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Yoga Prevent Hair Loss
Can I stop my hair loss problem by yoga? please sugest me.
( 3 Feb 2009)
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Hair loss can occur due to several reasons like excessive stress, constant exposure to the harmful sun rays, pollution, dirt and dust build up, unhealthy scalp, dandruff, excessive use of styling or cleaning products with harsh chemicals, hereditary factors, poor nutrition or certain nutritional deficiencies, certain strong medicines, etc. You would need to first check which of these reasons are causing your hair loss and then treat it accordingly. You will need to keep your scalp and hair clean to prevent the dirt n sweat build up. Next you need to take care of what you eat as the health of your skin and hair greatly depends on it. So avoid eating junk foods that are refined and processed and which hardly provide any nutrition. Instead have fresh vegetables, sprouts, fruits, curd, buttermilk, nuts, etc.
To prevent hair loss related to stress you could start practicing Dhyana or meditation daily for around 15 to 20 minutes. Do this preferably early in the morning and then move on to Pranayama or the breathing exercises that will harmonize the breathing pattern and will ensure proper supply of oxygen to your body. You can practice Anulom Vilom or alternate nostril breathing, Bhastrika or the bellows, Bhramari also called humming of the bee, Bahya pranayama that involves staying without breathing for a few moments, and Udgeeth or the chanting of Om. The Kapalbhati or the breath of fire is especially beneficial for any kind of hair problems. Kapalbhati literally translates to Kapal, which means skull and bhati, means shine. So Kapalbhati also means the exercise that gives a shine or energy to your skull. It helps to invigorate your scalp and boost your hair growth and improves its condition. All these exercises will boost the supply of oxygen in your body and will greatly help in the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout your entire system. You can then move on to the yoga asanas or postures such as the Adho Mukha Shavasana or the downward facing dog, Janu shirshasana or the head to knee forward bend. You can also do the inverted asanas or postures like the Shirshasana or the headstand and the Sarvanga asana or the shoulder stand. You can also do the Surya Namaskar or the Sun Salutation daily. This is a series of twelve powerful different postures that help to exercise your entire body, right from your head to toes.
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answered by G M on 3 Feb 2009, 1:12:03
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