New and Completely Lost

[htgurl]

Hi. Im new here. Before reading this site, I purchased SBS, which I now plan on going off of as soon as I finish the only bottle i purchased since everyone is suggesting individual herbs.

I am asian. When I was younger, i was relativlely bony. You can still see my ribcage. I tend to look very thin everywhere except my lower midsection which stores an exorbitant amount of fat compared to the rest of me (as well as my thighs). I have no fat anywhere near my boobs.

I am: 5'6" - 118lbs - around 34 AA. Bodytype = Communicator. In my Mid 20s. Never had kids.

But taking the hormonal test --it says I might be bordering progesterone deficient/excess estrogen (though I cant be sure)!

I am also confused about the 'Liver Cleanse' and how early I should begin this & how often.

After that, I am confused about which method would be best/safest for me.

I worry also about how either BE treatment may effect women who suffer from migraine headaches (related to hormonal balances esp. around menstrual cycle). B/C from time to time, esp around my period, i suffer from serious 'debilitating' migraines.

Can anyone hold my hand and take me step-by-step? Although I've read many helpful threads and sites (including Fawn -- thank you for that by the way!), I am still confused!

Please help!!!!

[Wenonae]

There are many step-by-step suggestions in this folder. If you've read them all and still aren't sure, then your best bet is to probably pursue an Alternative Method (see the folder).

Given that you have migraines, you'd want to make SURE that nothing else you do aggravates it. You may also find a way to rid yourself of them all together.

Welcome to BEB!!

[htgurl]

Thank you so much for replying. Its not that I dont think something does or does not work for me, but I just dont know how to do what (and when to do them). I think the SBS is making my migraines come back more frequently, so I am thinking of buying individual herbs and cutting out fenugreek (and replacing it with fennel). Is that ok? Or would you recommend that I go on glandular BO instead since I am thin? And if I stop taking SBS (commercial product), do I need to do a liver cleanse first?

I was just wondering if someone could explain the ramping up method to me or direct me to a post that explains it step-by-step.

I dont know if I am taking those hormonal tests correctly, but if I am bordering estrogen-excessive, does that mean I already have too much estrogen (and since I am still flat) that I am "out of luck"?

Sorry for all the qs! I am grateful for any feedback!

[Islandgirl]

Hi Htgurl,

Welcome! check out this link for the ramping up method.
From what I have read fennel can be used instead of fenugreek if you like.

beboard.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=Routines&action=display&thread=1093617323

Good Luck
Lisa

[Wenonae]

The 'pinned' messages at the top of this folder summarize NBE in a nutshell

Lisa provided a good link, which is also referred to in the pinned message.

[mominator]

[glow=teal,2,300]Welcome to the Board! ;D[/glow]

From what your hormonal profile is reflecting, you should do fine with NBE. That is not a guarantee, but estrogen dominance has shown to be positive for success.

Check out Fawn's site for liver cleansing. It is probably best to do this starting day 1 of cycle. Although it's a weak estrogen that filters, it is the point that your estrogen is at it lowest.

Ask away...and welcome to the board.