Patients with restless legs syndrome should decrease consumption of pasta and bread. Ice Cream. All flavors of ice cream may trigger or cause worsening of restless legs syndrome symptoms. For example, chocolate ice cream contains caffeine. In addition, some brands of ice cream may contain gluten.
The hormones with the most direct effect on hair growth are androgens, the male sex hormones that include testosterone. Both men and women produce androgens--a gender just produces more of one and less of the other. Facial and body hair are considered secondary sex characteristics that form in response to androgens.
Scalp massage may help to stimulate new hair growth. Photo Credit ayurvedic oil massage of the scalp image by NiDerLander from Fotolia.com. According to Medline Plus, hair grows 1 inch every few months. Most people experience a growth rate of about 6 inches per year, however, this can vary per individual, based on issues such as illness, nutrition and stress.