Home remedies for grey hair, underweight, rough skin, looking healthy and fresh

Premature graying of hair, rough skin and low weight are all indications that your diet is lacking vital nutrients. Excessive stress and strain can also be the causes of all your problems.

With the advancement in age, hair tends to lose their color.


However if your hair are graying prematurely, it definitely is a cause for worry. Mental worries are the most common cause of premature graying hair. Stress causes extraordinary tension in the scalp of a person.


The irritation of the scalp prevents vital nutrients from being absorbed and the health of the hair suffers. However that’s not the only cause. Premature graying is also caused by a faulty diet. The deficiency of vitamins and minerals hinder the production of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the hair its back color.

Indian gooseberry is known to be the best remedy for bringing back life into hair. It also stops graying and helps the hair regains its original sheen and color. Take the fruit and cut it into small pieces. Remove the seed. Dry the pieces in sun for a day or two and then put it into coconut oil. Boil the oil till it starts to thicken and becomes dark. The solid matter becomes dusty. Apply this oil in your hair and leave it overnight. Next day use a mild shampoo to remove the oil.

Try to avoid putting harsh chemicals in your hair. If your hair is sensitive, it will only be further damaged by dyes and hair colors. Try to keep your remedies as natural as possible and give special attention to your diet.

For improving your skin texture, take in a lot of vitamin C, E and A. To improve the texture of your skin, eat a lot of citrus fruits. Also start taking cod liver oil. Cod liver oil is rich in many vitamins, especially vitamin E that makes the skin supple.

Get some sandalwood powder and mix rosewater in it to make a paste. Apply a thick layer of the paste on your face everyday. Leave for fifteen minutes till it dries up and starts getting caked. Wash off with a soft washcloth or a soft sponge. The sandalwood powder soothes the skin and polishes it, removing tan. The rosewater balances and replenishes moisture. It acts like a toner and refreshes the skin to make it look fresh and youthful.

Make your own beauty routine and follow it religiously. Every morning, after your bath, soak a cotton ball in raw milk and wipe your face with it. Raw milk acts as a cleanser and cleans all your skin pores. After that daub another piece of cotton in rosewater and rub it all over your face and neck. The rosewater acts as a toner and refreshes the skin. Use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 20 to moisturize your face and protect it from ultra violet rays.

High stress, mental worries, faulty eating habits and being underweight deprive your body of calories and essential nutrients mainly vitamins and minerals. All these factors can cause premature graying of hair and adversely affect your health. The rough skin is an indication that your body lacks vital nutrients necessary for growth and well being.

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I would recommend you to refer to the food guide pyramid in order to eat a wholesome diet. Make sure you are eating foods from all the food groups. Take care to include especially whole grains, beans, nuts, fruits and vegetables.

If the body weight is less by 20% of your ideal body weight or more, you are grossly underweight and it is a matter of concern To gain more weight, please refer to my answer to a previous question on advice regarding gaining weight.

You can read a more detailed answer on why it is essential for you to gain weight, dietary advice and practical tips that you can help you gain weight.

Your skin lacks the vitality and luster synonymous with good health. To deal with your rough skin, just external application of creams or natural cures is not enough. It is more important to eat a wholesome diet. Mild physical exercise stimulates appetite by which you can increase intake of food (calories). Exercise improves muscle tone especially of the digestive system and helps you absorb and assimilate the food more effectively.

For a healthy and fresh glow to your skin, you can follow the above guidelines along with these natural and inexpensive home product treatments for your skin.

Breathing exercises (meditation) will help you remain calm, reduce stress and improve health. You will greatly benefit if you follow the above guidelines. But if you want more personalized guidance with a food and exercise plan, consult a dietitian with details about your height, weight, diet recall and medical history.