Vitaminins... and things

[brightrosefox]

I got an email from a coworker, asking advice on help for her oily skin. I got to play nutrition and skincare advisor. I directed her to the Anna Bellina website, since Patricia is a licensed specialist, and I told her to load up on zinc and high doses of Biotin. Biotin apparently helps regulate oil production in the skin and promote healthy skin cell growth. Plus, it seems to work for muscle pain and chronic fatigue. Yay!

And guess what that link said about Biotin that I never knew? "Because glucose and fat are used for energy within the nervous system, biotin also functions as a supportive vitamin in this area. Numerous nerve-related symptoms have been linked to biotin deficiency. These symptoms include seizures, lack of muscle coordination (ataxia), and lack of good muscle tone (hypotonia)."

This might help explain why my coordiation has improved and the ataxia is less of a problem. I started taking theraputic doses of Biotin about a month ago, and not only have my hair and nails exploded in growth and health, but my skin has balanced out (except in cases of temporary hormonal freakouts). I might mention this on the cerebral_palsy community.

Comments

[corin13.livejournal.com]

Hello. I noticed your posts in the natural community and wanted to ask you about strattera.

I have the inattentive kind of ADD, in spades. I am excessively in my own world. I don't know if this is the variety you have, but I wanted to know how the strattera effected you, and if you had any experiance with all natural alternatives. Do you also know if strattera is safe while breastfeeding.

You are the only person I have seen who has used this drug, so I just couldn't resist asking you how you liked it. I hope you don't mind!

[brightrosefox.livejournal.com]

Yep, that's me. Classic daydreamer spectrum of ADD. Strattera has really helped me concentrate and get past my OCD and anxiety, too. I do take natural alternatives: Gotu Kola, Bacopa, Schizandra, and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Complex. They say that Gotu Kola is one of the best herbs for ADD, and Omega Fatty Acid is the best overall supplement.
But as far as the Strattera, I have heard really mixed reviews. A friend of mine was on it for her bipolar disorder, and she had bad reactions. A few others I know love it. For me, it has only done good things. If I were you, I would get a sample pack. I take the 40 mg dose, it's the best that has helped me.

[ncalrod.livejournal.com]

Biotin causes hair growth?

As we have never met you don't know this, but I have long hair. When I have it pulled back it comes to just below the middle of my back. I have been trying (with out luck) for years to get it to grow longer. I tryed vitamins, special shampoo and nothing has worked.

[brightrosefox.livejournal.com]

Ayep. Most definitely. It is nicknamed The Hair Vitamin.