Bio Available Silica challenge anyone? So Easy
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NubianQueen
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Aww, thanks for that reply Atl! I sure am hoping this does for me what it did for you! I am also committed to staying on top of my cardio, inversion table, massages, megatek (beginning tomorrow) and SLEEP (geez louise if I can just shut this computer off at bed time EVERY night, I'd be rapunzel up in here!).
Vevster,
Yes, the ones I just bought (Alta silica) are expiring in two months, that's probably why they were so cheap. No biggie, I am going to freeze what I am not using and unthaw as needed (uh, I hope that is a good idea. Well at last refrigerate!) Yes, I am using the theraputic dose as I had already ramped up to 6000 mgs per day with the Puritan's Pride silica. I just hope I am as blessed as Atl and start getting accelerated growth!
Okay ladies, I have to go to bed so I can grow my hair!
HHG
Vevster,
Yes, the ones I just bought (Alta silica) are expiring in two months, that's probably why they were so cheap. No biggie, I am going to freeze what I am not using and unthaw as needed (uh, I hope that is a good idea. Well at last refrigerate!) Yes, I am using the theraputic dose as I had already ramped up to 6000 mgs per day with the Puritan's Pride silica. I just hope I am as blessed as Atl and start getting accelerated growth!
Okay ladies, I have to go to bed so I can grow my hair!
HHG
vevster
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Good idea! Please let me know how you do!
ONEBLESSEDRN
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I finished my biosil and didn't see that great results.
SOOOO I just purchased 2 bottles of this stuff.
I pray it works. I will keep you posted!!
SOOOO I just purchased 2 bottles of this stuff.
I pray it works. I will keep you posted!!
AtlantaJJ
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I finished my biosil and didn't see that great results.
SOOOO I just purchased 2 bottles of this stuff.
I pray it works. I will keep you posted!!
You should see a change in your nails, they should be getting stronger. If not you may need to up your dose or you are not able to absorb the silica properly for some reason. You have to take more than the recommended one per day. My nails are as hard as a rock, I finished one bottle.
AtlantaJJ
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I'm thinking I must have been totally difficent in Silica (amoung other things) because the change is so dramatic...I was low on iron too. I went through heavy stress from 2006 - 2007. I started taking supplements such as iron, silica and others and made some lifestyle changes. My stress levels have dropped dramatically. So I think stress had depleated all my stores because now everything is thriving, my skin, nails and hair... I feel great in general. My doctor has even commented on the change.
ONEBLESSEDRN
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I can't wait to see the results!!!
NubianQueen
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Hmm, well I am very happy that you are thriving now! Unfortunately, that doesn't bode well for me as I HIGHLY doubt I am deficient, as I am a hair supplement fiend! I just keep wasting money trying to find that magical ingredient I must be missing as I know something way back in 1993 had my hair grow an inch in one month, but for the life of me, I can not remember what it was and I have tried just about everything!
So, for 2008, I am going all out, and I do mean ALL out! Massaging in the morning with that gadget Sareca sits on her head (great idea or else I wouldn't have bought it. I just balance it as I am driving to work!), and at night with a hand held massager with infa-red heat. Exercising, taking all (80+ per day) of my vitamins, bought an inversion table just so I can hang upside down every night to have the blood feed my scalp. I have been using Boundless Tresses and I have just begun the Mega-Tek challenge. I will be in twists for the rest of the year as I am in the 2008 Bootcamp.
Hope I make bsl soon!
HHG
So, for 2008, I am going all out, and I do mean ALL out! Massaging in the morning with that gadget Sareca sits on her head (great idea or else I wouldn't have bought it. I just balance it as I am driving to work!), and at night with a hand held massager with infa-red heat. Exercising, taking all (80+ per day) of my vitamins, bought an inversion table just so I can hang upside down every night to have the blood feed my scalp. I have been using Boundless Tresses and I have just begun the Mega-Tek challenge. I will be in twists for the rest of the year as I am in the 2008 Bootcamp.
Hope I make bsl soon!
HHG
AtlantaJJ
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What condition are your finger and toe nails in? I ask because if they are nicely shapped and hard and virtually indistructable then you have been absorbing a good amount of silica over time. If they are anything short of healthy, I would take a look at if you are having problems absorbing the mineral (and or other supplements). Also I have been reading we need to get 30 mg of silica a day, which is more than the recommended 3 tables of the Alta silica... I am going to start taking 6 a day divided over 3 times a day to see if that makes an even bigger difference for me. Where has this stuff been all my life!!
Relax ang hang in there be patient because stress is rough on the hair!! PM me if you like, I love to talk supplements
EbonyEyes
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I have an appointment today to see my doctor. In addition to checking my blood and iron levels, I'm going to ask her if there is a way to test and see if I'm having an absorption problem. If my body is not absorbing the nutrients in my foods and supplements, then that could lead to huge health problems down the road.
I'm just about done with my second bottle where I've been taking 6 silica pills a day. And no surprise, my finger nails are still suffering. They hardly grew and what little growth I got, I lost because they began to chip and break off. I took a piece of nail that I had cut off and was able to fold it in half very easily and it broke immediatey. Basically, I've seen zero improvement in the length and strength of the nails after almost two months of faithful use of the silica.
Hopefully, after getting some blood work done, my doctor will have some insight as to why I'm so tired and we can work on fixing the problem.
I'll keep you all posted.
I'm just about done with my second bottle where I've been taking 6 silica pills a day. And no surprise, my finger nails are still suffering. They hardly grew and what little growth I got, I lost because they began to chip and break off. I took a piece of nail that I had cut off and was able to fold it in half very easily and it broke immediatey. Basically, I've seen zero improvement in the length and strength of the nails after almost two months of faithful use of the silica.
Hopefully, after getting some blood work done, my doctor will have some insight as to why I'm so tired and we can work on fixing the problem.
I'll keep you all posted.
AtlantaJJ
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I'm glad to hear you are going to see your doctor. Is your doctor an Internist? or Family doctor? You may need to see a specialist to get get a better range of diagnostic tests if the first panel of tests ordered by your doctor come back inconclusive. You are doing the right thing to get to the bottom of this... Please do keep us posted!
EbonyEyes
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Thank you so much for all of the advice you've given.
The doctor I visited is my family's doctor. I'll see if I can get a recommendation for an internist if the test results are inconclusive. Is there a specific internist I should see?
I'm getting a little scared and I'm trying to remain calm. On Saturday at the gym, I was 10 minutes on the treadmill at my regular speed and felt like I was going to pass out.
I'm getting my blood work done tomorrow.
AtlantaJJ
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Try not to be afraid, it's a good thing that you are going to get to the bottom of this. An internist would likely want to give you a complete physical to rule out a number of possible problems. If you haven't had one in a while, it might not be a bad idea. I had one in the fall of last year. Try your best to relax because you <correction> did the right thing today and you will get this resolved very soon.Is there a special treat you can get or something you can do to pamper yourself? Perhaps go see a good movie, they really help me get things off my mind. Would you like to read a good book? Get a pedicure or a massage? Go shoping <if you're allowed, I am not allowed!
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Stiletto_Diva
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I'm in!!! I just ordered mine today. I'm excited to see how much growth i'm gonna get
I just ordered mine today. I'm excited to see how much growth i'm gonna get
sunshinelady
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My nails are still very weak, but they seem to be growing faster.
AstroQueen77
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I was kind of surprised when I learned people have trouble with nail growth and retention. I always grew long nails within 2 weeks of cutting them down. Its actually annoying sometimes because it gets in the way of typing.
Now if I could get my hair to do what my nails do....
erplexed
Now if I could get my hair to do what my nails do....
erplexed
AstroQueen77
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Also wanted to add my hair is not shedding...AT ALL. This is the first time my hair is in a growing state! I have natural 4b hair. I notice that my new growth now is kind of "Afro Puffy", instead of straight up coarse as it has been. Great stuff!
vevster
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Yes, that is how I would describe my growth too-- afro puffy
How many tabs are you taking a day?
AstroQueen77
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Yes, that is how I would describe my growth too-- afro puffy
How many tabs are you taking a day?
6 a day. Im sure most people are deficient in silica, as well as other vitamins/minerals. Im going to keep at this for another bottle, then slow down to 3 a day
AtlantaJJ
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I totally agree with this statement, and I think that Bioavailable Silica is the best kept beauty secret going these days.
I've been reading how it's more important than calcium in terms of bone loss
That's serious!!
vevster
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If the nails are stronger with 3 you prob don't need more... the nails are the indicator..Wow some of you guys are taking 6 a day??
I'm taking 3 per day and my nails are maaaad stronger!!! I've only been takign the silica for a few days, about a week, and my nails are strong and very healthy. I love silica
I also take Biotin, (Biotin is said to enhance nails).. perhaps that's why I' m seeing the effects of taking silica so early on...
I'll stick to taking 3 per day as I only bought 1 bottle and I'd like it to last for as long as possible
I hope I see good effects on my hair as well though...
Vevster, (sorry if this has been discussed before) how long before you saw results on your hair?
ONEBLESSEDRN
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I hope so my nails have gotten so soft since I stopped using Nailtiques. This vitamin will be a blessing as it will help me from the inside out!
I just sent you a PM
ONEBLESSEDRN
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Hang in there girl! I pray everything works out well and its something easy they can fix. Are you anemic? That can slow down the transporation of Red blood cells in the body.... which could thus slow down the carrying of other nutrients... Don't get me to speculating....I sho ain't no MD(Just ONEBLESSEDRN
). Just a thought.
ackee walk
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i want to join this challenge. is it too late?
also, anyone have any negative side effects from taking silica?
also, anyone have any negative side effects from taking silica?
babydollhair
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Im back on it Today! It really is a good brand. My hair,skin and nails all benefited from it when i was consistent a few months bk!
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