| Dandruff
is a common scalp condition that occurs when dead skin is shed, producing irritating white
flakes. The most common cause of dandruff is seborrhea, which is an inflammatory scaling skin disease
caused by a disorder of the " sebaceous" the oil secreting glands. Dandruff
may also be triggered by illness, hormonal problems or imbalances, trauma, carbohydrate/sugar
consumption. Deficiencies of nutrients such as the B-complex vitamins, essential fatty acids, and selenium have
also been linked to dandruff. Chronic dandruff may also be related to baldness and hair
loss.
Essential fatty acids found in flax seed oil, borage seed oil, may help as they decrease the dryness
of the skin and reduce the flaking. The person should not pick or rub the scaling or flaking area as that
can increase risk of infection.
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplemement |
10 |
contains vitamin E,
vitamin A , vitamin
B, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of dandruff
as well as promoting good general health and balance in the body. |
| Borage
seed oil |
10 |
helps
reduce dryness of the skin and thus flaking works good in a combination
formula with flax seed oil |
| Selenium |
10 |
Is an anti oxidant
that fights free radicals and has a cleansing effect on the body. It appears people who
are not getting enough selenium may be at more risk of getting
dandruff. |
| vitamin
A |
9 |
has both anti-oxidant
and has beta carotene that is needed
for healthy skin. |
| vitamin
B complex |
9 |
B vitamins are needed
both for healthy hair and skin |
| vitamin
E |
9 |
strengthens the body's
immune
system, helps healing process. It is needed for repair of body tissues and to nourish the
scalp. |
|
Myrrh resin |
8 |
promotes general
bidyhealing and it works well with both frankincense and aloe
vera |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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