YOGA FOR HAIR FALL

HAIR FALL:

Healthy hair is the indication of good health. Nowadays hair loss is the main problem for both men and women. Adults usually suffer from hair loss but in these days teenagers are also being affected by this. It is considered as normal condition if a person loses 50-100 strands of hair per day. If more than 100 strands of hair are lost per day then care should be taken.

There are many medical treatments available for hair loss but they are not proved to be effective and they have many side effects. Hair loss is medically termed as ALOPECIA.

REASONS FOR HAIR FALL:

• Heredity is the important reason for hair fall.
• Pollution
• Improper nutrition
• Improper care
• Ring worm and fungal infections of scalp may also result in hair fall.
• Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation
• The use of birth control pills and excess of vitamin A also results in sudden hair fall.
• Sudden hormonal changes.
• Major surgeries and severe illness.
• Ageing
• Sometimes conditions like Hypothyroidism, cancer, diabetes results in sudden hair loss. So if abnormal hair loss is noticed one should consult a doctor immediately.

YOGA AND HAIR FALL:

Yoga can be effective treatment for hair fall if it is used correctly. It is the best way to cure hair loss as it improves blood circulation and also gives exercise needed for the body. Certain postures which include forward bend and the head to be in downward position increase blood flow to the scalp and provide energy needed for the follicles.

Yoga, pranayama and meditation are very useful in reducing stress and thereby reduces hair fall indirectly.

KAPHALBATTI:

• It is also called frontal lobe cleansing technique.
• This is found to be essential asana for hair growth.
• This asana helps in increasing blood flow to the scalp and therefore increases the hair growth if done in rounds (1-15). The number of rounds should be gradually increased.

SARVANGASANA:

• Another important yoga asana which is useful for hair growth is sarvangasana (shoulder stand).
• Before starting this asana, the muscles in our body need to be stretched.
• This asana helps in reducing the intensity of stress which is the important reason for hair fall.

VAJRASANA:

• This is also called as diamond pose.
• It is considered as one of the most effective pose to prevent hair loss. And improves poor digestion.
• As poor digestion is also the important reason for hair fall and Vajrasana cures hair fall indirectly.
• This pose is avoided if the person is suffering from knee pains.

The camel pose, downward bending dog, standing forward bend and salamba sirasana are also other important postures of yoga that are useful to prevent hair loss. By performing all the above poses stress and tension in neck, shoulder muscles can be reduced which is useful for healthy hair.

PARANAYAMA FOR HAIR FALL:

Pranayama includes breathing exercises. It is a controlled breathing phenomenon by which balance between body and mind is maintained.

Kapalbhati is the most prevalent pranayama technique. The word kaphalabatti comes from kaphala and batti which means skull and shine. It is a respiratory exercise which helps in inhaling good amount of oxygen by which oxygen is provided to the hair follicles for hair growth. This pranayama also helps in strengthening brain and nerve centres.

Anulom Vilom pranayama also helps to prevent hair loss as it also involves inhaling good amount of oxygen.

Rubbing nails of right and left hands with one other is an effective way to prevent hair fall and it increases hair growth. The nerve endings of the nails have a direct connection to roots of hair. Rubbing helps in increasing blood circulation to the scalp.

PREVENTION OF HAIR LOSS:

Apart from practicing yoga, care should be taken to prevent hair loss. This includes:

• A fresh fruit, vegetables, sprouts and dairy products should be taken in the diet.
• Scalp should be kept clean as far as possible.
• Lavender oil should be used for massage as it promotes hair growth.
• The usage of chemicals and styling products should be prevented.