How One Women’s Trips To The Salon Damaged Her Liver And How It Could Affect You.!

A middle-aged woman from Harbin, China, was recently diagnosed with chemical cirrhosis that seemed to have been caused by her long-time habit of dyeing her hair every month.

Referred to only as Mrs. Chen by Chinese media, the 50-something woman allegedly started spotting white hairs on her scalp when she was in her 30s. There were only a few of them back then, so she could easily pluck them out, but after she turned 40-year-old, the white strands really started to show, particularly around her temples. Like many other women do around that age, Chen started dyeing her hair to conceal the sign of ageing. However, she claims that her white hair grew really fast, so in order o keep it from showing, she had her hair dyed at a salon every month for the last decade. She recently learned that her habit has taken a heavy toll on her liver.

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About two months ago, when Chen was climbing the stairs to her bedroom for the night, she started feeling unusually tired and breathless, but didn’t really think too much of it. However, when she finally reached the bedroom, her husband noticed that the woman’s skin had turned yellow, as had the whites of her eyes. They went to the hospital immediately, and from there they were rushed to the Department of Infectious Medicine in Harbin, where tests showed that she had more than 10 times the normal level of bilirubin in her body.

Doctors found that Mrs Chen’s liver was in an advanced stage of cirrhosis and tried to figure out the cause. The woman had never had an alcohol problem, and her medical history showed no drugs that could have damaged her liver so severely, so they kept asking her more questions about her habits, in hopes of finding some clues. After hearing of the woman’s monthly hair-dyeing routine and that it had been going on for 10 years, doctors established that the chemicals in the dye were responsible for her cirrhosis.

After over 20 days of treatment, Mrs. Chen consideration has improved considerably, but doctors say that some of the chemical damage to her liver is irreversible, which increases her risk of developing cancer.

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How Toxins can Enter Your Bloodstream

Hair color works by opening the hair cuticle to lighten it and deposit new color. During this process, toxins can enter our bodies by being absorbed through the scalp. It’s recommended that you wait six months between your hair coloring appointments, the fewer contact chemicals have with the scalp the healthier your liver will be! So it’s best to stay away from chemical dyes all together and find more natural ways to style your hair.

Natural Ways you Can Dye Your Hair at Home.

Here are some easy and natural ways to dye your hair, giving you a fresh new look without sacrificing your liver health.

1. Coffee

For a dark brown color make a strong cup of organic coffee. Let it cool then mix it with 2 cups of an all-natural leave in conditioner and 2 tablespoons of organic coffee grounds. Apply it to your hair, wait an hour then rinse with apple cider vinegar to help the color last longer

2. Lemon Juice

For highlights spray and brush lemon juice through your hair, leaving it to sit for a few hours. Sun drying your hair and mixing the lemon juice with chamomile will help enhance the effect. This process works slowly and will need to be repeated several times.

3. Beet and Carrot Juice

For a red hue, you can apply one cup of beet or carrot juice (or a mix of the two) to your hair, you can also add coconut oil to help condition at the same time. Work it through then rap your hair leaving it for an hour. Rinse with water and seal in the color by spraying your hair with apple cider vinegar.

For more information visit our article on other ways to dye your hair naturally. If this method doesn’t appeal to you, remember: there is nothing more beautiful than embracing your natural beauty,