Every second woman faces hair loss after childbirth — this is due to hormonal changes. It is believed that in a year, when the body is fully restored, everything will return to normal. In general, it is normal for a person to lose up to 60-100 hairs a day, since the natural process of renewal is constantly going on. Therefore, to begin with, it is worth determining whether there is a reason for concern. If you are sure that yes, then you need to contact a general practitioner, endocrinologist, dermatologist.
The cause of hair loss, in addition to hormonal imbalance, can be chronic diseases, insufficient blood circulation, stress, unfavorable environmental conditions, external influences and many other reasons.
In any case, a comprehensive approach is needed, and everyone chooses it for themselves — starting from modern physiotherapy procedures and ending with grandmother’s methods like rubbing onion gruel into the scalp. Of the most general recommendations (in any case, as prescribed by the attending physician), a course of vitamins, anti-stress therapy and a balanced diet containing vitamins and trace elements useful for hair are shown.
However, this painstaking process can take from three months to six months. But at the finish line, not only beautiful healthy hair is waiting for you, but also healthy habits.
To strengthen
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) supports the nervous, cardiovascular, digestive system (assimilation of all necessary nutrients). Its deficiency may occur with a carbohydrate type of diet. As a result, dull and brittle hair.
Where it contains: beef, lamb, egg yolk, offal, green peas, cauliflower, pine nuts, potatoes, peanuts, oranges, black currant, sea buckthorn.
For growth
Calcium is involved in the work of many enzymatic systems (muscle contraction, transmission of nerve impulses, changes in hormone activity, and much more), as well as the regulation of the condition of the skin, hair, nails. It is best absorbed from dairy products.
Where is contained: cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, beets, green onions, spinach, beans, peas, dried apricots, apricots, brown seaweed.
For durability and shine
Sulfur is one of the important elements of nutrition, an integral part of the essential amino acids: cystine, cysteine, methionine, vitamins: biotin, thiamine, glutathione, taurine. Provides collagen synthesis. Cell division in the hair bulb is impossible without sulfur. With its lack, the condition of the hair worsens — they become thin and brittle, grow slowly.
Where it is contained: rabbit, turkey, eggs, offal, shellfish, sardine.
For general health improvement
A similar condition can be observed with a deficiency of manganese: delayed growth of hair and nails. In addition, manganese improves the absorption of vitamins: A, C, E, B, enhances the effect of zinc.
Where it contains: buckwheat, peas, beans, almonds, walnuts, pomegranates, gooseberries, beets, blueberries.
For density
Silicon plays an important role in the formation of collagen, as well as the metabolism of magnesium and calcium. With a shortage in the body, there is an increased fragility of hair and nails.
Where it is contained: fruit peel, beets, carrots, legumes, radishes, corn, bananas.
To improve the structure
Zinc participates in the metabolism of more than 80 elements, including vitamin E. Deficiency can lead to dry and brittle hair, as well as increased greasiness. Zinc also prevents the appearance of early gray hair.
Where it is contained: squid, sprouted wheat, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, carrots, beets, cabbage.
To enhance
Vitamin H (biotin) is a part of enzymes that regulate carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Deficiency can lead to the development of diffuse alopecia (thinning and thinning of hair throughout the head).
Where it contains: peanuts, walnuts, cashews, bananas, peas, chicken meat, salmon, butter, oatmeal, liver, mackerel, tuna, eggs.
Healthy hair menu for the day
Breakfast. Omelet (necessarily with yolk), green peas, sandwich with butter. As an option — millet porridge with pumpkin and butter.
Snack. 50 g of nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds, Brazilian), 50 g of raw seeds, banana or orange.
Dinner. Soup, a piece of beef and, optionally, a salad of cabbage, carrots, beets or radishes with vegetable oil. On the side — buckwheat, barley or oatmeal porridge.
Supper. One of the dishes: baked chicken or fish with fresh vegetables / green peas; cottage cheese casserole; for seafood lovers — squid with cabbage salad.