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    Posted: January 20 2009 at 3:23am
HOW DOES STRESS EFFECT YOUR HAIR?

Stress is a factor that produces body and mental tension. Whatever happens in the mind influences the body and vice versa. Whenever they are out of sync, physical and mental stress will occur. Some of the symptoms of stress are irregular breathing, frequent tapping of fingers, change in appetite, loss of humor, inability to sleep, oversleeping, frequent stomach upset, difficulty in thinking, increased drinking and smoking, increase in tranquilizer intake, endless anxiety and depression, cold hands, frequent gritting of teeth, eyestrain, repeated headaches, and high blood pressure. Stress can also result into hair loss in patches known as ALOPECIA AREATA, thinning, and TRICHOTILLOMANIA, pulling out of ones own hair. 

When stressed out, the body sets off a chain of chemical reactions 1. The blood sugar soars. 2. Minerals are mobilized from the blood stream and the bones. 3. Fat is produced at an alarming rate. 4.The heart rate and breathing speed up. 5.The body is drained of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. 6.The hair and nails get nutrients last from the body nutrition system, due to stress, the hair and nails don't get the required amount of nutrition, which results to very slow growth, dry, brittle, and wiry. 

Hair is 97% percent protein and 3 percent moisture. This strong, fibrous protein, called Keratin, also comprises our nails and, in animals, claws, feathers, horns, and fur. The factors that can affect the health of your hair include hormone changes, genetics, environmental circomestances, thyroid problems, immune disorders, smoking, the use of harsh chemicals on the hair, medication, stress level, infections, hair dressing techniques, and a diet that does not have the proper vitamins, mineral and fatty acids. Some of the possible causes for hair breakage are fungal infections, permanent relaxers or waves, or color treatments, excessive exposure to sunlight, and poor diet. The best way to provide hair follicles with the nutrients they need for active growth is through the bloodstream. Hair is also a very good indicator of our general state of health and well being. The vitamins helpful for improving the condition of your hair include vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B17, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, Biotin, Calcium, Choline, Chromium, Copper, Linoleum Acid, Fiber, Folic Acid, Inositol, Iodine, Iron, Lecithin, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Paba, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc.
 
Recommended remedy to balance stress:

1. Proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management.

2. Always check with your doctor or health care practitioner before starting anything listed above.

There is an old Chinese proverb concerning the effects of stress of the hair: "GRASS DOESN'T GROW WELL ON A BUSY STREET".     
 
                                   


Edited by Karen Shelton - July 13 2009 at 11:08pm
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very very much!!!


year ago I suffered from hair loss too and I started trying everything you can imagine to stop my hair loss.
the things that really worked for me was:

1) Vitamin A - an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp;

2) Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation;

3) massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage;

4) Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice(you can either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three);

5) also I used herbal treatment. I think it is very important!

It worked and still works for me!

It enhances hair growth by blocking DHT (Dihydrotestostrone) - a major cause of hair loss!

good luck!
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Edited by Karen Shelton - July 13 2009 at 11:19pm
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The best way to avoid stress forever is meditating on a daily basis. In this way, you will be able to easily control your emotions and will never be under stress that the number 1 killer of your hair.  
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