Men's Health: Gray hair indicates disease!

The color of hair is determined by the amount of pigment particles in the hair, which is related to the development and growth of the pigment cells in the hair root papilla. When hair turns from black to white, it is generally because the function of the hair pigment cells declines. When the function declines to the point where pigment particles can no longer be produced, the hair turns completely white. Normal people's hair pigment cells begin to decline at the age of 35. Some people have white hair in their 20s, which is medically called juvenile gray hair, commonly known as "premature gray hair".

Causes of Premature Graying of Hair

The causes of premature graying of hair are rather complex, and are related to both genetic and physical factors as well as various acquired factors.

Acquired premature graying of hair. There are many causes: malnutrition, such as lack of protein, vitamins and certain trace elements (such as copper), will cause hair to turn gray; some chronic wasting diseases such as tuberculosis, due to malnutrition, hair turns gray earlier than normal people; some patients with long-term fever will have yellow and brittle hair or even turn white and fall out; some endocrine diseases, such as pituitary or thyroid diseases, can affect the ability of pigment cells to produce pigment granules. This can cause the hair to turn gray prematurely; encephalitis, nervous system diseases, etc. can also cause the hair to turn gray; the skin, hair, and eyebrows of people with albinism are all white; the disease that causes skin to turn white - "visillarism", if it occurs on the scalp, the hair will also turn gray; some people believe that the more you use your brain, the earlier your hair will turn gray; some young people's hair turns gray in a short period of time, which is related to severe mental trauma such as excessive anxiety, grief, or excessive mental fatigue.

It is normal to have gray hair when you get older, but if gray hair appears early, you should be careful whether your physical condition is abnormal. Gray hair growing in different parts of the body also has different hazards. Let's learn about it together.

White hair on the back of the head - insufficient kidney qi

The reflex area corresponding to the back of the head is the bladder meridian. Patients with weak bladder meridians often have symptoms such as frequent urination, urinary incontinence, and difficulty urinating. Because the main function of the bladder is to store and discharge urine, such patients are less likely to hold urine than ordinary people. The bladder's urination function is closely related to the strength and weakness of the kidney qi.

Countermeasures: Kidney-benefiting diets should be treated differently for men and women. Men should eat animal kidneys, dog meat, mutton, venison, sparrows, yellow eels, loaches, shrimps, roosters, walnut kernels, black beans, etc.; women may eat scallops, perch, chestnuts, wolfberries, and shouwu. Of course, male and female patients should also choose the above recipes according to whether they have kidney yang deficiency or kidney yin deficiency.

Myth: If you pull out one grey hair, will ten grow back?

The main reason for white hair is the reduction of the cell's ability to produce melanin, so the more white hair you pull out, the more it will grow. There is no scientific basis for the saying that if you pull out one hair, ten will grow. However, pulling out white hair can cause scalp inflammation. At the same time, the same hair follicle can grow several hairs. If you forcibly pull out white hair, it will affect the growth of other healthy hair and cause hair loss, so pulling out white hair is not recommended. If you cannot tolerate the existence of white hair, you can cut the white hair close to the scalp.

The more you dye your hair, the more white hair you have?

Hair dyeing is not the direct cause of gray hair. However, hair dye chemicals can irritate the scalp and damage the hair follicles. Some hair dyes contain strong irritants that can damage the "coat" on the surface of the hair and make the hair color lighter, which indirectly stimulates the growth of gray hair.

Many people like to dye and perm their hair at the same time, which is fatal to the hair quality. In order to reduce the burden on the skin and hair, there should be at least a 2-week interval between dyeing and perming.

Did your hair turn gray overnight? The relationship between stress and gray hair

In TV dramas, there are often plots where the protagonist suffers a severe blow in life and his hair turns white overnight. This situation is basically impossible to happen in real life.

An adult's hair grows about 0.35cm a day. It is impossible for a person to suddenly have a head full of silver hair today just because of yesterday's stress.

But it is true that excessive pressure can cause poor blood circulation, put burden on the scalp, and indirectly stimulate the growth of gray hair.

Can eating kelp make your hair darker? Superstition!

There is a folk rumor that eating seaweed can make hair darker, but this is not scientifically based. Human hair is originally made of protein. From the perspective of hair nutrition, you should consume more protein foods rich in amino acids and consciously choose foods containing lead and copper. No matter what kind of food you eat, the most important thing is not to be picky eaters and to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients.

What to eat to change premature gray hair?

1. Black sesame, also known as sesame, is sweet, mild and non-toxic.

Function: It nourishes the liver and kidneys and moisturizes the five internal organs. It is suitable for treating physical weakness, dryness of body fluids, constipation, premature graying of hair, and premature aging caused by liver and kidney deficiency. It has the effect of beautifying and blackening hair.

How to eat: Take 25 grams of black sesame seeds, crush them, add appropriate amount of rice and cook into porridge. Eat it once a day. It is good for turning premature gray hair into black.

It can also be cooked with kelp. 30 grams of black sesame and 60 grams of polished rice. First, wash the black sesame, dry it, fry it, and grind it. Then, cook it with polished rice and water to make porridge. This porridge can nourish the liver and kidneys and moisturize the five internal organs. It is suitable for people with weak body and premature graying of hair.

2. Wolfberry is sweet, mild and non-toxic.

Function: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, and has a therapeutic effect on dizziness and premature graying of hair caused by liver and kidney deficiency.

Method of consumption: Take orally as decoction or stew, 9-15g each time; boil into paste and soak in wine, or make into pills or powder.

3. Immortal porridge: 30-60 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 5 red dates, 10 grams of brown sugar, and 60 grams of polished rice.

First put the Polygonum multiflorum into a small clay pot, fry to extract the juice, remove the residue and add the washed polished rice and red dates, add appropriate amount of water to cook porridge, and add brown sugar when the porridge is cooked.

This porridge has the functions of nourishing blood and liver, strengthening essence and kidney, and blackening hair. It is suitable for people with premature graying hair and dry hair. Take one dose a day, divided into two times, and take it for 7-10 days as a course of treatment. Take another course after 5 days. People with loose stools should not eat it.

Improve the appearance of gray hair, hairdressing yoga massage

·Activity A (front fascia) & B (back fascia) area

Keep your head straight, face forward, and slowly raise your eyebrows upwards over 5 seconds, keeping your eyes open and looking forward.

Keep your eyebrows at their highest point for 5 seconds

Slowly return to the original position and practice again. Do 5 sets of this exercise.

· Exercises to move stiff joints (lateral muscles)

Lift your face slightly upwards, bite your teeth tightly, and hold for 5 seconds.

Then slowly relax your cheek muscles and restore your natural expression. Do this exercise 3 times.