It is true that graying of hair is a natural part of aging. But the problem arises when your graying starts early, prematurely. Today, let’s talk about how to prevent this premature graying. First, let us try to understand the causes for premature graying. These range from environment to genetical reason. Did you know that chemical-laden food, biotin and vitamin D deficiency, and chronic dehydration can actually speed up the graying process? I think that a holistic approach can be the best to prevent premature graying. The three natural remedies I am going to give you will also target the root causes of the problem.
White Hair vs. Gray Hair
The cells that produce melanin are called melanocytes. The melanocytes that give your hair its color are found in the hair follicle, where a strand of hair grows.1
Over time, melanocytes produce less and less melanin and eventually stop producing it entirely. The lack of melanin causes your hair to lose its color. Gray hair has reduced melanin, while white hair completely lacks it.
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Sarvangasana
Sarvangasana improves blood circulation to your scalp. This ensures better delivery of nutrients and oxygen to your hair follicles. If you improve circulation regularly in this way, it will definitely delay the graying process. To do Sarvangasana, lie down on your back with your arms on the side feet together, keeping your head and neck on the floor. Inhale as you lift both your legs to 90 degrees.
Exhale and lift your hips with the support of your hands. And slowly lift your hip upwards with the support of your hands. Here understand, your neck should not be bearing your body weight and should not be pressing into the floor, but keeping it lightly. Hold this position for 30 seconds and slowly, slowly increase the timing from 30 seconds to 45 seconds to 1 minute. Again, come back to the starting position slowly. Do this once or twice.
Triphala
Mix 1 teaspoon of Triphala powder with 2 teaspoons of honey. Take this preferably on an empty stomach in the morning. Listen to your body. Observe if any change is in the body before you continue to take it regularly. Triphala is a combination of three fruits. Amla paki, Bibhi paki and Hari paki. Harde, Mahida and Amla. And it is known for its rejuvenating property. It helps detoxify your body, promotes digestion and supports hair health. If you consume Triphala regularly, that would help prevent premature graying by regulating any internal imbalances.
Amla or Indian gooseberry
You can apply 1 tablespoon of Amla oil or 2 tablespoons full of Amla paste directly to your scalp. Leave it for about 30 minutes and then wash it off with a mild shampoo. Amla is a wonderful solution to all your hair problems because it is rich in vitamin C and rich in antioxidants. It will nourish your scalp and strengthen your hair follicles. It also helps in the production of melanin, which is the pigment responsible for hair color. This is how it prevents premature graying.
The best thing about Amla is that you can directly eat it or drink its juice for many other health benefits besides graying of hair. These are the three remedies I wanted to tell you about. But understand, you should also bring changes in your lifestyle to ensure that your hair should not start graying prematurely.
Also Read, https://www.healthline.com/health/white-hair
Every day consume at least one fruit rich in vitamin C, such as orange, strawberries, kiwi and guava. These fruits help in collagen production, which is essential for maintaining your hair health and its elasticity. Every day practice stress reducing activities such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, yoga asanas. Use natural, gentle and chemical free hair products to avoid damaging your hair and scalp.
Wear hats or use umbrella to protect your hair from harsh sunlight, wind and pollution. Remember, these are all natural ways to prevent hair from graying early. The best is to eventually accepting the truth about aging. Yes, it includes gray hair too, and it’s beautiful, except it shows your maturity. It is about accepting of impermanence of everything of our life. It teaches us to embrace change gracefully and find beauty in every phase of our life.