Our hair is an important part of our image. As we age, we raise many questions about how to care for our hair, since many begin to lose hair. There is also the question of how do I keep my hair healthy if am coloring it regularly.

Here are some tips from Grandma Nature suggesting things to do and not to do in order to maintain healthy hair.

• Do not wash hair daily.
• Cut hair regularly.
• Do not use the same shampoo year round.
• Do not use a hair dryer all the time. It dries the hair and can make it brittle.
• Dandruff is not a sign of unhealthy hair. Discover what the problem is so you can treat it accordingly.
• A bit of sun is good for the hair.

Healthy hair is one sign of healthy aging.

Grandma Nature

Healthy Hair

The condition of our hair contributes to our personal image and age-esteem.  As we get older, our hair often begins to thin and we may even lose much of it.  (Good news for women. Typically, although women may lose hair, they rarely become bald like men do.)

What can you do to help your hair thrive?

• Brush your hair frequently to help the circulation go to the head. It will strengthened your hair, make it shiny and help prevent hair loss.
• Be sure to get enough iron in your diet.  Iron is very important in keeping hair healthy and to avoid hair loss. Iron is found in spinach, liver, shellfish, red meat and soybeans.

Note: Studies have shown that older people with a high iron content have the same type of brain activity as younger adults.

Grandma Nature