I think the sleep is one big issue to tackle. You should try (if you havn't already) dimming the lights and avoiding tv and internet after the sun goes down (lots of bright flashing lights make your body think the sun is still out). Also I'd try avoiding any dairy and fruit after 3pm.

Insulin sensitivity appears to be linked to hair loss. Im a fan of homemade yogurt and cheese but even if its raw and full fat it will still have a very high insulin index, which means it will spike your insulin. Also, 3 servings of fruit on top of that means you could have some insulin issues going on. I see your glucose is good but maybe try cutting back on dairy for a month?

hope this is helpful

strong hair = protein rich hair! use an egg mixture 3 times weekly to keep your hair strong and shiny, and then use a coconut oil "hair mask" to keep it supple, smooth and also enrich it with strengthening fatty acids. This is what I do. Rosemary oil mixed in with the coconut oil can prevent dandruff and also gives it a clean scent.

skin- use coconut oil as you would lotion, a thin layer is all you need. I use it before bed and then the next morning i take a warm shower and wash with an oil based soap like castile soap. baking soda is a good exfoliator but so do gently, as it has a tendency to cause redness if rubbed too hard into skin. also if you have acne, a honey mask works very well to heal the wounds faster and decrease inflammation. leave honey on blemishes for 10 mins and rinse with warm water.

nails- coconut oil and olive oil. rub on hands and nails, working the oil into the cuticles.

I use all these techniques with great results, my family always compliments me on how young and healthy my skin looks and always ask me what I do to keep it so pretty. these are my secrets!

I about 50% sure you are NOT eating enough protein. Track your Macro nutrients for the next 4 days and make sure your protein is at least over 100 grams per day minium.

The book "Lights Out, Sleep, Sugar and Survival," by TS Wiley, does a great job in explaining how important sleep is for all of our bodies functions. She also talks about melatonin.

I agree with the a previous poster about no TV, Internet, and lights before sleep. It's not natural and doesn't help the body shut down. There is a lot going on in our body when we sleep and if we don't get it, it will catch up with body functions starting to fail.

I have sleep problems and I am trying everything I can. I just got black out shades for my bedroom and uploaded flux.com on my computer.

Iodine helped my skin, hair and nails and especially my energy levels immensely. Silica is an over-looked mineral that gives strong, flexible nails and strong hair. I use food-grade diatomaceous earth as my source of silica. Also, based on your food list, I wonder if you are not getting enough protein.

B vitamins are synergistic -- meaning they only work "in community" with each other, and as they are water-soluable, you have to replenish all of them everyday in order for them to work.

High doses of a pure vitamin B complex will help with hair, skin, nails (particularly B5). Coconut is considered good "hair food" too for some reason. To harden soft nails soak them in warm olive oil for about 20 minutes on alternate days.

For hair: Shampoo LESS, once a week, maybe less. Rinse with COLD water. Cold water has improved the look and strength of my hair this past year. And cold water if used long enough will promaote weight loss/control and I like how it mentally makes me a warrior. I mean if you can't take some cold water on the body, what change do you have when shit hits the fan in life.

I agree with others who have said that sleep issues will prevent you from healing. Have you had your cortisol levels checked? If melatonin isn't helping, that is where I would recommend going next. External fixes will only be band-aids if you are not getting adequate sleep. I would seek out the help of a naturopath, or other healing professional who can check your cortisol levels, and help you figure out the root cause of the insomnia, and have creative options to get you sleeping regularly!

I'm surprised to see no mention of iron.

Iron deficiency can definitely cause thinning hair, brittle nails, and low RBC count, especially for those of us with intestinal damage from gluten. When we cut out cereal grains and other fortified iron sources, we have to make sure we are eating enough red meat.

Trace minerals: iodine, boron, silicon. Calcium, protein, HCL, probiotics, and enzymes to absorb nutrients in some people, B-complex from friendly bacteria in the gut.

Off the top of my head.

So you sleep at all? Like does the melatonin help you? I think the sleep is the big issue and the skin/hair/nails is simply a response to that.

Also.. keep the vinegar away from your skin. It is an acid and it is pretty corrosive no matter what the proponents say.

You also need to eat more Beef than shrimp and such. Offal is good too. DEFINITELY drop that dairy especially the cheese and especially if you suspect airway issues.

Have you had your coritsol checked? Thyroid, hormones, etc?

Look into Fermented Cod Liver Oil by Green Pastures, it definitely helps my skin.

Why is your immune function so poor besides your insomnia?

I think you are looking at the wrong issues here...

Selenium, I eat three brazil nuts a day for selenium and my nails are so strong I have trouble cutting them. Adequate protein of course too.

Bill asked above and I want to underscore the question: Have you checked your thyroid? Insomnia, hair falling out, nails - I would definitely look into it!

My mom had a hyperactive thyroid and had similar symptoms - she got an injection of an Iodine isotope which fixed it for her (not recommending that - just fyi), and I'm dealing with my own thyroid issues (a cyst - which probably is related to my chronic but minor anemia). I hope if I fix mine all my hair will grow back, but I'm not holding my breath on that one :-)

Do you have family members with thyroid issues? It often has a family connection - I just found out my dad's mom also had a goiter, so I may be getting it from both sides.

If you get a blood test, I strongly suggest you ask for a full thyroid panel - not just TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) but T3 and T4 as well, at a minimum. I recommend this even if you have to pay for it out of pocket..

There are some excellent sites and forums devoted to thyroid issues (most doctors aren't very helpful with thyroid stuff, and folks have to self-educate themselves), and every site will ask about the levels of T3/T4 at a minimum. They also ask about cortisol (for adrenal strength) and iron levels (specifically ferritin - another one that's not included on the standard tests).

It may NOT be thyroid, but some of your symptoms are raising the ol' red flag for me!

I'm still in the early days of my own self diagnosis (I want to avoid the surgery my endocrinologist is suggesting), but I'm happy to share what I know so far.

Nutritional Yeast

I read recently that eating raw egg whites can cause many of these symptoms, are you fully cooking your eggs before eating them? Uncooked whites contain avidin if you want to look that up.

If you have insomnia and you have brittle hair/nails, that sounds a lot like you should take iodine. I had a rather severe deficiency that I'm now treating and feeling much better. That deficiency included things like insomnia, brittle hair/nails, dry skin & eyes, no dreams when sleeping, sinus problems, and a uterine cyst. These and many more can be symptoms of iodine deficiency.