Hair loss cannot be reversed completely through diets and medicines, but research performed in some European centers has proved to that if the person performs certain exercises on a daily basis, he can not only control hair fall but also reverse the damage to a certain extent.

Why resort to exercising?

1. Reduces the level of stress hormone production- When the body is stressed, it produces the stress hormone cortisone. This hormone can alter the hair growth cycle due to which the hair follicles reach the resting face faster than the time it would have taken normally. This shortens the life span of the hair as in the resting phase the hair is thin and fine. Results of some studies show that exercises such as cardiovascular and aerobics helps people to relax and de-stress. This helps to curb the production of cortisone and in turm control hair loss
2. Controls the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – DHT is a male hormone that is produced in the prostrate gland, testes, hair follicles and adrenal glands. Increase in the level of DHT induces hair fall. The level of this hormone increases on doing vigorous and heavy exercises, especially in women as they are more sensitive to hormonal changes. But on the hinder side, doing aerobics and yoga can decreases the production of cortisone, total testosterone and free testosterone. Free testosterone gets converted to DHT. Also, aerobic exercises increase the level of some good hormones such as sex hormone, binding globulins besides reducing the level of free testosterones such as DHT.
3. Increased blood circulation- The hair needs nutrition to grow and this can only be derived from blood. The blood nourishes the hair with minerals and oxygen and ensures that it remains healthy. Exercises boost the supply of blood to the scalp due to with the scalp receives nourishment and the hair grows thicker and healthier.

Exercises for the hair-

• Yoga- In yoga, an asana called as shirshasana is especially beneficial for hair fall. This can also be called as a headstand as in means balancing the body weight on the head taking the support of a wall and hands. The exercise lasts for 30 minutes and should be repeated 10 times daily. Within a month, people have reported a decrease in the level of hair fall. This pose takes the help of the gravity and increases the blood supply to the scalp.
• Bend and Knuckle- This again involves standing with your legs apart while breathing in and out slowly. Stand in this position for a few minutes and then lean forward till the head is in the same line as the waist. In this position, gently pat the head with the knuckles 5 to 6 times.
• Head movement- Stand straight breathing in and out. Look straight and then turn the head in right direction 5 times and then left direction 5 times. Post this; the person has to come to the original position. Now bend the head in the front 5 times and at the back 5 times.
• Join your hands together with the finger interweaving and place your head on that. Post this you can put your head up and down. This exercise should be performed for at least 5 minutes in a day.

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