DANDRUFF
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What is Dandruff?
Dandruff
is a common scalp condition in which dead skin looking like white flakes are
shed. The most common cause of
dandruff is seborrhea, which is inflammation of the oil-secreting glands.
Deficiencies of B Complex vitamins, essential fatty acids and selenium
can also contribute to dandruff, as can excess sugar and refined carbohydrate
consumption.
Nutrition Facts & Diet
Advice for Dandruff
Following the
nutrition advice below can significantly help to alleviate
dandruff:
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Eat
a large percentage of your diet as raw vegetables and fruit.
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Also
eat some almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and pumpkin
seeds every day.
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Every
day have a tablespoon of linseeds with two large glasses of water, and 1-2
Brazil nuts.
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Drink
at least 1½ litres of water per day.
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Avoid
fried foods, dairy products (except sheep or goat yoghurt), sugar, white
flour, and chocolate.
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Avoid
excess alcohol.
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It
may help if you add a little vinegar to the rinsing water after washing
your hair.
Health Supplements
Often, a combination
of supplements may help in alleviating this
condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional
therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may
be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:
(please
also read this important notice concerning supplement medical
claims)
Recommended
Health Books
health book - Optimum Nutrition Bible, The
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