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Half the dandruff shampoos are coal-tar based. If those will do it, almost anywhere! Just read the labels. The tech told me she recommends applyong a lot of cream rinse - before anything else - and leaving it on for five minutes before rinsing and shampooing. Sadly, she said this as I was leaving ... with wet, gluey hair.

The basal body temperature is measured as soon as you wake up, with a really accurate thermometer. The idea is to put the thermometer in your mouth the moment you are awake enough to do so, then lie still and quiet and almost asleep until it is done. There are charts and apps intended for women trying to conceive that will…

Oh, please don't make me go look up the scientific citations indicating what an inferior measure the BMI height-weight chart is. Granted, it does work moderately well - on average - for white people of average height, build and fitness. But body fat percentage is an immensely better measure of health outcomes. So is…

Shelves of books have been written on anti-inflammatory eating. You probably are already doing most of it. Generally, it includes: Fish, fish oil, avocado, flaxseed and/or oil; lots of vegetables and fruit, especially dark greens and bright-colored stuff; very lean meats (get extra fats elsewhere); tofu and edamame (except…

Have you tried measuring your basal body temperature? Taking that daily for a month or two might give some valuable data. An ovulation thermometer or basal body thermometer may be more accurate, doesn't cost much more, and reduces the risk you'll be told it must be the thermometer's fault. (Falling outside of the center of…

Bodies are not all alike, basal metabolic rates are not all alike, and yeah, if you gain more when you eat more, and lose when you eat less, I'd say it's pretty obvious that your metabolism is not one of the fast ones. Sleep might help, though. It really makes a big difference, from what researchers are finding. Strength…

People do lose differently, though there are general patterns. (I always lose from the bust first; for one friend, that's the last place to slim. Fink.) If it's mostly coming off your legs, or upper arms, or lower chest, or belly below the waist, it might not be obvious for a long time, unless you do a *lot* of…

Agreed. I would take a good look at things --is weight the only topic on which he is manipulative or emotionally abusive? What else does he get cranky or snarky or dismissive about? Is he ever happy for you, when things go well, or is he only.comfortanle when he feels superior? Have you tried sitting down with him somr…

It might be the iron, then. Unless you are anemic, you may not need it. (And if you do ever need iron, the gluconate or succinate are supposed to be a *lot* easier to absorb, and keep down.)

I don't think it stuck around long enough to count. May I ask, what was the multi? Some don't bother me at all but others are nasty.

One could try explaining to the partner how sexuality is an important a part of a relationship, this relationship. But if s/he doesn't already get that, I would be very surprised. Some things, only the other person can change. The newly asexual person and partner would have to decide where their priorities lie, what…

A year? Get him to a doctor. Otherwise ... Long-term, if all he wants to be is buddies? Get him to a new apartment or at least a separate bedroom. Or at a minimum, set up a standing account at Good Vibrations.

This! A lot of what constitutes good sex can be taught, partner willing. The process can be educational and adventurous and great fun for all concerned. (Partner *not* willing, sex may be the least of your priblems.)

It tends to be the last to go - especially in people whose blood sugar is at all high. So, persistence, mostly. Meanwhile, those criss-crossy crunches or some pilates or other core-toning and posture / balance work can make for a slimmer look.

If you steer clear of sweet and starchy stuff for about two weeks, the cravings do diminish. Though, maybe, since timing is,consistent, you need to budget an evening snack? Otherwise, more fiber or green veg or protein or even fat in your earlier meal may help. And not overeating at dinner - some people get a blood sugar…

I stepped on the scale once after a week of water and weak broth (stomach bug) and it said I had gained five pounds. o.O The body does weird things sometimes with hanging on to water, and other stuff. I bloat like crazy if I get dehydrated or if I eat something with gluten in it. I also temporarily "gain" weight and inches…

. Sounds interesting, thanks. I'll try to read the original report.

I lost the bloat -- and about 8 inches at the waist! -- in the first couple of weeks, along with maybe 5 pounds. Since then, though, the weight.has jept climbing no matter what. They are checking my thyroid now. Have you been evaluated for nutritional deficiencies? Those are really common with celiac, from what I have…

Could your oven be running a little hot? Most.of them are off one way or the other.

It is the same on the Android as anything else - click on the person's photo icon, and MFP should take you to a page where that is one of the options. Also, watch the top of the page for notifications that you have a friend request or message. Oops. I bet you are using the MFP app, aren't you? I haven't tried that yet - I…

Ooh, neat, hadn't seen that set before! Thanks. Also, I am 51, and folks are welcome to add me. (Just don't expect big weight loss over here just now; working on other things first.)

That is funny! I guess you are like me, opening the users' manual only in case of emergency. ;-)

There is some celiac and other autoimmune stuff in my family, but I was okay until I got Lyme disease and that apparently sensitized my guts. If you have relatives whose celiac genes haven't turned on yet, encourage them to avoid wheat and other grains whenever they have an upset tummy or other digestive distress -- it…

I find glutamine-supplemented whey protein is soothing, at least. Some people think low-dose digestive enzymes speed healing; i can see that helping by making things easier on the ailing gut, at least. Ginger helps me with nausea, and is supposed to have strong antiinflammarory properties, so I will drink ginger "tea": a…

The blog GlutenFreeGirl has some good links and recipes.

I really do better with a lower-starch diet, too. Sweet potatoes are okay, but white potatoes are iffy. I do use brown rice tortillas to make wraps with greens, humus or guac, something protein. And I have corn tortillas sometimes with cheese and veg. The corn pastas hold together better than the rice ones, I think.…

I bet you will drop 10 easily, as the celiac bloating goes away!

I would love to lose 100 or so. Between illness and injury, I don't know if it's going to happen -- not being defeatist here, but frustrated; I use a walker and am sometimes bedbound -- but I will keep trying! (It may help a little if they figure out what is going on with my thyroid.) So, all that said ... I'd be glad to…

Leftovers from dinner work. Or what about some lentil or split pea or black bean soup? Smoothies can be awesome,.In a pinch, or when not feeling well enough to bother, I Just stir whey protein into my (not too hot) coffee. Oat and flaxseed meal porridge or muffins (old-fashioned NOT cake-like) can work -- the flax gives a…

Pancakes freeze and microwave well, too!