How about taking Chlorella?

[yaya24]

So I find that I am having to take the magnesium citrate at least 1 time a week at night to go the next morning. Usually if I can't go (#2) for at least 2 days in a row, then I resort to the magnesium citrate. Is this safe?

I am trying to cut cofee out of my diet, but before chlorella I was taking daily to help with going (#2)

TIA

 

[luckiestdestiny]

To be honest I think this thread should be in the Health forum. I gather that some people are taking it for hair growth but I think most of us started taking it for general health reasons.

With that said, I think Its only been a month or less for most of us. There's no hair progress to report. So no pictures just yet. I'm sure if/when the ladies start seeing growth there will be tons of pictures.

Until then, no pictures. Sorry.

I thought that it belongs in both just like that egg drink thread. Like you say it's for hair growth and health. And I know with time that people with be taking pics left and right in their own time.

I don't want anyone to feel pressured. I know earlier in the thread we decided NOT to do a challenge so that people can check in when they want to in a time that's convenient for them. As that way we could have a friendlier less stressed environment. As this product works for different people in different time it's important not to hold everyone to the same standard. As chlorella works on the whole body, people are experiencing different things: more increased regularity, gorgeous skin, longer hair, longer finger nails, etc at different times (and also the detox symptoms at different times. In addition MUSE has reported a positive increase in some of her blood work by her doctor in only two weeks time that looks promising. So this wholefood really works on the body from the inside out, and it's going to do that to each person differently. So pics will come eventually, but this thread is really new, just reaching one month old.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

So I find that I am having to take the magnesium citrate at least 1 time a week at night to go the next morning. Usually if I can't go (#2) for at least 2 days in a row, then I resort to the magnesium citrate. Is this safe?

I am trying to cut cofee out of my diet, but before chlorella I was taking daily to help with going (#2)

TIA

Hey yaya24 I'm a little confused by your question. Are you normally irregular or are you irregular because of chlorella? If you're irregular because of chlorella cut back on it until your body gets used to a lower dose, then increase. Magnesium citrate is good if you are backed up as that is a no no! You want to go regularly. Also if you are drinking coffee, make sure not to do it when you take your chlorella. Have some time in between. It's from an article I posted earlier. You want to avoid caffeine as it can interfer with nutrient absorption. That doesn't mean all day, just when you take it. HTH!

 

[onelove08]

Onelove08 Miami sounds nice and I know you were enjoying yourself (food) so it's good to know you didn't gain any weight! Sorry about the lost suitcase I know I'd be freaking without my chlorella. I love it so much it's a must for me everyday. One day I didn't take it right because I was running in and out and it made me so mad I bought the tablets to take with me always and the powder for home. Hope you find your bag soon I know how frustrating that can be.

It is a good thing I have a spare bottle but, i really do not care for the brand. I am addicted to this stuff. If I knew that I had none, I would have stopped to Vitamin Shoppe on the way back from the airport. I am placing an order ASAP from iherb.com

 

[luckiestdestiny]

If I missed out on welcoming anyone I want to do so now,

welcome to the chlorella party!:reddancer:

Feel free to chime in and let us know what's going on. Don't be embarrassed we talk about everything here including BMs! Those who've been on it longer may be able to help give some advice as to how to increase your dosage, or help with a problem (like constipation for example) or other detox symptoms.

Don't be afraid of the detox with Chlorella as there's so much to gain from using this wonderful wholefood.

Welcome again...

 

[IndianAngel22]

I got so sick trying to take my Chlorella in my yogurt yesterday. Yuck I wanted to barf. Back to applesauce or applejuice for me. I ate may be 3 grams of my 6 and threw the rest away. Maybe I should go back down to 3 but I see my hair growing. My bangs have grown back in to the length I want and my hair is at least an inch or longer in the back. This stuff is working no joke. I can't wait to take pictures. I'm going to start taking ponytail comparison pictures because my ponytail is way longer than it was before.

 

[Aggie]

Hmmm, in that case, I'll stick with my usual master cleanse, biosil and alta silica. Thanks for the responses. Good luck ladies.

 

[kandake]

I thought that it belongs in both just like that egg drink thread. Like you say it's for hair growth and health. And I know with time that people with be taking pics left and right in their own time.

I don't want anyone to feel pressured. I know earlier in the thread we decided NOT to do a challenge so that people can check in when they want to in a time that's convenient for them. As that way we could have a friendlier less stressed environment. As this product works for different people in different time it's important not to hold everyone to the same standard. As chlorella works on the whole body, people are experiencing different things: more increased regularity, gorgeous skin, longer hair, longer finger nails, etc at different times (and also the detox symptoms at different times. In addition MUSE has reported a positive increase in some of her blood work by her doctor in only two weeks time that looks promising. So this wholefood really works on the body from the inside out, and it's going to do that to each person differently. So pics will come eventually, but this thread is really knew, just reaching one month old.

I guess because most of our updates are unrelated to hair I started thinking it was more so health related.

But don't pay me any attention I was just thinking/typing out loud.

Hopefully in the coming months we will be able to report on our hair progress.

 

[Whimsy]

I don't think I'll be reporting any hair results anytime soon. I think the chlorella has a lot of internal work to do on me first. I am usually really bad about seeing my growth. I don't know how fast my hair grows monthly usually. BUT, I just dyed my hair, so it'll be a lot easier to see my approx amount of new growth. I'll check in in a month to see the growth. But I'm mainly taking this for health, the skin, hair deal is just a happy bonus!

 

[yodie]

I got so sick trying to take my Chlorella in my yogurt yesterday. Yuck I wanted to barf. Back to applesauce or applejuice for me. I ate may be 3 grams of my 6 and threw the rest away. Maybe I should go back down to 3 but I see my hair growing. My bangs have grown back in to the length I want and my hair is at least an inch or longer in the back. This stuff is working no joke. I can't wait to take pictures. I'm going to start taking ponytail comparison pictures because my ponytail is way longer than it was before.

Yay!! Congrats. Don't worry, you'll find the right method of taking CHL. Why not just try the pills? I think I might go that route to eliminate tasting it. This morning I mixed my powder with Cran Apple juice and a little water. Wasn't bad, but I'll most likely stick to pill form.

 

[yodie]

I don't think I'll be reporting any hair results anytime soon. I think the chlorella has a lot of internal work to do on me first. I am usually really bad about seeing my growth. I don't know how fast my hair grows monthly usually. BUT, I just dyed my hair, so it'll be a lot easier to see my approx amount of new growth. I'll check in in a month to see the growth. But I'm mainly taking this for health, the skin, hair deal is just a happy bonus!

Same here. I'll check in April or May.
I don't remember who suggested it, but the peppermint helped cut the nausea. Thanks.

 

[jaded_faerie]

hey yah...so i just went to wholefoods and picked up a box of Yaeyama tablets. I'm excited to reap the benefits from chlorella! especially since my potassium level has been low and i had 2 anxiety attacks last week and had to be prescribed medication. I took the recommended dosage with odwalla super protein. i'll try to post as frequent as possible.

i love this thread.

 

[Candycane044]

So I'm almost done with my NOW-Chlorella powder and I'm thinking of ordering the Source Naturals Yaeyama Powder. I had nothing against the NOW but I just have a feeling that it doesn't have as much CGF as the Yaeyama.

As far as progress, I am completely regular now, my energy is still very high, I don't crave sweets, and it seems like my hair has thickened up a lot. I'm going to hold off on taking progress pictures until the end of next month though.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I guess because most of our updates are unrelated to hair I started thinking it was more so health related.

But don't pay me any attention I was just thinking/typing out loud.

Hopefully in the coming months we will be able to report on our hair progress.

Kandi do your thing. If you don't want to report on hair, don't. No pressure. You can just report on your health. I did a report on my hair earlier because it was working so fast. I also do them on health because I want both benefits. Some are in it for both or one or the other (heath and hair, hair, or just health). Do your thang

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Yay!! Congrats. Don't worry, you'll find the right method of taking CHL. Why not just try the pills? I think I might go that route to eliminate tasting it. This morning I mixed my powder with Cran Apple juice and a little water. Wasn't bad, but I'll most likely stick to pill form.

The only reason I strayed from pills was the cost. They are both just as effective as it's both pure chlorella with no binders or fillers, so please do what makes you comfortable.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

hey yah...so i just went to wholefoods and picked up a box of Yaeyama tablets. I'm excited to reap the benefits from chlorella! especially since my potassium level has been low and i had 2 anxiety attacks last week and had to be prescribed medication. I took the recommended dosage with odwalla super protein. i'll try to post as frequent as possible.

i love this thread.

Good to see ya jaded_faerie. Look forward to hearing fromm you in the future. Hopefully chlorella can help balance you system some! Also if you're having anxiety attacks, make sure to check your thyroid levels too. If it's hyper you could think you are and not be (ask me how I know I was hyper and then went hypo. Though I'd never recommend hypo either of course! But the hyper side was no joke, my heart was constantly racing). Here's to good health!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

So I'm almost done with my NOW-Chlorella powder and I'm thinking of ordering the Source Naturals Yaeyama Powder. I had nothing against the NOW but I just have a feeling that it doesn't have as much CGF as the Yaeyama.

As far as progress, I am completely regular now, my energy is still very high, I don't crave sweets, and it seems like my hair has thickened up a lot. I'm going to hold off on taking progress pictures until the end of next month though.

Yay! It's great to know everyone is having progress with chlorella. That's one thing I like about this super food, every one can and does benefit.

Good to see that your hair is thickening up and you have high energy (and I know about craving sweets so good to know that's not the case with chlorella!).

My hair has thickened up too, so it's going to be intersting to see the results from chlorella down the line.


JUST imagine four months, which is the optimal time for change in the body with chlorella for most (where all should see lots of improvement). I am ecstatic!

 

[kitamay]

I think we all say green, but they're almost black. Mine are very, very dark green.

Interesting, my BM's are very green. Like, you wouldn't mistake it for black. Today's was grassy green.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Confession time:

I don't know if any of you ladies watched "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" but for those that did, you know how her father kept thinking he could solve everything with windex?

Well I have a confession:
Lately I've been solving most things with chlorella. I have a scar on my hand that I had since a surgery. Well I was reading on a site that chlorella helps heal cuts faster, so I wondered about scars. Well it said apply it externally like a paste. So When I get home, I apply it externally!

I feel like that guy in the movie, put some chlorella on it!

FYI I started taking pics because I couldn't believe my eyes. It used to be a white thin stripe , then it became pinkish, now it's a light pinkish brown and some parts are the color of my regular brown hand. This chlorella just keeps getting better. I'm even thinking of using on my stretch marks...but I'll wait to see how it works out on my hand first before I walk around like the hulk on my stomach (when I gained weight it caused stretch marks there). I will keep taking pics so that I have proof. I didn't take a pic the first day and I could kick myself! If only I did because it was much whiter than the second and then the third was just sooo much better! I

I think it's chlorellas CGF.

It makes cells have rapid turnover. NOW this sar is two years old. It's from a razor as they had to cut a cyst out of my hand during an operation. So I like that it's turning it back or at least somewhat. I hope it does so even more. Right now it seems like not the color, but the texture is changing from that scar tissue texture back to normal but color changed first. We'll see...

 

[kitamay]

Okay, I am just updating. I originally saw really strong nails after the first week of taking chlorella. Now, they seem to be going back to normal. Hmmm... I wonder if that is a sign to start upping my dosage. I just started taking 4grams yesterday.

The regularity is great. I used to be very irregular. Now, I can count on it. I have only missed going maybe 3 times since I started chlorella.

I have finished my first bottle of pills, and I went to the store and all they had left was powder...I picked some up and tried it in applesauce. I had to take a lot of pills ( 10 to get 4 grams) but I sure wasn't prepared for the powder. It's not the taste, just the color that throws you off.lol

As soon as I can, I will try to take pics while my relaxer is still fresh. I got a relaxer last
week.

Last thing. I have suffered from bad acne scars my whole adult life. For the first time in about 8 or 9 years my scars are fading and my face is getting clear and I don't see very many bumps. I can't tell you how excited I am about this. I am feeling so good and confident. DH has even noticed and told me he is happy I found a supplement that makes me happy!

All I have to do now is start eating better. I would really like to try LD's way of eating 80% veggies 20% meat, I don't even know where to begin with that or what that kind of eating looks like,lol.

 

[kitamay]

Confession time:

I don't know if any of you ladies watched "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" but for those that did, you know how her father kept thinking he could solve everything with windex?

Well I have a confession:
Lately I've been solving most things with chlorella. I have a scar on my hand that I had since a surgery. Well I was reading on a site that chlorella helps heal cuts faster, so I wondered about scars. Well it said apply it externally like a paste. So When I get home, I apply it externally!

I feel like that guy in the movie, put some chlorella on it!

FYI I started taking pics because I couldn't believe my eyes. It used to be a white thin stripe , in two days it became pinkish, now it's a light pinkish brown and some parts are the color of my regular brown hand. This chlorella just keeps getting better. I'm even thinking of using on my stretch marks...but I'll wait to see how it works out on my hand first before I walk around like the hulk on my stomach (when I gained weight it caused stretch marks there). I will keep taking pics so that I have proof.

LD, that sounds great. Let me know about that. I have terrible scars from all of the multiple surgeries I have had AND the stretch marks from DD. This would truly be a miracle drug.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Okay, I am just updating. I originally saw really strong nails after the first week of taking chlorella. Now, they seem to be going back to normal. Hmmm... I wonder if that is a sign to start upping my dosage. I just started taking 4grams yesterday.

The regularity is great. I used to be very irregular. Now, I can count on it. I have only missed going maybe 3 times since I started chlorella.

I have finished my first bottle of pills, and I went to the store and all they had left was powder...I picked some up and tried it in applesauce. I had to take a lot of pills ( 10 to get 4 grams) but I sure wasn't prepared for the powder. It's not the taste, just the color that throws you off.lol

As soon as I can, I will try to take pics while my relaxer is still fresh. I got a relaxer last
week.

Last thing. I have suffered from bad acne scars my whole adult life. For the first time in about 8 or 9 years my scars are fading and my face is getting clear and I don't see very many bumps. I can't tell you how excited I am about this. I am feeling so good and confident. DH has even noticed and told me he is happy I found a supplement that makes me happy!

All I have to do now is start eating better. I would really like to try LD's way of eating 80% veggies 20% meat, I don't even know where to begin with that or what that kind of eating looks like,lol.

I didn't in the beginning either. I come from a family that's all MOSTLY meat and then some potatoes and bread and call it a day. So for me to start eating more of the green stuff, and the vibrant colors of carrots, squash, etc, and all was really weird at first in the amounts, as I was used to it the other way around 80 meat and potatoes and 20 veggies, if that at all (corn anyone. You know you're guilty! Throw the corn and the bread and say that's it from the can). Not that potatoes are bad. Now I just try for sweet potatoes mostly and if it's grains try for whole grains and lots of veggies. Also if you can get it organically or from a farmer's market (usually cheaper than wholefoods), or if you're fortunate enough to live in the country (my grand mother gets fresh turnips from her back yard with no chemicals and pesticides) then you're already one step a head.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

LD, that sounds great. Let me know about that. I have terrible scars from all of the multiple surgeries I have had AND the stretch marks from DD. This would truly be a miracle drug.

I'll let you know if it works for the stretch marks when I finish with the hand. It's already working with the hand. I just posted pics on that post. It's the beginning so it's not drastic but you can most definitely see a change.

 

[Candycane044]

Confession time:

I don't know if any of you ladies watched "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" but for those that did, you know how her father kept thinking he could solve everything with windex?

Well I have a confession:
Lately I've been solving most things with chlorella. I have a scar on my hand that I had since a surgery. Well I was reading on a site that chlorella helps heal cuts faster, so I wondered about scars. Well it said apply it externally like a paste. So When I get home, I apply it externally!

I feel like that guy in the movie, put some chlorella on it!

FYI I started taking pics because I couldn't believe my eyes. It used to be a white thin stripe , then it became pinkish, now it's a light pinkish brown and some parts are the color of my regular brown hand. This chlorella just keeps getting better. I'm even thinking of using on my stretch marks...but I'll wait to see how it works out on my hand first before I walk around like the hulk on my stomach (when I gained weight it caused stretch marks there). I will keep taking pics so that I have proof. I didn't take a pic the first day and I could kick myself! If only I did because it was much whiter than the second and then the third was just sooo much better! I

I think it's chlorellas CGF.

It makes cells have rapid turnover. NOW this sar is two years old. It's from a razor as they had to cut a cyst out of my hand during an operation. So I like that it's turning it back or at least somewhat. I hope it does so even more. Right now it seems like not the color, but the texture is changing from that scar tissue texture back to normal but color changed first. We'll see...

Hmm this is incredibly interesting! Please let us know your results with stretch marks LD.

If you can apply chlorella topically on your scars...I wonder if somewhere down the line...DARE I SAY IT...you can apply it on your scalp??? Is that too wild and crazy LHCF??? LOL. But really I wonder if you could rinse with it or put it in your conditioner or something like that??

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Hmm this is incredibly interesting! Please let us know your results with stretch marks LD.

If you can apply chlorella topically on your scars...I wonder if somewhere down the line...DARE I SAY IT...you can apply it on your scalp??? Is that too wild and crazy LHCF??? LOL. But really I wonder if you could rinse with it or put it in your conditioner or something like that??

Sadly my mind was already going there (Bawhawhawha!)

Except I don't think I'd be a topical kinda person (I don't want to add extra to my life) but I might add it to a shampoo or conditioner and leave it on for a little bit before rinsing out. I'll have to do more research when I find out about this whole hand thing more because the skin on my hand is a little different then causing hairs to grow out of my head. Who knows though, it did cross my mind.

 

[Candycane044]

Sadly my mind was already going there (Bawhawhawha!)

Except I don't think I'd be a topical kinda person (I don't want to add extra to my life) but I might add it to a shampoo or conditioner and leave it on for a little bit before rinsing out. I'll have to do more research when I find out about this whole hand thing more because the skin on my hand is a little different then causing hairs to grow out of my head. Who knows though, it did cross my mind.

I don't think I would be either. The rinsing sounds like it could be simple and beneficial though. I'll also do some research as well. Keep me posted, LD!

 

[yaya24]

Hey yaya24 I'm a little confused by your question. Are you normally irregular or are you irregular because of chlorella? If you're irregular because of chlorella cut back on it until your body gets used to a lower dose, then increase. Magnesium citrate is good if you are backed up as that is a no no! You want to go regularly. Also if you are drinking coffee, make sure not to do it when you take your chlorella. Have some time in between. It's from an article I posted earlier. You want to avoid caffeine as it can interfer with nutrient absorption. That doesn't mean all day, just when you take it. HTH!

I am not usually "regular" as far as going every single day .. but cofee makes that possible. The chlorella has filled that void since I cut back on the coffee. I am new to magnesium citrate since it was a suggestion to combat constipation... I alternate between 1-3 grams of the chlorella daily. Thanks LD for your help!!!

 

[yaya24]

I'll let you know if it works for the stretch marks when I finish with the hand. It's already working with the hand. I just posted pics on that post. It's the beginning so it's not drastic but you can most definitely see a change.

LD when you apply the paste how long do you wait before rinsing? TIA

 

[yodie]

Interesting, my BM's are very green. Like, you wouldn't mistake it for black. Today's was grassy green.

Wow! Okay, now I'm curious. I know this is probably gross, but what shade of green is everyone coming in at? I'm dark, dark, dark green.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

LD when you apply the paste how long do you wait before rinsing? TIA

Oh sorry. I guess I should've been more specific. Right now you can make a past with water (though it's runny and it takes longer to dry) or grab some lotion with lots of chlorella. I did the water day one and day two and on I am doing lotion because the consistency is just better. I take a half dime size lotion for my scar and add some chlorella. It should be really green. Then I rub it in and let it set. After a few minutes my skin sucks it in and the rest leaves a green film. It doesn't come off as the lotion made it stick. I justs do it at night and wash it off in the morning when I shower. That way I make sure it does its job. I apply in a circular motion. I don't know if that helps but that's what I do. When you wash it away it should be redish whatever you're putting it on after the first day. I don't know if it encourages circulation or what, but that's what happened. I was concerned cause it looked like I'd been rubbing it. Then the next day the color started changing like it wanted to go back to normal. Each day it gets better so I keep doing it. I first did it out of curiosity but when I saw it worked, I was on it! Cause I hate shaking people's hand and they look down at my scar (maybe it's in my head but either way I want it gone if it can go!)