Hair fall control: How to prevent hair loss

August 14, 2013

Hair_fall_control We value our hair and quietly weep at the sight of hair in the brush and on the floor.

We may have tried products promising total hair repair solutions, but even these don't do much and hair fall continues to feature in our everyday nightmare list. Today, we're going back to the basics to bring you natural hair care solutions for healthy and strong hair. So how does one prevent hair loss? Here are the most effective ways to control hair fall naturally.

Hair fall, when not due to genetic reasons, is a direct fallout of a poor diet.

Your hair draws nutrition from food. If you favour high calorie junk food, then your hair hardly gets any nourishment and tends to break or fall. However, this doesn't mean that you need any exotic healthy ingredients.

Simply include fish and proteins that are rich in essential amino and fatty acids, opt for fresh dark green veggies, munch on nuts like almonds and walnuts, and go for whole grains in your diet. These ingredients are mostly part of an Indian kitchen, so make use of these materials to strengthen your hair.

Avoid scalding hot water baths.

This could also be the cause of hair loss. Why? Because the effects are adverse. Hot water opens the pores, completely washes off scalp oil, making your hair follicles brittle. This causes hair to break and fall. Instead, try washing your hair with lukewarm water and then rinse with cold water.

Water intake is important for healthy hair.

If your hair and scalp is dry, then your body is telling you to drink water. Water is the answer to dry scalp and unmanageable dry hair. Another point, avoid wetting your hair; it tends to make your hair weak. Include fruits in your diet as these also help increase hydration to your scalp.

Exercise is crucial for a healthy scalp and hair.

Ever wondered why fit people have lovely hair and skin? Not only does physical exercise improve metabolism, weight control and general health, it also improves the quality and texture of your hair and skin. Apart from this, the added benefits of increased blood circulation through exercise also relieves

you of stress - another cause for hair fall. Therefore, avoid stress and poor health, and you will avoid hair fall.

Is it necessary to trim your hair regularly?

Thanks to our harsh climate and toxic air, our hair tends to lose luster and weakens with daily stress. Hence, it's recommended that you trim your hair when the shaft is long enough.

Finally, here's something you'll enjoy: Get a hair massage!

Rub hot oil into your scalp to thoroughly nourish it. But avoid hair oil if you have dandruff as it will only intensify your dandruff and hair loss problems. Also, avoid head massages if you're prone to hair fall as it will only make it worse. But it is recommended that you apply oil one hour before you wash your hair for complete hair nourishment.

Still experiencing bad hair fall? Check if it's a medical condition.

If you're losing hair at a rapid rate despite following a healthy diet and exercise routine, then it could be serious. Many illnesses are linked to hair fall and hair thinning. Consult a healthcare provider to investigate if your hair fall is due to any genetic pre-conditions, hormonal changes, post pregnancy effects, menopause, or underlying illnesses.

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Is coronavirus spreading through air?

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July 30,2020

New York, Jul 30: Can the coronavirus spread through the air? Yes, it's possible.

The World Health Organisation recently acknowledged the possibility that Covid-19 might be spread in the air under certain conditions.

Recent Covid-19 outbreaks in crowded indoor settings — restaurants, nightclubs and choir practices — suggest the virus can hang around in the air long enough to potentially infect others if social distancing measures are not strictly enforced.

Experts say the lack of ventilation in these situations is thought to have contributed to spread, and might have allowed the virus to linger in the air longer than normal.

In a report published in May, researchers found that talking produced respiratory droplets that could remain in the air in a closed environment for about eight to 14 minutes.

The WHO says those most at risk from airborne spread are doctors and nurses who perform specialized procedures such as inserting a breathing tube or putting patients on a ventilator.

Medical authorities recommend the use of protective masks and other equipment when doing such procedures.

Scientists maintain it's far less risky to be outside than indoors because virus droplets disperse in the fresh air, reducing the chances of Covid-19 transmission.

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Middle-age people might be experiencing more stress compared to life in 90s: Study

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May 10,2020

Washington D.C., May 9: Do the middle age feel much stressful now, and seems to have changed over time, if compared to the life in the 90s? Well, this recent study indicates that it might be true.

The study has signalled to the fact that life may become more stressful majorly for middle-aged people than it was in the 1990s. The researchers reached this analysis even before the novel coronavirus started sweeping the globe.

A team of researchers led by Penn State found that across all ages, there was a slight increase in daily stress in the 2010s compared to the 1990s. But when researchers restricted the sample to people between the ages of 45 and 64, there was a sharp increase in daily stress.

"On average, people reported about 2 percent more stressors in the 2010s compared to people in the past," said David M. Almeida, professor of human development and family studies at Penn State.

"That's around an additional week of stress a year. But what really surprised us is that people at mid-life reported a lot more stressors, about 19 percent more stress in 2010 than in 1990. And that translates to 64 more days of stress a year."

Almeida said the findings were part of a larger project aiming to discover whether health during the middle of Americans' lives has been changing over time.

"Certainly, when you talk to people, they seem to think that daily life is more hectic and less certain these days," Almeida said.

For the study, the researchers collected data from 1,499 adults in 1995 and 782 different adults in 2012.

Almeida said the goal was to study two cohorts of people who were the same age at the time the data was collected but born in different decades. All study participants were interviewed daily for eight consecutive days.

During each daily interview, the researchers asked the participants about their stressful experiences throughout the previous 24 hours.

They asked questions related to arguments with family or friends or feeling overwhelmed at home or work, so and so. The participants were also asked how severe their stress was and whether those stressors were likely to impact other areas of their lives.

"We were able to estimate not only how frequently people experienced stress, but also what those stressors mean to them," Almeida said.

"For example, did this stress affect their finances or their plans for the future. And by having these two cohorts of people, we were able to compare daily stress processes in 1990 with daily stress processes in 2010," Almeida added.

After analyzing the data, the researchers found that participants reported significantly more daily stress and lower well-being in the 2010s compared to the 1990s.

Additionally, participants reported a 27 percent increase in the belief that stress would affect their finances and a 17 percent increase in the belief that stress would affect their future plans.

Almeida said he was surprised not that people were more stressed now than in the 90s, but at the age group that was mainly affected.

"We thought that with economic uncertainty, life might be more stressful for younger adults. But we didn't see that. We saw more stress for people at mid-life," Almeida said.

"And maybe that's because they have children who are facing an uncertain job market while also responsible for their own parents. So it's this generational squeeze that's making stress more prevalent for people at mid-life," he concluded.

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