External stressors can play an important role in hair fall. Anything that constraints our freedom of expression, thought or action creates a situation of stress that out bodies and our minds would like to change. It results in a feeling of unhappiness and discontent. These stressors can influence us in various settings at work, home in social settings etc.
Stressors lead to exhaustion, eating disorders and nervous conditions can also have a damaging effect on male hormones. Male hormone (DHT) is responsible for more than 95% of hair loss.
This metabolism of male hormone (androgen) gets involved with an enzyme, the 5 alpha reductase which tends to combine with the male hormone, testosterone to give DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). This DHT is the natural metabolite of the human body that is the main reason for hair loss.When DHT reaches the hair follicle it prevents the vitamins , proteins and other nutrients from reaching the hair follicles which ultimately leads to shrinkage of hair follicle and ultimately thinning of the hair shaft.
Thus when your hormones are out of whack, deficiencies that once lay dormant inside your body can begin triggering a series of events that can create havoc to your hair.
A positive outlook can help you to cope better with stressful situations and can change your life for the better. Apart from keeping positive attitude certain food like caffeine, alcohol, excessive sugar intake and red meat increases stress levels.
Munching on certain foods like oranges, Avocadoes, Almonds, Walnuts, Spinach and other green leafy vegetables helps reduce stress. Aim to incorporate more of the good foods into your diet and this will help you to control hair loss and stress too.
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