Hair Loss and Stress Control
The way to Beat It
Particular vitamins and minerals can stimulate hair growth and treat underlying causes, such as stress. There are a number of natural therapies to address the underlying causes of hair loss.
Your diet is where it all starts. It should contain adequate amounts of protein, which for a moderately active female would be 4 to 6 ounces of protein-rich foods per meal. Eating fish, poultry, beans, and vegetable sources rather than beef and pork because of the latter's saturated-fat content. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT... Also taking essential-fatty acid supplements, such as flaxseed, evening primrose, or cod liver oil.
Always take a good mutivitamin, playing close attention to the importance of the B Vitamins biotin, B6, and B12, zinc and selenium. Because the levels of these vitamins and minerals in mutivitamins are sometimes inadequate. Some research often recommends additional supplements to acheive the following daily amounts; 10 mg biotin, 50 to 150 mg B6, 1,000 mcg B12, and 30 to 60 mg zinc, along with 2 to 4 mg cooper and 200 mcg selenium. These doses are high, so do not maintain them long term, and make sure a qualified health practitioner moniters the doses.
If the underlying cause is hormonal, you may need phytoestrogens, progesterone-stimulating herbs or herbs that help regulate the menstrual cycle. Some herbs, such as horsetail, which cotains silica, may also help hair growth. Nerve tonics, such as passion flower, can help quell the anxiety or unrelying stress pattern associated with hair loss.
The Harmful Effects Of Stress
When we are feeling Stressed the human body responds with shallow breathing. Shallow breathing is at the root of many health problems. Inhaling supplies 90% of metabolic nutrition, and exhaling provides 70% of waste disposal for the body and mind. This osmotic exchange of gasses maintains the body's chemical balance and affects our body and mind functions.
When we feel stressed we experience worry, anxiety, anger or fear . These fight or flight emotions trigger adrenaline stays in our bloodstream unused, creating toxic and hazardous conditions.
How does our body perform when, stress-produced adrenaline enters our bloodstream?
Our heart rate increases... causing hypertention...this can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease.
Our platelets start to coagulate...which can lead to blood clots and clogged arteries...incresing our chances for stroke.
Our digestion stops...causing simple indigestion and heartburn...this can lead to ulcers,colitis, and colon cancer.
Our pancreas releases extra sugars into the bloodstream...eventually causing low blood sugar and fatique...increasing our risk for diabetes.
Our white blood cells slow production...which severly undermines our immune system...increasing our chances for respiratory infection, asthma, or cancer.
We stimulate an overabundance of brain chemicals...which creates mental confusion and mood swings...this limits our mental and emotional capabilites. the quality of your breathing determines the quality of your life. Optimal Breathing Reduces the Harmful Effects of Stress.
An optimal Breathing Session is like an internal shower. It flushes and purges the body of excess toxins and providing oxygen for cellular nutrition. This calms the entire system and brings the body and mind to a natural state of well-being.
Optimal Breathing offers a natural way to enhance your physical and mental health. Optimal Breathing uses varied breathing techniques to stabilize the blood and brain chemistry. This alters the effects of stress and encourages optimal health, which includes stimulating the hair growth cycle...
Optimal Breathing Technique Exercises
for controlling Stress
Anti- anxiety breaths: Purpose is to cleanse over abundance of brain chemicals. Body & mind become balanced and in control.
1. Quick Burst Breath - at least three exhales best results if seven. Strong quick exhale like a chugging train and short inhale. Exhale is twice as long as inhale.
2. Squeeze Out Breath - three or four exhales as long as possible for best results. Squeeze each exhale till you are out of breath (6-12 seconds). Slowly, calmly inhale for half as long as exhale.
These breathing exercises teach patience, poise, and reduced stress . Practice Waiting. Respect yourself enough when anxious to take 3 minutes time. You will feel better and make more appropriate choices.
Reviving Breaths: Purpose is to cleanse body and mind of excess toxins and feel rejuvenated.
1. Choo-Choo Breath - each breath is composed of two quick exhales and one quick inhale. Best results take from 30 seconds to 1 minute. Do not exceed two minutes.
2. Cleansing Breath - Each exhale and inhale is equal and evenly balanced. Best results are achieved with a long 5-7 count breath. 3 minutes will refresh. Longer will result in peaceful sleep.
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