- Flashback by drpr
17 y
3,662 4 Messages Shown
Blog: Raw Odyssey
This week I've finally had to acknowledge that my hair is falling out
again. I thought it was my imagination at first but no, it's falling
out and I feel horrible. What makes it worse is that I'm not even 100
percent raw- I've just been easing into it gradually. I can't figure
out what it is I am missing in my diet that would cause my hair to fall
out. I'm not losing weight too quickly. My blood tests were all normal
except for the high cholesterol. My protein levels are certainly lower
than when I was eating meat, but could I really need that much protein
to keep myself from losing hair?
Interestingly, when I told my
nutritionist about this, and told her (sadly) that I am thinking of
adding dairy and fish back into my diet, she seemed to suddenly "come
out" about her lack of belief in raw, like she was relieved. Nothing
overt, but I could just tell she was all too happy about it! She
didn't even suggest anything to help me figure out what the hair loss
might stem from. This didn't totally surprise me, as she never seemed
to totally understand the raw diet anyway. I guess she was just
tolerating it. Still, I benefit from seeing her right now, mainly
because knowing I have a nutritionist keeps me focusing on my health,
and I like the one-on-one attention better than group meetings like
Weight Watchers (whose program I like, by the way). I am thinking of
seeing her until I reach my initial 50-lb weight loss goal.
Anyways...
the nutritionist told me that one of my problems may be that I am not
absorbing enough amino acids, perhaps due to stress. That was a new one
on me- why didn't she tell me that before, I wonder. She gave me these
B-Complex chewable tablets to try. You eat EIGHT of the nasty things a
day, with or without food. They are made of natural ingredients
including, unfortunately, soy. She said that taking these will help my
body to absorb protein. I figured I'll give it a try. She says she
feels a boost of energy when she takes them, but I've never been one to
feel more energetic from any particular food except strong coffee (but
I don't think of the shakes as energy). I've taken 6 of the vitamins
so far and I don't feel a bit different. I have two more to go. Yum.
So,
I must say that I am not happy with the way my raw odyssey is going,
but that just means I need to rethink things. I do not have to be 100%
raw or any particular percentage. My goal is health, so if eating 100%
raw vegan isn't healthy for me,
then I have to find what is. Until I see evidence that my hair has
stopped falling out, I am going to put nonfat cottage cheese, Greek
style non-fat yogurt (from Trader Joe's!), and salmon back into my
diet. Those, along with hemp, edamame, quinoa,
lentils, nuts and seeds will ensure I get a lot more protein than I was
getting. I'll keep my calories between 1300 and 1600 daily. Once in a
while I will do a whey protein shake. I'll eat plenty of raw fruits
and vegetables, drink lots of water, and try to think healthy, happy
thoughts. :-)
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- Re: Flashback by Zoebess
17 y
2,445
Hello,
I would like to offer this consideration since I
have had hairfall 3 times now after periods of
intensive detoxing...the hair you see falling out
now, died 8 weeks ago. This was told to me by
a hair specialist I went to see the first time my
hair began to fall out big time. She asked me
what was happening 8 weeks prior, and I had just
finished up a month long fast. She told me my hair
would grow back and it did. I have gone through
that every time I do a long fast which is not
surprising since I have had severe heavy metal
poisoning in my past with aluminum. This last
fast, in June, I did clay drinks and cilantro
pesto afterward and so now, 8 weeks later, like
clockwork, my hair is falling, but not nearly
as much. It is minimal compared to the first time
but still noticeable to me.
Here is a post I recently posted on mopping up
heavy metals with clay which you may find helpful
to nab the toxins which your raw diet has most
likely precipitated the dumping of. I would suggest
too that you stay your course and give it more time.
I would also suggest making sure you get some good
plant-based oils into your diet, like hemp, or flax,
and coconut and olive. This will really help your hair
health and will make your new hair growing in look radiant.
I eat 2-6 tablespoons of oil a day and about once a month
also oil my hair with either emu or coconut oil and allow
it to soak in for hours before washing it out. The coconut
oil is especially healing for the scalp.
I really wish you the best~~
best wishes,
Zoe
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Zoebess
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