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OT: Any opinions about hair loss? Other than stress:)
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I’ve been in the stress category in the distant past, and yes, that made more hair fall out. But, I have not been under that kind of stress for years. I am 52, so I know my hair is thining some. Most of my hair is dark brown , but I’m getting streaks of gray. I do not plan to color my hair. I don’t mind the gray hairs, but they seem to pop out so easily. I had short bangs all my life, up until a couple of years ago. I let them grow out, so I would not have to get perms or use hair spray. So, all my hair is long and straight. I have them parted on the side, and it seems like I am thinning where the part is. Yes, I have plucked some nuisance flyaway grays, but sometimes they pop out by accident if one gets in my face and I try to pull it back. I didn’t know if I should be concerned about it. It bugs me, because my hair was very thick when I was younger. I still have a lot, but the way they come out now, I’m afraid my hairline will receed
I was wondering if there may be certain nutrients to help with this kind of thing. I know I could search online for all kinds of information, but there seem to be many knowledgeable ladies on here when it come to natural ‘cures’. I am trying to eat healthier….more fruits and veggies, less sweets. Maybe this is out of most of your leagues since most of you are young yet. But, I thought I would ask:)My hair stopped falling out when I began addressing my slow metabolism and thyroid issues through diet, detox, and supplements. It is slowly filling back in and getting thicker, which is good since I am only 31. But my hair was very thin and lifeless for about 3 years until we finally figured out what was wrong with me. The program I follow is called Nutritional Balancing. It’s meant to heal the body from deep within. Of everything I’ve tried, this program is the only one that has actually produced actual results and healing for me.
It’s not the actual stress that causes your hair to fall out; it’s the effects the stress has on your body, metabolism, and hormones, particularly your thyroid and adrenals.
I have always had thin hair, but after having my daughter it got really thin and I lost probably 30% so it was time to act! I use Aveda Invati shampoo and conditioner and it has been the best shampoo I have ever used. I also started washing my hair only every other day. Between these two things, I have seem huge improvement. My hair and scalp are healthier and not dried out and flakey.
We also drink “green juice” 5 mornings a week which pumps my body (and hair) full of nutrients. We juice kale, celery, lemon, apple cucumber and carrots in a masticating juicer (to extract the maximum nutirents). We started this in 2012 and my hair has been healthier than ever before.
I recently had a visit with a friend who mentioned she’d had bloodwork done for the first time in years, and found she is SEVERELY lacking in Vitamin D. She is now on a Vitamin D supplement. She found, after ONE WEEK on the Vitamin D supplement her hair loss is completely turning around. Where she used to see tons and tons of hair loss in the shower and while drying her hair, it has now almost completely stopped. I, too, have been seeing massive hair loss in the shower over the past 6 months and plan now to try a vitamin D supplement. Apparently, severe deficiency in Vitamin D is VERY common.
I’d second the recommendations to have your thyroid checked: good dr.’s say that your TSH level should be around 1 and no higher than 2. I’m actually happier and healthier with my TSH level around .05. If your dr. says that you’re “within range” ask for the specific numbers. Also, your free T3 and free T4 should be checked. The TSH level alone is not enough information to make a diagnosis.
And I’d second the recommendation to have your Vit. D checked.
If I were you, I’d be tempted to eliminate all shampoo and conditioners and only use “healthy” shampoo – shampoo without all the chemicals, etc. in it.
Best wishes!
Lindsay, Nutritional balancing looks interesting. I will have to look closer at that. Did you actually have your hair tested?
I have been taking a Vit. D supplement, but stopped during the summer. I am back on it now. I have also been taking a supplement for a number of years that is supposed to help balance the hormones. I should invest in a juicer:) You’ve given me some things to think about.
I have had problems with my scalp and my hair does split. So, maybe where I’ll start is changing shampoo and conditioner to something without all the chemicals. The Aveda looks good. I just ordered a trial size. Thank you all for your thoughts on this. I take each one seriously and will consider them when making decisions concerning this problem. I’ll let you know if something works.
Yes, I had the hair testing done. I have my hair tested every 3-5 months now to monitor my progress or lack thereof. Vitamin D deficiency had nothing to do with my hair. It stopped falling out and started filling back in when my body was in a rhythm of finally being taken care of. It was a habit I had to form for myself. Daily eating what I should and avoiding what I should, daily detoxing, daily remembering to take my supplements. Five months of doing that is when my hair started showing signs that my body was healing.
Shampoo and conditioner don’t really have much to do with the health of your hair. Like our teeth, the health of our hair comes from within. Thinning, brittle, lifeless hair is more a sign of nutritional deficiency than a sign that you need to change your shampoo–although I’m not saying that a good shampoo won’t mask these signs in your hair or even make it feel better. I don’t use natural shampoo anymore either, because I got to the point that I had to feel good about my hair, whether my body was healing or not. In a year or so, I hope to try no shampoo and see what my body does on its own since it will be much healthier by then.
I agree with what you’re saying, Lindsey. And I am gradually making changes in my diet. It does take a lot of discipline. My problem is that to follow a certain ‘program’, there is usually a significant cost to it. We are just not in a position to purchase something like that. I’m even hesitant about the Aveda, because it is costly. That is why I just ordered the trial size for $8. But, I have been trying to find a shampoo that may help with my itching. I don’t have dandruff, but I’ve had my scalp checked by a doctor and there was a specific problem. The special shampoo they gave me was horrible. Probably full of chemicals. I used it a couple of times and quit. Then I found a shampoo with lower sulfates which helped a little, but my hair didn’t feel nice using that. So, as far as what’s going on with my scalp, I figured a good shampoo would be a benefit. But, I wholeheartedly agree with the diet. My chiropractor is into nutrition, so she is the one recommending certain supplements, based on muscle testing, but a hair test, I’m sure, would be more accurate. What kind of doctor did you have do that? I am going to mention it to my chiropractor when I see her again. Thanks for your help.
The dr. I am working with is a chiropractor who is trained in Nutritional Balancing. Yes, my diet and supplements are expensive, but we are used to it now. Neem oil can help with scalp itchiness. You can add it to your shampoo/conditioner or do a scalp treatment with it. The Now brand isn’t too expensive.
I was wondering if there may be certain nutrients to help with this kind of thing. I know I could search online for all kinds of information, but there seem to be many knowledgeable ladies on here when it come to natural ‘cures’. I am trying to eat healthier….more fruits and veggies, less sweets. Maybe this is out of most of your leagues since most of you are young yet. But, I thought I would ask:)
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