How to stop hair graying?
5 Tips to Reverse Grey
Hair Naturally (Plus One Clever Cover Up)
1. Wonders Of Onion Juice
With their high quantities of sulphur, allicin, and other
compounds, it’s little wonder onions make short work of infections. But it
may surprise you to learn that onion juice is also a centuries-old remedy for
treating thin, greying hair and alopecia.
Along
with providing the necessary nourishment in the form of enzymes, vitamins, and
minerals, this hardy vegetable also helps reduce inflammation and remove
hydrogen peroxide, a known factor in the cause of grey hair.
Henna and
onion juice are a killer combo in the fight against grey hair. Onions
are rich in the enzyme catalase (essential for reducing hydrogen peroxide
buildup), while the henna serves as a natural conditioner. It still acts
as a dye though, so make sure you choose the right shade.
2. Coconut Oil (It’s Good For More Than Just
Smoothies)
Coconut oil can be used to treat a multitude of
hair-related issues, including lice, dandruff, balding, and, you guessed it,
greying hair. The capric and caprylic acids found in coconut oil act like a
mini army of anti oxidants and disinfectants, while its low molecular weight
allows for easy penetration of the hair shaft.
Coconut
oil is perhaps more of a nourishing treatment than it is a way
to reverse grey hair, but coconut oil is nonetheless a much easier method to
try (not to mention, a lot less smelly). Simply apply a small amount either
directly onto your hair or mix it into your shampoo and leave for 15-30
minutes. Alternatively, wrap your hair in a towel and leave it on overnight for
a more intense treatment to reverse grey hair naturally.
3. Make Sure You’re Not B12 Deficient
A deficiency in vitamin B12 could well be the reason for
your grey hair. A relatively under-the-radar vitamin — at least in comparison
to many of its better known counterparts — B12 is often called the “energy”
vitamin. It therefore follows that a lack of it manifests symptoms such as as
extreme tiredness, a lack of energy, mood swings, and irritability. Another
side-effect of not having enough B12 is that it can cause your hair to turn
grey prematurely.
The
upside is that it’s a relatively simple fix: a supplement or
injection will soon have you back on track. On the downside, the symptoms often
appear to be unrelated or synonymous with other more common health issues,
making it trickier to detect right off the bat.
4. Amla – The Superfood For Hair
In recent years superfoods like hemp seeds, maca powder, and
cacao have become the go-to nutritional additive for smoothie lovers, but who
knew you could get a superfood for your hair too?
Known in
Ayurvedic circles as the best anti-aging herb, amla is also an amazing
hair tonic. Taking its name from the Sanskrit word “Amlaki” — meaning fruit of
heaven — this wonder berry carries a hefty nutritional punch.
With its
not insignificant amounts of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and
antioxidants, amla strengthens hair follicles and
ousts the free radicals responsible for greying hair. In ayurveda an
excess of pitta (heat) results in, among other things, premature greying.
Because amla is a natural coolant, it serves as the perfect antidote to
symptoms of excess heat in the body.
5. He Shou Wu (A Case for Chinese Herbs)
Also known as Fo-Ti, this ancient Chinese herb enjoys a rich and
mystical history. Legend has it that He Shou Wu was discovered in 812 AD by an
old man way past his prime. After taking the herb for a week his virility
apparently returned and he soon fathered a child.
With the
bar set that high, it’s no stretch then, to imagine that He Shou Wu can potentially
help reverse grey hair. He Shou Wu offers a number of other benefits besides,
including the promotion of longevity, improved sex drive, and protection
from disease. He Shou Wu can be found in Equilbrium’s Energy Formula which
contains other energy boosting herbs as well. Read “He Shou Wu Be Amazed: 6
Vital Health Benefits” to learn more about this potent herb.
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