Maybe losing hair, I have an idea.

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by MokshaMedicine, Feb 25, 2010.

  1. MokshaMedicine

    MokshaMedicine Banned

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    I've always very thick hair, it's a trait me and my sister picked up. However maybe I have just been too damn high lately. But not only do I see an abundant amount of my hair come out in the shower and on my floor, but I noticed more scalp exposure, and far lighter hair.

    About a month and a half ago I switched from natural and organic shampoo to a popular modern conventional brand. Could this be the reason?

    If not what are other possibilities.
    Also should be noted that I very often have diarrhea. About every other shit I take is so, of course accompanied by stomach pains. Maybe its from the lack of quality food at my school, or maybe it's my system cleaning out, maybe I'm just getting healthier.

    I don't know. Any ideas?
     
  2. zombiewolf

    zombiewolf Senior Member

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    I knew a dude whose hair loss was diagnosed by a doctor to be from stress. His hair came out in patches. It grew back when he finally figured out how to chill...It was mostly stress from work.
     
  3. MokshaMedicine

    MokshaMedicine Banned

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    Yea, I'm not stressed though. I'm the completely opposite....which could have the same effect? lol
     
  4. DazedGypsy

    DazedGypsy fire

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    could be specific nutritional deficiency.
     
  5. natural philosophy

    natural philosophy bitchass sexual chocolate

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    could be from all the semen.
     
  6. MokshaMedicine

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    I was thinking that Dazed. To figure out what nutritional deficiency. Hm.

    You too NaturalPhilosophy
     
  7. DazedGypsy

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    maybe consider supplementing biotin
    i've heard iron is also linked to it but that is less likely depending on what your diet is like
     
  8. SucculentFlower

    SucculentFlower earthfirst!

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    you could have a gluten intolerance or some other allergy (dairy) that is leading to intestinal irritation (diarrhea) and thus loss of nutrient absorption can cause hair loss. IBS, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease
     
  9. FritzDaKatx2

    FritzDaKatx2 Vinegar Taster

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    And if the loss / thinning is even it could be related to a fungi which can live on the scalp and clog hair follicles. I've read one treatment for this is Tea Tree oil. Looked into it cuz' I've got the Jack Nicholson syndrome and the Friar Tuck patch. Thank God for Whal clippers! :D
     
  10. def zeppelin

    def zeppelin All connected

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    You could have Telogen effluvium. It's temporary hair loss that can be caused by an over consumption of Vitamin A, too much stress, not enough exercise, not enough nutrients in your diet...

    I recommend eating Avocados, Wheat Germ, Raw unsalted sunflower seeds, take multi-vitamin, fish oil for omega 3

    Make sure you're getting enough sleep and sleeping at the appropriate hours (12-8 is ideal)

    1) Biotin (oats, lentils, soybeans, green peas, brown rice, sunflower seeds or supplement)

    2) B-Vitamins (beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, soy beans, bran, eggs) B-Complex
    with the addition of extra B3*, B5* and B6 is a good idea * = most important

    3) Vitamin C (if you can find dissolvable in water kind, prob the best)

    4) Vitamin E

    5) zinc

    6) L-Cysteine and L-methionine supplement(s)

    7) A low fat diet also helps, although good fats you get from avocado, coconut, olive oil
    are more than okay

    8) Silica Shampoo (find online or sold at GNC stores I believe) - I use Jason natural shampoo

    9) Avoid mega doses of Vitamin A (if you aren't taking medication with it in there, or
    huge doses of supplements with it, you're okay) - this is 100% reversable

    10) Rogaine Foam maybe

    11) Eat more veggies

    Get rid of dairy and gluten in your diet if you can

    I have the same issue. My hair has started to grow back
     
  11. MokshaMedicine

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    Thank you everyone for the input.
     
  12. Monkey Boy

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    I had something similar a year ago with stomach pains and thinning hair and think it was just stress. I was working too much with not enough sleep and my diet was crappy. Hope you figure it out.
     
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    guy Senior Member

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    stay away from sodium lauryl/ laureth sulphate, that stuff will make your hair fall out

    you'll find in some "organic" shampoos too

    its a cheap and nasty chemical
     
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