COVERSTORY
 
Hair care in Unani
system of medicine
  Hair loss can be triggered by several factors including diet and stress, according in Unani system.
Hair loss can have a profound effect on self-esteem, triggering depression and so, ironically, hindering recovery. The state of our hair is also a visible barometer of our internal health. Illness and certain medications cause locks to lose their lusture, becoming dull and limp. Stress, anxiety and the natural ageing process can result in the hair falling out. Here are some of the Unani reasons that could cause hair to fall....
Anaemia
Iron deficiency leads to anaemia. Less oxygen is carried to the scalp, starving the follicles, and eventually causing gradual, uniform hair loss. Lack of vitamin C and consumption of caffeine and alcohol can also hinder iron absorption.
A Unani Cure : Drinking orange juice with iron rich food aids abrorption, helping hair grow back.
Eating Disorders
The growing phase of the hair cycle is prematurely halted by reduced food intake. Hair loses its shine and falls out. Those who lose weight suddenly, or limit their calorie intake to maintain a low weight, may have wispy, dull-looking hair.
A Unani Cure : Hair is made of protein and it is particularly important to include proteins in your breakfast as morning is when protein levels are at their lowest in the hair follicles.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women is caused by an excess of male hormones which can trigger thinning at the front and top of the scalp. This happens only in PCOS sufferers with a family history of genetic hair loss.
A Unani Cure : Drugs to reduce the amount of male hormone should help hair re-growth, as will head massage, which increases blood flow to the scalp and hair follicles.
   
 
Thyroid Problems
The first sign of a thyroid disorder can be hair loss. Too much or too little thyroid hormone in the body affects the metabolism and the hairgrowth cycle. Drugs or other treatments can be given to manage the condition.
A Unani Cure : To help hair grow back, have plenty of protein and massage the head every morning.
Stress
Stress can cause premature greying. Hormones released in the body during stressful events affect the absorption of B vitamins needed for pigmentation. Emotional stress can also lead to alopecia in which the immune system attacks the hair cells, resulting in clumps of hair loss, often starting with a small bald patch on the head or in facial hair in men.
A Unani Cure : Apart from using relaxation techniques, taking a vitamin B complex supplement could help deal with hair loss and premature greying.
 
  Dead Skin No More

Dead skin cells impact the skin’s health. As the dead skin cells build up on the surface of the skin, they can act as a barrier to absorption of nutrients from nourishing creams. Also, they tend to block sweat glands, which can results in whiteheads,blackheads or acne.
Here are a few ways one can get rid of deadskin....
o An exfoliating scrub is the easiest way to get rid of deadd skin cells on your face. Use one with almonds as an ingredient. The essential oil of almonds will help repair your skin.
o Lather soap on your face, or acnewash if you have acne too, and scrub with a sponge. Apply a thick layer of lotion on dead skin on the heels. Let it stay for a few minutes, so that the skin is softened. Apply some more lotion, and then, with the razor you use to shave your arms and legs, gently scrape off the skin.
o The ‘before sleep CTM (cleansing - toning - moisturising) routine’ will help you through this changing weather too. Splashwater on your face, apply cleansing lotion, wipe it off, then with the help of cotton wool, apply toner. After a while, use a cream (or an oil free lotion in caseof oily skin ) on your face and go to sleep. This will nourish your skin on a daily basis, thereby preventing scope of dead skin in the future.