Hi, Prismatic! I just wanted to give some input on two things you were wondering about...
As for the flaxseed oil - this occurred to me, too, just early last week. I had always taken it with my herbal programs so I just kind of carried it over to my new BO program without really thinking about it. But then I remembered that, as far as I understand, it is a weak phytoestrogen so I cut it out of my program and experienced no loss of growing signs after doing it. Since it's "weak" I'm not sure if it would necessarily hinder progress for BO users. I have seen others use it in their programs! But to be safe, I stopped taking it.
I also found this: "Although EPO does not have intrinsic estrogenic properties, some commercial products combine EPO with phytoestrogens. Patients with hormone-sensitive cancer should use EPO products with caution." http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69216.cfm
I mention that because I saw you also take EPO. Again, not sure how much of an impact it could have on your BO program but it might be something to look into!
As for the tubing slipping off, I would recommend taking a small cloth and wiping off that little piece that sticks out on the dome (that the tubing goes over), and use a Q-tip and make sure the inside of the tubing is dry when you start to have the problem of it slipping off a lot. The same thing will happen to me if I accidentally pull the tubing off and try to get it back on when I still have pre-noogling lotion on my hands. Some of that lotion transfers, so the tubing gets lubricated and continues to come off until I wipe it all off and make sure it's dry. I'm sure the same could be happening from your hot, humid climate. (Which, by the way, I'm very jealous of right now! It's so cold here!)
I hope that helps some! Happy growing! You and I have very similar programs.
As for the flaxseed oil - this occurred to me, too, just early last week. I had always taken it with my herbal programs so I just kind of carried it over to my new BO program without really thinking about it. But then I remembered that, as far as I understand, it is a weak phytoestrogen so I cut it out of my program and experienced no loss of growing signs after doing it. Since it's "weak" I'm not sure if it would necessarily hinder progress for BO users. I have seen others use it in their programs! But to be safe, I stopped taking it.
I also found this: "Although EPO does not have intrinsic estrogenic properties, some commercial products combine EPO with phytoestrogens. Patients with hormone-sensitive cancer should use EPO products with caution." http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69216.cfm
I mention that because I saw you also take EPO. Again, not sure how much of an impact it could have on your BO program but it might be something to look into!
As for the tubing slipping off, I would recommend taking a small cloth and wiping off that little piece that sticks out on the dome (that the tubing goes over), and use a Q-tip and make sure the inside of the tubing is dry when you start to have the problem of it slipping off a lot. The same thing will happen to me if I accidentally pull the tubing off and try to get it back on when I still have pre-noogling lotion on my hands. Some of that lotion transfers, so the tubing gets lubricated and continues to come off until I wipe it all off and make sure it's dry. I'm sure the same could be happening from your hot, humid climate. (Which, by the way, I'm very jealous of right now! It's so cold here!)
I hope that helps some! Happy growing! You and I have very similar programs.