March 2001 Editor Voice Herbal Remedies Diet Ayurvedic Supplements Yoga Editor Voice Hair loss, falling hair, thinning of hair and balding are some of the common problems of hair. Many of us suffer from these ailments, the reason being our modern life style and diet. Ayurveda can be very beneficial in such conditions. According to Ayurveda, one must know about the root cause of the problem. Excess of pitta dosha in the body is the chief cause of hair problems.
Pitta is increased by excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking.
Eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods also aggravates pitta. Intake of too many chemical medicines, low blood circulation in the body, anemia, and general weakness after disease, stress, anxiety, and mental tension are also prime causes of hair loss. The chronic diseases like typhoid fever, presence of dandruff or lice in head, and hormonal imbalance also cause hair loss. As most soaps and shampoos have chemicals, they might be the cause of your problem. Usually the chemicals have a heating effect, and increase pitta locally.