DANDRUFF

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What is Dandruff?

Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which dead skin looking like white flakes are shed.  The most common cause of dandruff is seborrhea, which is inflammation of the oil-secreting glands.  Deficiencies of B Complex vitamins, essential fatty acids and selenium can also contribute to dandruff, as can excess sugar and refined carbohydrate consumption.

Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for Dandruff

Following the nutrition advice below can significantly help to alleviate dandruff:

• Eat a large percentage of your diet as raw vegetables and fruit. 

• Also eat some almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds every day.

• Every day have a tablespoon of linseeds with two large glasses of water, and 1-2 Brazil nuts. 

• Drink at least 1½ litres of water per day.

• Avoid fried foods, dairy products (except sheep or goat yoghurt), sugar, white flour, and chocolate. 

• Avoid excess alcohol.

• It may help if you add a little vinegar to the rinsing water after washing your hair. 

Health Supplements 

Often, a combination of supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:

• 6 x Essential Balance capsules (Omega 3 and 6 oils) (Higher Nature)

• HiOrac - Powerful Liquid Antioxidants

• 1 x Vitamin B Complex (Biocare)

• 1 x Multivitamin and mineral (e.g. VM75 from Solgar)

• 2 x 1000mg vitamin C

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