After a long day at work, when you feel tired, you may want to get a good sleep. But sometimes, insomnia happens. Did you know that scalp massage can promote blood circulation in the head, improve sleep, and even prevent hair loss?
Can scalp massage prevent hair loss?
We all know the benefits of scalp massage, so if you haven't developed the habit of massaging your scalp, now is the time to give it a try. Proper scalp massage can promote blood circulation in the scalp and reduce sebum secretion, but does it have a stimulating effect on hair growth?
Massaging the scalp can strengthen the circulation of water in the scalp. Applying some massage cream or essential oil to the scalp and using gentle massage techniques can help the scalp absorb moisture and nutrients, restore the balance of water and oil in the scalp, and make your hair healthier. Although scalp massage has many benefits, the effect on hair growth may not be very noticeable.
If you want to promote hair growth through scalp massage, simply massaging the scalp may have limited effects. You can try applying ginger or polygonum multiflorum to your hair, and then massage your scalp with your fingers. Doing this regularly may have certain effects.
Scalp acupressure techniques and their benefits
There are many acupressure points on the head, each with specific functions and benefits. Understanding the location and effects of meridians and acupressure points can better promote the health benefits of head massage.
1. Temporal acupressure point
Located in the temple area, between the outer corners of the eyebrows and the outer corners of the eyes, about one finger width backward. There is one on each side. Massaging this acupressure point can treat headaches, eye diseases, facial paralysis, runny nose, and other ailments. It can also relieve eye fatigue, promote blood and lymph circulation, and improve skin beauty.
2. Yintang acupressure point
Located in the forehead, between the eyebrows. Massaging this acupressure point can treat headaches, dizziness, insomnia, infantile convulsions, nasal congestion, runny nose, nosebleeds, pain in the brow ridge, eye pain, and other ailments. It is often used to treat neurogenic headaches, nasal congestion, and hypertension.
For other acupressure techniques and the benefits of other acupressure points on the head, let's continue reading.
3. Baihui acupressure point
This acupressure point is located in the center of the top of the head. Use the palm of your left or right hand to press tightly against the Baihui acupressure point and rotate. Complete one rotation in 32 beats. Massaging this area can lower blood pressure and calm the mind.
4. Fengchi acupressure point
Use the thumbs of both hands to press and knead the Fengchi acupressure points on both sides, rotating clockwise for one rotation of 32 beats.
5. Quchi acupressure point
First use the right hand and then the left hand to press and knead the Quchi acupressure points at the elbow joint, rotating one rotation of 32 beats. This method can clear heat and lower blood pressure.
Assisting foods
1. Eat foods rich in protein and vitamins, such as dairy products, eggs, lean meat, fish, soy products, seafood, fresh vegetables, and fruits.
If you have oily scalp, eat more high-fiber foods and whole grains. Eating hawthorn and strawberries regularly can help control the greasy feeling of the hair. Limit the intake of fatty foods such as fatty meat, lard, and animal organs. Eat less sugary foods, avoid strong tea, and avoid spicy foods such as chili and raw garlic.
2. Eat foods rich in vitamin A, such as carrots, spinach, Chinese flowering cabbage, chives, celery, amaranth, apricots, etc., which have a certain effect on seborrheic hair loss.
3. Eat foods rich in vitamin B6, such as potatoes, fava beans, mackerel, oranges, black sesame seeds, etc., which have a certain effect on hair regeneration.
4. Seaweed rich in iodine is very beneficial for hair. When eating seaweed, add some oil to help the absorption of iodine.
These are the methods of head massage that we have summarized. They have certain benefits for the capillaries of the head and can not only help sleep but also prevent hair loss!
