@yerrag Interesting, I'm wondering if the use of the calcium-channel blocker is increasing parathyroid hormone (R) which is causing a higher demand for magnesium.

@shedim interesting. Is there any risk of staining teeth? Are you saying you actually had bone regrowth doing this?

@Jennifer Those are really cool thoughts Jennifer. Thanks for bringing them up.

@Mulloch94 For sure, I wasn't managing at all without taking it every day but I can go about 2 days now so it's progress. I have oysters canned in water or fresh-ish local beef liver when I feel the need for vitamin A aside from fatty dairy.

I miss my Dad. He was the type to do everything his doctor said so unfortunately it was just a matter of time.

@hwisdom no

Thanks guys.

I’ll get prolactin checked this week too. Will look at adding the DHEA and cortisol tests also.

Ordered some T3 a while back. I tried it last fall and 12.5mcg did eliminate all symptoms for a day. I only took it once though as I was worried about continuing on using an exogenous hormone.

@HyperTorless yea like 1-2kg of liver per week

It went away now tho (this is 3 weeks later)

@HyperTorless yeah androsterone definitely has some pheromone effects. I remember reading this Reddit post by supposedly some guy who wrote his PhD thesis or some kind of research iirc on pheromones. And he stated that all steroids with the andro- prefix are pheromones and that they have actually varying effectiveness, if I remember correctly androstenedione was the most potent one.

@Amazoniac said in cancer:

@Jennifer, are the clinics based on Gerson's protocol in Mexico an option to consider? Battling a relative for one small win at a time can be draining and lead to loss of valuable time. You may also face pressure from the entire family if you oppose their opinion.

The cancer program offered by these clinics would demand a series of interventions at once, him and the rest of the family would probably be less resistant when clinicians are involved, and part of the responsibility would be lifted from you (food preparation, supplements, decisions).

The protocol should rely on the support of substances that you're familiar with. A few examples:

Aspirin Niacin Caffeine (through the other end, but still) (Pro)poison A Thyroid hormones (with Lugol's solution)

Regarding the clinics, some are depressive, but others look like a spa with people on vacation. They can be pricy; however, it's possible to find alternatives, such as the remote (yet supervised) version of the treatment.

We read on occasion the miraculous recoveries after minor changes, but comprehensive approaches increase the chances of success. If you had difficulty convincing him to let go of a beverage, a marked change in diet for therapeutic purposes doesn't seem likely without an external driver.

Nevertheless, in addition to the listed substances, Ray's cascara sagrada (check this out as well) to keep the bowels clean would be simple to apply for now.

Thank you, Gustavo. I appreciate the suggestions. My dad takes aspirin daily, gets provitamin A from mainly dairy and eggs, and though not enemas, he has coffee twice a day and regular elimination. As far as pressure from family goes, I’m the only one now with any real involvement in my dad’s life so the only opinion, and really the only one that matters, is his and he’s set on having conventional treatment. I essentially control his diet, but with my family’s failure to thrive on a diet of predominantly plants, let alone one centered on juice, and my mum’s success treating her cancer with more of an animal-based diet combined with some of Ray’s recommendations, I feel more confident in that than the Gerson Therapy.

@peatyzilian

Did you ever end up trying higher doses? I've gone up to 10mg per day with the current bottle that I have, and i have felt absolutely nothing from it, not even constipation. This is strange, because when I first purchased metergoline from IdeaLabs back in 2017 (when it first came out), I definitely noticed effects relating to energy (made me feel very tired) and bowel function (constipation). I ended up quitting it due to these side effects, before I could gauge whether it was helping with other things (mood, libido, etc).

I then purchased a bottle in 2021 and got wonderful anti-depressive effects from it. This solution was based in eugenol. All it would take would be a few drops (4mg-6mg).

But the bottle I have most recently bought from 2023 (which I still have), just doesn't seem to do anything at all. I cant remember what solution its based in, but the eugenol is no longer there. No effects or side effects. It's a disappointment because I obviously won't be buying this product again from IdeaLabs (even though i am still a customer with them for other things). I am very tempted to try and source it from an online pharmacy to try and see if that will give me those great effects that I once experienced from the 2021 bottle.

@stag

Can progesterone be taken indefinitely, or does the body become capable to unregulate processes that start to clear what it deems as elevated levels of a hormone?

I'm sure Haidut has mentioned that before. Homeostasis is such a b!tch. Just let me have my fun.

@Ismail Probably so, I think if any of them are expendable it's probably B2, or B7. Both thiamine and niacin seem to be the "heavy-hitters" of the B vitamins.

Dietary and environmental toxins? Not ingesting or being exposed as much as reasonably possible. Then vitamins and minerals take over from there. The way i've understood it, you need just a bit more than what your body uses for itself, any excess will often move on to secondary duties like toxin removal or mitigation. Ideally it would be a steady supply also.

Just a sample list but Zinc is good for certain toxins, Selenium and Copper for others, B1, Vit-C, Glycine etc etc.

Be extremely careful with some of the detox protocols you may have stumbled upon, research them well before attempting.

Yes to the magnesium for sure and potassium and sodium.

Elliot Overton specifically mentions what needs to be taken whilst taking B1 (he specially talks about the TTFD type if I’m not mistaken).

His video discussing this on YouTube is something along the lines of “The B1 paradox” or something like that.

For years, I made my own toothpaste with kaolin clay, baking soda, micro-hydroxyapatite, peppermint, clove and coconut oil, and aside from some tooth sensitivity when I had dried fruit it worked well, but I decided to trial toothpaste containing Fluidinova’s nanoXim n-HAp after watching the video below with Dr. Mark Burhenne and reading his article on the SCCS’s ruling on n-HAp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUlwb2dbUms

“From the SCCS Final Opinion on nano-Hydroxyapatite, March 2023, page 3:

The SCCS concludes the following:

In view of the above, and taking into account the scientific data provided, does the SCCS consider hydroxyapatite (nano) safe when used in oral cosmetic products according to the maximum concentrations and specifications as reported in the submission, taking into account reasonably foreseeable exposure conditions?

Based on the data provided, the SCCS considers hydroxyapatite (nano) safe when used at concentrations up to 10% in toothpaste, and up to 0.465% in mouthwash.

This safety evaluation only applies to the hydroxyapatite (nano) with the following characteristics:

– composed of rod-shaped particles of which at least 95.8% (in particle number) have an aspect ratio less than 3, and the remaining 4.2% have an aspect ratio not exceeding 4.9;

– the particles are not coated or surface modified.”

https://askthedentist.com/is-hydroxyapatite-fda-approved/

In the video below, Dr. Burhenne discusses what percentage of nano-hydroxyapatite should be in toothpaste based on the studies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA5vEug7FN4

And below is a study he posted on his website that shows that the therapeutic dose of nano-hydroxyapatite is between 1 and 3% when calculating by volume:

“This is an older study out of China which studied four different concentrations of nano-hydroxyapatite (1%, 5%, 10% and 15% by weight). The 10% and 15% demonstrated efficacy (in other words, worked well) but it’s not clear what kind of nano-Hydroxyapatite was used, including particle size and particle shape, unfortunately. The important thing to understand here is that the concentration of hydroxyapatite was calculated based on weight, not volume, like toothpaste manufacturers do. So, in reality, the therapeutic dose is between 1 and 3% if calculating by volume.”

https://askthedentist.com/hydroxyapatite-studies/

I decided to try the n-HAp toothpaste he developed first. I had to get the kids’ vanilla paste because all the other flavors were sold out, but it’s the same formula as the adults’. I don’t know if it’s because I have the palate of a toddler and it reminds me of cake batter, but I like it! This may be a minor thing, but I also like the packaging it was shipped in. It’s a cushioned envelope made entirely of paper so it’s biodegradable:

https://fygg.com/

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I'm currently finishing up the last of my second tube and would buy it again. My tooth sensitivity was gone within 3 days and my teeth feel so smooth and clean even by the end of the day. It does has a tendency of splattering everywhere, however, smacking the tube on my palm before using it gets rid of air pockets so it doesn’t splatter as much. I also ordered from Amazon some micro bristle toothbrushes like the ones Dr. Burhenne recommends:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY23V6V9/

I questioned how well the brush would work because it seemed too soft to be effective, but I love it! The bristles are feathery at the tips so they don’t cut up the gums like some brushes do, even extra soft ones, but because they're so compact, they act almost like a squeegee, leaving my teeth squeaky-clean.

I plan on trying Cocoshine toothpast next. It contains roughly the same percentage of nanoXim as the Fygg toothpaste but is $8 more, however, if the consistency is better, it might be worth it if less toothpaste is wasted creating a Jackson Pollock on the bathroom counter and mirror every time I brush:

https://cocofloss.com/products/cocoshine-whitening-toothpaste-lychee-breeze

https://help.cocofloss.com/hc/en-us/articles/18427610585883-What-percentage-of-Cocoshine-is-the-active-ingredient

After that, I plan on trying Dr. Jen and then Elims. They’re advertised as having 10% n-HAp, but I contacted the companies to find out if that’s by weight or volume and never received a response so my guess is it’s by weight and they don’t contain as much n-HAp as the Fygg and Cocoshine:

https://drjennatural.com/products/remineralizing-toothpaste-for-kids

https://elims.co/

The last company I contacted was RiseWell. I asked specifically about their PRO line because unlime their other line it contains n-HAp, and they did respond but didn't disclose if the concentration of n-HAp is by weight or volume:

https://risewell.com/collections/pro-products

I’ll leave reviews for the other brands after I’ve tried them.

Orally progesterone and thyroid help the most. But she should also check the skin care she’s using to make sure it doesn’t clog pores. Google pore clogging checker and there are a bunch of sites. It can take a few months to clear.

@AstralPMP said in NAD Infusion Alternatives:

Have you tried NMN? I feel it has a slightly stronger effect than NR, however I have only taken NR orally in a capsule while I took NMN as a sublingual dissolvable tablet. There's probably no substitute for intravenous NAD but sublingual NMN supposedly enters the bloodstream directly.

Have not tried it yet

@brightside said in Experiments with transdermal hormones:

@Santosh said in Experiments with transdermal hormones:

What specific points make you think I do ?

Elaborate, don't just throw sarcastic questions especially while hypocritically prefacing they are genuine.

Why would I elaborate when you won't read it anyways? That's the point.

I'm not hypocritical, though. If you answer genuinely, I will too. Not everyone's like you

Prefacing a question with the word "genuinely" while making this question rethorical and sarcastic is, indeed, hypocritical.

@Jaffe said in Grant Genereux admits he "didn't do a whole lot a research" for his anti-vitamin A books:

This isn't really a "gotcha" moment you may think it is

I pulled the post to double check the exchange because I didn't know why he would want to say that but it would be great if someone wants to clarify what he meant. I already listened more than once and I think he was just being candid.