Hair is reflection of the body’s state of health. Lustrous, strong and shiny hair texture enhances the overall appearance of a person. Shedding of close to 100 strands of hair daily shouldn’t panic you because it’s a normal occurrence. In its place, the human head undergoes vicious cycle of the re-growth of new ones in place of the worn out and fallen.

The birth and death of each strand of hair is controlled by different factors relating to body hormones- the thyroid hormones, nutritional composition, effects of medication, chemotherapy, exposure to radiation and chemicals and skin ailments. The rate of hair growth varies significantly from one individual to another. An average hair grows one-half inch per month; aging slows the process leading to hair loss. A genetic root to a type of hair loss is found in a condition called, androgenetic alopecia which is common in men. The clinical solution in resisting hair loss is by application of – Monoxodil solution and Finasteride usually taken orally.

A holistic approach in terms of daily consumption of foods like yogurt and soy, dark green vegetable, whole grains, almonds and seed, carrots, fruits, fish and spinach namely are considered to boost hair growth. Vitamin A, vitamin B and E along with beta-carotene are active agents essential to hair growth. Hair loss is also an indicator of a stressful life. A mental orientation towards meditation and relaxation activities can arrest hair fall. Massages on the hair scalp to improve blood circulation flow can bring a healthy hair growth that you’ve longed for.