Oh, hair loss post-COVID, that’s been a thing for quite a few folks lately. Your situation makes sense—especially considering the toll COVID can take on our system, it’s like a storm that messes up everything, doesn’t it?
In Ayurveda, what I see here is an imbalance that might be related to your Pitta dosha. It can get aggravated during times of stress, illness, or hormonal changes, leading to hair fall. Maybe your digestion (or agni) has taken a hit too, which might affect overall nourishment of the hair. The best approach is multifaceted. Here are a few thoughts:
1. Dietary Steps: Try incorporating some Pitta-pacifying foods into your diet—think sweet, cooling, and somewhat oily foods. Sattvic foods, like fresh fruits (especially grapes, melons) and vegetables (cucumbers, sweet potatoes), may help soothe Pitta. Avoid spicy and sour foods for now, as they tend to aggravate.
2. Herbal Remedies: Brahmi, Amla, and Bhringraj are pretty much heralded in Ayurveda for hair health. You could look into Bhringraj oil for a regular scalp massage. A homemade mixture with Amla powder and water as a paste applied to the scalp might add some shine and strength to your hair.
3. Routine Adjustments: Keep your stress levels in check, easier said than done, right? Maybe look into yoga or meditation, just a simple breathing routine might help.
4. Hair Care: Oiling your scalp regularly is important. There’s an idea of Nasya, where you put 1-2 drops of Anu tailam or a similar herbal oil in each nostril daily, said to strengthen hair and impurities away from the head region.
Let me just fit in a friendly reminder here, though: Conditions like sudden and ongoing hair loss can sometimes point to deeper issues, so it might be good to check in with a healthcare professional too. But hopefully, these Ayurvedic tips help bring some balance and peace to your hair world.
