How about taking Chlorella?

[Wenbev]

Is it too early to notice a change in my nails? They seems to be smoothing out...the tips are split from me being too rough and banging them into things. I have noticed my energy level being level throughout the day....which I'm happy about

Thanks Wenbev for your responses upthread. I do think the bumps were/are detox symptoms. I have another one on my leg now. I prefer that they are anywhere but my face so that works (ya, I'm a little vain)

No worries lady! No, it's not too early, I remember that was the first indication for me that chlorella was working.
And at least you're getting the pimples off the face I always get them on the cheeks or neck. Weird.

 

[Wenbev]

So since we don't hold anything back on this posting, I must tell you guys...my ish don't stink! LOL! I have been paying more attention to that for the past two weeks making sure it wasn't a fluke! Lol. I do remember reading something along those lines from the early posters but everyone did not have that ability. Woohoo, next time, somebody gives me the side eye saying I act like my ish don't stink, I'm going to say it doesn't!! Haha

 

[g.lo]

hey ladies, ordered some chlorella from source naturals! do i need to get spiriluna as well? i have ordered the powder and wondering if i shoudl start for 1tsp1 thanks

 

[Kiowa]

I am doing 6mg Chlorella I have kinda fine hair, and I know my eyes might be playing tricks on me, but my hair does seem to becoming thicker than normal. But the big news, is my belly fat is just peeling away, I have enough energy to double my workout sessions... I'm going to be getting in a bikini after all this summer...also, not sure if it is the Chlorella, but I am less anxious about things...

 

[ilong]

Nix08 - your are in good company (re:vanity). I think that is a trait of most of us here on LHCF and I ain't mad at any on us.

Wenbev - re: ish - funny - but I know what you mean. chlorella is like the Mr. Clean of supplements.

g.lo - not all of the ladies on the thread are taking both supplements. I am because I want the benefits they both provide.
I found an excellent link which discusses the differences. I will look for it and try not post it tonight. Is the serving size for Source Naturals 3g per tsp serving? If it is I would start with that maybe 1/2 tsp in the am and 1/2 tsp. later in the day. This way you can see how your body responds to the supplement. Don't take it just before bedtime unless you want to be up during the night from sleeplessness and high energy.
As mentioned upthread - increase slowly and monitor any changes in your body, physical and mental state.

Kiowa - watch out!!! I think you are about to hurt some woman's son, wearing a bikini, with no body fat, swangin' that pretty hair. (I want to be like you when I grow up!! )

 

[g.lo]

Nix08 - your are in good company (re:vanity). I think that is a trait of most of us here on LHCF and I ain't mad at any on us.

Wenbev - re: ish - funny - but I know what you mean. chlorella is like the Mr. Clean of supplements.

g.lo - not all of the ladies on the thread are taking both supplements. I am because I want the benefits they both provide.
I found an excellent link which discusses the differences. I will look for it and try not post it tonight. Is the serving size for Source Naturals 3g per tsp serving? If it is I would start with that maybe 1/2 tsp in the am and 1/2 tsp. later in the day. This way you can see how your body responds to the supplement. Don't take it just before bedtime unless you want to be up during the night from sleeplessness and high energy.
As mentioned upthread - increase slowly and monitor any changes in your body, physical and mental state.

Kiowa - watch out!!! I think you are about to hurt some woman's son, wearing a bikini, with no body fat, swangin' that pretty hair. (I want to be like you when I grow up!! )

thanks! my aim is to slowly replace all my vitamins pills, iron, B-complex...

 

[Seamonster]

Hi,

Does anyone know what the mix is to use chlorella, Spirulina, and nettle? I also eat kelp. So far with all of this, I am not green. I want to bump up to green for a while to detox.

Also the front page has the vitamin content of chlorella, but I am missing the dose of chlorella to get those vitamins. Thanks everybody for the help.

 

[Wenbev]

I am doing 6mg Chlorella I have kinda fine hair, and I know my eyes might be playing tricks on me, but my hair does seem to becoming thicker than normal. But the big news, is my belly fat is just peeling away, I have enough energy to double my workout sessions... I'm going to be getting in a bikini after all this summer...also, not sure if it is the Chlorella, but I am less anxious about things...

It's the chlorella! I'm super anxious by nature bc of my hyperthyroid condition. I am def less anxious, less hyper. ❤Chlorella

 

[Wenbev]

Welcome g.lo and Seamonster

G.lo it looks like ilong answered your question keep us updated!
Seamonster ilong will be posting competing later about chlorella/spirulina combo. If I'm not mistaken its 2:1 chlorella. The nettle is taken as tea, hair rinse or added as a leave in condish.
As always, I honestly suggest to newbies to this thread to read the very first two or three posts at the very least! It provides great info about what to expect, uses, what brands, etc. please keep us updated on your experiences so we can all learn from them

 

[g.lo]

Welcome g.lo and Seamonster

G.lo it looks like ilong answered your question keep us updated!
Seamonster ilong will be posting competing later about chlorella/spirulina combo. If I'm not mistaken its 2:1 chlorella. The nettle is taken as tea, hair rinse or added as a leave in condish.
As always, I honestly suggest to newbies to this thread to read the very first two or three posts at the very least! It provides great info about what to expect, uses, what brands, etc. please keep us updated on your experiences so we can all learn from them

thanks, I managed to read the entire thread, and got overwhelmed!

 

[Wenbev]

thanks, I managed to read the entire thread, and got overwhelmed!

Wow! Awesome! So what form did you get? Tabs or powder?

 

[Kiowa]

@Kiowa - watch out!!! I think you are about to hurt some woman's son, wearing a bikini, with no body fat, swangin' that pretty hair. (I want to be like you when I grow up!! )

ilong I've been trying to work out first thing in the morning for ages..Chlorella has been the boot in the butt to get me going.. I did have to cut back on my Wheatgrass and Barley that I was taking, as I was tossing and turning and not sleeping..don't have my routine down pat as I would like it, but its a work in progress and I am trying to keep a journal so I can track progress..

 

[Nix08]

I just thought of another observation......i haven't been as impatient with the little ones. Or maybe they've been better behaved

I read the write upon spirulina and chlorella from natural news this evening = on the hunt now for spirulina. And like with oil pulling I'm super excited. I upped to 3 grams today..working my way to 5. I will introduce spirulina and work my way to 10.

All of you ladies rock!

@Wenbev thanks for answering my questions and @ilong thanks sooo much for gently pulling me into this thread

 

[Wenbev]

I just thought of another observation......i haven't been as impatient with the little ones. Or maybe they've been better behaved: perplexed:

I read the write upon spirulina and chlorella from natural news this evening = on the hunt now for spirulina. And like with oil pulling I'm super excited. I upped to 3 grams today..working my way to 5. I will introduce spirulina and work my way to 10.

All of you ladies rock!

Wenbev thanks for answering my questions and ilong thanks solo much for gently pulling me into this thread

Nix08 no worries! I may have you to thank if I can manage this oil pulling! That's great to hear about increased patience.

 

[Nix08]

Wenbev oil pulling allows your wonderful body to heal itself as it was designed to do It perfectly fits in with a lifestyle of doing better as you know better. . Which is what I consider this hair journey, chlorella, spirulina and such to be all about. oke: oke: oke:

 

[ilong]

g.lo - I know there is so much information in this thread. But so many questions have already been answered upthread. And the ladies who posted early on did a great job in researching and sharing. Perhaps you can now just keep up to date with information as it's shared. Glad to have you on the thread.

Phoenix14 - I don't believe I welcomed you to the thread. My apologies - Welcome - and we look forward to your sharing your experiences.

Seamonster - the only mention of a ratio of chlorella to spirulina is by Adams (naturalnews). I mentioned this up thread. Not saying he is right or wrong - but haven't been able to find any other mentions.
Also, from what I've gathered chlorella cleans/detoxes the body, is high in protein and . Spirulina is high in protein and nutrients also but promotes more healing and treatment of the body. I am so upset at myself for not bookmarking the site I found with the great comparisons. When I find it again I will post the link.

Kiowa - I think keeping a spreadsheet or journal is crucial. Overlap can be easily identified and possibly eliminated (saving $). Also it helps to identify what is promoting the changes/improvements that you experience. Gradually increasing your dosage aids your body in adjusting to the supplement(s) and IMO reduces the shock to your systems. Not able to sleep is one of the potential shocks. If your body adjusts to the dosage, chances are your sleep will adjust accordingly. Excepting of course if you take it late at night (like I did and bounced off the walls all night )

Nix08 - you are more than welcome. With the oil pulling, chlorella, spirulina and moringa - I am definitely feeling and doing so much better. Suggestion: you may want to read documentation from another site. Natural news is Adams site and he has self elevated himself in the nutrition field. Not sure if I would rely on his information solely. I believe he sells his own brand of chlorella now (Good Chlorella/ clean chlorella or something like that.)

Wenbev - so you're ready to "pull the oil"? That is great news. ITA with Nix08. We will look for you in the oil pulling thread.

 

[Wenbev]

ilong Nix08 I'm thinking I may give it a whirl. Want to read the thread and some other sites first

 

[Wenbev]

Chlorella/Spirulina articles without "Mr. Chlorella" Mike Adams LOL for your reading pleasure...
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/chlorella-vs-spirulina.html
http://healthandbeautyelite.com/spirulina-and-chlorella
http://lifefoods.co.nz/blog/spirulina-and-chlorella-who-is-the-king

 

[g.lo]

i will update as soon as i receive my goodies! thanks for all your input!

 

[Phoenix14]

I went up to 2g last night. I woke up a few hours later feeling...weird. Not quite nauseous, but a little dizzy and not quite well. It went away after about ten minutes. I
I'm thinking of going up to about 4g tomorrow. I'm impatient lol. I also think I'll run back to Vitamin Shoppe and grab some Spirulina.

 

[chocolat79]

Phoenix14, work your way up slowly. I switched Chlorella brands and had taken a small break and had been doing appx. 6g on one brand and when I switched to the other brand at 6g, it made me sick as a dog (nausea/vomiting)!! I had to stay home from work that day and I NEVER call out for work. So, if you're already feeling a little dizzy/nauseated, stay on 2g for a little while, then go up to 3, then 4. Just my $.02

 

[chocolat79]

I gotta get back on this. Since my experience with a new brand I've been so gun-shy to stay with it, but I love the benefits. The increased energy is crazy! I subscribed to this thread and I'm glad it's been revived. I'll have to do the same with my chlorella.

 

[JC-Junkie]

Hello ladies !!!
I just thought I'd update you on my dosage I'm currently taking 6g of both chlorella and spirulina

Hope everyone is well

 

[Wenbev]

I went up to 2g last night. I woke up a few hours later feeling...weird. Not quite nauseous, but a little dizzy and not quite well. It went away after about ten minutes. I
I'm thinking of going up to about 4g tomorrow. I'm impatient lol. I also think I'll run back to Vitamin Shoppe and grab some Spirulina.

I'd hold at the 2g in all honestly Phoenix08. The affects of chlorella are best received over time and shows itself in a cumulative manner. You'll get there!

 

[Wenbev]

Welcome back chocolat79! What brand are you taking, what form and what dosage are you thinking about starting?
Thanks again ilong for bumping this thread back up!

 

[Kilacurlz]

I went a lil crazy last week from the vitacost BOGO. I bought 6 bottles of the capsules (and 6 bottles of AOHSR for 6 and change)! But now I have to figure out what to do with all this chlorella since I still have a huge thing of the powder. Maybe I'll start the kiddos on it..

 

[Wenbev]

I went a lil crazy last week from the vitacost BOGO. I bought 6 bottles of the capsules (and 6 bottles of AOHSR for 6 and change)! But now I have to figure out what to do with all this chlorella since I still have a huge thing of the powder. Maybe I'll start the kiddos on it..

Lol. That was me when they did the 15% off! I've been giving a half of a gram to my 7yo since January, no issues. You could also open the caps and make a facial mask. I did that once before with just a small amt of water. Up thread the original posters also mentioned adding it to their lotions, face creams condish etc

 

[Kilacurlz]

Wenbev I think I'll look into the face masks. I guess missed that people were doing that. Thank you for the suggestion. If it can do something about this acne it's worth a shot. I have some neem powder. I wonder how the two might work together. Off to google some more.

 

[ilong]

Phoenix14 - slow your roll! You don't want to throw in the towel on these great supplements - because they make you ill. You do want the benefits - and believe us - it is worth it. And we want you to hang around in this thread with us. So as chocolat79 suggested - proceed gradually - let your body adjust. Keep in mind chlorella is detoxing your body which triggers various physical responses. You don't want accelerated responses which could be unpleasant.
Also, you may want to check the ingredients of the VS brand of spirulina - it may have fillers like the VS Super Chlorella. So although it may me less expensive - the potency is diminished with the fillers.

chocolat79 - welcome back to the thread. Glad to have you here. I thought about the potential effect of different brands - I just received a new shipment of Hawaiian Spirulina so I will soon see how my body likes it!!

Wenbev - my pleasure. I think the supplements are a goldmine (for me)

JC-Junkie - there you are. Last night I wondered where you were and how you were getting along. You're feeling better then, yes?

Kilacurlz and Wenbev - ITA - these sales get you everytime. But IMO it is better that I have these tried, tested and true supplements always on hand, than to run out. I have no regrets on my purchaseS
Kilacurlz - didn't you say you started your Dad on chlorella and now you have extra...

 

[Kilacurlz]

So, I opened a capsule, dipped my finger in water and then the chl and rubbed it on clean skin. I did this until I had a very thick, FUNKY, green mask that covered my entire face. I look like the incredible hulk. I hope this washes off.

Btw this mask is very tight and the smell disappeared once it dried. Feels like any other mask I've used. Next time I may try it with a little neem powder.

I'll let you all know tomorrow if I'm still green after I wash it off. Lol