“Do not put the noose of your black swirls, your black hairs are like a shadow in my life.” You must be familiar with songs like these where hair plays an important role to describe someone’s beauty and hence also proves hair is such a crucial part of one’s body.

But, on the other hand, some masses are suffering from hair loss and are underconfident just because of their physical appearance.

If you are one of them, then you are at the right place! Let’s discuss some of the major causes of hair fall.

Some of the reasons for hair fall are mentioned below:

1. LACK OF BALANCE AND IMPROPER DIET:
   Nutrition plays a vital role in almost all disorders. One can suffer and face hair loss problems if malnourished. Deficiency of protein, iron, and biotin can lead to hair fall issues.

• STRESS:
  It is rightly said that “Stress can kill a man”. Stress leads to various problems like hypertension, hair loss, high blood pressure, and even panic attacks. An incident or any past trauma can lead to hair loss. It is a temporary hair loss.

• HEREDITY:
  If there is a family history of hair fall either from the mother’s or father’s side, it is more likely to face these issues. It occurs gradually also known as male and female pattern baldness.

• SUPPLEMENTS:
  Regular intake of drugs has various side effects and can cause hair fall issues.

• MEDICAL CONDITIONS:
  One can face hair loss issues due to hormonal changes and medical conditions. Hair falls after pregnancy, thyroid, dengue, etc. Studies have shown that masses are facing temporary/ permanent hair loss after covid 19. In other words, Hair fall can be an aftereffect of medical conditions.

• HAIRSTYLE:

Excessive hair pulling tightly, using of chemicals and toxic hair gels, using hot hairdryers and straighteners can cause hair fall.

We have already discussed some of the major causes of hair loss. Now, let us discuss some of the asanas and pranayama that can help you in reducing hair fall and stimulating hair growth.

NOTE: All of the mentioned asanas and pranayama should be done under someone’s guidance if you are a beginner.

ASANAS:

1. PARVATASANA (MOUNTAIN POSE):
   Parvatasana, also known as mountain pose, is one of the 12 asanas we perform during Surya Namaskar. It improves blood circulation over the head and hence helps in reducing hair loss and promotes hair growth.

You can see the picture and practice the same.

• SARVANGASANA (SHOULDER STAND):
  Sarvangasana is also known as a shoulder-stand pose. This is one of the most beautiful asanas to perform and get tremendous benefits from it. Sarvangasana improves blood circulation from toe-to-head and is also beneficial if you have a dry scalp and thin hair.

One should avoid this asana if suffering from high blood pressure, slipped disc, should be avoided during menstruation as well.

• BALASANA (Child Pose):
  As clear with the name, it means child pose. You can perform this asana if you are suffering from hair loss or digestive problems. You should avoid this asana if you are suffering from back pain, knee injury, and neck pain.

• SIRSASANA (HEAD STAND):
  Sirsasana is also known as headstand. It is beneficial in blood circulation. One should perform this asana if suffering from baldness, hair loss, and hair thinning. This asana should strictly be done under someone’s guidance. It takes a lot of pf practice to acquire the pose. You can take the help of a wall if you are a beginner.

• MATSYASANA (FISH POSE):
  Matsyasana, commonly known as fish pose has tremendous benefits for those who desire long and healthy hair. This asana is one of the most aesthetic poses. Again, this asana should be done under someone’s guidance if you are a beginner.

• ANULOM VILOM AND NADI SHODHANA PRANAYAMA:
  This pranayama has various benefits like improving the respiratory system, cardiovascular health, and also hair growth. The best time to perform this pranayama is early morning, before breakfast. It helps in balancing breathing and energizes us. It helps in pulling out the toxic substances from our bodies and provides a night of good sleep.

TO CONCLUDE,
Hair plays an important role in one’s life. One should take care of them. Perform the above asanas under someone’s guidance and also consult a doctor to get the reason for your hair fall so that you can diagnose the root cause of the problem.

ALL THE BEST! 🙂