Hey Afrodisiacs! Looks like we're back to square one. 🤷🏾♀One thing about me is that I'm always going to try to find the positive in any/every situation. Please leave all your healthy food recipes & favorite iron supplements below!!!! Thank you in advance.❤
@@tyronaalston3708 Hey Tyrona! Thank you so much for the suggestion. I usually take Centrum's Multivitamin for Women, but I've been looking for something different to try out instead. I appreciate your input!
As a long time fan, I STRONGLY recommend you CALL YOUR DOCTOR! ! Healthy eating and meal prepping will not fix this! There are different iron supplements your doc can prescribe. Tell them your symptoms and ask if they can prescribe a different supplement for you. You’re making the same mistake you did in 2019 and setting your body up for avoidable distress. 🙏🏽 ❤ (I’ve been down this road- fibroids- I speak from experience. Call your doc Sis, please!)
You can try incorporating green juices. I love getting spinach, parsley, and/or cilantro and blending it with a pear or grapes. If you don't like pulp strain it. It taste good. If its too bitter add more fruits.
Thank you for your suggestion Cami. I've tried soo hard in the past to stick with the green smoothies but it just didn't work out for me lol. I used to make them in the blender but I never tried a juicier. Maybe that's what makes the difference? I will revisit.
Look into your periods which can cause iron deficiency anemia if you go for a long time or are really heavy. Organ meats are high in iron and of course lots of veggies. Prayers to you!❤
Thank you for your insight lady! I have menorrhagia so that's definitely a contributing factor to the iron deficiency. I appreciate your suggestions and prayers. I will be fine but definitely need to get this under control!
I have heard that cooking items in a cast iron pot will help raise iron levels. A nurse at the blood bank told me this. And eating a spinach salad raises iron levels. I was eating them so much that my levels were equivalent to a range for a man. However it wasn’t sustainable.
Thank you for sharing Paulette! Those are great suggestions. I've been thinking about incorporating one salad a day into my diet. I think the combination of multiple treatments for iron deficiency will yield the most sustainable results. I'm looking forward to implementing various things this time around.
Anaemic here🙋🏾♀️ (not recipe related but...) I used to boil hot water and add fenugreek powder leave it to cool and put it in your hair. Good for hair loss/shed from anaemia.
Hey AK!!! Happy New Year !! 🎉. I have iron deficiency also. I tried to take prescription iron also and it was brutal with the constipation. I stopped taking mine too. My hair, I noticed was thinning and lifeless without the iron. I researched about if there was a gentler iron I could use. I started using Ritual multivitamins for women a couple years ago. I have not had any problems with constipation or stomach issues. There are only 9 vitamins and minerals in their vitamins which I like also. The only drawback is they are about 30 a month and it is online. You can't get them in the stores. I would loo into them if its something you could afford.
If u do take iron I would also take a vitamin c supplement as that helps with some of the tummy side effects. I had that issue years ago. And also maybe include some of that Miralax on occasion to help. 🤷🏽♀️
As a long time fan, I STRONGLY recommend you CALL YOUR DOCTOR! ! Healthy eating and meal prepping will not fix this! There are different iron supplements your doc can prescribe. Tell them your symptoms and ask if they can prescribe a different supplement for you. You’re making the same mistake you did in 2019 and setting your body up for avoidable distress. 🙏🏽 ❤ (I’ve been down this road- fibroids- I speak from experience. Call your doc Sis, please!)
I know you’re getting tons of suggestions about supplements, but also try to eat more foods that contain iron. Green leafy vegetables are a must. Also vitamin C will help your body absorb the iron too. Beets are good to build your blood as well. Wishing you good health in 2023 ❤️🩹
I'm severely anemic, to the point where transfusions were on the table. I've tried plenty of iron pills and none of them work like megafoods blood builders. Also taking electrolytes to keep myself hydrated has helped too. My doc thinks I have sickle cell now because my RBC's are irregularly shaped. Also you may not necessarily be deficient because sunlight helps blood flow too so if you're not getting enough sun your blood can become coagulated, or not flow properly. I forgot to add if you get cramps with iron you have to drink more water and/or take it with vitamin c, it's easier on the stomach this way.
Hey beauty, I'm so sorry to hear that you're dealing with severe anemia. I'm stressed from my doctor prescribing iron supplements to take so I can only image the anxiety that came with the discussion of blood transfusions. It sounds like you have solid knowledge of which treatment(s) work best for. You mentioned some extremely helpful suggestions in your comment (mega foods blood builders, electrolytes, sunlight, vitamin C, water). I'm definitely taking notes to incorporate into my own treatment. Thank you so much!
@@AfroKhadisiac Thank you 💜 I definitely understand how you feel about having to take iron again. I couldn't take the pills my doctor prescribed because I always felt nauseous afterwards, but with these I have no side effects. Nobody knows your body like you do, not even your doctors, so at the end of the day, my body has the ultimate say over my doctor. The blood builders comes in tablet and liquid form. So if you don't feel like going back to a pill right away, you have that option. They're also made with Vitamin C, B- 12 for cell production, beets, and other healthy foods rich in iron. During the winter I take it with a multivitamin for the extra support to help my immune system stay strong as well.
If you're aren't vegan try adding in red meat. Rule of thumb is the redder the meat, the more iron you will intake. Avoid tea, coffee etc. You can definitely cure your iron deficiency without the iron pills. I took them once and never did again. Also try eggs for breakfast(cut back on diary) and lean cut white meat. Hope you find what works for you!!!
Hey Divine! I'm not vegan, I eat meat. I feel like I'm not eating enough greens. I'm not a coffee drinker & I only have tea occasionally. Sugar is my weakness lol ; Too many sweets. Thank you so much for your suggestions.
I’m going to try to find a super informative video about iron deficiency. I believe the poster outlined exactly how we metabolize iron supplements, highlighted how only a portion of the iron in the actual supplement is bioavailable to us, how one pill might not be enough, and the foods we need to eat in conjunction with iron to best absorb it.
Hey Chris! I found a really good video by Afope Atoyebi. Her video was extremely thorough and helpful at breaking down iron deficiency & providing recommendations! I agree with you. I don’t think just taking a supplement is actually enough. There has to be some sort of dietary change as well to include iron rich foods in conjunction with supplements to see sustainable results.
Thank you for sharing. I know there are a lot of suggestions in the comments but just remember 1. Drink orange juice with iron as vitamin C helps the body absorb the iron ,2. Take Colace a stool softener which can be taken daily. I have had to do this before myself. Much love!
Hey T J! More suggestions won’t hurt LOL. I’m integrating everyone’s feedback to make a plan for myself to treat the deficiency so I really appreciate the input. ☺️ Your recommendations sound great. I used to take prune juice daily when I took iron supplements in the past. Also, I’ve heard that vitamin C works well with the absorption of iron. Do you think it’s just as effective to take another supplement that has vitamin c in it?
@@AfroKhadisiac I am not sure if something else works just as good. I do physical therapy so I tell my post surgery patients this all the time if they have low iron. You only need 1/3- 1/2 cup of orange juice
I chronically anemic also but I started taking SS tonic liquid iron that I got off of Amazon. Been working quite well for me. Hope this helps. I also love all the suggestions
Hey Kimby! Thank you for sharing what you take. I’m going to check it out. I already ordered the mega food blood builders. Everyone’s suggestions have been super helpful!
hi sorry to hear. there are other iron supplements that does not have the effects on your body. Nowiamnappy mentioned an iron supplement she uses for her anemia maybe you would want to check her out. she says it does not have the effects of other meds and its herbal. she has videos on iron deficiency anemia as well. i would not suggest you ignore the issue. it can seriously impact your health and at your stage you need more than diet to stabilize your levels.
Mega food vitamins are my favorite. I didn't get those side effects. I've since switched from just taking their iron to taking a multivitamin but I started just with iron. It's vegan so I think that helps with the side effects. Hope this helps! I get mine from Amazon it's a yellow bottle
I had issues with anemia when I was young. I’m not sure which form of iron your doctor prescribed but I found I was able to tolerate ferrous gluconate better than feusol. Ferrous gluconate did not have the side effects I suffered from feusol but it worked on combating my anemia. Also not sure if you eat red meat but eating it along with dark leafy green vegetables helped.
Hi Adriene! Thank you for sharing your experience. My doctor prescribed Ferrous Sulfec tablets. I’m not really familiar with the different types so I will look into them.Also, I eat meat, but not enough leafy greens. Sugar is my weakness lol. I’m definitely going to make some dietary changes in the new year. Thank you for all your recommendations. Take care and be well! 🥰
I would focus on getting the cause of the iron deficieny anemia under control if that's an option for you. speak with your obgyn. it sounds like even with diet that may not be enough if the bleeding is uncontrolled. Vitron C supplements are great cause it already has the vitamin c added to help with absorption. iron unfortunately has the side effect of constipation for some ppl so lots of water is definitely important. its best to take it on an empty stomach for absorption but some ppl cant handle it and eat it with a vitamin c rich/small snack to help. Best of luck to you!
i take blood builder from megafoods daily, its amazing not constipating doesn’t make me nauseous. with everything women go through i honestly dont think that not supplementing for iron is an option. also look into yellowdock herb, its naturally high in ferritin helping better absorption of iron (i brew it toghether with nettle leaves that are high in iron) i always take this brew during my period otherwise i feel dead tired. Hope you are getting better!
Hi Ksenia, you’re so right. Our body definitely needs iron. Even if you’re not deficient, you should have some type of supplement that contains iron. The mega foods blood builder was highly recommended in the comments so I ordered it! I’m going to check out the herb that you mentioned. It sounds like it’s been extremely helpful for you, especially during your cycle. Thank you so much for your suggestions! ❤
Have you heard of patch vitamins? I’ve used the iron patch from PatchMD. I’m not anemic but I did take to build up my ferritin levels and the patches worked. I’ve used several other patches and think patches are the way to go! Prior to the patches I took a liquid iron supplement called Ferretts IPS. I avoided pills entirely and never experienced any side effects.
Yess I have heard of patch vitamins. I didn’t know they were a thing until recently. I’m so glad they’re working to help build up your ferritin levels. I could see them being a great option for people that don’t like to take supplements or forget to take them (me) lol. Have you experienced any side effects with the patches?
@Afro Khadisiac I haven't experienced any side effects with the patches. I typically wear them at night. But you can wear them whenever you want. I just figured at night there would be less disruption. You're not supposed to put them on right after lotioning. I usually shower in the mornings. And I usually would wear the iron patch by itself to avoid any interactions with other vitamins like calcium. If you opt for patches, get the separate iron patch. Not the multivitamin patch. Even though it says it has the same concentration of iron. My sister did that and didn't notice any improvements in her labs. I did the separate and mine improved tremendously. My sister's levels got so low that she had to do IV iron infusions periodically. That may also be an option. Of course your doctor would have to order the infusions.
👋🏾 Have you tried Iron supplements that are made from food? I've been using a brand called Wellmade by Thrive Market and I haven't had any of the normal side-effects of prescribed iron pills.
Hi Iman! I haven’t heard of those supplements before. The ones that seem very popular are mega food build builders. I will check out well made by thrive market though! Thank you so much for sharing
I am anemic myself I suffer from iron deficiency I take iron supplements every other day I even cut off my hair in December 2019 because I had a bald spot in the middle of my head I know how I became anemic it was because of my menstrual was heavier than I thought and plus coming on when I wasn't supposed to my menstrual was basically messed up I in up taking prenatal vitamins for it which helped me but now I just take my iron supplements every other day
Thank you for sharing Gotti. I'm so sorry to hear that your iron deficiency caused balding. When I was anemic in 2016, my edges thinned out quite a bit. It's definitely disheartening to experience hair loss. I'm glad that you've found a system that works for you (iron every other day & prenatal pills). How are you and your hair doing now?
@@AfroKhadisiac my hair is thriving and healthy now I have it locd if you can't tell by the profile picture I locd my hair in 2021 of March it was the best decision that I have ever made and I'm sorry that you had to go through that part of losing your edges
Hey Afrodisiacs! Looks like we're back to square one. 🤷🏾♀One thing about me is that I'm always going to try to find the positive in any/every situation. Please leave all your healthy food recipes & favorite iron supplements below!!!! Thank you in advance.❤
Hey Khadijah!
5:29 For your anemia, try taking a multivitamin for women. I take Nature Made Multi for Her. It should help increase your iron levels.
@@tyronaalston3708 Hey Tyrona! Thank you so much for the suggestion. I usually take Centrum's Multivitamin for Women, but I've been looking for something different to try out instead. I appreciate your input!
Centrum is good as well. That’s another brand I take.
Also veggies high in iron are: broccoli ,peas, collards and string beans
As a long time fan, I STRONGLY recommend you CALL YOUR DOCTOR! ! Healthy eating and meal prepping will not fix this! There are different iron supplements your doc can prescribe. Tell them your symptoms and ask if they can prescribe a different supplement for you. You’re making the same mistake you did in 2019 and setting your body up for avoidable distress. 🙏🏽 ❤ (I’ve been down this road- fibroids- I speak from experience. Call your doc Sis, please!)
You can try incorporating green juices. I love getting spinach, parsley, and/or cilantro and blending it with a pear or grapes. If you don't like pulp strain it. It taste good. If its too bitter add more fruits.
Thank you for your suggestion Cami. I've tried soo hard in the past to stick with the green smoothies but it just didn't work out for me lol. I used to make them in the blender but I never tried a juicier. Maybe that's what makes the difference? I will revisit.
Look into your periods which can cause iron deficiency anemia if you go for a long time or are really heavy. Organ meats are high in iron and of course lots of veggies. Prayers to you!❤
Thank you for your insight lady! I have menorrhagia so that's definitely a contributing factor to the iron deficiency. I appreciate your suggestions and prayers. I will be fine but definitely need to get this under control!
I have heard that cooking items in a cast iron pot will help raise iron levels.
A nurse at the blood bank told me this.
And eating a spinach salad raises iron levels. I was eating them so much that my levels were equivalent to a range for a man.
However it wasn’t sustainable.
Thank you for sharing Paulette! Those are great suggestions. I've been thinking about incorporating one salad a day into my diet. I think the combination of multiple treatments for iron deficiency will yield the most sustainable results. I'm looking forward to implementing various things this time around.
Anaemic here🙋🏾♀️ (not recipe related but...) I used to boil hot water and add fenugreek powder leave it to cool and put it in your hair. Good for hair loss/shed from anaemia.
Hey AK!!! Happy New Year !! 🎉. I have iron deficiency also. I tried to take prescription iron also and it was brutal with the constipation. I stopped taking mine too. My hair, I noticed was thinning and lifeless without the iron. I researched about if there was a gentler iron I could use. I started using Ritual multivitamins for women a couple years ago. I have not had any problems with constipation or stomach issues. There are only 9 vitamins and minerals in their vitamins which I like also. The only drawback is they are about 30 a month and it is online. You can't get them in the stores. I would loo into them if its something you could afford.
If u do take iron I would also take a vitamin c supplement as that helps with some of the tummy side effects. I had that issue years ago. And also maybe include some of that Miralax on occasion to help. 🤷🏽♀️
As a long time fan, I STRONGLY recommend you CALL YOUR DOCTOR! ! Healthy eating and meal prepping will not fix this! There are different iron supplements your doc can prescribe. Tell them your symptoms and ask if they can prescribe a different supplement for you. You’re making the same mistake you did in 2019 and setting your body up for avoidable distress. 🙏🏽 ❤ (I’ve been down this road- fibroids- I speak from experience. Call your doc Sis, please!)
Yes! I’ve been down this road too with fibroids. U really should consult ur doctor
Try mega foods iron tablets and they have liquid iron as well really good to boost iron levels up
I know you’re getting tons of suggestions about supplements, but also try to eat more foods that contain iron. Green leafy vegetables are a must. Also vitamin C will help your body absorb the iron too. Beets are good to build your blood as well. Wishing you good health in 2023 ❤️🩹
Thank you so much Diva! Wishing you good health as well! ❤️
I'm severely anemic, to the point where transfusions were on the table. I've tried plenty of iron pills and none of them work like megafoods blood builders. Also taking electrolytes to keep myself hydrated has helped too. My doc thinks I have sickle cell now because my RBC's are irregularly shaped. Also you may not necessarily be deficient because sunlight helps blood flow too so if you're not getting enough sun your blood can become coagulated, or not flow properly. I forgot to add if you get cramps with iron you have to drink more water and/or take it with vitamin c, it's easier on the stomach this way.
Hey beauty, I'm so sorry to hear that you're dealing with severe anemia. I'm stressed from my doctor prescribing iron supplements to take so I can only image the anxiety that came with the discussion of blood transfusions. It sounds like you have solid knowledge of which treatment(s) work best for. You mentioned some extremely helpful suggestions in your comment (mega foods blood builders, electrolytes, sunlight, vitamin C, water). I'm definitely taking notes to incorporate into my own treatment. Thank you so much!
@@AfroKhadisiac Thank you 💜 I definitely understand how you feel about having to take iron again. I couldn't take the pills my doctor prescribed because I always felt nauseous afterwards, but with these I have no side effects. Nobody knows your body like you do, not even your doctors, so at the end of the day, my body has the ultimate say over my doctor.
The blood builders comes in tablet and liquid form. So if you don't feel like going back to a pill right away, you have that option. They're also made with Vitamin C, B- 12 for cell production, beets, and other healthy foods rich in iron. During the winter I take it with a multivitamin for the extra support to help my immune system stay strong as well.
If you're aren't vegan try adding in red meat. Rule of thumb is the redder the meat, the more iron you will intake. Avoid tea, coffee etc. You can definitely cure your iron deficiency without the iron pills. I took them once and never did again. Also try eggs for breakfast(cut back on diary) and lean cut white meat. Hope you find what works for you!!!
Hey Divine! I'm not vegan, I eat meat. I feel like I'm not eating enough greens. I'm not a coffee drinker & I only have tea occasionally. Sugar is my weakness lol ; Too many sweets. Thank you so much for your suggestions.
@@AfroKhadisiac you're very welcome. Yes add in those greens love. You got this💎
I’m going to try to find a super informative video about iron deficiency. I believe the poster outlined exactly how we metabolize iron supplements, highlighted how only a portion of the iron in the actual supplement is bioavailable to us, how one pill might not be enough, and the foods we need to eat in conjunction with iron to best absorb it.
Hey Chris! I found a really good video by Afope Atoyebi. Her video was extremely thorough and helpful at breaking down iron deficiency & providing recommendations! I agree with you. I don’t think just taking a supplement is actually enough. There has to be some sort of dietary change as well to include iron rich foods in conjunction with supplements to see sustainable results.
@@AfroKhadisiac do you take Vitamin C along with the iron supplement? It boosts absorption, and you can use orange juice as opposed to a capsule.
Thank you for sharing. I know there are a lot of suggestions in the comments but just remember 1. Drink orange juice with iron as vitamin C helps the body absorb the iron ,2. Take Colace a stool softener which can be taken daily. I have had to do this before myself. Much love!
Yep. I just bought the best navel oranges from trader Joe's.
@@abundance6484 finally got Trader Joe’s in Tx, amazing!
Hey T J! More suggestions won’t hurt LOL. I’m integrating everyone’s feedback to make a plan for myself to treat the deficiency so I really appreciate the input. ☺️ Your recommendations sound great. I used to take prune juice daily when I took iron supplements in the past. Also, I’ve heard that vitamin C works well with the absorption of iron. Do you think it’s just as effective to take another supplement that has vitamin c in it?
@@AfroKhadisiac I am not sure if something else works just as good. I do physical therapy so I tell my post surgery patients this all the time if they have low iron. You only need 1/3- 1/2 cup of orange juice
@@tj817 enjoy!
Cast iron pan. Even that helps.
Thank you Reggie!
I chronically anemic also but I started taking SS tonic liquid iron that I got off of Amazon. Been working quite well for me. Hope this helps. I also love all the suggestions
Hey Kimby! Thank you for sharing what you take. I’m going to check it out. I already ordered the mega food blood builders. Everyone’s suggestions have been super helpful!
I was also going to suggest SSS tonic. I'm also always anemic. Afro Khadisiac has your doctor ever suggested iron infusions?
hi sorry to hear. there are other iron supplements that does not have the effects on your body. Nowiamnappy mentioned an iron supplement she uses for her anemia maybe you would want to check her out. she says it does not have the effects of other meds and its herbal. she has videos on iron deficiency anemia as well. i would not suggest you ignore the issue. it can seriously impact your health and at your stage you need more than diet to stabilize your levels.
Mega food vitamins are my favorite. I didn't get those side effects. I've since switched from just taking their iron to taking a multivitamin but I started just with iron. It's vegan so I think that helps with the side effects. Hope this helps! I get mine from Amazon it's a yellow bottle
I had issues with anemia when I was young. I’m not sure which form of iron your doctor prescribed but I found I was able to tolerate ferrous gluconate better than feusol. Ferrous gluconate did not have the side effects I suffered from feusol but it worked on combating my anemia. Also not sure if you eat red meat but eating it along with dark leafy green vegetables helped.
Hi Adriene! Thank you for sharing your experience. My doctor prescribed Ferrous Sulfec tablets. I’m not really familiar with the different types so I will look into them.Also, I eat meat, but not enough leafy greens. Sugar is my weakness lol. I’m definitely going to make some dietary changes in the new year. Thank you for all your recommendations. Take care and be well! 🥰
Try molasses, the unsweetened one...in a month you will thank me
I would focus on getting the cause of the iron deficieny anemia under control if that's an option for you. speak with your obgyn. it sounds like even with diet that may not be enough if the bleeding is uncontrolled. Vitron C supplements are great cause it already has the vitamin c added to help with absorption. iron unfortunately has the side effect of constipation for some ppl so lots of water is definitely important. its best to take it on an empty stomach for absorption but some ppl cant handle it and eat it with a vitamin c rich/small snack to help. Best of luck to you!
i take blood builder from megafoods daily, its amazing not constipating doesn’t make me nauseous. with everything women go through i honestly dont think that not supplementing for iron is an option. also look into yellowdock herb, its naturally high in ferritin helping better absorption of iron (i brew it toghether with nettle leaves that are high in iron) i always take this brew during my period otherwise i feel dead tired. Hope you are getting better!
Hi Ksenia, you’re so right. Our body definitely needs iron. Even if you’re not deficient, you should have some type of supplement that contains iron. The mega foods blood builder was highly recommended in the comments so I ordered it! I’m going to check out the herb that you mentioned. It sounds like it’s been extremely helpful for you, especially during your cycle. Thank you so much for your suggestions! ❤
Have you heard of patch vitamins? I’ve used the iron patch from PatchMD. I’m not anemic but I did take to build up my ferritin levels and the patches worked. I’ve used several other patches and think patches are the way to go! Prior to the patches I took a liquid iron supplement called Ferretts IPS. I avoided pills entirely and never experienced any side effects.
Yess I have heard of patch vitamins. I didn’t know they were a thing until recently. I’m so glad they’re working to help build up your ferritin levels. I could see them being a great option for people that don’t like to take supplements or forget to take them (me) lol. Have you experienced any side effects with the patches?
Also, thank you for sharing the liquid iron. I’m going to look into that!
@Afro Khadisiac I haven't experienced any side effects with the patches. I typically wear them at night. But you can wear them whenever you want. I just figured at night there would be less disruption. You're not supposed to put them on right after lotioning. I usually shower in the mornings. And I usually would wear the iron patch by itself to avoid any interactions with other vitamins like calcium. If you opt for patches, get the separate iron patch. Not the multivitamin patch. Even though it says it has the same concentration of iron. My sister did that and didn't notice any improvements in her labs. I did the separate and mine improved tremendously. My sister's levels got so low that she had to do IV iron infusions periodically. That may also be an option. Of course your doctor would have to order the infusions.
Consult your doctor for an alternative 😊Love ❤❤your hair 😊😊
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Have you tried Iron supplements that are made from food? I've been using a brand called Wellmade by Thrive Market and I haven't had any of the normal side-effects of prescribed iron pills.
Hi Iman! I haven’t heard of those supplements before. The ones that seem very popular are mega food build builders. I will check out well made by thrive market though! Thank you so much for sharing
Eat more greens, easier said then done but you will be fine. If you doctor does not tell you too, don’t get off meds. Prayers
Thank you Florizella! ❤️
I am anemic myself I suffer from iron deficiency I take iron supplements every other day I even cut off my hair in December 2019 because I had a bald spot in the middle of my head I know how I became anemic it was because of my menstrual was heavier than I thought and plus coming on when I wasn't supposed to my menstrual was basically messed up I in up taking prenatal vitamins for it which helped me but now I just take my iron supplements every other day
Thank you for sharing Gotti. I'm so sorry to hear that your iron deficiency caused balding. When I was anemic in 2016, my edges thinned out quite a bit. It's definitely disheartening to experience hair loss. I'm glad that you've found a system that works for you (iron every other day & prenatal pills). How are you and your hair doing now?
@@AfroKhadisiac my hair is thriving and healthy now I have it locd if you can't tell by the profile picture I locd my hair in 2021 of March it was the best decision that I have ever made and I'm sorry that you had to go through that part of losing your edges