How to Stop Premature Greying
Going grey is a part of aging. On average, people begin to see the first appearance of grey hair in their 30s or 40s, with some variances resulting from genetics, race and lifestyle. Premature greying, according to diagnoseme.com, is when individuals start getting grey hair in their early teens up to age 30. There are some preventable factors that may contribute to going grey prematurely. Does this Spark an idea?
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Take a multivitamin. If you are lacking in vitamins such as B6, B12, iron, magnesium and zinc, it may contribute to grey hair. Eat healthy as well. Starvation diets can deprive the body of nutrients it needs to maintain melanin production. In addition, diets high in processed foods might lack the nutritional value necessary to feed the hair follicles.
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Avoid stress. Because stress can sap the body of vitamins necessary to provide the hair with necessary nutrients, it may contribute to grey hair. When you are stressed, be sure to compensate with healthy eating, vitamin intake and relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation or yoga.
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Ayurvedic.com recommends herbal remedies to treat grey hair. For instance, they say that by using a Gooseberry tonic, you can help to maintain melanin balance in the hair. In addition, they recommend an amaranth vegetable massage or a curry tonic massaged into the scalp to discourage premature greying.
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Check with your doctor. Children who become grey prematurely may be suffering from Werners syndrome, Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome or Books Syndrome. All of these conditions can be serious and sometimes life threatening. In addition, have the thyroid checked for correct function. According to next.thyroid.org, hyperthyroidism, or Graves disease, can cause premature greying. Doctor prescribed thyroid medications that regulate the thyroid gland might help to stop premature greying from occurring.
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