[surferjoe2007]

Hey SurferJoe! Your threads are always amazing and comprehensive, I want to try and focus a little more on nutrition and things I can add to help NBE as well as my general health, I'm on a bit of a tight budget lately but hopefully that's sorted out soon.

This is my current program:

10-15 minute massage with flaxseed oil at night
2 250mg BO tablets at night
2 2000mg Fenugreek tablets at night
3 1000mg Flaxseed oil capsules at night

My preferred way to take them is by having them mixed in with 2% fat milk quick oats (like 1/4th of a cup), I've considered switching to soy milk as I've heard that's better for NBE than cow's milk 


I've also considered going back to 1 250mg BO tablet but I've noticed that the 2 BO tablets have really helped with my period cramps. They used to render me unable to move but now I can get through the day with a few pain meds than a potential trip to the ER. 

I'm considering changing my program to this:

10-15 minute massage with flaxseed oil at night
15 minute pump session with subluminals to help relax and meditate 
2 250mg BO tablets at night
2 2000mg Fenugreek tablets at night
3 1000mg Flaxseed oil capsules at night
2 1000mg MSM capsules at night
1 cup of Soy Milk throughout the day
1/4 cup of almonds throughout the day
1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds throughout the day

I've also considered adding whole grains and more broccoli into my diet, just not sure how/with what or if it'd help. I've also been adding weight lifting into my nightly routine as well.
I want to be sure I get the most of this since I'm on such a firm budget. Thanks!

Here is what I suggest on a budget for foods and herbs:

• 2/3 cup brown rice, measured dry (about 1-1/3 cup cooked)
  
• 2,000 iu vitamin D via drops
  
• 3/4 tsp liquid fish oil.  It’s expensive but there’s not a cheaper way for the fatty acids as far as I know.
  
• 1-2 tbsp. ground flax seed (drop oil capsules).  The 2nd tbsp. might not make much difference.
  
• Half dozen eggs per week, including yolks.
  
• 1/4 cup almonds throughout the day
  
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  
• I assume you don’t like sunflower seeds?  That’s fine.  The brown rice, flax and fenugreek should be enough of a substitute.  Likewise 1/4 lb. of the greens I list can replace 1/4 cup of other nuts.  And they are a little better.  Including broccoli.  1/2 lb of most others except lettuce is worse.  About 1/2 cup whole grains or most other seeds can also replace 1/4 cup nuts, measured when dry.  Including additional brown rice.  Canned doesn’t count as any.
  
• A pinch of kelp now and then on food.  A shaker can be convenient.  You need hardly any and consistency isn’t necessary.
  
• 1-3 tbsp. whole fenugreek seeds.  Soak in water for 4+ hours, drain, rinse, snack. (Drop tablets).  Start with 1 tbsp, wait at least 3 days before increasing by 1 tbsp.
  
• 1/8 tsp Ainterol pueraria mirifica powder (or another brand forum users found to be good.  No need to cycle this small amount.
  
• 1/2 tsp or 2 pumps progesterone cream.  No need to cycle this small amount.
  
• Drop BO, I assume the PM and PC is cheaper or am I wrong?  If you get cramps again then maybe add 1-2 BO back in and/or see if messing around with PM and PC amounts helps the cramps.  Or if PM or PC causes you any trouble reduce or drop the troublesome one.  That means it’s probably imbalancing your hormones and isn’t good for nbe either.  Likewise you may want to transition over gradually from BO to PM and PC and make sure everything is ok.
  
• Drop MSM to save money, the foods should cover it.  Or 1,000 mg to use up what you have left.
  
• The soy milk doesn’t do much so it may be cheaper to skip it, but it doesn’t hurt.