Whether we want to blame the stress of our jobs for the gray hairs many of us seem to have acquired prematurely, or DNA passed along through the family tree…it happens to the best of us. So, just how does hair turn grey and can we do anything to restore natural hair color?
When our bodies are functioning well, cells in our hair follicles called melonocytes generate pigments -- the primary one being melanin. When the melanocytes stop producing these pigments, we sprout graying hair, which appears gray due to the color of the dead cells that comprise the strand.
Why does graying hair happen?
- Heredity
- B-12 vitamin deficiency
- Thyroid imbalance
- Anemia
- Smoking…there is new evidence that smokers are four times more likely to go gray at a young age.!
The commonly held notion that psychological shock or trauma can turn hair gray overnight is a heated debate. While some people claim such an occurrence, many scientists question the actual timeframe.
What Can Be Done About Graying Hair...
Hair dyes, temporary colorants and spray-on treatments can certainly provide short-term coverage. For a more permanent approach to restoringgraying hair to its natural color, there needs to be an internal change. One natural ingredient that has been discovered to increase the body’s ability to produce melanin pigment is Ho Shou Wu. When increased melanin pigment is produced, the appearance of grey hair can be diminished.
Ho Shou Wu is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and when blended with whole medicinal herbs can produce positive benefits for the scalp and hair including decreased hair thinning and graying. Bao Shi vitamins combine Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine in three different formulas – Original, Men’s with Saw Palmetto/DHT Blocker, and Women’s. These natural ingredients have been used for centuries and are proven to help reduce hair loss, maximize hair growth and restore natural color and luster. |
