Itchy Scalp, Natural Scalp Treatments: Using A Natural Home Remedy for Itchy Scalp Conditions

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Yes, it can be extremely annoying and embarrassing having a scalp condition like dandruff, eczema, scalp infections or a nasty itchy red rash on your scalp.

 

If you are suffering from:

 

itchy scalp, sore scalp or do you have a flaky dry scalp with redness and rashes that drive you crazy?

 

scalp picking - do you constantly find yourself picking at & scratching?

 

oily scalp and limp hair leaving you feeling less than your best

 

embarrassing dandruff falling on your clothes

 

or even a fungal infection of your scalp...that can lead to lesions or scalp sores.

 

Hair falling out & patches on your scalp

 

Your instinct might be to pick up a product from the store shelf or your doctor. Most of these scalp treatments that promise relief from dry scalp conditions sound very attractive until you start reading the fine print.

 

Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)? What's that? Why do you have to call a Poison Control Center if you accidentally swallow shampoo? And what are those warning labels on the back all about? What does it do to your head if it's that toxic?

 

Stop! What you must know is that several chemicals, especially SLS, strip the natural oils from the skin and even corrode it, along with your eye membranes. Have you also noticed that your hair has been thinning? Well hair follicle damage is another little known but very common symptom of these chemicals.

 

Actually, most commercial shampoos & scalp treatments are designed to meet people's "sensory" expectations...offering instant gratification and the illusion that they are doing their job. So therein lies the problem. For example, adding silicone to conditioner induces an artificial shine but in truth can create problems long term including sensitivities.

 

Most people expect a shampoo to:

 

Foam up nicely

 

Smell good

 

Take all the so-called "nasty" oiliness out of their hair

 

Make their hair feel squeaky-clean

 

And that's a reasonable ask - think about it...if your shampoo didn't foam up, smell good, or leave your hair feeling squeaky-clean, would you trust it? Well, here's the thing: 90% of commercial shampoos achieve the foaming effect using the equivalent of engine degreasers to strip off not only dirt and grime but also valuable natural oils that your scalp needs.

 

Yes --your scalp needs natural oils. Without them, your body has no natural defence - those oils are there for a reason! Your scalp needs to maintain a natural PH balance that if disturbed - can develop into a dry, itchy irritated scalp.

 

The good news is that there are many natural remedies you can use with moisturising oils and natural powerful alternatives to heal & reverse any scalp problem by restoring balance safely. You can easily repair follicle and damage - even boost hair growth and use your own home remedy for scalp cell regeneration.

 

There are also the artificial aromas that are added - its alarming the huge percentage of people who are mildly to severely averse or allergic to artificial scents - resulting in itchy scalp, skin rashes etc and we don't even know it.

 

So, what non-toxic itchy scalp treatments and natural remedies can help? Well there are many non- toxic shampoos which are nourishing and conditioning while still giving you're the "foam effect", they smell devine with the addition of the natural oils they contain. So, you do have a choice and it does NOT have to cost you more - in fact most of them are less - you just have to know what to look for.

 

So, let’s have a look at natural oils for treating your scalp...

 

Here are some of my favorite natural oils you can use for hair & scalp treatments.

 

Zinc Pyrithione: Wonderful stuff for dandruff & itchy scalp conditions. First synthesized in the 1930's, this is the most widely used active ingredient from a natural source. It's used to treat dandruff, seborrheic dermatitus, psoriasis, eczema and numerous other skin and scalp disorders. It has strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

 

Jojoba: Is excellent as a scalp moisturiser and helps to rebalance sebum.

 

Tea Tree: Oily hair ... Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands, enlivens the scalp and brings the cells & follicles to attention

 

Basil: Oily hair ... promotes growth

 

Chamomile: Fine to normal hair ... gives golden highlights

 

Clary sage: All types of hair ... dandruff treatment

 

Lavender: Normal hair ... Scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and even lice!

 

Lemon: Oily hair ... Gives golden highlights; treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands

 

Myrrh: Dry hair ... Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands

 

Patchouli: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment

 

Peppermint: Dry hair ... Promotes hair growth

 

Rose: Fine hair ... Soothes scalp

 

Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil: Itchy Scalp, Dry Scalp Excellent for itchy scalp, dry scalp and dandruff

 

Rosemary: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment; promotes hair growth

 

Ylang-ylang: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment

 

Neem: ... a wonder oil from India. Neem is amazing for all of the wonderful "stuff" it does. It's also derived from a type of tree bark. Neem is an effective fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice when used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus oils).

 

In clinical studies Neem extracts and oil were found to be as effective as coal tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis with none of the usual side effects accompanying the use of Neem as there was with Coal tar and cortisone. Neem extracts and oil removes redness and itching when applied directly to your scalp...and it's a great skin conditioner. Best of all its excellent for relieving itching fast.

 

The best part of knowing that there are alternatives is that you can have mix these into super powerful blends like a super moisture boosting home remedy for dry scalp, or soothing itchy scalp treatments.

 

Dry itchy scalp can be dealt with fast and permanently without spending a ton on traditional scalp med products.

 

Here's just one easy remedy you can make today:

 

Home remedy for dry itchy scalp - Take ¼ c oatmeal and soak in water for 20 mins. Mix well and then strain the liquid adding it to a cup. Add 5 drops lavender oil (or lavender stalks steeped in ¼ cup hot water. Add 5 drops rosemary (or rosemary stalks steeped in ¼ cup hot water. Allow to cool until tepid.

 

Mix the liquids together and dab on your scalp...leave in for 10 mins to soothe the itch. This a good temporary soother for itching. Chamomile tea is also soothing!

 

There are hundreds of ideas that are excellent scalp treatments from dandruff to scalp infections like scalp sores & psoriasis. These remedies combined with the knowledge of what causes itchy scalp and other scalp conditions will enable you to be free from itching, dryness and allow you to grow fabulously thick, shiny beautiful hair also.....so have fun experimenting and "luxuriating" by giving your hair a treat using the many natural gifts from nature that are right under our noses!

 

There are also many natural shampoos that so not use these ingredients and do wonders for your hair such as Akin shampoo, and Thursday Plantation which is fantastic as an effective anti-dandruff shampoo.

 

I have included a few more remedies and uses for oils below. There are many many more in "Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies " and a list of shampoos that are not toxic. They are nourishing & repairing for your scalp & hair.

 

SOOTHING & HEALING ANTI-INFLAMMATORY REMEDY FOR ITCHY SCALP:

Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of Neem oil (antifungal & anti-itching) 1 teaspoon Tea tree or Manuka (also antifungal) which much stronger than tea tree, one teaspoon of Rosemary oil and one teaspoon of Lavender oil together in 3 tablespoons of carrier oils such as Olive or Almond oil (Wheatgerm and Macadamia carrier oils closely match your natural sebum) and apply to your scalp daily.

 

Alternatively add the oils together minus the olive/almond oil to one cup if, water in spray bottle and shake vigorously then spray on your roots. If you can get a teaspoon of hemp oil add that to the mix as well.

 

GARDEN REMEDY FOR ITCHY SCALP: Go to your garden and get 3 sprigs of Rosemary, and chop up and add to 3 tea bags of Chamomile tea. Boil gently, let cool, strain and rinse your hair with this liquid for a calming anti-inflammatory effect.

 

As with all remedies please patch test first and use at your own risk. And but only non-toxic shampoos without ingredients that cause your head to react, flake itch and burn....plus, more remedies in "Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies "

 

Here’s a little about the oils above which can be mixed to create various formulas to treat different conditions and add condition to your hair found in my eBook "Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies ".

 

Neem Oil: Derived from a type of tree bark it is an effective fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice when used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus oils). It has a very strong odor which can overpower other fragrances, but its effectiveness is proven:

 

In clinical studies Neem extracts and oil were found to be as effective as coal tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis with none of the usual side effects accompanying the use of Neem as there was with Coal tar and cortisone.

 

When applied to the skin, Neem extracts and oil removes redness and itching while improving the condition of the skin while being treated. In the case of eczema clinical studies demonstrate that even the application of weaker Neem leaf extracts effectively cured acute conditions of eczema with the fresh cold pressed oil with its high concentration of active ingredients.

 

Neem effectively kills the bacteria that cause acne and studies prove that Neem will reduce inflammation caused by acne and other bacterial infections.

 

It is also good for other skin conditions such as Dry Skin, Wrinkles, Dandruff, Itchy Scalp, Skin Ulcers and Warts which can be effectively remedied with soaps and other products containing Neem oil.

 

Lavender Oil: Lavender is known for its calming properties both emotional and physical. There are different varieties of lavender and certain ones are favored more than others for medicinal treatments.

 

Lavender is effective to soothe itching from skin and sore scalp inflammations such as burning red itchy scalp, and dandruff to insect bites as well as having a powerful calming effect to treat scalp itching and irritated scalp as well as relax you and help you nod off to sleep.

 

In one study of 86 people with alopecia areata (a disease of unknown cause characterized by significant hair loss, generally in patches), those who massaged their scalps with lavender and other essential oils daily for 7 months experienced significant hair re-growth compared to those who massaged their scalps without the essential oils.

 

It is not entirely clear from this study whether lavender (or a combination of lavender and other essential oils) was responsible for the beneficial effects. Scalp massage is also highly beneficial to stimulate follicles and blood supply to the skin's surface.

 

Aromatherapists also use lavender as a tonic in inhalation therapy to treat headaches, nervous disorders, and exhaustion. Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), dandruff, eczema of the scalp, wounds, scalp acne, with lavender oil. It is also used externally in a healing bath for circulatory disorders and as a rub for rheumatic ailments (conditions affecting the muscles and joints).

 

Tea Tree Oil: One of the strongest known natural antiseptics. Also has punitive skin penetrating capacity as an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, germicide and fungicide. The scientific name for it is Melaleuca Alternifolia.

 

Rosemary Oil: Rosemary oil has a pronounced action on the brain and the central nervous system and is wonderful for clearing the mind and mental awareness, while having excellent brain stimulant properties, as well as improving memory.

 

It helps with headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion and the antiseptic action of rosemary oil is especially suitable for intestinal infections and diarrhea, easing colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice and relieving pain associated with itchy flaky scalp, rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and gout. It also helps for arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation and varicose veins.

 

The diuretic properties of rosemary oil are useful with reducing water retention during menstruation, and also with obesity and cellulite.

 

On the respiratory system, it is effective for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinus and whooping cough. Because of its astringent action, it is also effective for countering sagging skin. Its stimulating action benefits scalp disorders and encourages hair growth.

 

On the skin, it helps to ease congestion, puffiness and swelling and can also be used for acne, dry inflamed scalp, dermatitis and eczema, but a very popular use of this oil is the use in hair care products, as it has a pronounced positive effect on the health of the hair and scalp.

 

It increases the circulation to the scalp and is therefore also effective for promoting hair growth after having conditions such as dandruff or scalp sores causing hair loss, scalp itching and scratching.

 

Rosemary oil is effective for mental fatigue, circulation problems, pain relief for the muscular system, decongests the respiratory tract and is a skin and hair booster.

 

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Written by Mia Wadsworth who founded DryItchyScalpRemedies.com to help hundreds of sufferers of Itchy Scalp, Dry scalp, Dandruff, & Sore scalp, relieve & eliminate their condition fast & permanently. After curing her own painful condition, Mia now helps sufferers learn what causes itchy scalp, dandruff & other scalp infections. She also explains how to use powerful home remedies & scalp treatments to eliminate scalp conditions permanently to regain confidence, a healthy scalp & beautiful hair!

 

To find out how you can go about curing scalp conditions and scalp infections, visit her website -DryItchyScalpRemedies.com

 

Shampoo Selection - How to Choose Shampoos, The Best Dandruff Treatments & Natural Dandruff Remedies

 

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How do we choose the shampoo that we use? Or for that matter, any of the cosmetics that are on the dresser? It is funny to hear the answers: Many of us will answer that it is the strength and quality of the advertisement campaign that did the trick.

 

For some it is the shape of the bottle, for others it is the fragrance and yet others fall prey to door-to-door salesmen. How many of us actually look at the ingredients on the back of the bottle to get an idea as to what you are exposing your body to?

 

How to Choose Shampoos – What Ingredients to Avoid

 

Some of the harmful ingredients that are added to shampoos are listed below.

 

·         Formaldehyde: Used as a preservative

·         Coal Tar: Found in anti-dandruff shampoos

·         SLS's Sodium Laureth and Sodium Lauryl Sulphates: Used as degreasers and strip the natural oils from your skin and scalp paving the way for dandruff and other scalp problems to arise.

·         Ethylene diamine (tetracetic acid): Used as a stabilizer

·         D&C Green 5: Coloring agent

·         Ketoconazole: A synthetic antifungal drug

·         Selenium sulfide: Active ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoos

 

Apart from these there are also other toxic substances like Alkyl-phenol ethioxlades, Propylene glycol, Voriconazole, Calcipotriol (INN), or calcipotriene (USAN) that are poison for our skin and body.

 

All these toxins are causing agents of various irritants like itching, fungal infection, lowering of sperm count, fertility problems in women, liver infection, cancer of skin... the list is endless.

 

Most of the anti-dandruff shampoos just act to temporarily address the problem that is in hand by masking the symptom. They do not act in replenishing the irritated itchy scalp with the lost nourishment it needs, and in fact man aggravate the problem further so after a certain dormant period the problem resurfaces.

 

How to Choose Shampoos – What Ingredients to Have

 

But don't lose heart. There are solutions at hand. Pure natural ways to healthy scalp and hair. Many companies are coming out with herbal solutions to all your hair care problems. The active ingredients in these products are 100% natural. Some of these products include:

 

·         Zinc Pyrithione

·         Salycylic Acid (from Willow Bark)

·         Tea Tree Oil (melaleuca)

·         VirginCoconut oil (Non processed)

·         New Zealand Manuka

·         Guava

·         Wild Cherry

·         Chamomile

·         Horsetail

·         Nettle

·         Aloe Barbabenis

·         Neem Oil

·         Lavender Oil

·         Rosemary Oil

  

All of the above natural products are soothing to the skin and act as an herbal analgesic or have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties. Some of them help to bring down inflammation. Most of them are filled with vitamins and minerals that are important to maintenance of a healthy body. A lot of these natural remedies help in detoxification of the body.

 

So, the next time you buy a shampoo or any hair care product, see what has gone into making it. It is very important to go in for products that have no side effects and those that eliminate your problems right from the roots.

There are so many shampoos that have naturally derived ingredients that are just as if not more powerful than their drug-based counterparts. Once you know what to avoid and what to look for instead as ingredients you will be well on your way to a healthy scalp and beautifully conditioned hair.

 

And if you use natural plant & nut oils you can give your hair and scalp an effective treatment that many people report to cure dandruff and itchy scalp - without the need for any other treatment whatsoever. After all our hair & scalp deserves a treat too and why not if it is easy and costs peanuts to do.

 

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This article is written by Mia Wadsworth. Mia Wadsworth who founded DryItchyScalpRemedies.com to help hundreds of sufferers of Itchy Scalp, Dry Scalp, dandruff & other scalp conditions relieve & eliminate their condition fast & permanently. After curing her own painful condition using her own remedy for dry itchy scalp, Mia now helps sufferers learn what causes itchy scalp, other scalp infections & how to use powerful home remedies & dry itchy scalp treatments to regain confidence & beautiful shiny hair.

 

To find out how you can go about curing scalp conditions and scalp infections, visit her website -DryItchyScalpRemedies.com

Curing Scalp Conditions and Scalp Infections - Symptoms, Causes & Natural Options for Fast Relief & Treatment

 

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There are many definitions and symptoms commonly described as "scalp infections". There are in fact quite a few quite different reasons why your scalp may be sore, itchy, inflamed burning red or infected.

 

If you are like many people with chronic scalp issues - it may be driving you completely up the wall and not knowing what it is or how to treat the problem effectively after many unsuccessful attempts to eliminate it can make it seem far worse - like you are never going to get to the bottom of the problem. Well that need no longer be so! It can be simple to diagnose and treat it now and for good.

 

So, if you are dealing with any of these symptoms lets first identify the problem and then some of the underlying causes.

 

Firstly, if you want to get to the root of your problems, so to speak, you need to be able to identify what your problem actually is. Of course, many scalp infections & conditions look alike, so here is a brief description of some of the most common scalp conditions:

 

·         Red Burning Itchy Scalp

·         Dandruff

·         Ringworm

·         Dry Scalp

·         Scalp Dermatitis

·         Eczema of the Scalp

·         Scalp Psoriasis

·         Folliculitis

·         Stress Related Itching

 

Red burning itchy scalp can be characterized as any tingling, burning, prickly, and sensitive to the touch or a fiery hot sensation. Often associated with an allergy, sunburn, chemical burn (sensitization of the scalp), or fungal infection.

 

Dandruff as most of us know is the process of continual shedding of skin cells on our scalps. Often the cause of dandruff is simply the result of toxins, pollutants and products that have built up on the scalp particularly products like silicone- a cheap commonly used artificial shine enhancer in conditioners sold in supermarkets.

 

When the natural balance of our scalps is disturbed, this creates the perfect environment for the yeast fungus Melassezia Globbosa to move in and thrive. This is when the natural process of shedding our cells gets a little out of hand resulting in an unsightly condition known as "Seborrhoeic Dermatitis" (fancy name for dandruff) and we see the highly visible tell-tale signs of flaking and crusting.

 

The accompanying itch and urge to scratch are often made worse by the multiplication of the fungal yeast pityrosporum-ovale (having one big party on your scalp). Another follow-on effect of this is that the relentless scratching by the sufferer can cause small lesions which weep and ooze or become infected resulting in scalp infections.

 

Lumps bumps and sores are also common when the scalp is highly irritated or sensitivity has been aggravated. Candida can be an underlying cause of yeast infections of the scalp.

 

Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitols) is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp. Scalp ringworm is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Ringworm infection occurs when a particular type of fungus grows and multiplies anywhere on your skin, scalp, or nails.

 

It is far more common in children and symptoms include red, itchy patches on the scalp, leaving bald areas. The skin might itch and be red and peel or be scaly, have swollen blisters or a rash (that can spread) and looks like black dots. The rash is highly contagious.

 

It is normally treated with over the counter products containing miconazole, clotrimazole, or similar. Sometimes prescription anti-fungal skin medications, such as ketoconazole are needed to clear it up. There are also products direct from nature's factories that can aid the healing process and act as natural antibiotics, although it must be said that ringworm is an aggressive fungus which needs to be monitored closely and treated accordingly.

 

Dry scalp can feel "tight", a sensation that is sometimes accompanied by flakiness. It is often the result of natural oils being stripped from our scalps by the frequent use of shampoos, hair dyes and or other hair products.

 

Dermatitis of the scalp (Seborrheic dermatitis) is an inflammatory disorder affecting areas of the head and body where sebaceous glands are most prominent. It can vary from mild dandruff to dense flakey and greasy scale. Once again it is often an accumulation of toxins and products built up on our scalps that our body is trying to rid itself of.

 

Eczema of the scalp similar in appearance to Seborrheic dermatitis but instead has the name Atopic dermatitis.

 

Scalp Psoriasis commonly occurs on the back of the head however multiple areas of the scalp or the whole scalp may be affected. Scalp psoriasis is characterized by thick silvery white scales on patches of very red skin and can extend slightly beyond the hairline. Scalp psoriasis, despite being partially hidden by the hair is often a source of social embarrassment due to flaking of the scale and severe 'dandruff'.

 

Scalp psoriasis may be extremely itchy or on occasion have no itch symptoms. It can also cause temporary baldness on the affected areas. It is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disease and is associated with increased risk of melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma.

 

Folliculitis of the scalp is a superficial bacterial infection of the hair follicles. It is characterized by pustules around the hair follicles and symptoms include painful brushing of hair and tenderness when rubbing your scalp around the hair follicle sites. Treating with antibiotics for the particular bacteria is the usual course of action but can eventually cause resistance to the antibiotic used.

 

Options include applying Evoclin Foam which is topical. Folliculitis is commonly caused by staph bacteria which also reside inside the nose and sinus cavity. Natural oils such as tea tree and lavender have good antibacterial properties and can also be used to treat this condition.

 

If you have a bump or lump under the skin (commonly a lump behind the ears with no broken skin or rash developing, then this could be a cyst. Cysts are liquid filled pustules which can be painful when they become infected.

 

If you have such symptoms, I recommend seeing a doctor to be safe. Doctors can also treat cysts with antibiotics if they have become infected or incise them as a further but uncommon procedure if the antibiotics are not sufficient.

 

Stress Related Itching Stress can contribute to or worsen scalp itching as it plays havoc with our immune system and hormones which have an effect on production of sebum from your sebaceous glands. Although it can contribute to the problem it is still somewhat of a myth.

 

It may appear that you have a "stress rash", but it is more likely that the problem was already there in a less noticeable way, then aggravated by increased stress levels making it harder for your body to deal with the problem on its own and eliminate the problem. Many of the treatments below include stress relieving properties - like Lavender oil for example which calms the mind and soothes the body.

 

Solutions - what YOU can do about it

 

Going to your doctor may be the best way to get an accurate answer to diagnosing your problem, but I understand that many of you may have already done this, been prescribed some form of medication of cream (even "heavy duty" cortisone based ones where the cortisone potency may need to be increased after time).

 

Often the problem either doesn't go away from the start - or seems to subside but comes back with full a vengeance later leaving you wondering with more unanswered questions and a VERY unhappy scalp!

 

Well the good news is if you don't like using these expensive and often impotent products- or even want to help them along you can use natural remedies and essential oils known to be super effective anti-bacterial busters such as tea tree oil for instance to inhibit or stop the growth of the infection and assist healing/re balancing of the scalp.

 

Something that is also important to understand in curing scalp conditions and scalp infections - a factor that is missed by so many doctors, and something not disclosed by companies who sell hair products and treatments is the number of people who are allergic or sensitive to commonly used ingredients in shampoos, dandruff treatments and other hair products. In fact, MOST hair products (as many as 90%) contain at least one ingredient that is used in engine degreasers, another is a common ingredient in antifreeze.

 

These ingredients are cheap to produce foaming agents that make shampoo foam up, and do a fantastic job of stripping dirt and oily build up from hair. Problem is that they sometimes do SUCH a good job that they remove all of the natural oils and sebum from the scalp thus removing the scalps natural against bacteria etc.

 

Another little-known fact is that the most common ingredient (Sodium laureth sulphate) is used to induce skin irritation in test patients by drug companies to test the effectiveness of their itch relief skin creams. When first produced and for a year's afterwards manufacturers did not know that skin was not a barrier but an absorber of ingredients & that they caused skin irritation in so many people.

 

So sometimes the beginning of a scalp condition can have originated from something as simple as an imbalance to the skins (scalps) sebum or an allergy to an ingredient that can easily be rectified.

 

Like your immune system, if your skin has an opportunity to rebalance itself and not be subjected to "incoming foreign matter" and the daily stripping of its natural oils that further aggravates the problem you can allow your body to re balance and heal itself. Obviously buying products that do not strip your hair and scalp is an obvious step in the right direction.

 

Fortunately, there are a lot of manufacturers such as Aveda and Akin (Purist Company) who know what consumers are suffering from these issues so have addressed this problem. They have applied this knowledge to produce some amazing products with all of the benefits of natural ingredients, with none of the side effects at a price we can afford (Akin especially). It need not be difficult, nor expensive to make these choices and a move to healthy hair and scalp long term.

 

So yes, you can eliminate harsh shampoos containing sodium sulphates and go for natural Sulphate and paraben free shampoos that contain ingredients such as macadamia, wheat germ or jojoba oils. These oils mimic our natural sebum to some extent to help to re moisturize and nourish our scalp.

 

Then there are lavender, rosemary and tea tree oils which contain antibacterial, healing properties.

 

Neem oil great for its antiquing and stops itching. You can apply these topically to your skin for fast relief, to assist healing as well as looking out for shampoos with these natural ingredients in them.

 

Lavender calms the skin (as does chamomile tea cooled and used as hair rinse).

As well as buying quality shampoos containing these ingredients, you can
create your own combinations of remedy or remedies to soothe your scalp.

 

You can also help it along by using natural remedies to treat your scalp such as this scalp treatment containing natural oils to assist healing, detoxify and stimulate hair growth: (Add to water (4 parts water 1part oil) and spray onto scalp and you can add to your shampoo and conditioners also).

 

Oils to Relieve Itching: Lavender, German Chamomile and Eucalyptus Oils
(Mixed together and dabbed locally on effected areas has a soothing effect).

 

Neem oil is also a very good dandruff preventative which can be added to any of the formulas detailed below and is excellent for psoriasis and eczema & scalp infections.

 

Scalp massage with lavender oil (not scented - the real oil) is another
wonderful way to relieve the tension from a sore scalp as well as treat the
issue. It also helps to re grow hair and repair the damage done to your
follicles by chemicals in shampoos causing thinning hair. (Lavender is known to stimulate hair growth too).

 

There are many more powerful scalp remedies you can use to treat your scalp as well as many shampoos that are excellent value, contain no nasties to aggravate your scalp and hair follicles. It can be really simple to treat scalp problems by treating yourself to your own pampering session using natural oils to help heal your scalp infection.

 

And then be kind to your hair and scalp by using only products that nourish your hair and scalp such as Aveda or Akin brand shampoos. You can assist the healing process and help restore balance back to your scalp and your hair will appreciate and reward you for it too by becoming less brittle, stronger and shinier.

 

As with all-natural remedies please patch test first. It is not intended for this information to replace a doctors’ medical advice, so please see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The responsibility of obtaining doctors diagnosis and using remedies is yours.

 

Watch this video that is related to curing scalp conditions and scalp infections - Fungal Infection for Hair - How To Treat Infections!

 

 

This article is written by Mia Wadsworth. Mia Wadsworth who founded DryItchyScalpRemedies.com to help hundreds of sufferers of Itchy Scalp, Dry Scalp, dandruff & other scalp conditions relieve & eliminate their condition fast & permanently. After curing her own painful condition using her own remedy for dry itchy scalp, Mia now helps sufferers learn what causes itchy scalp, other scalp infections & how to use powerful home remedies & dry itchy scalp treatments to regain confidence & beautiful shiny hair.

 

To find out how you can go about curing scalp conditions and scalp infections, visit her website -DryItchyScalpRemedies.com

What is the Best Way for Reversing Dementia and Boosting Brain Health?

 

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Reversing Dementia and Boosting Brain Health - Dementia Triggered by Popular Supplement

 

Vitamin and mineral supplements can be great and are often highly regarded alternative health treatments recommended by doctors.

 

But sometimes supplements can do more harm than good.

 

This, according to a research team from University of Gothenburg, is true for one of the world’s most popular and recommended supplements on the market.

 

In fact, this one supplement can double your risk of dementia!

 

In 2001, 700 dementia-free women aged 70-92 were recruited, 98 of whom had been taking calcium supplements.

 

Comprehensive physical and neuropsychiatric examinations were carried out at the beginning of the study in 2001 and then at the end in 2006.

 

By the end of the study, 14.3 percent of the supplement takers had developed dementia, compared to only 7.5 percent of non-takers.

 

Alarmingly, this seems to suggest that calcium supplements could double your risk of developing dementia.

 

However, when they analyzed their data further, they realized this applied only to women who had previously had a stroke, and to women who had some other cerebrovascular disease.

 

Cerebrovascular diseases include all conditions that affect blood flow to the brain, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

 

So, instead of reaching for supplements, you can increase your calcium intake by consuming calcium-rich food   (such as vegetables) and beverages.

 

Together with these foods, make sure you have a good supply of vitamin D, as your body needs it to absorb the calcium.

 

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Reversing Dementia and Boosting Brain Health - Does This Legalized Drug cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

 

Many recent studies have indicated that chemical compounds in marijuana are able to reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

 

Now, just to remind us that medical science is an ongoing conversation and thereby a work in progress, a new study in the journal Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that marijuana may actually affect the brain in ways that may cause Alzheimer’s disease.

 

But the real finding wasn’t about Marijuana at all. It may carry the cure for Alzheimer’s.

 

Scientists from the Amen Clinic did functional neuroimaging scans on the brains of 982 marijuana users and 92 non-users to compare the amount of blood that flows through them both while performing a concentration task and while at rest.

 

Several areas of the brains of the marijuana users, most notably the hippocampus, showed markedly less blood flow than the brains of the non-users.

 

The hippocampus is one of the most important parts of your brain. It is responsible for both short-term and long-term memory, and for spatial coding, which refers to your ability to map and remember physical spaces like your home or street or, mind you, the shapes of letters or buttonholes on your clothes. These are the first areas of the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers that start to shrink.

 

That is why people afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease have such poor memories, become easily disoriented, and need help to dress and feed themselves.

 

In this new study, the right hippocampus suffered the worst reduction in blood flow.

 

Interestingly, many of the study participants were former marijuana smokers who had given it up years before the brain scans. In other words, if these researchers are right, marijuana does permanent damage to cerebral blood flow that does not reverse when you stop smoking it.

 

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Reversing Dementia and Boosting Brain Health - New High Blood Pressure and Dementia Connection Discovered

 

High blood pressure has long been a prime suspect as one of the causes of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

 

But a recent discovery has shed a new light on this issue. And it’s scarier than most doctors were led to believe.

 

The good news is that this discovery also reveals a way to completely reverse dementia, even after some damage is done.

 

But you must act fast, or it may be too late.

 

In a recent edition of the journal Hypertension, the American Heart Association released a statement that linked high blood pressure during middle age to dementia in senior years.

 

Scientists have long suspected that dementia is a condition that only starts to display symptoms once it has been developing for around 30 years.

 

This is primarily because our brains can adjust to gradual damage by relocating its important functions from the damaged to the undamaged bits of brain tissue.

 

When the destruction becomes too great, however, there is no longer enough undamaged tissue to operate brain functions, and that is when dementia kicks in.

 

After pulling together a large team of their researchers who all reviewed the scientific literature in their areas of specialization, the American Heart Association released a statement that claims that high blood pressure during your 40s and 50s makes it much more likely that you will suffer from dementia when you are older.

 

Over time, high blood Pressure compromises the brain in several ways:

 

It damages and hardens the large arteries that take oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your brain. These are situated to the sides of your throat where you can feel your pulse. Without receiving fresh blood, your brain cells die.

 

It compromises the ability of the small blood vessels inside your brain to distribute the blood properly.

 

Reduced blood flow damages the white matter that your brain needs to think, feel, and control other operations in your body.

 

Reduced blood flow may also lead to Alzheimer’s disease by ruining your brain’s ability to control the amount of beta amyloid that is present. Excess beta amyloid then forms plaques and tangles, which are the chief characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease.

 

It’s therefore essential not to wait. Take actions today to lower your blood pressure and prevent dementia down the road.

 

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But the most important message from this study for me was that it confirmed what I’ve been preaching for years: that the main cause of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is the lack of oxygen reaching your brain cells.

 

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