Monday, October 1, 2007

How to reverse greying hair

Well, I thought it would work.

My hair (I'm 52) is now what we euphemistically call "salt and pepper," but I like the original, darker, version better. So in January, I did some extensive Google searching to try to find out if there was a natural remedy.

(Hair dyes don't count).

One suggestion which seemed to hold some promise was molasses. No, they didn't suggest applying molasses to the hair, although that would certainly make it darker, at least temporarily, and would probably be a big hit with houseflies.

No, the suggestion was to eat molasses, and since I wasn't a big fan of the taste of molasses, I sought a way to make it easier for me to consume.

I found it: in my tea.

As I've mentioned, I have hot tea every morning. This is how I make it: I brew a quart of water. When it comes to a boil, I add 4 "regular" tea bags (regular black tea) and one flavored bag. I like the slight touch of flavor, and it's not overwhelming. Let it steep for 5 minutes.

In the cup, I put one tablespoon of molasses, a half teaspoon of stevia (the "sweet herb"), and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Pour tea over it, and add a bit of milk or cream, if you like. The remainder of the quart I let cool to room temp, dilute slightly, and drink for iced tea.

I don't think it's made my hair darker. But the taste is great.

That's all for now.

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