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Your hair is like an indicator that reflects the health not just of your body but also your mind. It's a proven fact that mental and emotional disturbances affect the health and growth of hair adversely, resulting in problems like less hair growth, hair loss, graying of hair, and dandruff. The nervous system connects the state of mind and the health of hair. Any imbalance in the system creates problems and consequently affects hair growth.
Besides, most people when depressed and emotionally disturbed tend to binge on food that's not necessarily healthy. Most often, they tend to go for foods that are oily and loaded with sugar. Your mind has little control and allows you to overindulge in food at such times. Sebaceous glands, which secrete oil in the body, release more oil which results in the generation of oily dandruff. Dandruff also causes itching on the scalp and rapid hair fall. Itching on almost all parts of the body is also caused by stress levels. The scalp is no different. Excessively itchy dandruff also causes hair shedding. It is well-known and accepted that that the more stress, pressures or worries a person faces, the more likely he is to lose hair. On an average, about 80 to 100 hair strands fall daily, but a stressed person loses a lot more hair that that. So it's most essential to avoid stress in every form.
Stress and emotional disturbances also disturb our blood circulation, which leads to many problems of the hair and scalp. So, you need to be relaxed all the time. You can begin with doing some deep breathing exercises and meditation that will have a gentle and calming effect on your mind. A regular exercise regime of walking, jogging, and swimming also help keep not only the body but also the mind fit. Aromatherapy will also help you relax and keep emotional disturbance at bay. Draw a calming bath with a few drops of tea tree oil, sandalwood oil or lavender oil mixed in it and relax in it for about 20 minutes. The essential oils will soothe your mind and ultimately have a positive effect on your hair. If you really want to indulge in comfort eating, consume fresh fruits and salads instead of junk and fatty food. For instance, fruits like papaya and cherry are not only tasty and sweet, they don't fill you with empty calories and have many health benefit.
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