"I can't eat that. I'm gluten free."
I started a gluten free diet on Saturday. After a wonderful breakfast of pumpkin waffles followed by a two hour nap I decided that maybe I have a problem with gluten. After eating pancakes or waffles I have to nap. That seems ridiculous. So I did some research and also looked in to hair loss associated with gluten and decided to give it a try.
I am on day 6 now. I wish I could say my hair has all grown back but it hasn't yet. But I am hopeful still. Some people say they notice a difference in just two weeks, others say two months. I hope I am a two week person.
Way back in January I noticed a bald spot on my head. I've always had an itchy scalp and a time before I had a bald spot, so I wasn't too shocked. But then I got another one and my hair started falling out more and more. I was mostly just concerned about the spots until a few months ago. I noticed how thin my hair had become. I have always had thick hair so it was quite startling to see my scalp so easily. I tried using different oils until finally giving in and going to the doctor.
I was tested for thyroid issues but all those came back healthy. Then I went to a dermatologist and he said it could just be stress. He has given me some supplements to try. I am taking biotin and niacin also.
So now to be gluten free. I really hope that this solves the hair loss. I wouldn't mind also losing weight and gaining energy, but that would all just be a bonus. And I hope my hair grows in red and curly.
I started a gluten free diet on Saturday. After a wonderful breakfast of pumpkin waffles followed by a two hour nap I decided that maybe I have a problem with gluten. After eating pancakes or waffles I have to nap. That seems ridiculous. So I did some research and also looked in to hair loss associated with gluten and decided to give it a try.
I am on day 6 now. I wish I could say my hair has all grown back but it hasn't yet. But I am hopeful still. Some people say they notice a difference in just two weeks, others say two months. I hope I am a two week person.
Way back in January I noticed a bald spot on my head. I've always had an itchy scalp and a time before I had a bald spot, so I wasn't too shocked. But then I got another one and my hair started falling out more and more. I was mostly just concerned about the spots until a few months ago. I noticed how thin my hair had become. I have always had thick hair so it was quite startling to see my scalp so easily. I tried using different oils until finally giving in and going to the doctor.
I was tested for thyroid issues but all those came back healthy. Then I went to a dermatologist and he said it could just be stress. He has given me some supplements to try. I am taking biotin and niacin also.
So now to be gluten free. I really hope that this solves the hair loss. I wouldn't mind also losing weight and gaining energy, but that would all just be a bonus. And I hope my hair grows in red and curly.
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