The elderly, with their silver hair and gray beards, seem to be wise and calm, as if they have attained enlightenment. However, many young children have prematurely developed white hair. What causes this phenomenon of "premature aging" before maturity?
The causes of premature white hair are complex and can be summarized as follows.
1. Genetics
Genetics is one of the main factors of premature white hair. Scientific research has shown that certain physical traits of parents can be passed down to offspring in a dominant or recessive form. The same goes for white hair. If one's parents have premature white hair, it is highly likely that they will also develop white hair due to defective genes.
2. Nutritional Factors
When the diet is lacking in essential nutrients such as copper, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 for a long period of time, the synthesis of pigment in the hair follicles is hindered, leading to the appearance of white hair.
3. Psychological Factors
In today's fast-paced society, people are under increasing pressure and often experience negative emotions such as anxiety and stress. These psychological pressures can disrupt our endocrine system and affect the secretion of melanin, causing black hair to turn white.
4. Illness
Conditions such as tuberculosis, vitiligo, and albinism can also lead to the premature appearance of white hair.
5. Lifestyle Habits
If one constantly uses their brain, works long hours, and is frequently exhausted without the habit of regular exercise, it can lead to premature white hair.
These are the main causes of premature white hair. White hair can make us appear old and dull, affecting our external image and mental state. Below, we recommend some delicious and effective food recipes for treating white hair. Take a look!
Black Sesame and Chinese Yam Paste
First, wash and peel the Chinese yam, cut it into small pieces, and then put it in a juicer with black sesame seeds. Add some water and blend until it becomes a paste. Pour the mixture into a pot and simmer with low heat until it thickens.
Eight Treasure Porridge with Lotus Seeds
First, prepare ingredients such as lotus seeds, peanuts, coix seed, mung beans, and glutinous rice. Soak them in water for about 3 hours. In a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and bring it to a boil. Then, add the soaked ingredients and cook over high heat for about 20 minutes, and then simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Finally, add dried longan, red dates, and rock sugar, and continue to simmer until the porridge thickens and all the ingredients are soft. Serve hot.
Walnut Hair Darkening Paste
First, prepare a suitable amount of walnuts, remove the shells and the thin skin, and chop the walnut meat. Then, prepare a small amount of goji berries, Polygonum multiflorum, and black soybeans. Boil goji berries and Polygonum multiflorum in water, and filter out the residue when the broth thickens. Then, add the chopped walnut meat and black soybeans to the broth and simmer until the walnut meat is soft. Remove from heat and let it cool or dry at a low temperature before consumption.
These three recipes are not only simple and delicious but also effective in treating white hair. Give them a try!
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