2nd TEI Hair Analysis (after 2 months of avoiding calcium)

[tanedout]

Just received my second hair analysis test (12 months after I did the first one) and it’s almost the complete opposite - I’ve gone from a Fast 4 to a Slow 1! This didn’t exactly inspire confidence, but there are some interesting things.

Over the last year or so I’ve had issues with chest pains, rapid heartbeat etc (I think this may actually be down to having supplemented with too much D3 for too long), but I found out a couple of months ago that things started to improve if I avoided calcium, and also I stopped taking vitamin D3.

The only sups I’ve been taking in the past 2 months are things which seem to help me a bit overall, so small amounts of B6, B12 and potassium. I was surprised to see this stuff mentioned in the test analysis;

* AVOID CALCIUM AND/OR VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS

CARDIOVASCULAR IRREGULARITIES:
An imbalance between the normal calcium to magnesium relationship can lead to cardiac irregularities such as arrhythmia, bradycardia, or tachycardia. This is especially true if potassium metabolism is disturbed leading to ECG abnormalities.

* REDUCE OR AVOID MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS...such as cheese, yogurt, cream, etc... These foods should be reduced to no more than once every three to four days.

So my situation is described quite accurately by the hair test here, I was quite amazed to read that stuff, and it gives me more confidence in the test and it’s recommendations!

At the bottom of the column you can see the new reading, and the old reading below it from last years test in comparison;

And maybe this is why I feel a bit better supplementing with B6;

MINERAL METABOLISM AND VITAMIN B6

Constipation Lowered Resistance Low Blood Pressure

A deficiency of, or increased requirement for vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) leads to alterations in the metabolism, utilization and balance between calcium and magnesium. Calcium retention will increase and the excretion of magnesium will also increase when vitamin B6 is lacking. Therefore, an increased need for vitamin B6 may be indicated by your current HTMA pattern.

 

[Tar]

How much vitamin D were you taking and for how long? Curious

 

[tanedout]

How much vitamin D were you taking and for how long? Curious

1 x 10,000 iu capsule every three days, then down to every two. For over a year, maybe nearer two. It was a supplement I always noticed feeling better on - more chatty and positive. My blood level of d3 was always in the normal range when tested, but I think it’s caused the issues with chest pains etc.

 

[vicecaz]

You got the exact same recommendation as I did, except the potassium
Will you follow their supplement protocol ? I'll be really interested to see your progress

As for the drastic switch in metabolism, I'm not sure. Have you been eating a lot of carbs, copper rich foods ?

 

[tanedout]

You got the exact same recommendation as I did, except the potassium
Will you follow their supplement protocol ? I'll be really interested to see your progress

As for the drastic switch in metabolism, I'm not sure. Have you been eating a lot of carbs, copper rich foods ?

I’m assuming the change in metabolism is due to stopping calcium more than anything.

But yeah I’m planning to follow the recommended protocol, i’ll get the supplements ordered this week. The amounts seem quite high however, i’ll probably start on half doses of everything.

Are you already taking the recommended sups?

 

[Aleksandr]

@tanedout when looking at a test like this i think the most important things are the absolute values and the ratios. From having a quick look at it, it seems like everything has improved.

Dont worry abiut that fast 4 slow 1 stuff. Btw slow 1 and/or fast 1 are the best states to be in. You're on the right track.

Im excited to see your test after you take tbe supps, youre close to balanced!

 

[vicecaz]

I’m assuming the change in metabolism is due to stopping calcium more than anything.

But yeah I’m planning to follow the recommended protocol, i’ll get the supplements ordered this week. The amounts seem quite high however, i’ll probably start on half doses of everything.

Are you already taking the recommended sups?

No I sent my HT almost a year ago, just to see where I was. I Never ordered their supplements as I was already planning to go on Cd's protocol
Indeed, I figured the doses were high too, especially chromium
Stopping calcium leading to Slow1? Tei's main recommendation to get out of slow 1 in my case was to stop ingesting Ca

 

[MNK99]

Your findings and my past makes me think for sure was fast when I had a lot of palpitations and stuff 18-22. Also drank lots of milk at times or lactose free milk then (iced coffees), was out in sun (altho it's Canada .. but there is sun in some cities). No d no calcium outside almond milk no sun either from now on.

 

[brix]

@tanedout when looking at a test like this i think the most important things are the absolute values and the ratios. From having a quick look at it, it seems like everything has improved.

Dont worry abiut that fast 4 slow 1 stuff. Btw slow 1 and/or fast 1 are the best states to be in. You're on the right track.

Im excited to see your test after you take tbe supps, youre close to balanced!

There is no such thing as a balanced state according to tei, right?

 

[Go_faster_Sonic]

whu did you wait 1 year before taking another test? isn't 2/3 months the recommended time lapse between one test and the other?

 

[tanedout]

whu did you wait 1 year before taking another test? isn't 2/3 months the recommended time lapse between one test and the other?

Because I wanted to try and figure out what was causing the chest pains before I started taking a load of supplements. In the end I did figure it out, so I’m glad I waited. Now I want to follow the programme. I’m probably going to do 2 months on 1/2 dose of everything, then a month off the sups and re-test. That’s the current plan anyway!

 

[tanedout]

Couple of weeks into TEI. Not taking the full dose yet, but working up and obviously keeping all the ratios correct.

Noticed worse brain fog and a bit of anxiety at first. This cleared, and now clarity is a bit better. Histamine reactions seem worse though - runny nose when eating. Few periods of feeling really hypoglycaemic after eating grapes etc too.

I'll keep it up for a couple of months, then will likely wait a bit then re-test.

 

[tanedout]

Pretty convinced by TEI now. Heart palps and chest pains have been reducing since starting the program, and now are almost totally gone. I don't think TEI itself will lead to recovery, but I think it might prove invaluable as a platform for recovery - getting many things back into balance before maybe moving onto something else like CD herb cycling or whatever.

One thing I have noticed is that I still have issues eating fat. I feel like pressure is building inside me after eating a meal with fat in, possibly impaired bile flow (although I did have this tested and apparently it was ok).

I can't do a liver flush as it requires consuming a load of olive oil, so I took some tribulus yesterday which generally helps things. Today I've noticed better clarity, but also a much improved sense of smell. Usually I wouldn't notice any smell like the smell of washing powder on a clean jumper when putting it on, but now I do. I've noticed this before after tribulus (which is a very bitter herb, and stimulates bile flow).

Might do a cycle of TUDCA after finishing TEI.

Edit: also forgot to add, after Tribulus in addition to the improved clarity and smell, I have much improved taste and can enjoy music more. I don’t know whether this is down to the effects on bile flow, or something else from the Tribulus

 

[Go_faster_Sonic]

glad you feel better. was this your first cycle?

 

[tanedout]

glad you feel better. was this your first cycle?

Yeah first cycle. Almost a month in now. Had the best couple of nights sleep in probably a year or so over the last 2 nights. Usually I wake early, like 5am, and can't get back to sleep properly, but the last 2 night I've been in a deep sleep when my alarm sounded. Not sure if it's down to TEI, but I'll see if it continues.

I did crash last week however, but looking at what I'd been eating I just found out some curry sauce I'd been eating has fenugreek in it.. Threw that out and won't buy it again. Definitely worth checking the ingredients of everything. Pretty sure that crashed me.

Also seem to be handling sugars better - ie fruit (I don't eat refined sugar). Previously I could get hypoglycaemic after eating grapes, but now I can eat loads with no issues.

 

[Goose12]

Yeah first cycle. Almost a month in now. Had the best couple of nights sleep in probably a year or so over the last 2 nights. Usually I wake early, like 5am, and can't get back to sleep properly, but the last 2 night I've been in a deep sleep when my alarm sounded. Not sure if it's down to TEI, but I'll see if it continues.

I did crash last week however, but looking at what I'd been eating I just found out some curry sauce I'd been eating has fenugreek in it.. Threw that out and won't buy it again. Definitely worth checking the ingredients of everything. Pretty sure that crashed me.

Also seem to be handling sugars better - ie fruit (I don't eat refined sugar). Previously I could get hypoglycaemic after eating grapes, but now I can eat loads with no issues.

Deep sleep was the main improvement I noticed on my first cycle. The down side was that cycle caused crazy fatigue, but that's to be expected. It's a roller coaster ride for sure. Lot of highs and lows.

I glad you are seeing some improvements! Sleep is very valuable in recovery

 

[tanedout]

Deep sleep was the main improvement I noticed on my first cycle. The down side was that cycle caused crazy fatigue, but that's to be expected. It's a roller coaster ride for sure. Lot of highs and lows.

I glad you are seeing some improvements! Sleep is very valuable in recovery

I really hope the sleep improvements continue. This never used to be an issue for me really, it's only become a problem in the last couple of years.

Something else I've been doing to incorporating loads of foods which stimulate bile flow, and are components of bile;

• Beets
• Garlic
• Ginger (make tea from fresh ginger)
• radish
• celery
• green tea
• black coffee (always fresh from ground beans)

This is after Helen's post on CSF neurosteriod levels got me thinking. Some studies show LXR (Liver X Receptor) activation increases neurosteriod levels (which we know are low). Some things which increases LXR activation is certain cannabinoids and also it turns out, bile

Liver X Receptors (LXR): Detoxing, Weight & Fighting Infections - Selfhacked

So it makes me wonder if the recoveries from cannabis oil, and also separately from TUDCA (bile acid) cycles are linked by both being things which cause LXR activation?

Pretty convinced with TEI though. You've got to build a platform to get a recovery going from. At the bottom you've got to get good sleep, healthy active lifestyle. Next comes good clean nutritious diet with no junk. Then in addition you've got TEI to get things into balance, and on top of that maybe cycling herbs, Anavar, liver flushes Licorice root etc as required.

 

[Goose12]

I really hope the sleep improvements continue. This never used to be an issue for me really, it's only become a problem in the last couple of years.

Something else I've been doing to incorporating loads of foods which stimulate bile flow, and are components of bile;

• Beets
• Garlic
• Ginger (make tea from fresh ginger)
• radish
• celery
• green tea
• black coffee (always fresh from ground beans)

This is after Helen's post on CSF neurosteriod levels got me thinking. Some studies show LXR (Liver X Receptor) activation increases neurosteriod levels (which we know are low). Some things which increases LXR activation is certain cannabinoids and also it turns out, bile

Liver X Receptors (LXR): Detoxing, Weight & Fighting Infections - Selfhacked

So it makes me wonder if the recoveries from cannabis oil, and also separately from TUDCA (bile acid) cycles are linked by both being things which cause LXR activation?

Pretty convinced with TEI though. You've got to build a platform to get a recovery going from. At the bottom you've got to get good sleep, healthy active lifestyle. Next comes good clean nutritious diet with no junk. Then in addition you've got TEI to get things into balance, and on top of that maybe cycling herbs, Anavar, liver flushes Licorice root etc as required.

I agree with everything you stated. The more I look into my/our issues the more I realize the liver and bile flow is a huge part of it. I think by using tools like tei, fasting, liver flushes, and herb cycling we can reach near perfect health, and come out cured.

Just read this study about chemicals causing early puberty, even if just used by the mothers when pregnant Early puberty in girls linked to chemicals in shampoo, toothpaste, soap

More reason to be as natural as possible

 

[Go_faster_Sonic]

Yeah first cycle. Almost a month in now. Had the best couple of nights sleep in probably a year or so over the last 2 nights. Usually I wake early, like 5am, and can't get back to sleep properly, but the last 2 night I've been in a deep sleep when my alarm sounded. Not sure if it's down to TEI, but I'll see if it continues.

I did crash last week however, but looking at what I'd been eating I just found out some curry sauce I'd been eating has fenugreek in it.. Threw that out and won't buy it again. Definitely worth checking the ingredients of everything. Pretty sure that crashed me.

Also seem to be handling sugars better - ie fruit (I don't eat refined sugar). Previously I could get hypoglycaemic after eating grapes, but now I can eat loads with no issues.

what's the matter with fenugreek?
btw i think i've noticed i have troubles after eating carrots. wonder why....

 

[MNK99]

5ari 5ar inhibitor. that is all. can eat it now, understand hesitance. wouldn't purposely eat it. but wouldn't go crazy about it either, but probably did religiously avoid such foods 9mo after extended water fasting. still avoiding em but... wasn't part of my diet anyways. But occasionally may have had some and freaked out just a tiny bit till I got farther away from my initial steps.