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What are different home remedies Dandruff? – Part 2

What is Dandruff?
• Dandruff refers to the condition of the skin wherein shiny, silvery scales separate from the scalp and collect a midst the hair.
• There are two main types of dandruff, namely dry dandruff and oily dandruff.
• Those with an oily skin tend to suffer from oily dandruff.
• Those with dry skin suffer from dry dandruff.
• Dandruff causes itching on your forehead and face as it settles on your skin.

Dandruff Symptoms
• The Scales from the Scalp Fall
• Itching is there and Scalp may Become Red

Dandruff Causes
• Impairment of general health, wrong food intake, constipation.
• Emotional Tension, Harsh Shampoos, General Exhaustion.
• Overuse of Hair Styling Products Such as Hair Gel or Hairspray.
• Frequent Exposure to Extreme Temperatures.
• Scalp Specific Fungus.

Home Remedies for Dandruff

Dandruff Treatment using Other Remedies
• Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd.
• This curd must have been kept in the open for three days.
• Mix a few drops of lime juice mixed with Indian gooseberry juice every night, before going to bed.
• Dilute cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool in between shampooing.
• Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing water after shampooing also helps to treat dandruff.

Dietaries for Dandruff
- All-fruit diet with three meals a day of juicy fruits.
• Diet plays an important role in the treatment of dandruff.
• The patient should resort to an all-fruit diet.
• Do this for about five days.
• Take three meals a day of juicy fruits.

- Avoid citrus fruits, bananas, dried, stewed or tinned fruits.

- Well-balanced diet
• After the all-fruit diet, the patient should gradually adopt a well-balanced diet
• The emphasis should be on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Short periods of an all-fruit diet should be taken for three days at monthly intervals
• Do this until the skin’s condition improves.

- Foods that should all be avoided are:
• Meats
• Sugar
• White flour
• Strong tea or coffee
• Condiments
• Pickles
• Refined and processed foods

- Other dietary measures
• Avoid milk, dairy products, sea foods, animal proteins and fatty foods.
• Tomatoes, oranges, lemons, tamarind, etc. which contain acidic content, must be avoided.
• Green vegetables are considered best in fighting the dandruff.
• Do not take fermented foods and baked products like breads, cheese, wine and all kinds of alcohol.
• Include juicy fruits, but not citrus fruits as Vitamin C is not good for persons who are having dandruff.
• Banana is not referred for people suffering from severe dandruff.
• Drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice.

Other Dandruff treatments

• Keep hair and scalp clean to avoid accumulation of dead cells.
• Hair should be brushed daily to improve circulation.
• Warm-Water Enema.
• Shampoo each day.
• Switch Shampoos.
• Lather twice.
• Try tar.
• Use a rinse.
• Be sensitive to your sensitivity.
• Stop those itchy fingers.
• Shower away sweat.
• Go easy on the sticky stuff.
• Always keep your hair clean.
• Use herbal shampoo.
• Avoid using shampoo with strong artificial fragrance.
• Comb your hair daily.
• Combing will keep the blood circulation normal inside the scalp.
• Prevent your scalp from becoming oily and dirty.
• Massage the scalp with some good herbal oil using your finger tips, by moving the fingers in a circular motion all over the scalp.
• Use of hair color and hair dye should be restricted for dandruff infested persons.
• Keep yourself free from stress.
• Perform yogic exercises that will help you in relieving stress.
• Dandruff tends to be formed more when the skin is dry.
• Keep your hair well oiled which will also strengthen your hair at its roots.

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What are different home remedies for eating disorders?

What are Eating Disorders?
• Medical conditions that involve abnormal eating habits like either eating insufficient or excessive quantities of food are referred to as eating disorders.
• Eating disorders are detrimental to both the physical and mental health of an individual.
• The most common eating disorders are Anorexia and Bulimia.
• Eating disorders are not really age or gender specific.
• This can affect men, women and even children.
• Eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia can cause drastic fluctuations in body weight.
• It can damage important functions in the body.
• People suffering from anorexia are under the constant fear of gaining weight.
• People who suffer from bulimia resort to purging and binge eating.

Symptoms for Eating Disorders
• Particular physical signs
• Abnormal behavioral changes
• Very emaciated, frail or thin
• Obsession with weight control
• Eating habits
• Erratic behavior
• Signs of depression and lethargy

Anorexia and bulimia can also cause other health problems like:
• Tooth decay
• Water retention
• Bloating
• Abdominal distress
• Irregular periods
• Esophageal damage
• Hormonal fluctuations
• Heart diseases
• Suicidal tendencies
• Infertility
• Neurological problems

Home Remedies for Eating Disorders

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Family therapy
• Interpersonal psychotherapy
• Recreation
• Art or music therapy
• Nutritional counseling
• Psychoanalysis
• Medications
• Helping a person change the way she looks at herself.
• Parents should help their children feel good about their body.
• Help them increase their self esteem.
• Healthy eating habits and regular exercising should also be encouraged in the family.
• Fad diets, fasting, starvation and use of diet pills should be strictly discouraged.
• Eat a variety of spicy foods such as chilies, peppers, jalapenos and spicy curries and sauces as they can help in controlling an over active appetite.
• It is always healthier to eat low fat and low carbohydrate foods.
• Eating licorice when you feel like snacking helps avoid imbalances.
• If you have a feeling of snacking then it is also a good idea to eat a mint, brush your teeth or rinse with a mouthwash.

Diet for Eating Disorders

• A good diet plan is one which provides enough nutrients and calories to the body.
• The diet of the patient plays a vital role in promoting long term emotional and physical recovery.
• Eating regular meals and healthy snacking at similar time’s everyday is very important.
• High protein foods like lean meat, fish and eggs should be included in the daily diet of the patient.
• Fiber rich foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains must be eaten.
• This helps to strengthen the immune system.
• It also aid in digestion and metabolism.
• Dietary fats are also vital to improve nutrient absorption, brain function and skin and hair health.
• Introduce vitamin supplements in the daily diet.
• Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and riboflavin, folic acid and niacin are extremely important.
• These vitamins must be given regularly.