Hair
At the Kyborg Institute we read hair on an energetic-symbolic level: as fine “antennae” with which we – in our image – take up and give off sensitive impressions and energy. Healthy, strong hair we read as a sign of much positive life force.
Hair as an expression of life force
Stringy, feeble hair or hair loss we read symbolically as a possible hint of a slackening inner flow, of annoyance or exhaustion. A good general condition – balanced diet, movement, rest – does the hair good too, according to our understanding. Hair loss, of course, has many possible causes.
Grey or white hair we do not automatically understand as a loss, but often as a shift of the forces – more inwards, more mental activity. A bald head, too, need not mean any decline in our reading; some traditions (such as Zen monks) shave it deliberately.
Care and surroundings
In our view, the surroundings also play a role: pollutants and smog burden scalp and hair. We simply recommend regular washing with mild shampoos.
Hair loss with chemotherapy
If people lose their hair during a cancer treatment, this is a known side effect of some chemotherapies, which also affect fast-growing hair-root cells. After the conclusion of the treatment the hair usually grows back again.
Frequently asked questions
What does hair mean from the view of the Kyborg Institute?
We read hair symbolically as fine 'antennae' and as an expression of life force.
Where does hair loss come from?
Hair loss has many possible causes. A good general condition and a balanced diet do well-being good in general.
Why do people lose hair during chemotherapy?
Hair loss is a known side effect of some chemotherapies, because they also affect fast-growing hair-root cells. The hair usually grows back again after the conclusion of the treatment.
Change history · last updated on
- — Notes shortened, text tidied.
- — Address of this entry localised: it now carries the English term instead of the German one. The old address redirects.
- — First English version.
Sources
- D. Harald Alke: Gesundheitslexikon (Health Encyclopedia). A detailed account of health-relevant topics and therapeutic methods; bundled, overlapping experiences from around 30 years of life counselling with clients. Kyborg Institute.
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