How about taking Chlorella?

[Kilacurlz]

Wenbev I just mix them with water and a little vatika oil. I had this little frizzy section in the front of my hair I thought this would correct and it did! It now curls like the rest of my hair. I will never stop using these powders unless I start to experience a negative side effect. They're just that great for my hair!

 

[Wenbev]

Wenbev I just mix them with water and a little vatika oil. I had this little frizzy section in the front of my hair I thought this would correct and it did! It now curls like the rest of my hair. I will never stop using these powders unless I start to experience a negative side effect. They're just that great for my hair!

Kilacurlz Okay! You got me! I love to henna so I guess I may have to add the powders into my bimonthly wash routine somehow. The inner pj has resurfaced!!! I see the Hesh brand at the Indian market all the time. What brand do you use?

 

[Kilacurlz]

Wenbev I use hesh brahmi and amla which rinse really easily for me, and less regularly hesh shikakai and neem. I'm not sold on the latter two yet because they're too difficult to rinse out and I haven't really noticed any benefits from use.

 

[Kilacurlz]

Dup post, oops

 

[Jewell]

Still taking my chlorella. Gonna start making some smoothies with chlorella and spirulina powder, although currently I just use tabs/capsules. Excited to try some of the recipes you ladies posted!! Thanks much!

 

[Just11412]

i'm too lazy to look through the whole thread. lol. but has anyone been experiencing any breakouts from taking the chlorella? like dry skin patches.

 

[nc cutie]

I have! I thought i just need to exfoliate!

 

[Just11412]

nc cutie thanks for responding. i thought i had read something about taking chlorella and the dry patches being a form of the body detoxing. i have been exfoliating and moisturizing more. and that seems to be helping. i'll get the random dry patches and they go away with no marks. i mean i really want to stick with this but if I start getting more or in other places besides my legs (like if it moves up my body). I may have to stop. i'm hoping with drinking more water, cleaning up my diet, exfoliating and moisturizing it will help.

 

[Wenbev]

nc cutie thanks for responding. i thought i had read something about taking chlorella and the dry patches being a form of the body detoxing. i have been exfoliating and moisturizing more. and that seems to be helping. i'll get the random dry patches and they go away with no marks. i mean i really want to stick with this but if I start getting more or in other places besides my legs (like if it moves up my body). I may have to stop. i'm hoping with drinking more water, cleaning up my diet, exfoliating and moisturizing it will help.

I have not had any dry spots, however that could possibly be a side effect of detoxing. How many grams of chlorella are you taking? Water intake? Any other supplements?

 

[ilong]

@Just11412 and @nc cutie

I haven't. But it could be because I am drinking water like a fish ( I am drinking my 4th 16oz glass of the day) and I apply my skin products almost every day (I skip Saturday and.or Sundays depending on schedule) Perhaps taking vitamin, HSN and/or oil pulling helps alsol

I think with the daily purging and excretions it is reasonable that skin can become dehyrated resulting in dryness.

 

[Onhergrind09]

I decided to read this thread all the way through, so far I've gotten to p.43, but it's so instructional I thought I'd encourage everyone else who wants to make chlorella a permanent part of their lifestyle to do the same, there are pearls of wisdom throughout this thread!

 

[Just11412]

thanks everyone for responding.

it is actually not acne. its like just these small dry patches of skin. just on my legs and my arms.

i'm definitely going to drink more water. and i am in the process of working on my diet (not eating meat, reducing the dairy and wheat).

 

[Wenbev]

Just11412 my bad on the acne, I wasnt paying attention, I revised my post but definitely think you should up your water...

 

[Just11412]

^^ thank you. i'm definitely going to making sure i get my water in.

 

[Onhergrind09]

Here's info about detox symptoms that I found. It's for another detoxing product but I thought the "Why?" would be helpful in understanding what's going on with our bodies when we detox. http://www.myjuvanex.com/index.php?im=signs


Reactions Why? What to do? Tired, Fatigue, Sleepy, Drowsy

• Liver detoxification is activated. Body recovery/ repair is taking place
• Insufficient water consumed.

• Good sign. Continue
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.

Increased Bowel Movement

• Detoxification effects in the digestive system.

• Good sign. Continue

Uneasy feeling in stomach, frequent expulsion of gas

• Detoxification effects in the digestive system.

• Good sign. Continue

Constipation

• Usually occurs when a fiber supplement is taken for the 1st time.
• Insufficient water causes fiber to swell in intestine and become dry and compacted.

• Follow the drink with another large glass of water and drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• If persists, take smaller dose more frequently, 1 scoop 4 times daily.

Urinate More Often

• Liver detoxification is activated.
• Stored toxines are directed to liver for processing. These are removed from body through urine.

• Good sign. Continue
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily to flush out toxins.

Headache

• Insufficient water consumed.
• Usually affect those with existing migraine problem.

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• For severe case, reduce dosage to 1 scoop twice daily.

Coated tongue, mouth ulcer

• Liver detoxification is activated. Toxins are pushed out from internal to external.

• Good sign. Continue
• Drink more water.

Skin breakouts

• Liver detoxification is activated. Toxins are pushed out from internal to external.
• Those with existing skin problems such as eczeme or dermatitis are prone to experience skin reactions.

• Continue. Use mild topical cream to soothe breakouts. Drink more water.
• For severe case, reduce dosage to 1 scoop twice daily.
• If breakout persists after 7 days, continue with 1 scoop daily until skin is cleared.

Pain and aches

• Detoxification effects. Removal of toxins from storage sites causes discomfort.
• Usually affect those with acidic body.

• Continue. Conditions will improve.

Difficulty falling asleep at night

• Increased metabolism during detoxification process.

• Do not take night dose just before bedtime.

Nausea, Vomitting, Severe Diarrhea, Fever

• Usually affect those with weak liver.
• Intolerance to high fiber content or herbs.
• Dehydration

• Reduce dosage and drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• If persists, stop taking product.

No Significant Reactions

• Body is in good condition. Though effects may not be seen, general health status and body elimination system have been boosted.

• Continue. Product will help keep your liver and digestive system at peak efficacy.

I'm reposting this cause I thought it would help some of the newer ppl, reading this entire thread is one of the best things I've done on this forum

 

[Just11412]

Onhergrind09 thank you so much for the post. i appreciate it. i'm trying to make my way through the whole thread (its gonna take some time. i've made it to page 40, lol).

the dry skin patches definitely look like when i had eczema. so i'm upping my water.

i'm sticking with it totally.

 

[Onhergrind09]

Just11412- I'm still reading through the thread as well, I'm currently on p.69, but regardless of how long it takes I'm getting through all of it and I'm learning so much as I do. After all, why reinvent the wheel?

Update: my skin & body seems to be liking this 2 dose a day thing. I'm currently taking 6g/day(today was my frist day, I'll stay here for 2 weeks). I take it in the morning, on an empty stomach, and then follow up with breakfast 45min-1hour later and then I either take it immediately after I work out, or at 8pm as my last "meal".

The way chlorella is regulating my appetite is amazing! Forgetting to eat is not something that's uncommon for me, however when I would eat after not eating all day, I would stuff my face because I was ravenous, but now my hunger rarely gets to that point.

Also, I worked out today for the first time in a while and usually afterwards all I want to do is shower and sleep, I took chlorella after my workout and I feel tired but not in the overwhelmingly sleepy way that I usually do.

Not to speak to soon, but I also noticed some increased growth in the front portion of my hair, which grows much more slowly than the back.

I'm looking forward to having my skin not only clear up, but be luminous and for my nails to strengthen a bit since they have a tendency to split.

But all in all even with the downsides, life with chlorella is golden enough for me to stick it out until I get the results that I want

 

[Kilacurlz]

Onhergrind09 thank you for your earlier post. It sounds like I need to increase my water intake although I already drink a lot in order to improve this acne. I have these painful cystic acne that when one goes away another pops up. It sounds like this is detox so I hope the water will help.

 

[Wenbev]

Onhergrind09 thank you for your earlier post. It sounds like I need to increase my water intake although I already drink a lot in order to improve this acne. I have these painful cystic acne that when one goes away another pops up. It sounds like this is detox so I hope the water will help.

Whenever I would up my dosage in the beginning I would get those huge cystic ones on my back and neck. Not fun. I increased my water intake to about 100oz by drinking a full bottle (17 oz) of water before I got out of bed and drinking 5 more bottles throughout the day.

 

[Kilacurlz]

Whenever I would up my dosage in the beginning I would get those huge cystic ones on my back and neck. Not fun. I increased my water intake to about 100oz by drinking a full bottle (17 oz) of water before I got out of bed and drinking 5 more bottles throughout the day.

Yes, I get those big, painful ones that make me look distorted...like your looking in one of those fun mirrors at a carnival! Lol. It's bad and if water will help then water it is. Gotta fix this and FAST!

 

[Wenbev]

Yes, I get those big, painful ones that make me look distorted...like your looking in one of those fun mirrors at a carnival! Lol. It's bad and if water will help then water it is. Gotta fix this and FAST!

Kilacurlz how much are you taking again??

 

[Kilacurlz]

Wenbev I went from 6g down to 4g. Since the acne didn't seem to get better I'm going back up to 6. I figure if I'm gonna have them anyway I might as well keep taking the higher dose. Of course I was only back at 4g for a couple days so I didn't really give it a chance to clear up.

I'm not really that concerned because I've always had problems with my skin (not quite like this though!) and I figure I probably have a lot of toxins my body is getting rid of.

 

[Wenbev]

Wenbev I went from 6g down to 4g. Since the acne didn't seem to get better I'm going back up to 6. I figure if I'm gonna have them anyway I might as well keep taking the higher dose. Of course I was only back at 4g for a couple days so I didn't really give it a chance to clear up.

I'm not really that concerned because I've always had problems with my skin (not quite like this though!) and I figure I probably have a lot of toxins my body is getting rid of.

Sounds good Kilacurlz. Just watch out for constipation and whatnot. That usually tell you to back down. If you're regular go for it. And I love your profile pic

 

[ilong]

15% off vitamins and supplements - Vitacost 24 hour sale

 

[Wenbev]

15% off vitamins and supplements - Vitacost 24 hour sale

Woohoo, bought 5 bottles more! And I have 4 under my sink LOL

 

[Kilacurlz]

Sounds good Kilacurlz. Just watch out for constipation and whatnot. That usually tell you to back down. If you're regular go for it. And I love your profile pic

Thank you! I love yours too!

I will definitely watch out for that.

 

[ilong]

Wenbev - you are funny!!! 9 bottles of Chlorella stash.
I considered purchasing the tablets but purchased the powder instead during the Vitacost sale. I know I would not take 45-60 chlorella pills daily to get 9-12 grams of chlorella intake. And add 30 more (other supplements) to that for a total of 75 to 90 tablets daily!!!! No way - I would be setting myself up for failure.

I want a high CGF and the best way for me to get it is through Source Natural powder (2 gram of Chlorella and 531 mg of CGF per serving. One serving = 1 teaspoon.) - so I will have to learn how to manage the powder as a supplement. Swansons has a CGF extract - but it doesn't have all of the benefits that chlorella has. Perhaps I will do a combo - green drink with powder once a day and tablets for my other doses.

It would be helpful to know which is better: a low strength chlorella (i.e. 200mg) and high CGF (i.e. 354 mg) or a high strength chlorella (500mg) with a low CGF.
Everything that I have read suggests that CGF is the most important factor in taking chlorella.

It would be great if Vitamin Shoppe and Now published what the CGF is in their
respective chlorella

 

[Wenbev]

Wenbev - you are funny!!! 9 bottles of Chlorella stash.
I considered purchasing the tablets but purchased the powder instead during the Vitacost sale. I know I would not take 45-60 chlorella pills daily to get 9-12 grams of chlorella intake. And add 30 more (other supplements) to that for a total of 75 to 90 tablets daily!!!! No way - I would be setting myself up for failure.

I want a high CGF and the best way for me to get it is through Source Natural powder (2 gram of Chlorella and 531 mg of CGF per serving. One serving = 1 teaspoon.) - so I will have to learn how to manage the powder as a supplement. Swansons has a CGF extract - but it doesn't have all of the benefits that chlorella has. Perhaps I will do a combo - green drink with powder once a day and tablets for my other doses.

It would be helpful to know which is better: a low strength chlorella (i.e. 200mg) and high CGF (i.e. 354 mg) or a high strength chlorella (500mg) with a low CGF.
Everything that I have read suggests that CGF is the most important factor in taking chlorella.

It would be great if Vitamin Shoppe and Now published what the CGF is in their
respective chlorella

ilong HAHA. I'm stocking up! I take 60 of those tablets daily but I split up into three doses. I don't think I can handle the powder, i'll gag and waste it all. so I can go thru one bottle in 10. That's the other reason I'm not upping past 12, it will be too expensive

 

[Wenbev]

ilong how do you plan to take the powder? in water, juice, applesauce, smoothie, etc??
Onhergrind09 I tried the smoothie without the protein and it was pretty good, it's a good way to get in more veggies and fruits. I like those chia seeds! thanks again!

 

[Just11412]

skin issues have gone away. drinking more water and my body has adjusted to the chlorella.