Since then I have received encouragement, questions from other women who struggle with hair loss and opportunities to share my story to the glory of God.
This is a chronic auto immune disease (according to the dermatologist) so you may ask how am I now, two years later?
After a little unrelated health scare around Easter time, adding to that stress due to many difficult decisions along with the many responsibilities of daily life, I discovered a small patch of thinning hair on the top of my head. Needless to say I was concerned! And this did not help my stress level!
Stress causes me (and I'm guessing many others) to make poor health decisions. I don't get as much sleep as I should. I hydrate with coffee instead of water, which causes me to be dehydrated since it's a diuretic! I don't routinely make healthy food choices. I forget to take my supplements... Guilty!
This wake up call from my body convinced me to continue really taking care of myself! Here are some steps I took right away.
1. Biotin, B complex, Juice plus - daily.
2. Drink a tall glass of water first thing in the morning (before coffee!!), and last thing before bed.
3. Get to bed earlier.
4. Spend time in prayer and God's word every day.
5. Eat more vegetables.
6. Continue to eat gluten free, and reduce dairy. (Cheese and dairy hidden in snacks are the only dairy I really ate to begin with but I cut those things out as well)
7. Breathe deep and try to relax!
8. Take a walk, move my body regularly.
Believe it or not, that little patch of thin hair disappeared in about a month. When I visited my hair stylist, she didn't see any areas of thinning hair. Praise the Lord!
Hair loss is really a symptom of a deeper health issue for me. Maybe it is for you too? If you are suffering from this, first thing I would recommend is getting labs analyzed by a Naturopath or doctor of osteopathy (DO) for deficiencies. Maybe you are lacking iron? Or vitamin D? Maybe the Biotin and B Complex would help, or maybe you need to get on Juice plus to help fill in the gaps of fruits and vegetables?
I would also reflect on the last few months of your life... Are your circumstances causing you undue stress? Our bodies are integrated and when we feel sick it may be a sign something else is going on emotionally, mentally, or even spiritually that is revealing itself in a physical way.
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| I don't know what she would find to play with if I went totally bald... |
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Giving grace to others is easier when God has allowed personal struggles in my own life. My present understanding replaces the past ignorance, which caused me to judge. Judgmental attitudes melt away and grace takes shape. And since Jesus is the definition of grace, this means God is conforming me to be like Jesus, like He promised, by allowing me to struggle. It's a step in the process of sanctification. And isn't that what life is all about? It's not about being in top physical health or appearance. Life in Christ about becoming more like Christ in every way so we can be ready to follow Him when He calls. A sometimes difficult but fulfilling journey!
His, Mama G
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