Since dandruff comes from your scalp, take the following into
consideration:
A) One way to improve circulation
below your scalp is to massage your head. If you can't find a partner
to give you a massage, give yourself one. Simply rub and knead your
head with your fingers or consider investing in a good self
head massager.
B)
Avoid or seriously reduce using harsh chemicals, hair gel
or hair spray. Many have unnatural substances that will dry your scalp.
Also avoid any source of excess artificial heat on your scalp. Hot rollers
or curling irons should not be used, and if you use a blow dryer find
one that blows cool
air.
C) If you use a comb, wash it very frequently. In
addition, consider replacing your comb with a soft tipped brush. In
addition, try to get into the habit of brushing your hair while
trying not to let the tips touch your scalp. This may be hard at
first but with practice you'll get better.
D) Try not to scratch your head. If you do, try gently
using your fingertips rather than your fingernails. If the itch
becomes unbearable, try an
anti-itch
shampoo or go see a doctor.
E) Studies show some regular daily exposure to sunlight may
actually help dandruff problems. You can get sun by taking a short
walk each day - it'll probably make you feel better anyway. Avoid too
much sunlight as it may cause sunburns or even skin cancer.
Control
dandruff with simple lifestyle adjustments.
Sometimes, normal lifestyle habits or ways of
thinking may be an underlying cause of your dandruff. Take into
consideration the following:
1) Understand that excessive stress can cause all kinds of problems with hair and scalp,
including excess dandruff. Examine your recent times and try to determine
if the development of your dandruff has any correlation to stressful events in your
life. Take steps to relax and fix any underlying problems.
2) Even if
it has nothing to do with your dandruff, just try to improve your
hygiene. Being smelly and dirty with dandruff is worse
than just having dandruff. Also you'll feel better about yourself,
possibly motivating you enough to fix your dandruff once & for all.
3) If you
don't exercise, consider starting. Moving your body
improves blood circulation throughout your body including your skull
area. Toe touches, doing sit-ups on an incline bench or standing on your
head work especially well because these exercises promote blood flow
downwards into your head area.
Ridding
dandruff with natural oil & shampoo.
A) If you don't already have one,
use a good dandruff conditioner and/or shampoo.
Tea tree
oil shampoo/conditioner is one natural way to rid dandruff. Or you
can mix tee tree oil or
lavender essential
oil into your current shampoo. If you're really serious about your
dandruff, don't let money be an issue - you'll probably get what you
deserve if you buy the 99 cent special.
B) Every few nights before bed consider
massaging your scalp with either warm
castor
oil or normal temperature
coconut
oil. Leave the oil on during the night and shampoo it out
when you awaken.
Best Values We've Found.
Swanson Ultra Tea Tree Oil An amazing topical-
perfect for minor abrasions and even can be used topically
to help control dandruff. Also great for mouthwashes,
shampoos, and more. A traditional favorite derived from the
Australian melaleuca tree. 0.5 fl oz., (15 ml.).
Swanson Organic Coconut Oil
Made from
certified organic coconuts. Said to help cure dandruff when
massaged into scalp, left on, and shampoo'd out later. 400-560 mg of lauric acid per
serving. Rich in medium-chain triglycerides.
What
you eat can do wonders at preventing or treating dandruff.
Replace foods that promote dandruff with ones that fight it. Here's
a handy list of good and bad food:
A)
FOODS TO AVOID:
Milk or dairy products in general.
All sources of alcohol.
Animal proteins such as meats and seafood.
Sugar and candy, especially chocolate.
Mustard, ketchup & other condiments.
Citrus fruits & bananas.
Any product using white flour.
Processed foods.
Tea & coffee.
B)
FOODS TO CONSUME:
Non animal protein-rich foods.
Lots of water.
Onions & garlic.
Eggs, especially the yolk.
Fresh vegetables, especially greens.
Fruits except citrus & bananas.
cabbage
Dandruff-fighting
supplements.
Omega-3 Fish Oil to help reduce itching & inflammation (take
daily as prevention, or as needed).
Zinc to promote the
immune system & healthy oil production of the skin (take daily).
Natrol Omega-3 Fish Oil
Promotes a healthy
cardiovascular system. The perfect brain food for cognitive
function. Can also be used to relieve dandruff-related
itching & inflammation, when used regularly. Each two-softgel serving contains 360 mg of EPA
and 240 mg of DHA derived from fish. 1000 Mg., 150 Sgels.
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Take
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