Your Hair-Wear It well!

Why? Because it is your crowning glory

Hair plays a role in first impression

The 4 pillars of Health

Genetics does play a part too

Ageing affects the production of colour at the hair follicles

When no colour is produced the hair that grows from the follicle will turn grey

This could be partly due to free radical damage

I am fortunate to inherit good genes from my parents

We all have a hairline that only shows a few strands of grey

I have more trouble at the crown which can be easily camouflaged with powder cover up

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consuming foods that are black in colour will delay the greying process

This point was also echoed by a western trained Rheumatologist who also specializes in TCM

The black foods nourish the kidneys which in turn helps the hair to stay healthy

They contain antioxidants which delays free radical damage

TCM places the kidneys as the essence. The kidneys are the core to good health

Black foods eaten in moderation protects the kidneys to function optimally.

It is very easy to incorporate black foods into the daily diet

This is what I enjoy eating

Breakfast cereals mixed with seeds and black sesame ( daily )

Weekly seaweed soup

Add beancurd puffs. There is no need to add meat as seaweed has meaty glutamate taste. For added flavour, add a table spoonful of miso paste

Black rice ( 2-3 times a week )

Cook black rice as you would brown rice. You may also mix it with white rice

何首乌 ( He shou wu - once a week )

Once a week use 2 or 3 slices with 500 ml water

Boil and simmer for 20 minutes

Drink as part of fluid intake throughout the day

Black beans best used in soups ( once a fortnight )

Try to mix and match your favourite black foods to get full benefits

By no means a magic bullet but what have you got to lose? 😁

You will have some positive results if you can change your lifestyle by cooking more meals at home

You will also need a good hair cut

It takes a little more time to make your hair look good as age advances

Strange coincidence that hair 髮 sounds exactly like 發 prosper

So put in that extra effort to make your hair look gorgeous

Louisaz says well maintained healthy hair speaks for itself

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