Why Flax Seeds are Good for your Hair

3 Reasons why Flax seeds are good for your hair..

1-Flax seeds contain essential vitamins for hair

Flax seeds are full of essential vitamins and minerals which provide nourishment to the hair follicles and encourage stronger and healthier new growth. A daily dose of flax seeds will keep you and your hair beautiful.

2-Flax seeds are high in Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids help you avoid a dry, scaly scalp, and nourish your hair. It also increases the hair elasticity – which means less breakage. Plus it can help reduce dandruff, eczema, and other skin conditions.

3-Flax seeds are a good source of fiber

Flax seeds are a great source of fiber – both the soluble and insoluble types. Eating flax seeds will keep your gut in good health, and facilitate the absorption of vital nutrients. And health gut equals a healthy body and of course healthy hair.

How to Eat Flax seeds?

*Always eat flax seeds after dry roasting them in a pan or oven before eating.This way they are easy to chew and plus roasting eliminates anti-nutrients in the seeds which can block the absorption of other mineral.

*Add in your salads or make chutney, which you can add to your sandwiches or stuffed bread (parathas), etc.

*You can also grind the roasted flax seeds, and use them in your diet. 

Since flax seeds are slimy and sticky, make sure to take them with plenty of water or other liquids to increase their mobility in your gut.

ANATOMY OF HAIR FOLLICLE

                        ANATOMY OF HAIR FOLLICLE

Hair Structure

A hair can be defined as a slender, thread-like outgrowth from a follicle in the skin. The hair are present all over the body, except for the sole, palm, lips. Hair is composed of structural protein called keratin. This is the same kind of protein that makes up the nails and the outer layer of skin .

Hair comprises of three morphological regions - the cuticle, medulla, and cortex

• An innermost layer or medulla which is only present in large thick hairs.
• The middle layer known as the cortex. The cortex provides strength, color and texture of the hair.
• The outermost layer is known as the cuticle. The cuticle is thin and colorless. It serves as a protector of the cortex.

Structure of the hair root

Hair root lies below the skin, which is enclosed within a follicle. At the base of hair follicle is the dermal papilla. The dermal papilla is fed by the blood vessels which carries nourishment to produce new hair. The dermal papilla is very important for the growth of the hair as it contains receptors for male hormones and androgens. The presence of these receptors is responsible for the androgenic alopecia