AHAH! thanks so much 227 - that really makes sense! i can stop blaming my toe now!
the hair loss did occur after my first fast (and so did my toe injury!) - although as per the link you sent, i have done a heavy metals detox before. my levels were okay, apparently nothing more heinous than you would expect with modern living!
i washed my hair with warm water and Epsom Salts yesterday (after your recommendation!) but i will pick up some liquid magnesium chloride & blackstrap molasses as well - which i will take post fast in my juices. i don't want to take anything other than water during my fast because i'm a purist when it comes to fasting and i don't want to impede what my body is doing. it knows a lot more than i do!
so i feel a bit better about that now. although i am still very curious as to why i keep getting my period...