SUPERB TIPS TO CONTROL PREMATURE GREYING OF HAIR

Having grey hair is a common fact at the adulthood age.But premature graying is a serious condition which needs some care otherwise it makes even the young look older. Here there are some helpful tips on how to prevent and treat graying hair.

1. Eat Healthily
   
   
   
   Try to include foods like Omega 3, folic acid and Vitamin B12 in your diet. Eggs, cheese, beef, banana,fish, lamb etc are all rich in vitamin B12. These are very effective in fighting against graying hair. You can take them as a supplement or select foods rich in these nutrients.These are very good for so many different hair related problems as well as it promotes hair growth.
   
   Omega 3 nourishes your hair growth. Vitamin B12 is essential to retain hairs' original colour. Take a multivitamin daily as most of them contain copper. Foods rich in copper are yam spinach, most meats, blackberries, almonds, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate, pineapple etc. Iodine rich foods like carrot, spinach etc help you to keep your locks radiant.Have protein rich foods as it is vital for your body including skin and hair growth.
   
   
2. Say no to junk foods, soft drinks etc
   
   
   
   Foods made from white flour and refined sugar, soft drinks, pastries, jellies and jams should be avoided because these foods take away our energy and also cause wrinkles, grey hair, unattractive skin and premature of old age.
   
   
3. Relieve your stress
   
   
   
   Stress can turn your hair grey ,as it kills off stem cells. There is no solution to control stress - related grey hair. The only solution is try to relax. Always be positive
   
   
4. Stop smoking at the earliest
   
   
   
   There is a significant relation between premature grey hair and cigarette smoking.So you are a smoker ,quit it as early as possible. Stopping smoking will improve blood circulation which can help reduce greys.
   
   
5. Exercise regularly
   
   
   
   Nowadays studies showed that through exercise we can prevent our hair from turning grey to a great extent. Blood circulation has a vital role in the prevention of grey hair.To improve blood circulation ,exercise regularly is the only solution. Also massage your scalp with your fingertips daily for 5-10 minutes to improve circulation.
   
   
6. Keep hydrated
   
   
   
   Control the use of caffeine and alcohol and drink too much water. Also check how much fried, spicy and acidic foods you eat as it dehydrate your body and also reduce moisture.Dehydration and lack of moisture prevents nutrients from reaching hair follicles which results grey hair.
   
   
7. Adequate sleep
   
   
   
   Keep good sleeping habits as it will help you to relax,fully rejuvenate and also reduce stress levels.Make free for sometime during daytime and you will simply unwind and get your mind off your problems.Engage in the activities you can enjoy.
   

Home Remedies

There are a few home remedies from Ayurveda which can help to control premature graying.

1. Indian gooseberry paste
   
   
   
   Apply on scalp and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Then wash your hair with normal water.It can not only reduces graying of hair but also improves the quality of your hair.
   
   
2. Coconut oil and curry leaves
   
   
   
   3 tbsp of coconut oil and crushed curry leaves - heat it for 5-7 minutes. Then strain the mixture.Cool till lukewarm. Then massage it on your scalp.
   
   
3. Lemon juice and almond oil
   
   
   
   Take 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tsp almond oil and mix it well.Massage gently on your scalp.Massage with warm mustard or coconut oil.It also helps to prevent premature graying.