- Gotta Keep Moving Forward by drpr
18 y
2,541 6 Messages Shown
Blog: Raw Odyssey
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talked to the clinic about my blood test results and I was basically
told that everything is normal, no need to follow up. Hmm- the blood
tests were supposed to only rule out particular potential causes of my
hair loss, not just dismiss my case altogether! I was very annoyed,
because he didn't have any suggestions for follow-up care. Finally he
suggested I see a dermatologist, because he obviously couldn't come up
with anything else. I made the appointment, but I'm not seeing how this
will help me, since the doctor already determined there is no
infection.
Even though the tests show things as normal, I made an appointment with
the nutritionist - only to find out she is a dietician, which is not
the same thing at all. A dietician is actually a better option because
they are clinically trained, while anyone can call him/herself a
nutritionist. That means that this person should be able to take a
closer look at my labs and talk to me about the connection between my
diet and those results. I don't know how she feels about the raw
diet, but my test results would seem to support my being able to
continue eating mostly raw.
So now I have to consider more seriously the other possible reasons for
my hair loss. Is it stress? I've certainly been very stressed out
since moving to a new state and starting a doctoral program. It's been
a very challenging experience and I struggled mightily in some areas as
I got through my first year. Trying to lose weight at the same time
adds stress. Also, losing a lot of weight that first month might have
been the culprit, or a contributing factor. It could also be genetic.
Regardless of what the source of the problem is, the hardest part is
the thought that it might continue falling out and/or might not ever
grow back.
I've been a bit depressed and stressed out about
things (not just the hair, although it only makes things worse) so I
stopped caring so much about the scale- if I gain, I gain. Who cares?
This week I noticed the scale creeping down again. Sometimes that
attitude works, sometimes it doesn't. Hope it works for me until I get
down to my goal!
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- pH testing? by bkrisp
18 y
1,185
Have you tried testing your urine pH levels to test for acidity/alkalinity levels?
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- Re: pH testing? by drpr
18 y
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oh- THAT'S what I forgot to do! :-) I met a woman who said that there's a place near me that sells those strips, but I'd forgotten about it. Ok, so what levels should I be aiming for? I can't even remember whether alkalinity or acidity is the good condition!
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- Re: pH testing? by bkrisp
18 y
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I'm pretty new to the pH testing myself, but it may help you pinpoint the reason for your hair loss. If you are acidic, your body will leach alkaline minerals needed to do certain functions in order to nuetralize the acids in the blood stream. The blood stream has to be kept at a very narrow range (I think at about 7.3) or death will occur, so it will take the minerals from wherever it needs to if it doesn't get an ample supply from your diet.
The pH strips where hard for me to find too, and expensive ($16/roll), but I think it will last you a month or two, if you check your urine multiple times a day. Feel Rite has them if you have one near you, that's where I found mine. It may be cheaper to find them online.
Oh, just so you know, <7 = ACID, >7 = ALKALINE, 7 being nuetral.
Also, Horsetail may be a helpful supplement for you. It is high in silica, which I believe contains silicic acid, but is important for growing hair and nails, and is good for the skin too. I'm not sure about the acid part though. I'm sure you could easily find capsules at a store near you, although I'm not sure what the best brand is. I usually get Nature's Way.
There are the acid/alkaline forums that MAY help, but they tend to confuse me more. I have a GREAT book on an acid-alkaline diet, which has a lot of very useful information. Here it is on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0892810998/002-1815977-6213627?v=glance&n=28...
Maybe the $16 strips will help you save money if the doctor's aren't. I hope you find your answer :).
-BKP
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- This is why I strongly dislike physicians by bootzey
18 y
1,458
I'm a dentist. I'm happy about it because that's what I wanted to be. I say that so you know there is no hidden agenda in my words.
When you go into a dentists office with a problem, you leave with resolution for the most part. You go to a physician's office and the only thing you get for your copay is your blood pressure and temperature taken and you get (under protest) weighed. Everything else you get sent out for and have to pay additional, more expensive (specialist) copays. When they send you for tests, when the results are forwarded back to your primary care physician, they have already been analyzed by the doctors there. All your PCP does is keep coordinate the activities. I once went to a MD to get my ear irrigated twice in 1 day and had to make 2 copays even though they were part of the same service.
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