Is gray hair growing on the back of the head a warning sign of "insufficient kidney qi"? Chinese medicine practitioners teach 3 tricks to reverse the "whiteness of prime" dilemma
Many young and middle-aged men and women are troubled by the fact that their hair begins to turn gray when they are young. Dr. Guo Dawei from the Fuyuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic said that there are two reasons why young adults have gray hair. One is “juvenile gray hair” that tends to occur in young age and is related to genetics; the other is “stress gray hair.” Related to long-term exposure to stress, anxiety, anger and other emotions.
Is having gray hair at a young age a warning sign? Be careful when gray hair grows in “position 3”!
Chinese medicine practitioner Guo Dawei explained that under normal circumstances, around the age of 40, men’s testosterone secretion declines, and graying of hair on the temples will gradually occur; while for women, after the age of 35, the blood and qi in the body begin to weaken, and white hair is likely to appear. will also increase. If you also work in “brain-burning” jobs, such as lawyers, accountants or bank specialists, putting your body in a high-pressure environment for a long time will more easily accelerate the growth of gray hair.
Chinese medicine practitioner Guo Dawei said that Chinese medicine believes that the “location” of gray hair will reflect an individual’s health status, such as:
The hair on both sides of the temples turns white: This is mostly related to the functioning of the liver and gallbladder. Symptoms such as bitter mouth and dry mouth may also occur.
The hair on the back of the head turns white: it may be related to aging and insufficient kidney qi.
Hair on the forehead turns gray: Pay attention to gastrointestinal function problems, which mostly occur in people with frequent diarrhea and indigestion.
Is there any chance that the gray hair can be reversed? Chinese medicine practitioners advise: You must do “3 things” regularly to have a chance!
Dr. Guo Dawei said that traditional Chinese medicine believes that “the nutrients are derived from the blood.” After being digested by the gastrointestinal tract, nutrients taken in by the human body are first supplied to the internal organs, then to the muscles and bones, and finally to the hair follicles. Therefore, when the body is in poor health or the functions of the internal organs are damaged, blood and nutrients will be transported to the internal organs preferentially, resulting in a shortage of qi and blood supply to the hair, making hair whitening more likely.
“After the internal organs are recuperated, the hair follicles receive sufficient blood stimulation and the nutrients needed for growth, and then have the opportunity to grow black hair again!” Dr. Guo Dawei reminds that in order to improve hair health, you should pay attention to a balanced and healthy daily diet. He recommends more Intake of dark green vegetables, seafood and other foods can help improve gray hair. In addition, blood-tonifying foods such as black beans, spinach, mulberries, etc. can also be eaten in moderation.
Dr. David Kwok added that he usually improves the blood flow of the head through “massage” and stimulates the health of hair follicles and hair. It is recommended to massage the “Shenting point” on the forehead, the “Touwei point” on both sides of the head, and the “Fengchi point” behind the head. Mainly, it has a good effect on relaxing the mood and stretching the scalp. If you cannot master the acupuncture points, you can use a comb to comb your hair to stimulate blood flow to your hair and scalp. If you don’t have a comb, you can also use a scraping board instead.
Is gray hair related to stress and poor living habits? Balanced intake of 6 major nutrients to prevent “adult whitening”
For young people whose hair turns gray early, nutritionist Gao Minmin explains that gray hair is not only related to stress, but also to insufficient nutrition and poor living habits. It is recommended that young people eat more foods containing the following six major nutrients to help grow black and shiny hair and slow down the appearance of gray hair:
High-quality protein. It is the most important base of hair, and the “tyrosine” in it is the raw material of melanin. Eggs, chicken breasts, salmon, and soy products are all good sources of protein.
Vitamin B complex. Vitamins that help energy metabolism are easily lost when you are stressed; and if you are deficient in vitamins B1, B2, B6, and B12, you are prone to premature gray hair. It is recommended to eat dark green vegetables, whole grains, oats, germ and other foods.
Vitamin E. Helps with antioxidants and reduces stress-induced gray hair. Recommended foods such as nuts, sesame seeds, good oil sources, etc.
Iron. Helps transport oxygen throughout the body and promotes healthy hair growth. You can take supplements such as pig blood, duck blood, red amaranth, and pig liver.
Mineral zinc. As one of the important raw materials for the synthesis of melanin, oysters, shrimps and meat can be taken in moderation.
Mineral copper. As necessary raw materials for producing melanin, recommended foods are cocoa beans and soybeans.
In addition, nutritionist Gao Minmin reminds that young people should avoid smoking and drinking. Long-term smoking and drinking can easily increase free radicals in the body, destroy melanin, affect hair melanin production, and even damage hair follicle cells. In addition to eating more of the six major nutrients and getting rid of bad habits, it is recommended to exercise more to increase your metabolic rate, relax your mind, and maintain your body in optimal condition, which will help prevent the occurrence of “whiteness in your prime.”
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