Hair is a key factor in external beauty. Some people have hair that is black and shiny, but others are less fortunate, with hair that is soft and fine, and the most critical issue is hair loss. Hair loss not only affects your external beauty, but most seriously, it affects your self-confidence. Below, we will introduce some good methods for preventing hair loss from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, hoping to be helpful for your health.
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What to eat to prevent hair loss
Spinach is good for hair health, as are broccoli and Swiss chard, which are good sources of vitamins A and C. The skin needs to produce sebum, an oily substance secreted by hair follicles. Maintain the natural state of your hair quality, and at the same time, dark green vegetables can provide iron and calcium elements. It is particularly important to remind that as people's living standards continue to improve, many people have a preference for meat and a monotonous intake of vegetables. This dietary structure is extremely unfavorable. Beans
Some people doubt the benefits of beans for hair. But the facts are undeniable! Kidney beans and lentils should become an important part of your diet. They not only provide abundant protein to promote hair growth but are also rich in iron and zinc.
Poultry with feathers, such as chicken and turkey, can provide high-quality protein to ensure your hair health. Insufficient or low-quality protein can lead to fragile and easily broken hair. Poultry can provide iron with high bioavailability, and iron, along with various other minerals, can greatly enhance the strength of your hair.
Dietary Therapy for Preventing Hair Loss:
Secret Recipe for Treating Hair Loss 1
Hair loss due to spleen deficiency and dampness excess is characterized by a greasy and sticky scalp, shiny hair, scalp itching, accompanied by poor appetite, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, a red tongue with a thick, greasy coating. The dietary principle is to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness.
Recommended foods: Mung beans, lentils, loofah, Job's tears, winter melon. It is important to avoid excessive consumption of raw, cold, and greasy foods to prevent hindering the spleen and promoting dampness.
Secret Recipe for Treating Hair Loss 2
For those with liver and kidney yin deficiency, hair falls out in patches and progressively worsens. The hair is dry and brittle, often accompanied by dizziness, insomnia, vexation in the five centers (palms, soles, and chest), night sweats, and soreness in the lower back and knees. Women may have irregular menstruation, while men may experience spermatorrhea. The dietary principle is to nourish the liver and kidneys, and nourish the blood to promote hair growth.
Recommended foods: Black sesame, black beans, walnut kernels, longan pulp, chestnuts, black jujubes, wolfberry leaves, mulberries, mutton, dog meat, etc.
Recommended Medicinal Cuisine: Walnut and Sesame Porridge. Take 200 grams of walnut kernels, and 100 grams each of sesame seeds and japonica rice. Grind the walnut kernels and sesame seeds into a fine powder and set aside. Cook the japonica rice in water until it is 70% done, then add 30 grams each of the ground walnut kernels and sesame seeds and cook until fully done. Consume in 1 to 2 servings daily.
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