Products We Use

Topical Therapy

Minoxidil (2%)

• I spoke with her dermatologists before buying this. He said it was fine to use but to make sure I get the one for women. There are few things that I read that said the 2% is not effective, however, I do not want to use the 5% because that might be too strong. I apply this twice a day (to her scalp and eyebrows) after I apply a hot rag (please see next entry).

Hot Rag + Aloe Vera Juice/ACV

• I apply a hot cloth to her head twice a day (for a total of about 15 minutes). I apply the rag once and then spray a mixture of (diluted) apple cider vinegar and aloe vera juice. Then I apply the cloth three more times. I use the rag to increase the blood circulation to that area. 

Essentials Oils  

• All of which are made by NOW Foods and purchased from Better Health (Michigan based). I use these in her conditioner and for aroma therapy. 

• Jojoba Oil
•  Also has anti-inflammatory properties (this is really important to me)
• Can be used for redness and itching – which my daughter experiences during a flare up
• Its molecular structure is the *one of* the only oils that that our similar to the oil our scalp/body naturally produce
• Peppermint Oil
• It is a stimulant
• Increases blood circulation
• Aromatic – also provides aromatherapy which can be soothing to those who are highly stressed
• Rosemary Oil 
• Relieves respiratory problem
• Hair follicle stimulator
• It is used for digestion problems - including vomiting
• Tea Tree Oil
• Unclogs hair follicles
• An anti-inflammatory
• Increase blood circulation
• **** I am going to introduce this separately to make sure it does not irritate her skin***​
• Lavender Oil
•  Calming – to use for aromatherapy (for her stress)
• Relieves dry scalp

Diet Regimen

Gluten Free

• This might be a little bit of an overstatement - but by the end of the month we will be on track. Right now, all of our food at home is gluten free. My only challenge is the fact that she eats breakfast and lunch at school. I am going to start packing her lunches this. I am also going to contact her school to see if we can work together to ensure that her breakfast choice is gluten free. I eliminated cereal, wheat bread, bread all together, pasta (unless its gluten free), flour and few snacks. Overall it was an easy transition.

Pro Biotic

• I give this to her once a day in the evening, during bath time. I use a brand called "Buddy Bear". 

Aloe Vera Juice

• I give this to her during dinner. I mix 1 ounce with a 100% juice or tea. The recommended amount is two ounces but I believe that dosage is for adults - so I decided to only do one ounce.