14-04-2012, 10:08 AM
Morning Isabelle,
I'm trying to setup a regiment using Testim, Hops, FG and Licorice Tea.
1st thing in the AM I have my Coffee and I have Hops mixed with water. Into the shower, part of which is shaving my chest which I find so "warming" when it feels nice and smooth. So it's about 30 minutes after my Hops with Water and I apply my Testim. This has allowed the Hops to partially get absorbed in prep for the Testim.
I'm still trying to work out how much Hops to have with water. I called Natures Answer (they make my Extract) and they told me that their extract has 2000 mg of Hops Strobile in 2 mL (56 drops) I've tried everything from 30 drops to 110 drops. Any suggestions on how much hops? The purpose for the water/hops is to block 5 alpha-reductase, reduce DHT, and set the stage for Free T to be converted to Estradiol instead of DHT.
OK ... I've been also taking Fenugreek capsules ... as much as three times a day. I started with 1 in the morning and 1 at night. They are 610 mg per capsule. I have had as many as 2 in the AM, 3 at lunch, and 2 at night ... total 7 = 4,270 mg. What's you thoughts on how much FG to take .... I don't want to take so much as to interfere with anything else going on.
Later in the day I've been mixing some puffed rice with vanilla greek yogurt and adding Hops to that mix. Purpose of that one is to add phtyo-estrogens. Do you think that "mix" is a decent one to force digestion? I like the taste allot. I guess on that one I could pretty much use as much Hops as I want until I get symptoms of ED ... I do feel slight headaches every once in awhile.
And then there the Licorice Tea ... no real plan for that ... I tend to use 2 bags so it's nice and strong ... the brand that I use DOES contain DGL so I believe it's the right one for NBE .... what are you thoughts on the use of Licorice and it's effects. I'm going to read over all of my past notes on Licorice and make sure I undertsand all that it does.
I'd welcome any comments/advice .....
And thanks .... Karen
I'm trying to setup a regiment using Testim, Hops, FG and Licorice Tea.
1st thing in the AM I have my Coffee and I have Hops mixed with water. Into the shower, part of which is shaving my chest which I find so "warming" when it feels nice and smooth. So it's about 30 minutes after my Hops with Water and I apply my Testim. This has allowed the Hops to partially get absorbed in prep for the Testim.
I'm still trying to work out how much Hops to have with water. I called Natures Answer (they make my Extract) and they told me that their extract has 2000 mg of Hops Strobile in 2 mL (56 drops) I've tried everything from 30 drops to 110 drops. Any suggestions on how much hops? The purpose for the water/hops is to block 5 alpha-reductase, reduce DHT, and set the stage for Free T to be converted to Estradiol instead of DHT.
OK ... I've been also taking Fenugreek capsules ... as much as three times a day. I started with 1 in the morning and 1 at night. They are 610 mg per capsule. I have had as many as 2 in the AM, 3 at lunch, and 2 at night ... total 7 = 4,270 mg. What's you thoughts on how much FG to take .... I don't want to take so much as to interfere with anything else going on.
Later in the day I've been mixing some puffed rice with vanilla greek yogurt and adding Hops to that mix. Purpose of that one is to add phtyo-estrogens. Do you think that "mix" is a decent one to force digestion? I like the taste allot. I guess on that one I could pretty much use as much Hops as I want until I get symptoms of ED ... I do feel slight headaches every once in awhile.
And then there the Licorice Tea ... no real plan for that ... I tend to use 2 bags so it's nice and strong ... the brand that I use DOES contain DGL so I believe it's the right one for NBE .... what are you thoughts on the use of Licorice and it's effects. I'm going to read over all of my past notes on Licorice and make sure I undertsand all that it does.
I'd welcome any comments/advice .....
And thanks .... Karen