Why Hair Turns Gray and Tips to Reverse It

The modern, hectic, and stressful lifestyle can lead to a full-blown gray head. hair at a young age. A short-term solution is gray hair The dyes used can cause health problems, however they are not recommended for everyone. There are better ways to restore gray hair’s natural color. Shu Rong, a veteran traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, provides three simple tricks that may help with restoring your hair’s natural color.

TCM says hair is the manifestation “deep-rooted” blood health. According to Chinese medicine blood is considered a fluid that nourishes the body. Qi can also influence hair color. Qi, which is the energy that fuels our bodies, is derived from what we eat and how we breathe. The hair is the final place Qi and blood reach before they reach other organs. If the circulation of Qi and blood is poor, it can cause problems. qi If blood supply is not sufficient, hair can fall out, thin, and turn gray.

Hair graying and loss can also be affected by emotions and worries. Ancient references have suggested that Wu Zixu (a grand warrior of ancient China) and Queen Mary (of France), both had their hair turn gray overnight—is there any wonder?

The thinking brain uses a lot of energy. TCM says that the kidneys are responsible for producing marrow and bone, and the brain requires large amounts of kidney qi in order to function. The body adjusts to the loss of melanin when a lot of kidney qi is mobilized in order to replenish energy absorbed by thought.

Gray Hair: When does it appear?

“Suwen (Questions of fundamental nature),” One part of the Chinese classic in Chinese medicine “Huangdi Neijing,” It is common for women to begin to notice gray hair around the age of 42, while it is more common for men to see gray hair around 48. They are less likely to get gray hair if they have enough kidney qi or know how to maintain their hair better. The main reasons that gray hair is more common in modern times are:

1. Genetics: A condition that causes a defect in the kidney essence or a blockage of the kidney qi, which renders it unable reach the top of its head.
2. Habits that are unhealthy every day: Excessive sex, smoking, drinking, overeating, unhealthy eating, and intemperate consumption of sweet, greasy, and hot foods.
3. DiseasesEspecially: Kidneys, liver and spleen.

Location of Gray Hair–A Reflection of Viscera Health

The location of gray hair growth can reflect the health of internal organs and the overall health of the body. Therefore, Shu Rong believes that if the health of the body is optimized, there is a chance that color may return—or at least that the graying process will slow.

1. Forehead: Spleen and stomach disorder—too much thinking (pondering or worrying), constipation and diarrhea, or an inability to concentrate on eating.
2. Temples: Overheated liver and gallbladder—and the gallbladder, it is said, is in charge of decision-making. People who must think critically and make difficult choices are more likely to have gray hair around the temples.
3. The back of the head Deficiency of kidney qi and bladder. Rong believes that gray hairs on the back of the heads can indicate chronic disease. Rong needs to be especially vigilant.

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These are 3 simple tricks to restore natural hair color

Some foods can help gray hair return to its original color.

Shu Rong recommends eating

1. Black sesame seeds: Sun Simiao’s (Tang dynasty around 652 AD) “The Essential Prescriptions for a Thousand Golds” This refers to choosing high-quality black sesame seed and then preparing them by washing nine times, steaming them, sun-drying them, then adding boiled honey, jujube paste, and making 10g (0.4 ounces), pills. Two pills per day may restore hair’s original color within two years.
2. Raw ginger: Stasis can be used to promote blood circulation. It can also disperse internal gases, promote hair growth, and improve localized blood circulation. Do not apply too much, or too often to areas where gray hair begins to grow.
3. Combing your hair: Hair combing, also known as head or hair combing, can improve blood circulation and gray hair growth. The Chinese literature of the ancient (610) era “General Treatise on Causes and Manifestations of all Diseases” stated, “If you comb your hair a thousand times, your hair will not be white.” Shu Rong recommends that combs be made from materials like horn, sandalwood and wood.

Shu Rong offers some great tips for hair care.

• Don’t pull out gray hair.
• Use natural hair dyes.
• Consume nutritious foods
• Consume foods that regulate your liver and kidneys such as black beans and black sesame seeds. Nuts, cashew nuts and peanuts are all good options.

If you are able to take care of your body properly, your hair may grow back.

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