The G Word and Hair Loss

No, I’m not talking about gel, I’m talking about the other g word: GLUTEN. At some point, you’ve strolled by aisles in your supermarket labeled “Gluten Free” and wondered what all the hype was about. With so many being diagnosed with celiac disease, gluten sensitivities and more, gluten free foods are swiftly gaining popularity. Well now scientists are looking more indepthly into the fact that there is a link between gluten and alopecia areata.

The Other G Word

There is another G word out there that you may not be familiar with. Glyphosphate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup is widely used to harvest wheat. More so than on corn and soy. According to Dr. Stephanie Seneff in the article: Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance, the occurrence of celiac disease seems to rise and correlate with the use of glyphosphate. The ability to absorb vital nutrients in your intestines is greatly reduced by glyphosphate since it destroys the villi along with the capability to produce the enzymes to break down gliadin, the major glycoprotein in wheat. The end result: immune reactions, increased sensitivity, allergenisity. And there we have it: GLUTEN INTOLERANCE and the rise in the occurrence of celiac disease.

The Connection to Alopecia

An Italian study done in October 1995 published in “gastroenterology” found that some of the patients with alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth after completely eliminating gluten from their diets. According to Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol, 1999 Dec. 45(4)283-5, a patient with celiac, and the only symptom he was experiencing was alopecia areata, experienced reversal of his hair loss after elimininating gluten for several months. The symptoms returned after unintentional prolonged use of gluten.

The Genetic Link

A professor of Dermatology and Genetics at Columbia University’s School of Medicine by the name of Angela Christiano diagnosed with alopecia areata realized that there was not enough scientific knowledge about the condition. She led a groundbreaking study published in the July 2010 “Nature Journal” on genetic research of alopecia areata. Eight specific genes implicated in alopecia areata were identified, three specific to the hair, and the other five to immune response. These are the same genes implicated in celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. This study showed that some drugs used to treat these other conditions may also be effective for treatment of Alopecia Areata.

What You Can Do

Always consult your health care provider before changing your diet. If you’re suffering from a sudden onset of hair loss/ alopecia areata, and the doctor tells you that there’s nothing that can be done, don’t fret. Go back to the basics. Your diet. Try eliminating gluten for at least 21 days. Why 21 days? Because the body needs at least 21 days to go through the “weeding out” cycle. The easiest way to start is to stop eating breads. Instead, have a fruit, or veggie in its place. Afterwards, if you plan on returning to wheat, GO ORGANIC. Only eat organically grown wheat and everything else you can, especially the meat. Remember, the animals are being fed the grains grown with glyphosphate which lives in the cells and it is hard to get rid of.

Ancient organically grown grains are also worth it to try. Look into kamut, spelt or gluten free Teff, brown rice, white rice, and organic corn flours. Add foods to your diet that naturally bathe and cleanse the cells like Sea Moss/Irish Moss.

Gluten Free Teff Pancakes

Why not start by waking your family up to a real treat. I have tried so many combinations and this is my favorite by far. Here I combine flours, and add sea moss gel. Had it for breakfast and the kids kept asking for more.

Teff Pancakes

8 oz Teff flour

4 oz brown rice flour

1 oz arrowroot powder

1 oz oat flour

1 oz flax seed meal

2 oz organic cane sugar

1 tsp salt

4 tsp aluminum free baking powder

1 oz vegetable oil

1 cup milk (rice, flax, almond, coconut)

1 tbsp Sea Moss Gel

1 tsp vinegar

Preheat griddle. Mix dry ingredients together. Mix together wet ingredients and allow to sit for 2 minutes. add to dry ingredients. mix. Add additional milk if necessary. Spoon/scoop mixture (1/8-1/4c pancakes) onto griddle. flip when bubbles form on top and bottoms are golden brown.

Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Stay Tuned! We’ve got more recipes and videos you will LOVE coming your way soon!! I’m eating a bowl of gumbo made with gluten free roux, herbs, spices, veggies and sea moss gel that will have your palette craving for more and your hair growing!

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Together, these two encourage hair growth, especially in cases of Alopecia Areata, due to their ability to decrease inflammation.

What You Need To Know

Sea Moss/Irish Moss Gel is good for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator and up to a year in the freezer. It must be kept in the fridge or freezer. Usually tasteless and odorless but can at times (rarely) taste similar to sea vegetables. It does not distract or take away from the flavor of food. Available in dry wildcrafted form, or prepared for you in an easy to use gel. Simply add a teaspoon to your tea and drink to your health and beauty!

Works Cited:

Viola, F., BArbato, M., Formisano, M., Premate, F., Lucarelli S, S., Frediani T, T., & Cardi, E. (1999, December 4). Reappearance of alopecia areata in a coeliac patient during an unintentional challenge with gluten [Web log post]. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16498340?report=abstract

Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol. 1999 Dec;45(4):283-5.

Samsel, A., & Seneff, S. (2013, December). Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance [Web log post]. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3945755/