New scientific breakthrough for grey hair and baldness

New scientific breakthrough mimics an age-old remedy for grey hair and baldness: Onion juice


(NaturalNews) Days ago it was announced that European researchers had
discovered a breakthrough cure for grey and thinning hair: A topical
application of a sun-activated compound called PC-KUS (a modified
pseudocatalase). However, the researchers may be a few hundred years
late with their discovery since onion juice has been used as a remedy
for thin and greying hair for ages.

What the researchers found
was that grey hair is primarily caused by a buildup of hydrogen peroxide
at the root of hair follicles and that this was due in great part to a
reduction in the natural antioxidant compound catalase. In addition to
helping cleanse the scalp and follicles, onion juice also promotes the
production of catalase. Catalase prevents grey hair as well as promoted
thicker hair follicles.

The researchers "new" breakthrough
appears to be the rediscovery of a remedy for grey hair and baldness
that herbalists have known for centuries: Onion juice. Hundreds of years
ago, famed herbalist John Gerard (1545- 1612) wrote: "the juyce of
onions annointed upon a bald head in the sun bringeth the hair againe
very speedily." Today, many herbalists recommend onion juice either
singly or in combination with other natural items as a remedy for grey
and thinning hair.

What the research found

The new research, which was published in The FASB Journal,
also found that the modified catalase compound also works for the skin
condition vitiligo (a skin pigment condition marked by loss of skin
color). Reported study author Karin U. Schallreuter, M.D. from the Institute for Pigmentary Disorders:

"To date, it is beyond any doubt that the sudden loss of the inherited skin and localized hair
color can affect those individuals in many fundamental ways. The
improvement of quality of life after total and even partial successful
repigmentation has been documented."

In 2009, a similar breakthrough for grey hair
was reported which also found that hydrogen peroxide buildup was a
culprit and that the compound catalase could reverse grey hair. That
research was conducted by Bradford University in the UK.

Other natural solutions for grey hair

Over the years, many remedies for grey hair have been used with mixed results. Some of the better known ones include:

The
oriental remedy fo-ti has a long history of being used for grey hair.
Fo-ti is also called he shou wu, which translates to "black-haired Mr.
He" or "Mr. He's black hair".

Black Strap molasses has worked
well for many people for restoration of color, but it may take some time
(as is true with other remedies as well).

Pine needle tea is another remedy which has been used to help with greying hair.

Many have reported that moringa leaf and moringa root extracts have restored hair color as well as helped with thinning hair.

Nutrition for hair health

As
is true for the entire body, good nutrition is essential for healthy
hair. The best diet for hair health is a wholesome diet which is rich in
silica, B-vitamins, omega-3s, protein, calcium and iron. Other
important nutrients include antioxidants, trace minerals and vitamin A.

Some of the best foods for hair health include:

• Oats
• Sweet rice and mochi (pounded sweet rice)
• Nuts and seeds
• Leafy, green vegetables
• Root vegetables, such as carrots, rutabagas, parsnips, ginger, turnips, and onions
• Winter squash
• Black beans
• Pumpkin
• Black pepper
• Brown rice syrup
• Seaweed
• Microalgae

Foods to avoid for better hair health:

• Cold foods and drinks
• Sugary foods and drinks
• Fatty foods
• Animal protein
• Tofu
• Salt
• Dairy products

Source:-
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