Our fast-paced world often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. What many don't realize is that this mental tension can have a direct impact on our physical health, including the health of our hair and scalp.
A study published by Harvard Health explains that chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can disrupt the hair growth cycle, potentially leading to hair loss, thinning, and breakage. Yet all is not lost.
You can counteract the detrimental effects of stress by prioritizing self-care, which can help improve your scalp and hair health. Some benefits include:
Reduced Cortisol Levels: When you are in a place that feels calm, without the distractions from TV, phones etc, you feel more relaxed which reduces the levels of cortisol produced by the body; allowing your body to focus on vital functions like hair growth and repair, rather than diverting energy to stress management.
Improved Blood Flow: deep breathing exercises and meditation can improve blood flow throughout the body, including the scalp. This increased blood flow delivers essential nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles, promoting healthy hair growth.
Stimulate Blood Circulation: Incorporating scalp massages into your hair care routine by using a scalp scrub or just your fingers can help remove dead skin cells, stimulate blood circulation and promote hair growth.
Remember that your scalp is skin, and the skin is the largest organ of the body. The skin on your face is exfoliated, moisturized, massaged and pampered, your scalp deserves the same attention.
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