Balayam, is an alternative reflexology therapy for hair growth which involves rubbing identical fingernails together with some amount of force. Though there are a number of people who believe that this technique really works, it has its own share of critics, too. So, before coming to a conclusion, let’s take a look at some facts about Balayam and also try to debunk some myths as well.
How it works?
Rubbing finger nails for a minimum of 10-20 minutes daily, can make your
hair grow again. You should rub all your fingernails except for your thumb,
because rubbing thumbnails may cause growth of facial hair. The number of
fingernails you rub does not really matter.
The science
behind Balayam
Believers say that there are certain nerve-endings below your
fingernails which are stimulated when you rub them together. It is claimed that
when you rub your fingernails, you stimulate your brain to send a signal to
adult stem cells to revive the dead or unproductive hair follicles. Rubbing
fingernails also increases blood circulation to your scalp, which strengthens
your hair follicles and in turn prevents hair fall or greying.
How to do it:
Nail rubbing is done on an empty stomach or 2 hours after
food. Curl the fingers as if to form a half fist (see picture) and rub the
fingernails of each hand against each other briskly for five to ten minutes
(rub only fingernails and exclude the thumb). You will feel a tingling
sensation starting from your fingers and going up to your scalp.
You can do this anywhere - while waiting for or travelling in
the bus/train, walking in the park, in your house. It may help if you focus
your attention on the scalp and hair, and visualize your hair getting thick and
healthy (or what you want to accomplish).
Rubbing fingernails together for five to ten minutes twice a
day is recommended. Results are usually seen in a three to four months time.
Who should
avoid Balayam?
·
People with high blood pressure should not perform Balayam as it may
worsen their condition.
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It is also believed that sometimes Balayam may lead to drowsiness, so it
is not advisable to perform it during work hours or before driving a vehicle.
·
Pregnant women too are advised not to perform it, as it may cause
uterine contractions or high blood pressure.
When will the
results be visible?
If you are looking to combat hair loss then it will take about 3-6
months, whereas for hair growth you will need to wait for about 6-9 months,
depending upon how frequently you rub your fingernails.
Our verdict
While there are growing reports about Balayam’s effectiveness, there are
a significant number of people who don’t believe in it at all. One positive
thing about Balayam is that it does not have any side effects. So, give it a
shot without worrying about any side effects and see if it works for you or not.
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