Premature graying of hair in men may be caused by kidney deficiency

It is said that Obama, who originally had thick black hair, turned gray during the campaign. So, why do people grow gray hair? Can you really "turn your hair gray overnight"?

In fact, no matter what causes gray hair, it all comes from "deficiency ". Even the so-called premature graying of hair caused by blood heat is essentially caused by the dissipation of liver blood and kidney essence in the body.

According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, hair is the residue of blood, and it is expressed by the kidneys. So it is said that the beauty of the kidney is in the hair. When there is disharmony between the heart and kidney (insomnia, neurasthenia), or when one is born with insufficient endowment, or when one is overthinking and damaging the essence and blood, or when one is worried and frightened and damaging the essence of the kidney, the hair will turn white.

Normally, people will have gray hair after the age of 40. This is because as we age, the kidney's essence gradually declines and cannot nourish the hair, resulting in gray hair. This is a natural phenomenon and does not require treatment. However, if the hair suddenly turns gray over a period of time, it is mostly caused by a disorder of the qi in the body. At this time, if the cause is treated, the gray hair can often turn black again.

Excessive worrying can cause premature graying of hair

Modern medicine believes that excessive worry, panic, shock and mental fatigue can cause spasms in the blood vessels that supply nutrients to the hair, causing a disorder in the secretion of melanin, thus leading to the formation of gray hair. For example, people often encounter such situations in their lives. When their careers are not going well, or when a family member dies, or when they suffer a serious illness, they will grow a lot of white hair in a short period of time, or even all their hair will turn white in a short period of time. This is actually caused by the influence of emotions.

Depression or excessive worry can lead to liver depression and qi stagnation, which can cause the blood to be out of balance, resulting in the inability of blood to nourish the hair and cause it to turn white. Such people usually also have dry mouth and throat, indigestion, chest tightness and abdominal distension, etc., especially in middle-aged people with greater stress.

To prevent gray hair, you need to do a few things

However, there is no need to worry about this situation, because as long as the symptoms are treated, the gray hair can turn black again.

First of all, maintain an optimistic spirit and avoid excessive mental stimulation, because an optimistic and open-minded mood is essential to prevent premature gray hair.

Secondly , a proper diet is closely related to hair health. You should eat more fresh vegetables, eat a light and diversified diet, overcome bad habits such as partiality, balance the body's nutrition, and achieve the effect of dietary therapy to prevent gray hair. You can also eat some nourishing foods, such as walnuts, sesame seeds, fungus, etc., which are conducive to hair growth. When the signs of gray hair begin to appear, you can take some kidney-tonifying Chinese medicine, such as drinking processed Shouwu with water instead of tea.

Again, massaging the scalp can promote blood circulation and improve the supply of nutrients to the head. You can comb your hair with a comb, or rub your hair with your palms and fingers, once in the morning and evening, each time for 1-2 minutes.