How about taking Chlorella?
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naturalmanenyc
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I am still taking chlorella. I add it to my Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness drinks.
I am down to about 2 teaspoons per week though since using it daily made my nails brittle.
I am down to about 2 teaspoons per week though since using it daily made my nails brittle.
Renewed1
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naturalmanenyc where do you get yours from?
That is a good idea to mix it with Bolthouse, I love that drink.
That is a good idea to mix it with Bolthouse, I love that drink.
naturalmanenyc
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I order mine on-line, iherb usually.
springy_curly
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I've been taking chlorella for 2 weeks. I started off taking it in the morning, but I started noticing that I was very tired during the day. (I fell asleep on a park bench ... I was only there for 5 minutes!) I researched it and while you are detoxing chlorella can cause drowsiness. So I switched to taking it at night so I would be sleeping during the worst of the "drowsy" period. I think I'm over the worst part of detoxing now because last time I took if I felt like I had drank a cup of coffee. I wasn't bouncing off the walls but had a small burst of energy. I'm going to try taking it in the mornings again. Hopefully it works out because I'm a premed student and can't afford to be sleeping in class!
classoohfive
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This thread is the reason I finally joined LHCF for the first time. 
I still have my Chlorella and I've stored it well. I just never could tolerate the taste or texture long enough to stick with it. I need to get back on it, I purchased it for the energy benefits and while I'm not doing that badly I do need a boost. I just don't have time for the drowsiness.
I still have my Chlorella and I've stored it well. I just never could tolerate the taste or texture long enough to stick with it. I need to get back on it, I purchased it for the energy benefits and while I'm not doing that badly I do need a boost. I just don't have time for the drowsiness.
springy_curly
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This thread is the reason I finally joined LHCF for the first time.
You might not experience drowsiness. I read about half of this thread before buying chlorella, and I had not seen anyone mention experiencing drowsiness. but it is a possible side effects. Everyone has a different experience with detoxing based on what their body is like before starting chlorella and how their body reacts to the cleaning process.
Good Luck!
PureSilver
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Hilarious
, Its like a few minutes ago i got a call from someone saying they're outside my door (my friend sent him with something for me- totally unexpected call and visit). I go to the door and see him coming towards my gate with a bag in his hand, he handed me the and i got curious right there and peeked into the bad.LADIES, would you believe what i saw in the bag 3 BOTTLES OF CHLORELLA & 3 BOTTLES OF SPIRULINA....
i'm one happy gal. Now i totally forgot that i requested automatic orders on my initial order and now i have what i though i would have to spend money for. I ran into the kitchen all excited and took 3 pills all at once from the bottle of chlorella cuz thats the one i did not take for a very long time. In my excitement i totally forgot that i have to reintroduce chlorella to my body and slowly build since it's been such a ling time. my my
Oh my, i'm just so excited....I've been so wanting to cleanse and detoxify my body again, with all the junk i've been eating i really need it. I'm so happy!
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lamaria211
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uwrong
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This thread is the reason I finally joined LHCF for the first time.
This is the story of my life I need to jump back in and not look back.. I am much better with chlorella!!!
JFemme
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Tried this for the first time over the holidays..
Gave me a surge of energy first thing in the morning (which I sorely needed)
Will purchase again soon- for sure..
classoohfive
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I also read this thread, forever ago lol, but I remember some people saying they experienced drowsiness at first. Or maybe that was a different thread since there were several smaller threads made with people posting their experiences, I know some people on this forum have experienced it. And I experienced it when I was using it so I wouldn't be surprised if I do again.
Thanks for bumping this and reminding me that I need to get it together lol.
I still have my chlorella but I'm used to it being stored where it's at that I don't even pay it any attention. *sigh* I need to add taking it to my list of things to do this year but that taste. 
melissa-bee
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Purchasing some very very soon.
Seamonster
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I am not fond of the taste either, so I put it in an herbal tea or with miso soups
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Hello ladies!
This is my first post and from reading dozens of pages have decided to get me some chl at Whole Foods this week.
My question is for those (if ya'll are still around) who experienced the eye goo:
Was it asked before if those with this problem are mostly contact lens wearers? Just wondering, as I wear contacts and know that they can cause a buildup of protein and bacteria on the eye, no matter how clean or often they are changed. Curious if the chlorella is causing the excess from the lenses to expel...? Just a thought.
Thanks!
This is my first post and from reading dozens of pages have decided to get me some chl at Whole Foods this week.
My question is for those (if ya'll are still around) who experienced the eye goo:
Was it asked before if those with this problem are mostly contact lens wearers? Just wondering, as I wear contacts and know that they can cause a buildup of protein and bacteria on the eye, no matter how clean or often they are changed. Curious if the chlorella is causing the excess from the lenses to expel...? Just a thought.
Thanks!
sharifeh
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ok I just started on chlorella again (whole foods brand) and I also couldn't stop farting. Bad farts too
does this phase end or does it continue?
naturalmanenyc
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Nope, it does not end. My Source Naturals brand makes me gassy as well.
I only take 1 tsp per day and it still makes me gassy.
I do feel like it's an appetite suppressant of sorts since I have to force myself to eat for the remainder of the day when I take chlorella.
I only take 1 tsp per day and it still makes me gassy.
I do feel like it's an appetite suppressant of sorts since I have to force myself to eat for the remainder of the day when I take chlorella.
ok I just started on chlorella again (whole foods brand) and I also couldn't stop farting. Bad farts too
MystiqueBabe
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I have a question(sorry if it has been answered already) but does this make you hairy everywhere else? I am very interested in this not only for it's hair and skin benefits but if it will help me lose weight that would be great.
jessicarabbit
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Been up since 3 reading through this thread (couldnt sleep). Im definatly jumping on this asap
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
As my siggie says I take chlorella but not regularly. I take the pills. Each pill is 1gr. The recommended on the box said 6 pills a day. I took 4 max. Didn't need 6g.
As I don't take it consistently I haven't noticed any hair benefits. When I made my own 30 day challenge in march, here's what happened (some is tmi, sorry!):
The good
1. Super regular like, 4-5 times a day
2. Slight weight loss (probably because of #1)
3. Clearer and more even skin
4. Mad energy (took about 2 weeks to see that)
5. Fantastic sleep
6. Seasonal allergies disappeared
7. Muscle and joint aches disappeared (I have carpal, tendonitis and arthritis. These pains virtually stopped)
The bad
1. Gas when I first started and anytime I increased dose. I started 1 pill a day for a week. Then 2 and waited 4 days. Then 3 another 4 days later and so on.
That was really the only bad!
Let me go on and take these dang pills again.
As I don't take it consistently I haven't noticed any hair benefits. When I made my own 30 day challenge in march, here's what happened (some is tmi, sorry!):
The good
1. Super regular like, 4-5 times a day
2. Slight weight loss (probably because of #1)
3. Clearer and more even skin
4. Mad energy (took about 2 weeks to see that)
5. Fantastic sleep
6. Seasonal allergies disappeared
7. Muscle and joint aches disappeared (I have carpal, tendonitis and arthritis. These pains virtually stopped)
The bad
1. Gas when I first started and anytime I increased dose. I started 1 pill a day for a week. Then 2 and waited 4 days. Then 3 another 4 days later and so on.
That was really the only bad!
Let me go on and take these dang pills again.
soonergirl
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Love chlorella, love spirulina...tis all
MystiqueBabe
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I have been taking Chorella for about three weeks now. I use the source naturals powder. I take 3g daily. I wasn't up for taking 5 pills a day.
I love chlorella and pretty much will take it for the rest of my life(for beauty benefits, not sure if it is doing much internally other than for my hair, skin, and lashes). I don't mind the taste or smell of it either. I usually take mine with applesauce or water. I have experienced:
-Hair growth(feels like my scalp is moving)
-A little more energy, but not much
-longer eyelashes
-better skin
-nausea
-gas
-going to the bathroom at least once or twice a day (I absolutely hate having a BM)
-stronger & whiter nails
-no weight loss
I want to give chorella at least two months but this is all I have experienced. I will update later one once I have been taking it for 2 months. My detox went pretty smoothly, just had minor aches and some nausea. I only had one pimple so far and it was on my arm. I thought detoxing was going to be worse but I guess not lol.
I love chlorella and pretty much will take it for the rest of my life(for beauty benefits, not sure if it is doing much internally other than for my hair, skin, and lashes). I don't mind the taste or smell of it either. I usually take mine with applesauce or water. I have experienced:
-Hair growth(feels like my scalp is moving)
-A little more energy, but not much
-longer eyelashes
-better skin
-nausea
-gas
-going to the bathroom at least once or twice a day (I absolutely hate having a BM)
-stronger & whiter nails
-no weight loss
I want to give chorella at least two months but this is all I have experienced. I will update later one once I have been taking it for 2 months. My detox went pretty smoothly, just had minor aches and some nausea. I only had one pimple so far and it was on my arm. I thought detoxing was going to be worse but I guess not lol.
classoohfive
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Now that I'm done being distracted around the forum, lol, this is the thread I came here for. =)
I planned on making batches of smoothies with fresh fruits and veggies to freeze since I won't have time most mornings (and cleaning the blender is never fun) with school starting back up. I saw my chlorella and now I'm thinking about throwing it into the mix. I still HATE the smell and taste so I'm going to read this thread again for some ideas. :scratchch
I planned on making batches of smoothies with fresh fruits and veggies to freeze since I won't have time most mornings (and cleaning the blender is never fun) with school starting back up. I saw my chlorella and now I'm thinking about throwing it into the mix. I still HATE the smell and taste so I'm going to read this thread again for some ideas. :scratchch
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