Apple Cider Vinegar- Powerful Health Tonic

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8 Reasons Apple Cider Vinegar Is One Of The Most Powerful Health Tonics In Your Kitchen

The question is not what Apple Cider Vinegar can do, but what can't it do. As a folk remedy, it has been credited with curing everything from the flu to warts or sunburn to dandruff. However, it also can help reverse many serious diseases that many would immediately turn to medications to solve. Here are 8 more reasons this powerful health tonic makes your kitchen your best pharmacy.

Unpasteurized or organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) contains mother of vinegar, which has a cobweb-like appearance and can make the vinegar look slightly congealed. It's the only way apple cider vinegar should be consumed.

ACV can kill head lice, reverse aging, ease digestion, prevent flu, prevent acne, reduces inflammation, kill fungus, regulate pH balance, dissolve kidney stones and helps relieve allergies, migraines, asthma, nausea, heart burn and wash toxins from the body. Science has also verified the the empirical evidence observed through the ages.

8 Reasons To Use ACV

1) Diabetes. The effect of apple cider vinegar on blood sugar levels is perhaps the best researched and the most promising of APV's health benefits. Several studies have found that vinegar may help lower glucose levels. For instance, a study (White, A. Diabetes Care, November 2007) of 11 people with type 2 diabetes found that taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed lowered glucose levels in the morning by 4%-6%. In another study from Arizona State University, subjects took a drink of 20 grams of apple cider vinegarand 40 grams of water. Those with insulin resistance who drank the vinegar had 34% lower postprandial (after-meal) glucose compared to controls. Vinegar may be the most cost-effective medicine in history, but most people with diabetes still aren’t taking it. 

2) Allergies 
This miracle vinegar helps to break up mucous throughout the body and cleanse the lymph nodes. Believe it or not, research suggests that apple cider vinegar can help with allergies because of its ability to reduce mucous and sinus congestion. When reducing the effects of allergies, it can also help stave off sinus infections and their related symptoms, such as sore throats and headaches. 

3) High Cholesterol. A 2006 study reported in Medscape General Medicine, showed evidence that ACV could lower cholesterol. In a study published in a foreign medical journal, scientists found an apple cider vinegar-enhanced diet may increase in HDL (good cholesterol), and reduce levels of triglycerides. Research in rats suggests that apple-cider vinegar can help control triglycerides and cholesterol (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 22, 2011). 

4) Blood Pressure and Heart Health. Another study in rats found that vinegar could lower high blood pressure. A large observational study also found that people who ate oil and vinegar dressing on salads five to six times a week had lower rates of heart disease than people who didn't. Researchers have suggested that ‘this reduction in blood pressure may be caused by the significant reduction in renin activity and the subsequent decrease in angiotensin II’. Potassium in the vinegar ‘balances sodium levels in the body, which aids in maintaining blood pressure within healthy limits’ and ‘apple cider vinegar also contains magnesium, a mineral that works to relax blood vessel walls and thus lower high blood pressure’. 

5) Restores Acid/Alkaline Balance and Balance Inner Body System
Some alternative practitioners recommend using apple cider vinegar to restore alkaline acid balance. The theory behind the alkaline diet is that our blood is slightly alkaline (with a normal pH level of between 7.35 and 7.45) and that our diet should reflect this pH level. The body constantly strives to achieve this state of equilibrium. Apple cider vinegar helps the body maintain a healthy alkaline pH level. Research shows that higher acid levels (lower pH level) leads to a lack of energy and higher incidences of infection. Proponents of the alkaline-acid theory believe that a diet high in acid-producing foods leads to lack of energy, excessive mucous production, infections, anxiety, irritability, headache, sore throat, nasal and sinus congestion, allergic reactions, and increased risk of conditions such as arthritis and gout. 

6) Cancer. A few laboratory studies have found that vinegar may be able to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. One study found that eating vinegar was associated with a decreased risk of esophageal cancer. In recent trials, pectin, which can be found in ACV, has shown promise in helping to slow the growth of cancerous cells within the prostate (http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100702/Modified-Citrus-Pectin-holds-promise-against-prostate-cancer.aspx). In addition, apple cider vinegar’s acidity aids in detoxifying and cleansing the digestive tract and cleaning out the colon, which supports the health of the prostate as well. 

7) Facial and Hair Health
It is widely known that apple cider vinegar can be used as a rinse for your hair after shampooing to add healthy body and shine. Recycle an old shampoo bottle and fill it with 1/2 a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a cup of cold water. Pour through your hair after shampooing several times a week. You can also dilute apple cider vinegar with two parts water, and spread the concoction over your face with a cotton ball as a toner. You can do this at night after washing, and in the morning before you apply your moisturizer. You can also dab apple cider vinegar directly onto age spots and leave them on overnight to lighten their color. 

8) Weight Loss. For thousands of years, vinegar has been used for weight loss. White vinegar (and perhaps other types) might help people feel full. A study (Ostman, E. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition,2005) of 12 people found that those who ate a piece of bread along with small amounts of vinegar felt fuller and more satisfied than those who just ate the bread. A 2009 study on mice showed that consuming acetic acid (the active component in ACV), upregulates the expression of genes for fatty acid oxidation enzymes in the liver causing a suppression in body fat accumulation. In a double-blind experiment, obese Japanese were assigned to three different groups based on similar body weights, body mass indexes (BMI), and waist circumference. Each group drank a 500 ml drink containing either 30ml, 15ml, or 0ml of vinegar daily for 12 weeks. Those in the 30ml and 15ml groups had lower BMI, visceral fat area, waist circumference, serum triglyceride, and body weight to the control group of 0ml. The 12-week weight losses were modest: 1.2kg in the 15ml group and 1.7kg in the 30ml group. These two groups consumed a similar number of calories to the control group and also performed a similar amount of exercise, so the effect is not likely to have been due to an impact on appetite or other lifestyle changes. It was concluded that consumption of vinegar might reduce obesity.

John Summerly is nutritionist, herbologist, and homeopathic practitioner. He is a leader in the natural health community and consults athletes, executives and most of all parents of children on the benefits of complementary therapies for health and prevention.

Source: preventdisease.com

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Detox your body from GMO food in order to immunize it...

Detox your body from GMO food in order to immunize it...





Genetically modified organisms are hiding throughout the U.S. food supply. And try as you might to avoid them, if you eat at a restaurant, are forced to pick up a snack from a vending machine, or even if you takesupplements that don’t explicitly state they are GMO-free, you are likely ingesting some GMOs. But the good news is that you may be able to detox these GMOs from your body – a few tips are just below.

Many GMO foods, but specifically corn, have been studied with frightening outcomes. From simple effects like weight gain to more serious ones like organ disruption and massive tumors, we have only really scratched the surface on all of the potential effects of these lab-created foods. This is why it is vitally important to regularly cleanse and detoxify your body of foreign health-wreaking materials. Keeping them out of your diet is the first step in ensuring you don’t experience their effects, but since GMOs can’t truly be avoided, detoxing is another route you’ll want to take.

Here are 4 simple ways to potentially detox GMOs from your body:
1. Increased Fiber Consumption
One of the best ways to ensure your body is eliminating those things which it has no use for (heavy metals, GM-toxins, and food additives) is through a high-fiber diet. This is achieved by eating plenty of plant foods but also by occasionally detoxing with something like psyllium husk.

Psyllium husk creates a sort of gel that, when consumed with plenty of water, will flush out the digestive tract, essentially taking all lingering toxins along. You can find organic psyllium husk at most health food stores or online.

2. Consume Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Your digestive system should be well-equipped for dealing with foreign invaders like GMOs and other toxins. When you eat fermented foods and consume probiotics, you create a healthy bacterial balance, ensuring your “gut bacteria” is able to break down and eliminate harmful substances in your diet. Consuming probiotics will also help your body to detox the Bt-toxin found in GMO crops.

3. Organic Sulfur
Jonathan Benson at NaturalNews suggests organic sulfur as a must-have for detoxing the liver. He calls this substance, also known as methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), “a critical component in detoxification, energy production, cell oxygenation, and immune capacity.” While it used to be found throughout the food supply, it has fallen by the wayside with “advances” in agriculture. Now, you can find organic, lignin-based sulfur crystals to help make up for the loss.

Read: Bentonite Clay to Detox Pesticides, Heavy Metals, More

4. Other Detoxifying Herbs
Other herbs that can help ensure GM foods don’t wreak havoc on your health arecascara sagrada and wild burdock root. Cascara sagrada is a cleansing herb, one that has been used for ages among indigenous people. It will clean out your digestive system and ensure healthy elimination. Wild burdock root also has cleansing properties, but works in a different manner. It is a diuretic and is considered a blood-cleanser.

Avoiding genetically modified foods should be your first line of defense. But creating a healthy body to fight those that do get in is important too. Regular cleansing and detoxification will help you avoid the negative effects of these and other modern food additives. 

Additional Sources:

naturalsociety.com
NaturalNews.com/041664

A powerful and tasty antioxidant

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Turmeric Smoothie Recipe: a Tasty and Powerful Antioxidant

By Karen Foster
Guest writer for www.endoriot.com

If you wanted to create the perfect smoothie with anti-cancerous properties, potent anti-inflammatories, as well as anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal constituents, look no further than adding turmeric. Although turmeric has a lightly bitter taste on its own, you won’t even notice it in this delicious healthy recipe.

Health Benefits of Turmeric

Who needs medication when nature gave us turmeric? Take a look at the incredible health benefits of this plant.

Powdered turmeric has been used for centuries to treat a host of illnesses. It is a known digestive aid, blood purifier, wound healer, skin tonic, analgesic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-carcinogenic, fat metabolizer, gas reducer and expectorant. It inhibits inflammatory reactions, has anti-diabetic effects and reduces cholesterol - among other powerful health effects. A recent study led by a research team in Munich showed that it can also inhibit formation of metastases.

Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color, has increasingly come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its potential health benefits.

Turmeric has a slightly bitter taste, but by blending it with sweet fruit, you won’t even notice it in your smoothie. This recipe is so tasty and nutritious, you could have it daily.

Turmeric Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hemp or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks
• 1 fresh banana
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon maca (optional)

Add all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. 

This recipe is best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach. Not only will it increase your energy for the first half of the day, but it will clear your mind and infuse your body with some of the most powerful antioxidants in the world. Now that’s a great breakast idea!

About the author:

Karen Foster is a holistic nutritionist and avid blogger with five kids and an active lifestyle, which keeps her in pursuit of the healthiest path towards a life of balance. 

This article was reposted with the express permission of the kind crew at preventdisease.com

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All About Allergies

What Do You Want to Know About Allergies?

Written by Brian Krans

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An allergy is the immune system’s response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to your body. These foreign substances—such as certain foods, pollen, or pet dander—are called allergens. They elicit a response from your immune system.

Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by fighting infection and other harmful pathogens. It does this by attacking anything it fears could put your body in danger. This attack response, depending on the allergen, may involve inflammation, sneezing, and a host of other symptoms.

Normally, your immune system becomes acclimated to your environment. Your body encounters something like pet dander, realizes it’s harmless, and doesn’t attack. In people with allergies, the immune system confuses those harmless substances with outside invaders threatening the body.

Allergies are common, and there are several ways to treat them in order to avoid annoying and troublesome symptoms.

Causes and Types of Allergies

Allergies occur when a normally harmless foreign substance enters the body and your immune system has a hyperactive, exceedingly vigilant response to the invader. Researchers aren’t exactly sure why the immune system reacts this way.

They do know, however, that allergies have a genetic component, meaning that they can be passed down from parent to child. However, only a general susceptibility to allergic reaction is genetic. Specific allergies are not passed down. In other words, if your mother is allergic to shellfish, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be too.

There are several common types of allergens, including:

·         animal products: pet dander, dust mite waste, cockroaches

·         drugs: penicillin, “sulfa” drugs

·         foods: most commonly wheat, nuts, milk, shellfish, and eggs

·         insect stings: bees, wasps, mosquitoes

·         mold: airborne spores from mold

·         plants: pollens from grass, weeds, and trees, as well as resin from plants such as poison ivy and poison oak

·         other: metals, such as copper, and latex (ACAAI)

Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, are some of the most common allergies. These are caused by pollen released by plants, typically in the spring. They cause itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, a cough, and more.

When to See a Doctor About Allergies

Allergy symptoms can create numerous complications.

Food allergies can trigger swelling, hives, nausea, fatigue, and more. It may take a while for a person to realize that they have a food allergy. If you have a serious reaction after a meal and you’re not sure why, see your doctor or a specialist. He or she will be able to find the exact cause of your reaction.

Hay fever symptoms can mimic those of a cold, and include congestion, a runny nose, and swollen eyes. Most of the time, you will be able to manage these symptoms at home using over-the-counter treatments. See your doctor if your symptoms become unmanageable.

Severe allergies can cause anaphylaxis—a life-threatening emergency that can lead to breathing difficulties, lightheadedness, and loss of consciousness. If you’re experiencing these symptoms after coming in contact with a suspected allergen, seek medical help immediately.

Your doctor can help determine the cause of your symptoms, as well as the difference between a sensitivity and a full-blown allergy. Your doctor can also teach you how to manage your allergy symptoms.

How Are Allergies Diagnosed?

There are several ways allergies can be diagnosed.

First, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and perform a physical exam. He or she will ask about anything unusual you may have eaten recently and any substances you may have come in contact with. For example, if you have a rash on your hands, your doctor may ask if you’ve put on latex gloves recently.

Food allergies are typically diagnosed through a process of elimination. Your doctor may have you take part in an elimination diet, in which you remove certain foods from your diet and then rate your symptoms. Foods are slowly added back into the diet and symptoms are recorded in a food diary.

Your doctor may also refer you to an allergist for testing and treatment. A common type of allergy test carried out by an allergist is called a skin test. During this test, your skin is pricked or scratched with small needles containing potential allergens. Your skin’s reaction is documented. If you’re allergic to a particular substance, your skin will become red and inflamed—a sign of an allergic reaction.

Your doctor or allergist may also order a blood test known as a radioallergosorbent test (RAST). Your blood will be tested for the presence of allergy-causing antibodies, or cells that react to allergens (Mayo Clinic, 2012).

How Are Allergies Treated?

The best treatment for allergies is avoiding whatever triggers the reaction.

Medication

Since people with hay fever and seasonal allergies cannot avoid the outdoor environment forever, treatment involves medications, such as antihistamines, to control the symptoms. The medication can be over-the-counter or prescription, depending on the severity of your allergies.

Allergy medications include:

·         antihistamines

·         corticosteroids

·         cromolyn sodium

·         decongestants

·         leukotriene modifiers

Immunotherapy

Many people opt for immunotherapy. This involves several injections of purified extracts from the allergens given over a few years. This helps the body become accustomed to the substance that produces the allergic reaction. Successful immunotherapy can prevent allergy symptoms from returning.

Emergency Epinephrine

People who have severe, life-threatening allergic reactions typically carry an emergency epinephrine shot, commonly called an EpiPen. (EpiPen is one brand name; another commonly used brand is Tinject.) This shot is given to counter the allergic reaction until medical help arrives.

There are many “natural” treatments and supplements marketed to treat allergies, but you should discuss these with your doctor before trying them. Some natural treatments may contain other allergens.

How to Prevent Allergies

There is no way to prevent allergies, but there are ways to prevent the symptoms from occurring. The best way to prevent allergy symptoms is to avoid the allergens that trigger them.

Avoidance is the most effective way to treat food allergens. Trying an elimination diet can help you determine the cause of your allergens so you know how to avoid them. Thoroughly reading food labels and asking questions while dining out are basic steps to help avoid food allergens.

Preventing seasonal allergies, contact allergies, and other allergies boils down to knowing where the allergens are located and how best to avoid them. For example, if you’re allergic to dust, installing proper air filters in your home, getting your air ducts professionally cleaned, and regularly dusting your home can help reduce symptoms.

Proper allergy testing can help you pinpoint your exact triggers, which makes them easier to avoid.

Outlook: Living With Allergies

Allergies are common and don’t have life-threatening consequences for most people. Those who run the risk of anaphylaxis can learn how to manage their allergies and what to do in an emergency situation.

Most allergies are manageable with avoidance, medications, and lifestyle changes. Working with your doctor or allergist can help reduce any major complications and make life more enjoyable.

Source: healthline

Remedies for hair growth

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31 Powerful Home Remedies For Hair Growth That Work Wonders

ARSHI AHMED ON APRIL 17, 2013

Going the natural way!

Young or old, we love our hair.

Hair health plays the deciding role in factors like styling and personality. Conditions like hair fall, damage, dandruff are few of the common hair problems faced by all. Earlier hair fall used to be a sign of ageing. The ever-rising pollution, hectic lifestyle and never-ending work stress paves way for hair fall.

There is another factor that we mostly ignore. Back in the days, women took better care of their hair. We do not have that kind of time anymore. We moved away from natural remedies to chemical treatments looking for instant results. Instant results is not the right solution for healthy hair. We have seen and understood that with time. It is time to bring back the age old solutions! Before that a small brief into the cycle of hair growth.

Hair Growth Cycle:

Each strand of our hair goes through three stages in its entire life cycle:

1. The Anagen stage – A phase when the growth in hair is actually seen. The follicle divides and contributes to the lengthening.
2. The Catagen stage – This is more of a transitional phase. Here the hair growth stops and the shaft of the hair is pushed up closer to the surface as the follicle shrinks.
3. The Telogen phase – This is the resting phase which lasts for about 2-4 months. Once this phase is over, the hair sheds on its own accord.

These cycles are very much active like every other body functions when we are young. The problem starts during the middle age, around 30 years or more. Our hair growth starts slowing down due to the hormonal imbalances, improper diet and excessive stress.

Home Remedies For Hair Growth:

There are many advantages of going natural with hair care. The most important being the fact that it works and it is inexpensive. It’s like having the cake and the cherry at the same time!

There are many remedies from nature that deliver great results. We have split this list into 4 categories of Kitchen remedies, essential oils and dietary needs for better clarity.

A. Kitchen Ingredients – Effective Home Remedies for Hair Growth:

1. Onion Juice:

This is the oldest and the most efficient home remedy for hair growth.

Why?

Onion juice is rich in sulphur that boosts collagen production in the tissues and helps in re-growth of hair.

How To Use:

• Use red onions or shallots
• Chop it into small pieces
• Squeeze out its juice.
• Now apply it on your scalp carefully and keep for 15 minutes.
• Finally rinse off with a mild shampoo.

For better understanding, here’s an excellent post on how onion helps hair growth.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Why?

The vinegar gently cleanses the scalp and maintains the PH balance of the hair accelerating hair growth.

How To Use:

• Wash your hair
• Use apple cider vinegar as a final rinse after washing your hair to get healthy and shiny hair.
• For 1 litre of solution – mix 75ml of apple cider vinegar to one litre of water
• You may store this entirely or make it smaller batches.
• For smaller quantities, take 15 ml of apple cider vinegar and add it to a cup of warm filtered water
• After washing your hair, using this cup of water as the final rinse.

3. Egg Mask:

This home remedy is found to be a part of the many cultures all over the world with different variations.

Why?

It contains high levels of proteins which help in the formation of new hair. It is also rich insulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous and iodine.

How To Use:

• Take the white of one egg
• Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey to it
• Mix it all well to form a smooth paste
• Apply it all over your hair carefully and leave it for 20 minutes
• Rinse with cool water and shampoo it off.

Not just for hair, you can use egg masks to get glowing skin too

[Read: Egg For Hair Growth]

4. Fenugreek:

This is another widely used home remedy for treating hair fall.

Why?

Fenugreek accelerates hair growth and protects the natural colour of your hair.

How To Use:

• Take 1 teaspoon of the fenugreek paste
• Add 2 teaspoons of coconut milk to it
• Apply it all over your hair and scalp
• Leave it on for 30 minutes
• Wash off with a mild shampoo

Here is an excellent post on beauty benefits of fenugreek.

5. Potato Juice:

This is a secret home remedy. Most people are not familiar with the hair growth properties of potato juice.

Why?

Potato is rich in Vitamin A, B and C. These are essential for healthy hair. This can be used even if you are suffering from alopecia i.e. thinning of hair.

How To Use:

• Place potato in an extractor for juicing
• Apply the potato juice on the scalp
• Leave it on for 15 minutes
• Wash off using mild shampoo

Potato is good for use as face packs too.

6. Henna Pack:

Henna is very well known as a natural conditioner. It is also good for hair growth.

Why?

It transforms dull and dry hair to smooth and shiny hair and adds colour too. It promotes hair growth by strengthening the roots of your hair.

How To Use:

• Make a pack by mixing 1 cup of dry henna powder with ½ cup of yoghurt
• Apply it all over your hair from root to tip.
• Leave the pack until it dries off completely
• Wash off with a mild shampoo

Here are 3 more henna hair packs.

7. Cayenne pepper:

Why?

Cayanne pepper stimulates hair growth and prevents thinning of hair. It has a chemical in it known as Capsaicin. This ingredient when applied on the scalp causes the nerves to activate and increase the blood flow to the scalp. This results in increased absorption of nutrients and better hair growth.

How To Use:

• Mix 1 teaspoon of pepper powder with 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• Apply it on the scalp where thinning is more prominent
• Wash off with cool water

8. Coconut Milk:

Why?

Coconut milk is rich in proteins, iron, potassium and essential fats. It reduces hair fall and breakage.

How To Use:

• Extract the milk of a coconut
• Apply it on the targeted areas
• Keep it overnight
• Rinse off with cool water the next day

This is the most effective hair growth treatment. Here are more benefits of coconut for your hair.

9. Green Tea

Why?

As you all know, green tea is rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants prevent hair loss and boost hair growth.

How To Use:

• Apply warm green tea all over your scalp
• Leave it for an hour
• Rinse off with cool water

Here are more benefits of green tea.

10. Indian gooseberry (amla):

Everyone is familiar with the varied magical properties of amla. It is the powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamin C. Amla promotes healthy hair growth and also improves the pigmentation of the hair.

How To Use:

• Mix 2 teaspoons of amla powder or juice with 2 teaspoons of lime juice
• Apply this on your scalp properly and let it dry
• Now rinse it well with warm water

Here is how Amla helps hair growth.

11. Cumin Seeds:

Why?

Cumin seeds come packed with 100′s of nutrients and vitamins that are great for replenishing your hair.

How To Use:

• Soak cumin seeds in olive oil or castor oil
• Let it soak overnight
• The next morning, apply it to the targeted areas
• Wash after 15 minutes with a mild shampoo

12. Peppercorns:

The use of black peppercorns is prevalent in the ayurvedic medicine. It leaves your hair soft and lustrous while improving the texture.

Why?

Black peppercorns have essential oils which keep your scalp well-hydrated.

How To Use:

• Blend 2 teaspoons of peppercorns with half a cup of lime juice
• Form a smooth paste
• Apply this paste on the roots
• Cover your head with a warm towel for deep penetration.
• Rinse off after half an hour.

[ Read: Ayurvedic Medicine for Dandruff ]

13. Hibiscus Flower:

Hibiscus flower is another home remedy for hair growth.

Why?

Hibiscus is truly said to be the “flower of hair care.” This flower is used for curing dandruff and enhancing hair growth. It also thickens the hair and prevents pre-mature ageing.

How To Use:

• Make a paste of the hibiscus flower with coconut oil or sesame oil
• Apply it on your hair evenly.
• Rinse with a mild shampoo.

14. Garlic:

Garlic is widely known as a home remedy for reducing the shedding of hair.

Why?

It boosts the regeneration of new hair and promotes the scalp circulation.

How To Use:

• Boil a few cloves of crushed garlic in olive oil or coconut oil
• Apply it to the roots of your hair follicles.
• Wash off properly
• Use this treatment thrice a week for best results.

Here are some more beauty benefit of garlic.

15. Vitamin E oil:

For ages, Vitamin E has been a home remedy for hair growth.

Why?

Vitamin E oil is rich in antioxidants and thus it helps to fight away the free radicals. It helps in increasing oxygen in the body and so increases the blood circulation in the scalp.

How To Use:

• Massage vitamin E oil onto the scalp
• Leave it overnight.
• Wash off with a mild shampoo the next day for soft and smooth hair.

Regular massage with the essential oils promotes hair growth, reduces hair fall and split ends. This makes your hair softer and smoother. After massaging your hair with any essential oil, wrap your head with a hot towel or a shower cap. This allows the pores of the scalp to open up and helps the oils to penetrate into the scalp better. It also stimulates the scalp and improves the blood circulation which boosts hair growth. Regular hot oil treatments also reduce dandruff and give a shine to your hair.

Here is a post on how Vitamic E helps hair growth.

B. Home Remedies For Hair Growth For Women – Essential Oil Treatments:

16. Coconut oil:

This is the best natural conditioner for hair. It has been used for centuries now.

Why?

Rich in proteins and potassium, coconut oil keeps your scalp healthy; promotes the growth of new hair and repairs damaged hair. It also reduces dandruff, hair breakage and hair loss. Coconut oil is also used as a pre-conditioning hair treatment for damaged hair. It acts as a moisturiser and strengthens the hair shaft from the root, thus preventing breakage. It keeps the scalp well-nourished and moisturised. Use coconut hot oil treatment for effective results.

17. Rosemary oil:

In use mostly in the middle eastern countries. It is prepared from the distillation of the rosemary herb.

Why?

Rosemary oil increases the cell division and expands the blood vessels, thus stimulating the blood circulation. It increases the hair growth and also acts as a hair tonic.

You can use rosemary oil by mixing it with your shampoo or conditioner. You can also massage your scalp with it by combining it with other essential oils like olive oil or tea tree oil.

Learn how Rosemary oil helps hair growth. 

18. Sage oil:

Sage oil is used for a host of health benefits.

Why?

Sage oil is excellent for treating hair loss. Along with hair loss, sage oil is also used for treating acne, wrinkles and digestive disorders. You can use sage oil by either combining it with apple cider vinegar or with other essential oils like the rosemary oil.

19. Lavender oil:

Lavender oil is known as the beauty oil. It has been known for its hair benefits for long.

Why?

Lavender oil is widely used for curing “alopecia- thinning of hair and hair loss in patches”. Apart from the hair growth, it also reduces sleeplessness and stress. It is used in majority of the spa treatments.

How to Use:

• Prepare an essential oil mixture by adding lavender oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil and jojoba oil in equal proportions.
• Apply this to your scalp
• Wrap with a shower cap
• Leave it on for an hour
• Wash and rinse thoroughly thereafter.

20. Jojoba oil:

Jojoba oil is known for its moisturising and hydrating properties.

Why?

Jojoba oils stimulates hair growth by improving the blood circulation and moisturizing the hair follicles. It also repairs dry and damaged hair.

21. Flaxseed oil:

Why?

Flaxseeds are a rich source of essential fatty acids which helps to transform dry, damaged and brittle hair to healthy and shiny hair. The omega 3 fatty acids in the oil promote healthy hair growth.

How To Use:

• Include flaxseed oil supplements in your daily diet
• Use it with the combination of other essential oils.

Learn more about flax seeds here.

22. Olive oil:

Every beauty enthusiast is familiar with the health and the beauty benefits of the olive oil. Olive oil is used in face packs, face masks, scrubs, body oils, hair tonic etc.

Why?

Olive oil helps in preventing as well as curing hair loss. It stimulates the formation of new hair. Regular use of olive oil prevents the formation of DTH hormone and thus facilitates hair growth. Rich in antioxidants, it is beneficial for overall hair health. Olive oil also acts as a natural conditioner by making your hair soft and silky.

How To Use:

• Include olive oil in your daily diet
• Use it as a pre-shampoo treatment.
• You can also mix it with lavender, sage and rosemary oil for hot oil treatment.

Here is an excellent post on olive oil.

23. Castor Oil:

Castor oil is one of the most beneficial oils that can make your hair grow faster, stronger and lustrous. It is claimed to be the best natural treatment for hair growth.

Why?

It is known to boost hair growth while reducing the possible bald patches.

How To Use:

• Make a hot oil massage treatment with indirectly warmed up castor oil.
• Use it on clean scalp for at least 20 minutes before going to shower.
• Massage it well.
• Wrap up your hair in a warm moist towel and keep it on for 20 minutes.
• As the oil is very sticky, so you can add a little lemon juice to it which will make it a bit smooth and also eradicate dandruff problems on your scalp.

C. Diet For Hair Growth:

A few dietary modifications are very important for stimulating the process of hair growth preventing hair loss. Abolition of junk and processed food, aerated drinks, smoking and drinking is very beneficial for your body and the scalp health. Include vitamin and mineral rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, carbohydrates, omega 3 fatty acids and protein rich food in your diet. These are rich in phyto-nutrients which are beneficial for hair growth.

Below are the lists of some foods which you can include in your daily diet for better hair.

24. Protein-rich Foods:

Our hair is made of a special protein called the “keratin”. We should have a protein-rich diet. Include eggs, chicken, tofu, soybean; kidney beans and other similar foods to your diet. These are the richest source of proteins for hair. They promote the growth of new hair and make your hair shiny and smooth.

25. Vitamin A:

Vitamin A is beneficial for hair growth. Again, too much of it can cause hair loss. Mango, papaya, orange, prunes, carrot are few fruits with high contents of vitamin A.

Here is an excellent post on how vitamins help hair growth.

26. Vitamin B:

Vitamin B stimulates the production of haemoglobin in our blood which acts as the oxygen carrier. This increases the blood circulation in the scalp. Include potato, banana, chicken, oatmeal, fish and beans in your diet.

27. Vitamin C:

Vitamin C helps in the collagen production and fights off the free radicals in the skin. Do not forget to include lots of citrus fruits like amla, orange, kiwi, guava to your daily diet.

28. Vitamin E:

The scalp capillary function is stimulated by the intake of vitamin E in your diet. Thus it increases the blood circulation and promotes hair growth. Cereals, sunflower oil, soybean oil, tofu etc contain good amount of vitamin E. You must try and include as much of these foods to your diet as you can.

29. Green Vegetables:

Have lots of dark green vegetables. These contain iron which is really essential for hair growth. Fish is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids and so are nuts.

D. Natural Solutions:

Proper care and prevention will surely help to cope with any type of scalp or hair trouble. All the natural solutions will show their effect only when you are capable of fighting against indiscriminate hair loss.

30. ‘No’ To Hair Styling Products:

A popular proverb says, ‘no style is the best style’. This is truest when it comes to hair. Many of the hair styling products contain harmful chemicals, and superficial agents, which can be highly dangerous at times. You may look attractive for a few days by applying a hair styling product, but you never know how it affects the condition of your hair and scalp in the long term. Therefore, you should try to minimize the application of harmful styling products like hair colors, serums, and straighteners.

[ Read: Dove Unveils New Hair Oils Range ]

31. Regular Combing and Trimming:

Comb your hair thrice a day and trim it in every three months. Regular combing and trimming is extremely important for expediting the growth of new hair. Combing is essential as it provides good blood circulation, and stimulates hair follicles, helping them produce new hair naturally.

[ Read: Best Hair Regrowth Products ]

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