Healthy Lifestyle....Healthy Hair.

Do you believe that there is a co-relation between your health habits and your hair? Believe it or not, there is. Having a healthy lifestyle will have an impact from the inside, out. Not only will you enjoy the perks of having a fit and healthy body, but your skin, nails and hair should show signs of marked improvement over time. A diet high in fruits, vegetables and lots of water, coupled with regular exercise is vital to your overall health, including the health of your hair. Vitamin E for example improves circulation to the scalp. When your scalp does not have enough blood circulation, the roots of your hair don't receive enough nutrients to support the strength and life of your hair follicle. Vitamin deficiencies resulting from an unhealthy diet can cause dry brittle hair, which makes your hair more likely to break and as a result not retain length. We have heard it said over and over again that water is life and is beneficial to the whole body. A generous intake of water on a daily basis will in fact result in healthier hair.
 Water is vital for every cell in the body, including the hair follicles. Keeping the body hydrated results in improved circulation of nutrients in the blood making it better able to reach the scalp and ultimately strengthen your hair. Drinking water increases the amount of moisture not only in your skin but over time you will be sure to notice the difference in the appearance of your hair overall lifestyle habits will definitely play a role in your ability to achieve more noticeable hair growth.
Exercise cannot be over emphasized. Exercise stimulates the blood to flow. The nutrient rich blood nourishes each hair follicle, promoting healthy hair growth. Lack of sufficient blood flow would yield the growth of duller, more brittle hair. Apart from supplying the follicle with nutrient-rich blood, exercise also helps to alleviate stress, which is a known cause of hair loss.

Getting enough sleep (8 hrs. recommended) and staying stress free can cause your hair to grow faster and longer. Sleep is also a very important factor that can determine one's overall health. As it relates to the health of your hair, getting the required amount of sleep can aid in hair growth as growth hormones are secreted during sleep.s

It has been observed that factors like stress, depression and sleep deprivation actually contribute to hair loss. Stress can cause hair loss in different ways. In the case where there is severe stress, it can result in a condition called Alopecia Areata where the white blood cells attack the hair follicles, stopping hair growth and causing the hair to fall out. There is also a condition called Telogen Effluvium in which emotional or physical stress prematurely pushes large numbers of growing hairs into a resting phase, forcing the affected hairs to fall out easily. There are also the cases in which individuals undergoing stress literally gets the irresistible urge to literally pull out hair from their scalp. This condition is called Trichotillomania. In light of these facts, it is extremely important to lead a stress free life as it will improve your overall health. 

Making minor adjustments to your daily routine can reap significant benefits as far as hair growth is concerned. Set your hair goals, and with much commitment and dedication, you will be able to achieve if not surpass them.

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