The famous Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi once said, "I lament the rise and fall of the morning, and I lament the rise and fall of the evening. The fall is truly lamentable, but it is not detestable when it returns." Modern netizens often self-deprecatingly say, "While others are getting into relationships, I am losing my hair." Receding hairline is a cause for concern.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hair loss is caused by hot blood in the body, combined with the invasion of external factors such as wind. It can also be caused by a diet high in fat, sweetness, and spiciness, leading to an imbalance in the function of the spleen and stomach, the generation of damp-heat, and the erosion of hair roots, resulting in hair loss. Some hair loss can also be attributed to congenital deficiencies, excessive mental strain, and damage to the liver and kidneys, leading to deficiency in essence and blood, ultimately resulting in hair loss. Traditional Chinese medicine offers a set of external treatment methods to combat hair loss, which is worth a try.
Ten-Finger Massage: Spread the five fingers apart like a comb and gently comb the hair in the direction of the hair scales. The middle finger should be positioned at the center of the front part of the head, while the other four fingers can naturally rest. Start by combing with the left hand, then with the right hand, alternating between the two hands for 3 minutes. Massaging the scalp for 10-15 minutes daily can promote blood circulation and strengthen the hair roots.
Ten-Finger Tapping: Slightly separate the five fingers of both hands and place them on the top of the head. Use the fleshy part of the fingers to tap the head with elasticity. There is no specific acupoint or position, just tap the areas that feel sore a few more times. Repeat the tapping from front to back for 3-5 minutes.
It is also important to take care of your hair on a daily basis. In terms of the hair washing cycle, for dry scalp with less sebum secretion, the washing cycle can be slightly longer, usually washing every 3-4 days. For oily scalp with more sebum secretion, the washing cycle can be slightly shorter, usually washing every 1-2 days. For normal scalp with moderate sebum secretion, the washing cycle is usually every 2-3 days.
