Updates...

It has been a little over 2 months since my install.  I just had my 2nd Reti, a couple of days ago.  According to my Consultant, everything is going smoothly.  I haven't really done anything in the way of styling...I'm just letting my hair do what it do.  I am excited about the changes I see.  My hair is more full, and even though shrinkage is apparent to me, others make comments about my hair growing.  Always a good sign!  No special products to speak of except for Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Shampoo.

I really love this stuff, a whole lot more than the Sisterlock Starter shampoo.  To be honest, I have been using organic shampoos for a long time, and even though the Starter shampoo is suggested, I have a problem with going back to using any products with Sodium Lauryl or Laureth in it, including the Starter shampoo.  (Click here for the dangers of those chemicals)


I took some picture of the progress my hair has made in the crown.  I am or was a little embarrased about showing this area of my hair, but now that I've seen the progress and I see other ladies who have shared even some of the most intimate of experiences with their hair, I feel confident sharing mine now.

This is a picture of my progress with the hair loss and regrowth that I am experiencing.  Till' next time, Naturally yours...

Fibroids=Anemia=Hair Loss...

What am I talking about?  Well, yesterday I went for my annual exam at the OBGYN.  I was told that I have several small fibroids, which happen to effect 50% of all black women.  Now, since I am in my 30s and my Mom also was diagnosed with this, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised.  BUT, I was.  You would think if you had something growing inside you, there would be some BLATANT external indication.      (I mean, other than the hair loss :) )

 I was a little upset but, the good thing is that now I know what is causing my severe Anemia. For months now, I have been at a loss for why I have it since I am a meat-eater and I take Multi-V's, I LOVE leafy greens...so what's the problem?  That would be the Fibroids.

I probably would never have found out about the Anemia, except for the fact that I have been experiencing gradual hair loss at the crown of my head.  For quite awhile, I ignorantly thought that it would repair itself.  Maybe stress or hormonal changes was the cause, and once those things were stabilized it would go back to normal.   I finally decided to mention it to my GP (General Practitioner) and she said we needed to check my iron, as Anemia could be a cause for hair loss.

I said all of this to say that, although it is somewhat comforting to know the root cause of my hair loss problem, it has also proven to be somewhat disconcerting to find out about this new diagnosis.  I would  love to hear from other women who have experienced problems with Fibroids, since it effects so many of US.

Check out this link form Essence magazine for more details: http://photos.essence.com/galleries/health_and_fibroids.

Naturally yours...