Vitamin Challenge 2013

nemi95 said:
I've been taking my vits., but it has made my complexion horrible! I think I'm going to stop the hair vits after I run out. I love my skin too much.
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@nemi95 - you may want to research the supplements you are taking (and also what you are injesting [i.e. bamboo tea, green tea , etc]) to see if any promotes purging.

If you are experiencing pimples, bumps, breakouts, etc. , you could be experiencing purging through the skin. This happens frequently, if you are detoxing.

I started back on my supplement regimen this week and I have about 3 pimples on my face - my skin is normally clear and pimple free.

I expect some purging because of the Chlorella and Spirulina I am taking.
 
Hope Im not too late to join in. I started my vits yesterday. I will be taking MSM and a hair skin and nails supplement that contains biotin zinc iron b vitamins and lots of other stuff. I also bought horsetail extract but after only two days I have decided Im going to discontinue using it, please read the rest carefully as horsetail is VERY VERY BAD FOR YOU. Since I started taking the supplements I had had a tight chest sensation after every dose so I thought I would do a bit of research on the internet. It seems the horsetail is what is causing this tightness in my chest, which I am currently experiencing and has so far lasted for 45 mins. I found out that horsetail is not good at all for someone with heart problems as it causes constriction of the vessels. Even if you have no heart problems horsetail is not recommended for long term use as it contains 3-5 % nicotine and as someone has already mentioned it depletes the body of b vitamins. Having said that horsetail and bamboo silica can be used topically with good results so I may mix some of the remaining herbs with a conditioner
 
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heirloom
you are absolutely correct Horsetail Biotin contains Nicotine. You may want to research Bamboo Extract, which contains no nicotine and has a higher silica content. This week I started back taking chlorella and spirulina, which are high in protein and b-vitamins.
 
classoohfive said:
- Super B-Complex: 1 Daily
For energy.

- Fish Oil: It's supposed to be 3 daily (one with each meal) but these things are hard to swallow. I'll start with one daily.

- Garlic: Daily
For heart health. I'm hoping it's good enough that between it and altering my diet I won't need medication. I know people use garlic for their hair externally, so maybe it will help it internally as well.

- Cranberry Fruit: One Daily
It says it's mainly for urinary tract health but it also contains Vitamin C to "support immune function and antioxidant health". I purchased these when I thought I was in the early states of a UTI but it ended up being nothing; however, it's good for making sure it continues to be "nothing" so I'll keep taking them. :lol:

- Chlorella Supplement: Daily. I'll start with 1 tsp.
It's in powder form so I have to mix it in something, but I can never get over the taste. For energy, hair health, skin health, immune system, lighter periods (my BC does this, but this will help too), and much more.
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Checking in for today and yesterday.

I am up to 3 fish oil a day instead of one, 4 cranberry fruit pills (it's supposed to be 2, 3 times daily), and I added D3 (3 gummies daily) to the mix.
 
Can you believe I still haven't bought my fish oil vitamins! And I forgot to take my other vitamins this weekend, being so busy :spank:. I did start back taking them yesterday though.
 
ilong said:
@nemi95 - you may want to research the supplements you are taking (and also what you are injesting [i.e. bamboo tea, green tea , etc]) to see if any promotes purging.

If you are experiencing pimples, bumps, breakouts, etc. , you could be experiencing purging through the skin. This happens frequently, if you are detoxing.

I started back on my supplement regimen this week and I have about 3 pimples on my face - my skin is normally clear and pimple free.

I expect some purging because of the Chlorella and Spirulina I am taking.
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I am back taking chlorella and spirulina too and are seeing little bumps. Gonna keep taking and drink more water to wait out the detox effect.
 
Also taking powdered msm, bamboo silica, cod liver oil, borage oil, hyaluronic acid... This list never ends so I will stop now!
 
heirloom said:
Hope Im not too late to join in. I started my vits yesterday. I will be taking MSM and a hair skin and nails supplement that contains biotin zinc iron b vitamins and lots of other stuff. I also bought horsetail extract but after only two days I have decided Im going to discontinue using it, please read the rest carefully as horsetail is VERY VERY BAD FOR YOU. Since I started taking the supplements I had had a tight chest sensation after every dose so I thought I would do a bit of research on the internet. It seems the horsetail is what is causing this tightness in my chest, which I am currently experiencing and has so far lasted for 45 mins. I found out that horsetail is not good at all for someone with heart problems as it causes constriction of the vessels. Even if you have no heart problems horsetail is not recommended for long term use as it contains 3-5 % nicotine and as someone has already mentioned it depletes the body of b vitamins. Having said that horsetail and bamboo silica can be used topically with good results so I may mix some of the remaining herbs with a conditioner
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Welcome heirloom :) We are glad to have you!!! And thanks so much for this info. I haven't tried horsetail but often times have thought about it.

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naturalagain2 said:
Can you believe I still haven't bought my fish oil vitamins! And I forgot to take my other vitamins this weekend, being so busy :spank:. I did start back taking them yesterday though.
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naturalagain2 Sometimes life does get crazy lol! We got you though...Take them vitamins girlie!!! :) :)

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Please add me in this challenge

Ok so my preggo butt have to take vitamins no questions about it...here is my list

Natures plus source of life prenatal
Carlson very finest fish oil
Mineral rich
Maximum living vita-sprout
Flax oil
Blue bonnet calcium citrate, magnesium, vitamin d3
Solaray bamboo extract
Future biotics hair skin and nails
S.s.s tonic iron supplement


Now that's my 50leven vitamins so I'm in
 
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Wanted to let you ladies know that ill be 7 weeks post tomorrow and I've already gotten a little bit over an inch of growth. I usually use MN but I've been slacking on that bad. Used it about a week since I last relaxed. I'm sure its because of the vits. I know its only a little above average but hey ill take it. :yep: :grin:
 
Still maintaining my herbal/whole food based reggie with my tinctures and herbal capsules daily. Just got over a nasty cold/sinus thing and knocked that mess right on out!
 
I haven't checked in all last week. I've been taking my multi and I finally ran out of the Nioxin. I found them at a local Super Cuts, but I won't re-purchase. My hair grew so much over the summer when I was taking them, but my complexion is horrible! I've got high school acne. No amount of hair is worth this. I replaced them with prenatal vits.
 
soonergirl said:
I am back taking chlorella and spirulina too and are seeing little bumps. Gonna keep taking and drink more water to wait out the detox effect.
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Does this mean that it will eventually taper off over time? I did see that it caused breakouts, but didn't go any further. I just thought it won't happen to me.
 
Yep it does taper off. The last time my detox consisted of itchiness, and brief flu like symptoms. This time my detox is small bumps on my face. All of the above are cured with lots of water and patience. Viva la chlorella and spirulina
 
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