hair loss

[Guest guest]

Bev;

Some foods that are high in iron are dehydrated fruits. They are very high in iron.

That should be fun to eat. Iron can also be found in leafy green vegetables and whole grains.

Stay Healthy !

Lynda

[Guest guest]

Hi Katie, I know the frustration of losing hair but I am twice your age. Mine

occured before I started transitioning to raw and it still comes in spurts

though not nearly how it was. I had clumps of hair falling out everywhere. Many

people are against supplementing but to me personally, I want to keep my hair as

long as possible. There are so many factors to one's losing hair. I started

taking biotin,copper and horsetail to name just a few. Also treat it gently. I

suspect that many you are not getting the nourishments your hair needs but I

could not tell you something like that for certain. Do a good search on hair

loss and try some different things. I pray it helps.

Good luck to you hon.

 

Have a beautiful day

hugs,

Tone

-

fascubus02

rawfood

Friday, April 16, 2004 1:56 AM

[Raw Food] hair loss

 

 

Hey Everyone-

I was wondering if anyone knew why I would be losing a great deal

of hair. I just started noticing it a couple of months ago...My

hair seems to be everywhere! Has anyone else experienced this?

 

 

a..

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Katie,

 

Don't know if this helps you....but we had a calf once that had

scours (diahrrea) and he started losing his hair in clumps

afterwards. The vet said it was a lack of vitamin A and that it

happens in people too, if they've been very very sick. (Maybe you

are detoxing too quickly?)

 

I thought of that when (before raw) I had gone to the doctor for acne

and she put me on Accutane (aka: ISOTRETINOIN) and after a few days I

read the side effects and noticed that it could cause permanent hair

loss and it also said that it interfered with the bodies ability to

use Vitamin A. So, again I saw the connection between hair-loss and

vitamin A.

 

I don't know if something else needs to be in your body for it to

absorb vitamin A, but maybe, if you are getting enough vitamin A, its

an associated nutrient that you are needing. Obviously I don't know,

but these may give you ideas to help you search for answers.

 

Good luck to you.

 

Kind regards,

 

Nina

 

 

rawfood , " fascubus02 " <fascubus02> wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone knew why I would be losing a great deal

> of hair. I just started noticing it a couple of months ago...My

> hair seems to be everywhere! Has anyone else experienced this?

>

> Does anyone know of any suppliments out there, or anything I could

> add to my diet?

>

> ANY information will be greatly appreciated!!

>

> Thanks so much!

> Katie

[Guest guest]

Katie,

 

I haven't experienced this myself, but do have some thoughts on the

subject. I do know that people who experience weight loss may also

have hair loss, which will likely grow back over time. So, if you

have been experiencing weight loss, that may explain some of your

hair loss. I don't know the reason people lose hair with weight, but

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

Here's some speculation regarding raw-related hair loss. I know raw

foodists tend to experience different levels of detoxification. I

also know heavy metals are found in the hair. I speculate that the

body, in it's attempt to remove such toxins from the body, put them

in the hair and follicles. Part of that process may be the hair loss.

I am sure it is a temporary situation, just as with the weight

loss-related hair loss, so be glad your body is cleaning up and going

through transitions.

 

If I was having such experiences, I would consider an extended water

fast to help expedite the cleansing process and then continue

focusing on fresh organic produce. To help keep my body in balance

and to avoid other mineral loss, etc. I would avoid concentrated

proteins and fats. Avoiding concentrated fats allows the body more

room in the blood stream for transporting valuable oxygen and other

nutrients. I've noticed I also feel better when I avoid those things.

Eating mono also helps ease the body's burden. I don't know if these

things will specifically help with hair loss, but they can certainly

help the body in general.

 

Best of luck with your hair challenges (opportunities)!

 

Jeff

 

 

>I was wondering if anyone knew why I would be losing a great deal

>of hair.

[Guest guest]

I experienced lots of hair coming out when I first went raw, and

probably for a few years after. I've heard from many other people

that they also did, so I regard it as rather common in the raw

journey, and probably just part of the detox. Eventually, I stopped

losing all that hair, and my hair now is as thick as ever.

 

Zsuzsa

 

 

rawfood , " fascubus02 " <fascubus02> wrote:

> Hey Everyone-

> I was wondering if anyone knew why I would be losing a great

deal

> of hair. I just started noticing it a couple of months ago...My

> hair seems to be everywhere! Has anyone else experienced this?

>

> I have been raw for about a year now. I'm very healthy and active

> (I exercise daily). I'm only 20 years old.

>

> What could this be? It's driving me nuts!!!

>

> Does anyone know of any suppliments out there, or anything I could

> add to my diet?

>

> ANY information will be greatly appreciated!!

>

> Thanks so much!

> Katie

[Guest guest]

I didn't read this. Hair loss runs in my family and my dad lost all

of his hair by 40. I have a receding hairline already maybe this can

help me.rawfood , " fascubus02 "

<fascubus02> wrote:

> I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their advice on my

> hair loss situation!!

>

> This group offers great support...I love it!

>

> Thanks again,

> Katie

[Guest guest]

It's also usually true that diet runs in the family. As we progress

with our raw food diets and the " diet " becomes more acceptable and

popular, it will be interesting to see how many of these " dis-eases "

that " run in the family " will no longer continue, even though

" genetic " .

 

Jeff

 

 

>Hair loss runs in my family and my dad lost all of his hair by 40. I

>have a receding hairline already maybe this can help me.

[Guest guest]

My Dad is not a raw foodist, but after not seeing him for a few

months about 4 years ago, he was much thinner and we thought he got

a hairpiece! No - he just cut out the salt and crappy foods from

his diet - started eating more salads and less meat. No salt,

sugar, caffeine, etc. His hair actually grew back!!! It wasn't

just a little hair - he had quite a bald spot on his head.

 

Mel

 

rawfood , Jeff Rogers <jeff@s...> wrote:

it will be interesting to see how many of these " dis-eases "

> that " run in the family " will no longer continue, even though

> " genetic " .

>

> Jeff

[Guest guest]

This appears to be a common occurrence when one begins eating raw.

Many people complain of this phenomenon, and it also happened to me.

My hair thinned out, but it eventually stopped, and since then, my

hair is thicker than ever. Taking substances is counter to health,

it's best to strive for a diet of only food, delicious and natural.

 

Zsuzsa

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear this as I'm a fairly new raw foodist and my hairs been

coming out a little too. Thanks!

 

Love and light,

Graeme

 

rawfood , " southladogs " <southladogs>

wrote:

> This appears to be a common occurrence when one begins eating raw.

> Many people complain of this phenomenon, and it also happened to

me.

> My hair thinned out, but it eventually stopped, and since then, my

> hair is thicker than ever. Taking substances is counter to health,

> it's best to strive for a diet of only food, delicious and natural.

>

> Zsuzsa

[Guest guest]

I lost some hair when over-eating on acid-forming foods, namely too many

nuts and not enough greens. My teeth suffered too. The hair loss stopped

immediately with a change in diet.

Sara x

 

 

> Glad to hear this as I'm a fairly new raw foodist and my hairs been

> coming out a little too. Thanks!

>

> Love and light,

> Graeme

>

> rawfood , " southladogs " <southladogs>

> wrote:

> > This appears to be a common occurrence when one begins eating raw.

> > Many people complain of this phenomenon, and it also happened to

> me.

> > My hair thinned out, but it eventually stopped, and since then, my

> > hair is thicker than ever. Taking substances is counter to health,

> > it's best to strive for a diet of only food, delicious and natural.

> >

> > Zsuzsa

>

[Guest guest]

This may help

 

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--- " Sara Simon " <sara.simon wrote:

 

 

___________

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[Guest guest]

Sara,

 

What problems did you have with your teeth when not eating enough

greens?

 

I too haven't been eating my greens and I have seen some moderate

hair loss - I would describe it more as individual hairs falling

out - I don't want to confuse people into thinking I am losing big

clumps of hair.

 

I am also experiencing receding gums and some enamel loss on a few

teeth - is this possibly what you experienced? and did the enamel

grow back, etc?

 

Thanks for your help

[Guest guest]

Yes, dodgy gums and enamel loss. I didn't take steps to correct it soon

enough so the enamel is still a mess and the erosion is deep, but my mouth

is a healthier place now and I have not had them filled in the hope that the

enamel will gradually grow back - it hasn't worsened in the last year and

the smaller areas are definitely improved. My gums are fine. I was also

eating a lot of citrus... silly I know, but when you're pregnant much

rationality goes out of the window ;-) The main things I have done to

correct it is minimal nut and no dried fruit consumption, high greens inc.

freshly picked wild nettle juice (v high in calcium, silica, sulphur), and

brushing with 3% hydrogen peroxide on a soft brush at least twice a day.

Once the enamel is damaged it gives bacteria somewhere to live. My damage

would have been halted far earlier if I'd known about this.

 

Sara x

 

>

> cockybrit [cockybrit]

> Tuesday, June 29, 2004 5:59 AM

> rawfood

> [Raw Food] Re: hair loss

>

>

> Sara,

>

> What problems did you have with your teeth when not eating enough

> greens?

>

> I too haven't been eating my greens and I have seen some moderate

> hair loss - I would describe it more as individual hairs falling

> out - I don't want to confuse people into thinking I am losing big

> clumps of hair.

>

> I am also experiencing receding gums and some enamel loss on a few

> teeth - is this possibly what you experienced? and did the enamel

> grow back, etc?

>

> Thanks for your help

 

[Guest guest]

My hair started thinning, too, from lack of greens. As soon as I started

eating more vegetables, taking a Vitamin B complex and taking a Biotin

supplement, my hair improved.

 

- Anna

 

 

 

cockybrit writes:

 

> Sara,

>

> What problems did you have with your teeth when not eating enough

> greens?

>

> I too haven't been eating my greens and I have seen some moderate

> hair loss - I would describe it more as individual hairs falling

> out - I don't want to confuse people into thinking I am losing big

> clumps of hair.

>

> I am also experiencing receding gums and some enamel loss on a few

> teeth - is this possibly what you experienced? and did the enamel

> grow back, etc?

>

> Thanks for your help

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Peace Elise, I am not a dr. or expert but I am having this problem also. To keep this short but good. My research has lead to one main element of hair loss and that is the hair folicle failing to get the nutrients need for growth. Cooked food sucks the living water out of the body. I am 33 and I really notice a significant loss when I became 30. Their is something about those 30's that shows us we have to make some serious life decisions to produce longevity in life or early degeneration. My father was balled at 20. I have escaped this because of diet and essential oils to lubricate the follicle. Your case could be totally different..could be stress, genetics, diet, circulatory system...Hopefully this can give you a start on your journey. PeaceElise Hayden-Ferdman <ehaydenf wrote: My great head of hair is starting to thin. I'm not sure why. I am only in my mid 30's and female. Has anyone else had this problem, or know what I should be doing/eating to remedy the situation? I am so not OK with this.Blessings, Elise New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates.

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[Guest guest]

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[Guest guest]

I have also done some research in hair loss after

experiencing thinning hair. I think it is a

combination of things, including lack of nutrients and

minerals. Also, with women it can be hormonal.

I have taken an herbal combination called HSN-W (hair,

skin and nails formula), plus liquid Chlorophyll helps

with the blood flow. I also recommend a good colon

cleanse with parasite and yeast detox.

Unfortunately, all that women of color put their hair

through also affects the grown, the chemicals, braids

and other products causes a reaction to the hair

follicles.

 

Here are the herbal products I recommend:

Liquid Chlorophyll

http://www.mynsp.com:80/motherknowsbest/products/guide.aspx?StockNum=1689

 

HSN-W

http://www.mynsp.com:80/motherknowsbest/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=945

 

Pro G Yam (helps balance hormones)

http://www.mynsp.com:80/motherknowsbest/products/guide.aspx?StockNum=4936

 

Cleanstart

http://www.mynsp.com:80/motherknowsbest/products/guide.aspx?StockNum=3993

 

Yeast/fungal Detox

/www.mynsp.com:80/motherknowsbest/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=508

 

Anyone needing more details feel free to contact me.

 

Peace,

Marguerite

 

Sis. Marguerite Chere,

Certified Herbalist

 

MY WEBSITE:

www.mynsp.com/motherknowsbest

 

MY BLOG:

http://blog.360./momsherbs

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

-

Carla Rose

>I wasnt losing hair per se, but my hair was getting dryer and breaking off

too easy. I increased greens and fats in my diet in the form of green

smoothies and young coconut and flax seed oil supplements. I also take

borage or evening primrose oil from time to time as well and it has helped a

great deal.

On 10/24/07, Tim Campbell <jtcaell wrote:

> I have been eating about 65-70% raw for the last several months and have

> noticed a definite increase in hair loss. Any of you other guys (or women)

> experience this?

 

My son's been about 98% raw for the last 4 months-ish, and his hair has

gotten thicker, and is growing faster. When I eat raw, my hair stops falling

out, and grows faster and thicker - when I start eating crap again, it

starts falling out.

 

My younger brother has a friend, who I have met. This man is older than my

parents, yet he looks about 25-30. He said he used to be extremely

overweight, bald, and aged far beyond his years, back when he was in

politics in his country. His solution wasn't any miracle food, it was simply

to eliminate stress. After he eliminated stress, he lost the weight, and

regained his hair, and reversed the signs of age on his face. He now has the

energy, physique and hair, of a young adult.

 

This makes me wonder if my son is not losing hair because, at 3yo, he has

little to stress about. I often feel very stressed after eating processed

foods (I eat because I feel stressed, but even if I eat it when feeling

calm, shortly after I will feel very agitated and stressed), so perhaps it's

that, not the foods themselves, that makes my hair fall out. I asked my

brother if his friend was a raw foodist, or on any other particular diet,

and he said no, he'd seen him eating pies and other greasy foods out of the

lunch van, it was simply that he'd eliminated stress.

 

So, whether 80-10-10 causes hair loss, I really can't say, not having lived

that way long enough. My thoughts are that stress plays at least some part

in the hair loss though.

 

Caron

[Guest guest]

I don't seem to be losing much or any...maybe just a teeeny bit. I'm

29 though, maybe that helps.

 

Joe

 

 

rawfood , Tim Campbell <jtcaell wrote:

>

>

>

> I wish some of the men in the group would comment...though maybe

they have already lost all the hair they are going to. I've thought of

just waiting until I've lost most of my hair to go fully raw...Paul

Bragg had a full head of hair that he never lost despite his years on

a vegetable diet and fasting. (I tend to lose hair while fasting also.)

>

> Tim

>

> >>>So you think it's just " coincidence " that out of the

extraordinarily

> small population of people who are experienced 8/1/1-ers and

> exceptionally small part of our population that have premature thinning

> of the hair or balding, that an unnatural percentage of balding people

> are simply attracted to 8/1/1 raw vegan diets? That's interesting!

Erica<<<

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My point Caron, is that I have noticed that when I move toward vegan eating (or

begin a fast) my hair loss accelerates significantly.

 

The reason I mentioned Paul Bragg not losing hair is that it may be that only

those men who are prone to losing their hair simply have this process speeded up

by eating vegan/raw etc.

And those who aren't prone to this will not. For instance if Ronald Reagan had

ever chosen to eat 8/1/1 (now that's a thought) he probably would not have lost

any hair.

 

Tim

 

Caron <carongroups wrote:

 

-

Erica

>So you think it's just " coincidence " that out of the extraordinarily

small population of people who are experienced 8/1/1-ers and

exceptionally small part of our population that have premature thinning

of the hair or balding, that an unnatural percentage of balding people

are simply attracted to 8/1/1 raw vegan diets? That's interesting!

 

I may be reading this wrong, but it seems you're saying that a small

percentage of the population has thinning hair? Have you seen the huge

number of " normal " people with thinning or no hair?

 

Hair loss, or male pattern baldness, has been linked to a number of things,

ranging from stress, to testosterone levels, to simple genetics (seems to be

an X chromosome thing). I know plenty of balding men, however, who have

never heard of 80-10-10, and wouldn't live that way if their life depended

on it.

 

Caron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Jan,

 

Well, one's hair does tend to thin somewhat after a certain age. Mine certainly

did, although I still have plenty (and long now, too!). However, sending the

query to this group suggests that you think it has something to do with your

vegetarian diet, am I right?  I've not heard of this - although of course

anything is possible if one doesn't take due care, on any diet, to eat the right

things. *sigh* Always something, isn't there!

 

I shall ferret around (cute little critters!) and see what I can discover on

this subject as it pertains to vegetarianism, if at all.

 

Love and hugs, Pat

 

--- On Sat, 9/6/08, Jan <starfishgirl529 wrote:

I wonder if anyone here has run into this problem, and what they did to resolve

it. First, I've been a vegetarian (not vegan) for many years, but just

started running into this the last few. I dont know if it might have something

to do with my age. I'm 48. Anyway, I find that I'm losing a lot of hair. Any

ideas? Thoughts? Its been ongoing for awhile. Not bad at times, worse at others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Jan, Why not check this out:

 

http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0135.html

 

Good luck!

 

Love and hugs,

Pat

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Pat.

 

I know that one's hair will tend to thin, but I wasn't sure I had quite reached

that yet, though do realize its a possibility. The reason I thought it might

have something to do with being vegetarian is that I've heard it discussed

before. I've heard it said that it has something to

do...possibly....with certain nutrients missing from the diet. Thank you for

looking into it.

 

Jan

 

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" drpatsant " <drpatsant

 

Saturday, September 6, 2008 8:14:38 AM

Re: hair loss

 

 

Hi Jan,

 

Well, one's hair does tend to thin somewhat after a certain age. Mine certainly

did, although I still have plenty (and long now, too!). However, sending the

query to this group suggests that you think it has something to do with your

vegetarian diet, am I right?  I've not heard of this - although of course

anything is possible if one doesn't take due care, on any diet, to eat the right

things. *sigh* Always something, isn't there!

 

I shall ferret around (cute little critters!) and see what I can discover on

this subject as it pertains to vegetarianism, if at all.

 

Love and hugs, Pat

 

--- On Sat, 9/6/08, Jan <starfishgirl529@ > wrote:

I wonder if anyone here has run into this problem, and what they did to resolve

it. First, I've been a vegetarian (not vegan) for many years, but just

started running into this the last few. I dont know if it might have something

to do with my age. I'm 48. Anyway, I find that I'm losing a lot of hair. Any

ideas? Thoughts? Its been ongoing for awhile. Not bad at times, worse at others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I will do that.

 

Thank you.

 

Jan

 

Click on the " Fund Food for Animals " button at The Animal

Rescue Site and give food to an animal living in a shelter

or sanctuary -- at no cost to you.

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/tpc/ERA_091907_ARS

 

 

 

 

 

" drpatsant " <drpatsant

 

Saturday, September 6, 2008 8:21:16 AM

Re: hair loss

 

 

Jan, Why not check this out:

 

http://www.goaskali ce.columbia. edu/0135. html

 

Good luck!

 

Love and hugs,

Pat