    Apanasana

1. Adho Mukha Svanasana

Downward dog pose, provides good circulation to the head and is good for sinus and common cold also. It is also helpful for mental tiredness, depression and insomnia 

2. Uttanasana

    Standing forward pose, helps in reducing fatigue and tiredness. Good in menopause and improves digestion.

3. Pavanmukthasana

    It reduces gas, and helps digestion. The muscles of lower back are strengthened. It also reduces fat of abdomen and buttocks.

4. Sarvangasana

    It helps to nourish the thyroid gland, which means healthy function of respiratory, alimentary, genital and nervous system.

5. Vajrasana

    It is also called diamond pose. Unlike other asanas it can be done immediately after eating your food. It helps in urinary disorders, weight loss and digestion and also reduces gas in stomach.

6. Apana Sana

Apana refers to the prana or energy of you digestive tract, that aids in purifying and eliminating toxins. And this pose gives clarity to the mind. It relieves constipation.

Beneficial Pranayama’s for hair-loss

Pranayama’s also help reduce hair fall. They are a sub-category of yoga which is mainly made up of breathing exercises and meditation and less of physical exertion.

1. Kapalabhati Pranayama

    The brain cells receive more oxygen so it is good for the nervous system, removes toxins from the body and cures obesity and diabetes.

2. Bhastrika Pranayama

    It helps remove excess wind, bile and phlegm in the body and purifies the nervous system; preventing all kinds of diseases in the body.

3. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

    It helps to treat heart problems, asthma and arthritis, depression, migraine, stress and eye and ear problems also.

Other Things to Remember for Hair Growth


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·         Along with doing yoga, looking after your diet is also important. Eating a balanced diet comprising of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, cereals and dairy products gives you nutrients important for hair growth.

·         Ensure you do not have dandruff. Keep your scalp scrupulously clean. Ditto for your towels and pillow covers.

·         Washing hair with neem water, keeping your hair clean by washing it 3 to 2 times a week, massaging hair with coconut oil, brushing hair regularly is very good for your hair growth.

·         Avoid using any harsh chemicals and many styling products for hair.

In addition to the above one must understand that hair loss in natural process and cannot be reversed, however the process can be restricted or slowed down with the above given tips. So, go ahead and change your experience – from hair-raising to having healthy, gleaming tresses!
5 Easy Hand Mudras to Stop Hair Fall
Who does not want long and lusty hair? But due to heavy pollution, poor diet and by using heavily doped chemical products, many people across the globe are suffering from hair problems such as hair fall, premature greying, dry and breathless hair. But it is within the human capacity to get healthy hair. The only condition is to spend few minutes daily in doing hand mudras. In this post I have listed down 5 Easy Hand Mudras to Stop Hair Fall.
1)     Prithavi Mudra - Prithavi mudra is good for overall physical strength, since it increases the Earth element and decreases the fire element in the body. And Earth element strengthens the tissues of body. Hence Prithavi Mudra builds up the body tissues and decreases the body temperature. It can be practiced anytime and anywhere. For practicing Prithavi Mudra, join the thumb with the ring finger and keep other finger straight. It can be practiced for 30-40 minutes daily.


2)     Pran Mudra or Kapha kaarak Mudra - This mudra is said to be a cure for all diseases. It increases the pranic force in the body. This Mudra is also known as Kapha kaarak Mudra since it increases Kapha humor in the body. By regular practice of this mudra, hair root gets strengthen. This mudra should be practiced by sitting in Padma Ansa or lotus pose. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Join the tip of thumb with the tip of ring and little finger. The other fingers should be kept straight. This Mudra can be practiced for 15 to 30 minutes.

3)    Vayu Mudra - This mudra is related to Vayu element in the body. It decreases the air element in the body providing many health benefits. Stress and Anxiety also a reason for hair fall. This mudra helps calm down the mind which in turn gives lustrous hair growth. Place the tip of index finger on the base of the thumb to form Vayu Mudra. Be in this position for 15 to 30 minutes.
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4)    Kapha Naashak Mudra - This mudra can be formed by placing tip of ring and little finger at the base of the thumb. Other fingers should be kept straight.  This mudra is highly beneficial for treatment of coldness of hair and skin. It also cures many winter related problems such as dryness of skin. This mudra can be practiced for 30 minutes daily.

5)    Prasanna Mudra - This mudra can be practiced by bringing both of the hand near the chest. Now rub the nails of four fingers with each other’s in up- down direction. Keep the thumb straight. Practice it daily for 5 to 10 minutes for 30 days.
                           
So these are some of the highly beneficial mudras for stopping hair fall. Mudras don’t need much effort but you need to devote time and have patience. You will see the difference with in a month.

KNOW MORE ABOUT THE HAIR FALL AND IT PREVENTIVE TIPS AND REMEDIES IN MY E-BOOK "HAIRFALL: THE PERSONALITY GRADIENT" AVAILABLE ON AMAZON & KINDLE.

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