Hair Care Tips and Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Hair Loss

Have you noticed the number of stray hairs in your hair brush increasing off-late? If this is the case then you will surely get a shock every when you wash your hair and see the number of strands which you have left behind. In both of these cases, it is important to take some active steps in order, to keep the problem under control.

You do not have to go for expensive treatments unless the problem gets out of control. Hence, it is advisable to take a few steps to keep the problem in check, before it is too late and you become a victim of premature balding in the future.

You can start by making a few changes to your lifestyle:

You must avoid all red meat s like beef and mutton as they tend work as Dihydrotestosterone activators. This goes a long way to increase the amount of hair fall. It is advisable to maintain a well-balanced diet and include a good amount of fruits and vegetables. These help to naturally detox the body, which is very important to stay healthy.

Green tea and Soya are believed to have properties which go a long way to reduce hair fall. Other natural hair fall treatment includes the consumption of pumpkin seeds, black dates, raisins, nuts and eggs. You are also advised to reduce the intake of lentils, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli.

In case you are suffering from dandruff, you must take some steps to reduce the same. If ignored it could lead to hair loss. Treatments include the consumption of roasted flax seeds on daily bases. Two table spoons of the same, has proved to be effective in the past.

Other hair care tips circle around the way you take care of your locks. This is everything from the manner in which you wash it and steps which are taken to protect the hair against the elements. While washing the hair remember to use lukewarm water. Extremely hot water leads to dryness of the scalp. It is also important to remember to condition the hair after every wash. This provides it with all the vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for healthy hair.  

After it has been washed, use a towel to manually dry out the hair. Using a hairdryer not only leads to dryness, but damages the hair, leaving it rough and listless. You must avoid combing the hair when it is wet as this causes hair loss and split ends. It would be best to wait until it is dry and to use a wide toothed comb instead to of a brush.

In this manner you can take some easy steps to bring your problem under control. In case the problem persists, you must consult a professional and get his opinions the best way to effectively combat it.