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AYURPATRA Your monthly health e-newsletter
Volume: 1- SERIES
URDHWAJATRUGAT IX –APRIL 2005 Diseases of - Above Shoulder region |
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humanity from health aspect by natural means. FEATURED HEALTH ARTICLE :
HAIR LOSS(KESHAPAAT) In Ayurveda, hair is considered to be a byproduct of bone
formation. The tissue responsible for building bones are also responsible
for the growth of hair. Ayurveda doctors believe that early hair loss is
related to body type and the balance of the mind-body constitution (doshas).
Pitta individuals, and
those who have excess pitta in their system, are likely to lose their hair
early in life, or have prematurely thin or gray hair. Excess pitta in the
sebaceous gland, at the root of the hair, or folliculitis can make the
person start losing hair. The Make Up of Hair
The
causes for these hair conditions are:
“PITTA” situated in hair follicles and associated with
“VATA” falls hairs, therefore KAPHA mixed with Rakta creates
obstruction therein resulting in non-appearance of others. This is “Indralupta/Khalitya”. Body heat caused by anger,
grief and exertion along with Pitta located in the head subject the hairs
to severe heating.This results in early graying of hair “Palitya”
. COMMON TYPES OF HAIR LOSS Androgenetic Alopecia - This is generally recognized as the most common
hair loss cause and may be responsible for over 95% of pattern hair loss
for both men and women. It is usually associated with ageing and develops
in predictable stages over varying periods of time. Alopecia Areata - This is an immune system disorder which causes
follicles to stop producing hairs usually in patches on the head. In some
cases alopecia areata can advance to the stage where all hair on the head
is lost (alopecia totalis) or there is a complete absence of body hair (alopecia
universalis). Telogen Effluvium - This hair loss cause is typified by a slowing of
new hair growth following a major stress inducing incident or event. This
is followed by the delayed shedding of hair with the result that more
follicles than normal enter the resting stage causing excessive numbers of
those follicles to eventually shed hair at the same time. Anagen Effluvium -hair loss due to chemicals or radiation Mechanism
of hair fall-- The
rate of hair shedding in androgenic alopecia is speeded up by three
forces: advancing age, an inherited tendency to bald early, and an
over-abundance of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) within the
hair follicle. DHT is a highly active form of testosterone, which
influences many aspects of manly behavior, from sex drive to aggression. How DHT Affects Normal Hair Growth
Inside the follicle
are, among other things, red blood cells and hormones. There is also an
enzyme called 5 Alpha Reductase, which is capable of converting
testosterone to another hormone called DHT, or dihydrotesterone. High Levels of DHT Shorten the Hairs Growth Phase
When testosterone----
enters the follicles of those genetically predisposed to baldness. The
follicles noticeably increase their production of the enzyme testosterone5
alpha reductase ------ converts Testosterone to – Dihydro testosterone. Follicles exposed to
DHT enter the resting phase and begin to atrophy and srink.(Not
necessarily dead- ---- may resume growth with proper stimulation). When the circulation is
cut off the hair follicle is unable to receive nutrients from the blood
supply. If hair follicles do not receive necessary vitamins and minerals
hair follicles start to become dormant and hair growth will be unhealthy
and weak creating hair loss and thinning hair. MANAGEMENT: ·
The first step is to
locate the root cause in your diet or lifestyle that may be increasing the
Pitta dosha. Once you locate it, try to give up or at least reduce the
diet, habit, or activity responsible for increasing Pitta ·
NATURAL
SHAMPOOS – Ayurveda India has formulated special natural
shampoos for different types of hair.These shampoos: -- Counteract DHT. --Removes clogged, dormant hair products (DSR-Detriment Scalp Residue). --Removes dead skin cells. ·
HAIR OIL
The
base oil in Ayurvedic preparations is usually sesame or coconut oil. When
oil is applied to the head, it nourishes, lubricates and strengthens the
root and the skin of the scalp. The commonly used oils are Neelibhringadi
tail, Kayanadi tail, Kuntalkanti tail, Brahmi tail, Jaswand tail,
Bhringraj tail. –Improves scalp blood circulation relaxing the muscles and nerve
fibers, which stop the bacteria to thrive on these deposits. -Maintains the elasticity of the scalp skin. ·
Ayurvedic preparation Special Ayurvedic preparation made from Bhringraj
(Eclipta elba), Amala, corals, lauha,Triphala are used. ·
Panchakarma
– Panchakarma therapies like
Shiroabhyanga, Shirodhara, Shirovasti strengthens the hair
roots ,relax the nerves and muscle fibres and provide nutrition to hair. NASYAM – One of
the Panchakarma therapy is essential to remove the doshas from the above
clavicle region and provides lubrication and nutrition internally as the
medicated oil in nasyam goes directly in shirha(head). You
may consult our Ayurveda experts through on
line consultation or personally. HERB OF THE MONTH: BHRINGRAJ – Eclipta alba Also known as Keshraja in Sanskrit, which means
"ruler of hair", it is Ayurveda's best medicine for hair. This annual herb has a short, flat or round stem, deep brown in
colour. Serrate leaves are opposite and sessile to subsessile.Small
penny-size flowers, white in colour are on a long stalk. Traditional Ayurvedic Uses:
Bhringaraj is a preventative
to the aging process which maintains and helps rejuvenate bones, teeth,
hair, sight, hearing and memory. It as a rejuvenative for Pitta
constitution and for the liver, it is the best medicine for Cirrhosis.
the juice of the leaves is used in the treatment of liver cirrhosis,
hepatitis and infective hepatitis.Also for liver enlargement, jaundice and
other ailments of the liver and gall bladder. BEAUTY TIP – FOR HAIR CARE
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