How to Grow Hair Faster

Everyone wants long thick healthy looking hair, however for some reason some people have a problem achieving this. The reason some people's hair grows slow or not can be from several different fractures. From poor diet to stress and even from medications.

There isn't 'one' thing you can do that will ensure you will have healthy hair because there are many factors to consider. You must take into consideration your diet, hair type and lifestyle when you are trying to maintain a healthy head of hair that grows a nice normal rate.

Here are some things to consider when you are thinking about keeping your hair long, thick and healthy and wondering how to grow hair faster.

Exercise

Since exercise increased the flow of nutrient rich blood which nourishes the follicles of your hair which in turn promotes healthy hair growth. Lack of sufficient blood flow can cause your hair to become brittle and dull. Exercise also helps to relieve stress which is also known to cause hair to not only grow slower but fall out.

Nutrition

Nutrition is extremely important when it comes to having strong healthy thick hair that grows normally. You should be sure to try and eliminate processed foods from your diet as much as possible. You should also be eating foods which are known to be nurturing when it comes to hair growth so that you can increase your chances of having your hair grow faster and stronger.

Since protein hardens to form keratin which is the structure that makes up hair strands, it is important that you have plenty of very healthy protein in your diet. Minus enough protein, your body lacks the need materials to build new hair, so strands can become weak and or brittle and hair will grow much slower. Be sure you have adequate protein in your diet which will help your body produc healthy new hair growth.

Healthy sources of protein are:

• fish
• lean meats
• beans
• nuts
• eggs
• soy products

Make Sure You Get Enough Zinc and Iron

A deficiency in zinc and/or iron can cause unhealthy hair hair loss and anemia.

Iron helps to bring oxygen to your cells including your hair follicles. It also assists your body when it comes to using protein to build strong hair. The body absorbs animal proteins such as:

• poultry
• lean meats
• eggs

However there are excellent sources for vegetarians as well such as: 

• lentils
• beans
• soybeans
• tofu

Zinc assists your body when it comes to growing and repairing tissue and keeps the oil glands around the hair follicle working properly.

You can get zinc from foods such as: 

• pumpkin seeds
• chickpeas
• peanut butter
• poultry
• lean meat
• crab
• oysters

Taking too much iron or zinc can have a negative effect so please consult your physician if you believe you lack either one of these vitamins. Most individuals can maintain healthy levels of both by simply eating a well balanced diet which includes fortified grain products like healthy whole grain:

• breads
• cereals
• pastas

Also be sure to add a multivitamin to your daily diet. Click here to find out how you can grow your hair Twice as Fast


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