How about taking Chlorella?

[luckiestdestiny]

is this making anyone else's hair shed?!
I washed my hair today and I saw so many long hairs!
I dont know if my hair is breaking at the line between the relaxed and natural hair since i have been stretching for three months, but I used a protein treatment.
I just dont know

Thanks for your help!

No shedding at all. This isn't a growth aid, it's a whole food that just happens to give the hair growth. It's probably your stretch so you need to find some threads about what to do about that. You can also try a caffeine rinse if it's shedding from the bulb. You could use tea or coffee (black tea or any tea with caffeine. Nettle tea does not have caffeine in it btw). HTH!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Oh and make sure to leave it on before rinsing it out. You can do a search for threads about caffeine rinse for shedding. I think it's under coffee rinse or something like that. There's also a "tea rinsing is the truth" thread. If it's not the bulb, then it's breakage of some kind and needs to be balanced. Maybe you need moisture if you used a protein w/o adding enough moisture.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Lol okay thank you ima try it and report back in a few minutes


Ok I mixed it with water in a poland spring bottle because the apple sauce thing just wasn't cutting it!... I haven't drank it yet because I am not feelin the smell

I shuda gotten the pills!

Don't give up. Try the naked juice if you don't like the applesauce. You can get it from health food stores and it already has some chlorella in it. People here are just adding more to it and thinks it tastes wonderful.

 

[lipati]

So how many grams should one take to achieve maximum benefits such as 1 or more inches of growth per month and other health benefits? I am asking because some people are taking 3g some 6g some 18g

 

[truequeen06]

Well, I have definitely moved into a new phase of detoxing . . . acne. And just when I had gotten control. Well, I can stick it out. I've been pretty much under a rock now that midterms are around the corner and the only valentine's date I have is with my bestie and the movie He's Just Not that into You lol.

I'm just glad to be getting all the toxins out of me.

 

[casey3035]

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[casey3035]

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Indianangel22 already covered it.

She just needs to read the thread before posting as it contains all the info. Can't point her to where, it's getting too big. But to make a long story short it's called Chlorella not chlorophyll, it has small amounts in it, and even in large doses, does not contain enough to be poisonous and in all the research I posted, no one has ever claimed Chlorella is poisonous, and Asian countries have been using it for years and years and they are very healthy with low rates of cancer, heart disease, etc and have long strong, gorgeous hair (I realize there are exceptions to the rule about gorgeous hair, and health but there are exceptions to every rule, but in any case Chlorella is NOT poisonous)

I did read the thread sweetie. I researched Chlorophyll because the thread said that it was one of the main ingredients in Chlorella.So just as others do I went and tried to do my own research and I copied and pasted that right from the Walgreens site so, As stated in the post, I just wanted to know IF I was looking at the right Item or type of Chlorophyll because I am not familiar with this product.I thought you ladies could help me with that.Sometimes a person may read a post and just get confused for some reason or another.That does not always mean that this only happens when one does not read a thread.I do apologize for being a inconvenience to you.I thought everyone was here to help.Since then I have purchased this product and I do not feel anything is wrong with taking it. Again I was just trying to make sure we were referring to the same product.

 

[CurlyMoo]

Ok I used the Nettle Tea as a rinse on my hair and my hair is sooooo soft. I used it to rinse out my conditioner. First I sprayed it with my bottle onto my scalp then the rest of my hair. I finally poured the rest from a bowl on the length of my hair. I love it, thank you LD.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I am going to get some nettle tea...if I don't already have it...<runs to check her stash> :scratchch

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I did read the thread sweetie. I researched Chlorophyll because the thread said that it was one of the main ingredients in Chlorella.So just as others do I went and tried to do my own research and I copied and pasted that right from the Walgreens site so, As stated in the post, I just wanted to know IF I was looking at the right Item or type of Chlorophyll because I am not familiar with this product.I thought you ladies could help me with that.Sometimes a person may read a post and just get confused for some reason or another.That does not always mean that this only happens when one does not read a thread.I do apologize for being a inconvenience to you.I thought everyone was here to help.Since then I have purchased this product and I do not feel anything is wrong with taking it. Again I was just trying to make sure we were referring to the same product.

All the info I post, I do it out of love for my sisters, so you're definitely not an inconvenience. I wouldn't spend hours researching and posting my findings here if I was annoyed with questions so please don't misunderstand my intentions. In fact, I get many pms from lurkers of the thread asking for clarification and I answer those as well as any question that I can possibly help on. I just deleted my posted and explained why as indian angel already covered the info so there wasn't a need for me to. I was also referring you to my other info incase you didn't read it. I then went on to re explain in case there was any confusion about the differences. I didn't mean to sound short or anything. I have referred a few people back only because they haven't read the thread, which you seem to have done. So I guess that doesn't apply to you. However, the second part of my post explains the difference anyways. HTHs and hope you are enjoying the thread. We most definitely are trying for a helpful thread and I was pleased that everyone gives their well wishes and that it hasn't turned catty or negative in anyway. So I just wanted to clarify my intentions and best wishes to you on your journey. Are you getting chlorella?

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Ok I used the Nettle Tea as a rinse on my hair and my hair is sooooo soft. I used it to rinse out my conditioner. First I sprayed it with my bottle onto my scalp then the rest of my hair. I finally poured the rest from a bowl on the length of my hair. I love it, thank you LD.

You're so welcome. Nettle tea has moisturizing properties and also stimulates hair growth. I just love it. I'm glad it works for you too.

 

[LaidBak]

My acne has passed (finally). I never did "go green". But whatever. I am going back down to 3gs from 5g. I also bought some Naked juice. I am going to try that tonight.

 

[Muse]

is this making anyone else's hair shed?!
I washed my hair today and I saw so many long hairs!
I dont know if my hair is breaking at the line between the relaxed and natural hair since i have been stretching for three months, but I used a protein treatment.
I just dont know

Thanks for your help!

I read in another message board about a lady who saw shedding when she took spirulina and stopped when she quit taking it. Her and others concluded that it was the high doses of beta carotene that was causing it. I believe chlorella has a lot as well, apparently too much BC causes shedding. But I think this lady was ODing on BC because she said her skin was yellow from it. How much are you taking? Are you using any new products too?

Besides the case mentioned above I have not come across anyone saying chlorella caused their shedding, quite the opposite actually.

Also could it be the MegaTek effect? A lot of ladies said they experienced a lot of shedding while using MT because their hair was growing so fast that the hairs that were in resting phase were being pushed out quicker for new hairs that were already ready to take their place. I don't know but I'm just trying to brainstorm with you.

 

[Muse]

I went to see my primary doc today and I told her that I stopped taking other supplements because I am eating algae now. She kept saying but how will you get vitamins and I'd list the vitamins then she said but it doesn't have the minerals you need and I said yes it does it even has omega-3's! The only thing she could find that it didn't have that I need was vitamin D so I guess I do need a supp for that. But I just thought it was funny how she was awed but still somewhat doubtful that this algae had all of this stuff.

She did say that Source Naturals was a very good brand though so that made mw feel good about the brand I chose to go with. I can't wait until I finish my Sun chlorella so I can start the SN chlorella.

I take that back I googled vitamin D + chlorella and come to find out it has quite a bit of vitamin D! I can ditch those pills too!!!

I just read a really disturbing article about regular vitamin and mineral supplements: http://www.chlorella-africa.com/vitaminsandminerals.html

Don't know if it's true or not.

 

[IndianAngel22]

Can you find this Nettle Tea at a regular grocery store? Yall are gonna break me! This thread is ruining the entire board I barely check the rest of the threads anymore lol! I'm slowly getting back into posting stuff again because this seems to be the only thread I check on a daily basis. lol.

 

[TdotGirl]

Hey ladies.

So I didn't take chlorella sunday night because I was out and I came back home late and wanted only tea.
Yesterday when I came in from work, I ate my dinner and took chlorella 30 minutes after. My stomach started to do some flips and stuff about 2 hours later and my throat felt like something was stuck there. I was starting to feel warm now, and realize that my stomach was not right. Needless to say I began to throw up everything that I ate (lunch & dinner).
Lesson learned, I will never take chlorella after my meal. I never throw up so I pinpoint it to chlorella. I still have an upset stomach

 

[yodie]

Hey ladies.

So I didn't take chlorella sunday night because I was out and I came back home late and wanted only tea.
Yesterday when I came in from work, I ate my dinner and took chlorella 30 minutes after. My stomach started to do some flips and stuff about 2 hours later and my throat felt like something was stuck there. I was starting to feel warm now, and realize that my stomach was not right. Needless to say I began to throw up everything that I ate (lunch & dinner).
Lesson learned, I will never take chlorella after my meal. I never throw up so I pinpoint it to chlorella. I still have an upset stomach

Please let us know if you're feeling better. What did you eat? Maybe the chlorella didn't mix with what you ate.

 

[Prose Princess]

I bought 600 of the Source Naturals chlorella tablets and 120 of the Jarrow's Formula spirulina tablets last night! I don't ever want to run out of this stuff! With all the energy it gives me, I've actually been able to maintain my workout schedule woohoo! I even managed to get SO to hit up the treadmill on a Monday! My energy is CONTAGIOUS!

Today I'll be taking 7g of chlorella. I'm not sure what I'm going up to, probably 8 or 9, then back down to 5 to maintain.

 

[TdotGirl]

Please let us know if you're feeling better. What did you eat? Maybe the chlorella didn't mix with what you ate.

I will. I had leftovers from the night before. It's nothing new that I introduced to my body. I just know I will never take it after I eat a meal!

 

[gn1g]

I've been taking Chlorella off and on for over 2 years and found the VERY best brand to be the Sun Chlorella, hands down.

 

[LaidBak]

I've been taking Chlorella off and on for over 2 years and found the VERY best brand to be the Sun Chlorella, hands down.

What benefits have you noticed? Has it improved the health and length of your hair?

 

[CurlyMoo]

I have my Chlorella, I have my Chlorella!

I was so excited I intercepted the UPS guy I didn't eat breakfast. I caught his butt right at the front building door coming in or I would have had to wait till 5pm to retrieve it from the shipping and recieving room. Whew! I am going to add this to my juice when I eat my breakfast now. I am feeling a little light headed and queasy so I'm not sure how that's going to go over. So I will eat first then drink my mix. I have all of my juices but the one ingredient I wasn't able to get was the crushed ice. So I will be hacking away at my ice cubes in a minute. Ok guys I will be back with an update within an hour or so, that's if I don't have to make a stop over to sit down somewhere else. On my way to a more energetic, healthier living. YAY!

 

[CurlyMoo]

I will. I had leftovers from the night before. It's nothing new that I introduced to my body. I just know I will never take it after I eat a meal!

erplexed

 

[gn1g]

What benefits have you noticed? Has it improved the health and length of your hair?

The biggest think is overall well being. no sweet junk food cravings, thicker stronger hair, improved hair texture, clearer eyes, whiter stronger longer nails.


Hair grows like crazy underarms, legs, downtheire etc.

 

[TdotGirl]

erplexed

I took mine 30 mins after I ate. I always take it 30 mins before I eat. I never had any problems doing it this way.

 

[CurlyMoo]

I took mine 30 mins after I ate. I always take it 30 mins before I eat. I never had any problems doing it this way.

Ok, this will be the first time I take it. Do you recommend I wait longer after a meal? Or should I take it first then eat?

 

[CurlyMoo]

The biggest think is overall well being. no sweet junk food cravings, thicker stronger hair, improved hair texture, clearer eyes, whiter stronger longer nails.


Hair grows like crazy underarms, legs, downtheire etc.

What brand are you using now?

 

[TdotGirl]

Ok, this will be the first time I take it. Do you recommend I wait longer after a meal? Or should I take it first then eat?

Every single time I have taken it, it was in the evening before I eat my meal. About 30 minutes prior. Try that first and see how it works out for you. This has worked for me. No ill effects.

 

[Muse]

I've been taking Chlorella off and on for over 2 years and found the VERY best brand to be the Sun Chlorella, hands down.

This is what I am taking now but will switch to Source Naturals when I am done. I have been reading that Sun it the BEST brand but they don't make a powder and the tabs are expensive. If I had more money and they made powder I'd probably stick with it.

 

[Muse]

The biggest think is overall well being. no sweet junk food cravings, thicker stronger hair, improved hair texture, clearer eyes, whiter stronger longer nails.


Hair grows like crazy underarms, legs, downtheire etc.

No crazy hair growth on the head? I am all for stronger hair so I don't have to do protein treatments anymore! I am natural so I know I won't need to