Are you dealing with thinning hair or constant hair fall? Hair loss can be triggered by various factors such as poor nutrition, stress, hormonal changes, genetics, over-styling, frequent use of heating tools, or even exposure to environmental pollutants. If left untreated, hair fall can progress to more serious issues like noticeable thinning or even baldness.
The good news? You don’t have to panic. Nature offers simple and effective remedies, and olive oil is one of the most powerful solutions to restore your hair’s health and encourage new growth.
Why Olive Oil Helps with Hair Growth
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Blocks DHT hormone
One of the main culprits of hair loss is DHT, a hormone that weakens hair follicles and leads to breakage. Olive oil helps reduce the production of DHT on the scalp, slowing down hair fall. -
Cleanses the scalp
Regular scalp massages with olive oil help remove dirt, excess oil, and dead skin cells. A clean scalp creates the perfect environment for strong and healthy hair growth. -
Boosts circulation & reduces stress
Massaging olive oil not only improves blood circulation to hair follicles but also helps relieve stress—an often-overlooked cause of hair fall. -
Natural conditioner
Olive oil works as a deep moisturizer, preventing dryness, dandruff, itchiness, and flakiness. This leaves your hair soft, shiny, and manageable. -
Fights infections
Thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, olive oil protects your scalp from issues like dandruff, yeast, or even lice. -
Rich in antioxidants & vitamin E
These nutrients repair damage caused by harsh chemicals and nourish the scalp, supporting overall hair health.
How to Use Olive Oil for Hair Growth
There are several effective ways to apply olive oil for treating hair loss and promoting growth. Below are 4 simple methods you can try at home to revive your hair naturally.
Method – 1: (Cinnamon)
The consumption of cinnamon spice causes a metabolic reaction and this boost will burn calories and assists with weight loss.
Here are some easy ways of incorporating cinnamon in your diet to lose weight.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder on your breakfast cereal or oatmeal.
- Add some cinnamon powder to your regular morning coffee or teas and drink it. Also, add some cinnamon powder to your toast and have it with a cup of coffee.
- Mix freshly crushed cinnamon powder into your fruit juices or protein shakes or smoothies or any food items and drink it.
- Simply mix the cinnamon powder in other natural foods like ginger, lemon juice or honey and use it to get proper weight.
- Sprinkle some cinnamon powder into yogurt, butter, and cheese spreads to enhance their flavor and to lose extra weight.
- Sprinkle some ground cinnamon on applesauce or freshly chopped apple or chopped banana or chopped fruits or in any other baked foods and consume it for effective weight loss.
- Mix 1 teaspoon or two of Ceylon cinnamon powder in 1 cup of warm milk, cappuccino or hot chocolate and drink it to cut down the excess calories.
Method – 2: (Cinnamon Tea)
Cinnamon tea will help to speed up the metabolism and thereby reduces your weight.
- Put 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and a small cinnamon stick in a mug filled with 8 ounces of boiling water.
- Stir well and let it steep for 10 – 15 minutes.
- After that, strain the tea and drink it once or twice daily to get rid of overweight.
Method – 3: (Ceylon Cinnamon with Apple)
Apple is rich in enzymes, nutrients, and fiber that aids in proper digestion and thereby reduces the glucose content in the blood stream and loses extra weight.
- Cut an apple into thin slices and place it in the pitcher.
- Add a cinnamon stick to it and cover the pitcher with 1/2 part of an ice and another 1/2 with water.
- Stir well and refrigerate it to get chilled and drink it.
- This cinnamon – apple water will last for about a day in the refrigerator without spoiling.
- Regular intake of this water will help you to aid digestion, strengthen your immunity and lose weight.
Note: Or simply mix the juice of 1 apple and finely chopped 1 apple pieces along with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a large pitcher filled with water. You can also add some raspberries or fresh lemon juice in it. Chill and drink it regularly for weight loss.
Method – 4: (Cinnamon with Honey)
Honey and cinnamon help to clean the digestive tract and lowers the blood sugar and cholesterol levels to get rid of weight loss and the problems faced by the problem. This combination helps to crab the appetite and block the body from gaining fat.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of organic cinnamon powder in 1 cup of boiling water and let it steep for about 10 – 15 minutes.
- Let the mix cool for few minutes and strain it.
- Then add 1 tablespoon of raw honey in this water and stir well.
- Drink 1/2 cup of this water in the morning on an empty stomach and another 1/2 cup in the night 45 minutes after your dinner.
- Continue the same process for twice daily till you get rid of the excess weight and make yourself slim and fit.
Method – 5: (Cinnamon with Banana and Milk)
This combination will help you to lose extra weight but be sure that not to drink this mix too much, as it causes weight to gain.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1/4 cup of raw oats, 1/2 cup of skimmed milk, 1 cup of plain and low-fat yogurt, 1 – 2 teaspoons of white sugar and 1 mashed banana in a blender.
- Blend all these ingredients till it forms a smoothie and sprinkle a little of cinnamon powder on the smoothie.
- Drink it regularly till you experienced desired weight loss.
Tips and Precautions:
- Ceylon cinnamon is the best type of cinnamon due to its less amount of coumarin that won’t cause any damage when taken daily.
- Start taking 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder on daily basis and slowly increase the quantity to a maximum of 2 teaspoons per day will help you to get weight loss.
- Always remember that intake of cinnamon alone will not help you to lose weight, you have to follow some healthy diet and regular exercises to achieve your desired weight.
- It has blood thinning (anti-clotting) properties that interact with some medications. So, consult your doctor before using this cinnamon for weight loss.
- It’s best to check whether you’re allergic to the particular ingredients before using any new ingredient and then continue it for treating your problem.
- Avoid taking cinnamon in excess amounts, as it causes tongue inflammation, intestinal problems, mouth sores, mucous membranes, drowsiness, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- There is also a risk of getting some health problems if it is taken in huge quantities. Pregnant women and people suffering from liver damages, anti-coagulant or jaundice should avoid taking this spice.
- You can also use cinnamon pills or capsules for weight loss. The recommended dosage is 500 mg of cinnamon pills for 4 times daily (2000 mg – per day) but make sure to consult your doctor before using it.
- Drink plenty of water and other healthy drinks to stay hydrated and increase your metabolism by flushing out the toxins from the body.
Include cinnamon in your diet for weight loss. Do you know any successful methods of using cinnamon for weight loss? Then share it with us in the below comments box.
