tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post2278866211038664407..comments2024-03-26T02:19:04.744-07:00Comments on barefoot in the kitchen: nipping it in the bud, hopefullystephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11399191040892859634noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-79119972837699885222013-10-10T08:21:56.120-07:002013-10-10T08:21:56.120-07:00Thyroid. Thyroid. Thyroid. Thyroid. Thyroid. Thyroid. HDH.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14223870135467979288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-1571645148434850142013-10-09T09:35:39.992-07:002013-10-09T09:35:39.992-07:00I went gluten-free for six weeks last year trying ...I went gluten-free for six weeks last year trying to get rid of my acne and it didn't help. Found some products that did but now that I've stopped using them (so expensive) it is back. Ugh! Wish I could find a natural solution!!! Have your iron levels checked. Brandon's cousin started loosing a lot of hair recently and found that she was SEVERELY anemic. Haven't read any blogs in like a year, missed yours the most.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758117271244662011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-68273957098501767962013-10-05T21:44:56.793-07:002013-10-05T21:44:56.793-07:00I didn't read anyone else's comments, but ...I didn't read anyone else's comments, but I did my detox last summer and it was wonderful. I still eat sweets, but in much more moderation than before and my candida problems are under control. ALthough, I've been slipping more and more and I think it's time to do it again. Every 18months isn't too extreme in my opinion. Sugar is the devil, and I still mourn baking. Healthy baking (ha!) is $$$$. Good luck with whatever you choose. If you keep moderation in mind you will be fine. I'm amazed at what changing my food and water has done to my health. (We switched to distilled water in May and KNOCKONWOOD, No one has been sick since may) Crazy right? We were having stomach flu every 2-4 weeks before that. Blah.<br /><br />Good luck my bloggy friend!Annie Leavitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830788199811021202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-26180500724355178602013-10-04T15:41:40.436-07:002013-10-04T15:41:40.436-07:00One of my favorite books about health is the The S...One of my favorite books about health is the The Schwarzbein Principle. All about hormones and fixing them with diet. Sugar causes all sorts of problems for us when we consume too much :) If you would like to chat about diet, send me an email.bids2calvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15319508487976574969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-66935921701219758962013-10-04T08:47:44.083-07:002013-10-04T08:47:44.083-07:00Oh, Stephanie, I did't read this post until to...Oh, Stephanie, I did't read this post until today! And I brought you that loaf of cinnamon bread! I hope that I didn't mess you up. You inspire me to do better. Sugar is my weakness. Janeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375138779232821076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-22051139029228450882013-10-02T19:46:01.441-07:002013-10-02T19:46:01.441-07:00Hmm sounds like it's your thyroid and diet cha...Hmm sounds like it's your thyroid and diet changes will not fix that. Get your TSH, T3, T4 and T3 reuptake checked and a good physical exam will be needed to evaluate for a goiter. <br /><br />Thais, RN-BCThaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627775569094158891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-78784332145825552062013-10-02T05:54:08.210-07:002013-10-02T05:54:08.210-07:00Need to have your Thyroid checked. Need to have your Thyroid checked. LeAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353322342014687476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-82072513184884876262013-10-01T21:19:51.628-07:002013-10-01T21:19:51.628-07:00I don't know you personally, but love your blo...I don't know you personally, but love your blog! You have great advice here. I just wanted to briefly share my experience as well. I have had lots of the same symptoms and over the last 18 months have made huge improvements with my diet, but was still losing hair like crazy and sooooo tired all the time, skin problems, dry, itchy scalp, etc. I saw a natruopathic dr. who tested for food allergies (IgG), thyroid + antibodies, adrenal glands (saliva collection 4x in a day), and a basic blood work up. There were elevated antibodies (Hashimoto's) with my thyroid even though the TSH, T3, T4 were in the normal range. I've had my thyroid tested lots of times and it's always "normal." Make sure to have the antibodies tested. My adrenal glands function, but don't produce near enough cortisol the entire day, and I'm not producing enough stomach acid to break down the healthy food I've been eating so my body isn't receiving enough nutrients at a cellular level. All of this is causing excessive hair loss, skin issues, fatigue, etc. I would also look into candida with a stool test. I second the advice on bio-identical thyroid medicine. I started Armour 2 weeks ago and after one week my hair has stopped falling out in handfuls and handfuls. I think it's great that you are willing to change your diet because I think it is key to good health. Hope this helps! Good luck in finding what works for your body!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06231295479132460044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-6080251381538214912013-10-01T15:08:52.001-07:002013-10-01T15:08:52.001-07:00I am 42 and was dx'd w/ hypothyroidism when I ...I am 42 and was dx'd w/ hypothyroidism when I was 17. diet is absolutely imp. but if there is a lack of production of a hormone like thyroid- you need more than to change your sugar/flour intake. please consider seeing your dr-if you're dx'd- the medication will make you feel like yourself again- pray about it. good luck!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663527510015030660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-71271508349153517312013-10-01T12:04:58.643-07:002013-10-01T12:04:58.643-07:00I've been dealing with the same thing lately. ...I've been dealing with the same thing lately. I went in to have my thyroid levels checked and it turned out to be a severe Vitamin D deficiency. One supplement later (of a really high dose), and I was already feeling more like my usual self. So sorry you are having to go through this. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873077610301352581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-89696779241465078882013-10-01T08:39:40.704-07:002013-10-01T08:39:40.704-07:00It wouldn't hurt to get your levels checked an...It wouldn't hurt to get your levels checked and it also won't hurt to eat better. I'm a sugar junkie too and I used Frank Lipman's "Spent" diet which eliminates bad stuff slowly and adds in good things so your body can adjust more easily. It was a 6 week program. His book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/143919582X. Good luck!Courtney Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05387033368729717820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-84674479702657704972013-10-01T08:31:41.024-07:002013-10-01T08:31:41.024-07:00Yes! Make sure you find a doctor who specialized ...Yes! Make sure you find a doctor who specialized in bio-identical hormones!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514330747651487082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-82114211098472267072013-10-01T03:29:12.780-07:002013-10-01T03:29:12.780-07:00I had this happen a few months ago and what finall...I had this happen a few months ago and what finally stopped my hair loss was switching shampoo and conditioner (which was weird since I'd been using the same brand for a couple of years with no previous issues). Maybe I had become sensitive to an ingredient over time? Not sure but my hair loss stopped within a couple days of switching- I was amazed. I think cutting back on the sugar is a good idea too, but this might be an easy step in the meantime. (Just FYI I switched to Schwarzkopf Bonacure Repair Rescue- though I'm not sure the brand mattered as much as just not using my old stuff anymore). Hope this helps.Cortneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990016400693170263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-1813666942996609402013-09-30T23:11:14.672-07:002013-09-30T23:11:14.672-07:00I had lots of hair loss when my thyroid levels tan...I had lots of hair loss when my thyroid levels tanked. It also affected my skin and let's be honest and open, caused terrible constipation (more symptoms-http://healinghormones.com/thyroid-001.php). They have bio-identical hormones (Armor Thyroid) that are similar to what your body naturally produces and I would recommend these over synthetic hormones (Synthroid). I think sugar moderation is definitely a good thing, something I need to work on myself actually. And better diet will certainly lead to better hormone balance, but I would recommend getting your levels checked too. Call me, and I can tell you all my personally gritty experiences. Good luck my beautiful, disciplined, inspired friend. Cardigan Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918018659208075428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-59406911799234149442013-09-30T22:10:34.143-07:002013-09-30T22:10:34.143-07:00I would also agree with having a thyroid test done...I would also agree with having a thyroid test done. I have had hypothyroidism for 16 years and when my levels are off my hair falls out and it affects a lot of other things. A lot of women are unaware about having their thyroid levels checked.Korrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683066321309358267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-789328149030402612013-09-30T22:10:00.654-07:002013-09-30T22:10:00.654-07:00It sounds like you've got some great advice ab...It sounds like you've got some great advice about possible causes of this, but I had to chime in on the sugar issue. Two years ago, when I had my last baby (now pregnant with another!) I found myself downing some cookies and realized I truly had no self control. I had a wise friend that had only eaten desserts/treats on the weekends, and then narrowed it further to just one afternoon. I never thought I could do that, but was so sick of carrying that extra baby weight that then and there I decided that I would only allow myself desserts/treats on Sundays. Of course at first it was a challenge, but it ended up being so doable as I knew that Sunday would be my day to "treat" myself--ha! I purposely picked Sundays because I knew I wouldn't go out and order a hot fudge sundae, but I have been known to get a doggy bag with a fabulous dessert on a Saturday or Friday night to enjoy on Sunday! I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful it felt to make that change! I realized from that point that I had been (and still would be) addicted to sugar and it had affected me in many different ways--digestive system, even self esteem!) After I had done it for about 6 months, I kept inviting my husband to join me, and he finally did, and he literally lost 20 pounds in the first 6 weeks! I see pictures of him before he took on the challenge, and it's not only that he lost weight (he was not overweight in the slightest!) but it's almost like his face appeared swollen and puffy before, and now he looks younger and healthier. Sure enough, sugar causes inflammation! The stuff is just so bad for us, and our American diet has sooo much in it! I'll get off my soapbox, but I literally tell anyone I can about my experience because it has changed my life forever! Good luck with tackling these health problems!Daniel and Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498880677543283849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-69911667346793969882013-09-30T21:36:22.004-07:002013-09-30T21:36:22.004-07:00Hey! It's Jillian Christensen. I have hypoth...Hey! It's Jillian Christensen. I have hypothyroidism and believe me, untreated it's the pits! I felt super tired and like my head was in the clouds or something. I would maybe have your TSH levels checked. I'm sure eating better can only help. ( I am totally guilty of the sugar thing, too)... I hope you get this figured out and feel back to normal soon!.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854575357902908375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-58949514307798989342013-09-30T20:49:31.456-07:002013-09-30T20:49:31.456-07:00Eating a Paleo diet has solved ALL my families hea...Eating a Paleo diet has solved ALL my families health problems, and we had a lot of them. After years of doctors, meds, and hormones I started praying about how to help my family and the answer was FOOD. We stopped going to doctors, started eating Paleo and have never looked back. One of my many complaints was major hair loss and now my hair is thick and healthy. Good health is so worth the sacrifice and after awhile your tastes change and it is no longer a sacrifice. Nothing tastes as good as great health and energy feel. Good Luck!Webb Family Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730587579711143017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-85501714082706437552013-09-30T20:44:37.880-07:002013-09-30T20:44:37.880-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Webb Family Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730587579711143017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-43580037843499260692013-09-30T18:09:55.932-07:002013-09-30T18:09:55.932-07:00I have to chime in and echo the thoughts on the th...I have to chime in and echo the thoughts on the thyroid. My mind went straight there. The symptoms sound so classic. Good for you regarding taking action toward healthy eating. I need to do the same. I just inhaled 2 Snickers bars though...hmmmm....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16931708644621510904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-53533175983020469902013-09-30T16:19:31.328-07:002013-09-30T16:19:31.328-07:00I agree with Casey and Donna. I am an RN and work...I agree with Casey and Donna. I am an RN and work in women's health. Many of your symptoms sound like they could be thyroid related. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268090939454015367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-75315443017877180662013-09-30T16:00:35.075-07:002013-09-30T16:00:35.075-07:00I agree. Sounds like it could be hypothyroidism.I agree. Sounds like it could be hypothyroidism.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244114177554702854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-24028507314547489182013-09-30T14:41:59.228-07:002013-09-30T14:41:59.228-07:00I would also get your thyroid levels checked. I would also get your thyroid levels checked. Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514330747651487082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-83801472526169297212013-09-30T14:40:53.196-07:002013-09-30T14:40:53.196-07:00I thought about Candida too. You can get a blood ...I thought about Candida too. You can get a blood test to find out if it's an issue for you!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514330747651487082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19629645.post-72385745463144253222013-09-30T14:33:10.693-07:002013-09-30T14:33:10.693-07:00I wonder if you're dealing with Candida over-g...I wonder if you're dealing with Candida over-growth. I have struggled with it for YEARS. My body is SUPER sensitive to sweets, because I don't even have them that often. I did have to stop baking (maybe once a month is my current rate now)! It was hard to do. There are several different types of Candida (yeast) riding "diets" (no sugar- even fruit, no dairy, no gluten or gluten-free substitutes, no processed foods. It's hard to keep consistent at it (longest I went was 8 weeks) but I feel so much better when I do. Seeing a naturopath might be super helpful! I just went to one for the first time and it was so helpful and encouraging however she is recommending me to stay off of sweets for a few years in order to totally refresh my system! But at this point, there is no other options and I'm sick with living with terrible symptoms. Hope you find that the diet changes help your issues! Clint and Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011842297787155483noreply@blogger.com