questions about diet change and DIM suppliments

Hi ej01, despite my taking Tamox still, I've started taking the combo I wrote about and have not had any problems, i.e. headaches.  Which DIM did you end up getting ?

Chris, here is what I posted on another thread:

I consider the following my baseline protocol: fish oil (not the synthetic vit D), Caproil (coconut oil), MultiMax Immune, extra Vits C8, E8, cal/mag and selenium, blend of mushrooms, boswelia for pain, different blends of enzymes (vege source only) including papaya, bromelain and charcoal, Q10, apple pectin, chorella, wheatgrass, holy basil, EstroSmart (DIM), whey + lactoferrin, krill for asthazantin, probiotics, Kyolic, herbal teas, lots of kefir and dairy from goat, milk, cheese and yogourt.

This is a work in progress and much more research to do. Will be adding vit MK4 essential for calcium absorption (just recently read that spirulina is very high in vit K)

I add herbs and spices to everything, I mean everything (good thing I don't have to cook for someone else on a daily basis, lol). I seldom eat meat, but eat small fish only a few times a week. Lots of grains and seeds (had forgotten beans, very important). Juicing not so much, I don't like throwing out all that fiber, got myself the Vitamix, what a treat !

I really really have to work on moving the body parts, too much computer time.

I'm sure I'm forgetting some things and like I said I have much more research to do. The list is getting longer and more expansive, but I figure I'm saving on consults with naturopaths which unfortunately I cannot afford. I do want to go to a TCM doctor plus get massages, ie. reflexology, etc. I want to know more about Ayurvedic medicine and homeopathy

Lots of work to keep healthy !!!!

I may have one comment Chris, I would not take both Vit D and fish oil as the latter is very rich in Vit D.  From what I read, it is the best source for that vitamin. 

You may want to look up many threads on this forum and on the Complimentary and Holistic one, loads and buckets of great info ! 

Yep i agree,also taking Chaga, Maitake complex,Seaweed Complex,Noni fruit pills and lots of Vit D and Pectasol which is supposed to keep the cancer cells from spreading after the surg and also keep them from communicating with each other so they cant form a tumor or so Life Extension mag says. I am so not a dr,I just read all the junk and try to ask my son at UPMC if he has overheard anything from the French drs.

Following my Chinese medicine practitioner cream formula, one week now, no effects at all. 1 ml cream daily.

truebff: I do not know if you will like this one but the fish oil that I use is called Fisol, enteric coated fish oil, and is made by Nature's Way.  I order it on Amazon--it seems to be soy free and I don't burp--it also is fairly easy to swallow.

truebff, here is a link to a video I saw on this site : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wYuHA5P-OQ&list=UU-vVe95wqLRtThfAgm-SL7w&index=26&feature=plcp

http://www.ysonut.es/pdf/Ysodoc/D050503.pdf

Bioavailability and Activity ofPhytosome Complexes from BotanicalPolyphenols: The Silymarin, Curcumin,Green Tea, and Grape Seed ExtractsI am considering trying their MediClear Plus product which recently came out in chocolate flavor --- add to smoothies. 

Thank you!!  Sometimes these protein drink products have too many ingredients.  It seems like I am popping so many daily supplement tablets that this sounded easier...... 

My Nature's Way DIM-plus does not appear to have any soy in it.

If fish oil bothers you it may help to freeze the capsules and take them at night, or with other foods.

I read those two articles on milk thistle and it seems important to note that the plant (above ground parts) might not be so good, but that the more commonly used SEEDs used for many extracts/pills might actually help reduce estrogens in the body as well as provide anti-inflammatory properties and liver detoxification.

From the warnings, I would stay FAR away from the plant and salad part of the plants, but, from what I understood, the SEEDs are still very good.

(If I don't have the full picture,please enlighten me, though. Thanks!)

My brand (recommended by my local compounding pharmacist who works with many naturopaths) is  Designs For Health, Inc.and it says it is made from the seeds.

I really appreciate sharing information on this forum. I am always learning more. Thanks!

BTW, I have using the DIM-Chrysin cream now for a month. I am wondering if anyone out there has had any reactions to it. I *seem* to be a little dryer (my hair) though I'm not sure it's from that, but have no se's.

Maud, Right now, the costs of the alternative tests, the right herbs and natural meds, and the expertise of my Chinese guy seem up there for me too, but, in a few months, it should be better and re-set to a doable monthly expense. Otherwise I am in trouble too. It's hard that going natural -which is less expensive than traditional- is not covered.

If you have a compounding pharmacy who works with natural practitioners, you might talk to them.  I think you could order it unprescribed. However, I would still recommend going through a natural professional as soon as you can to make sure you are getting the right, effective dosage for you.

Hi Ladies, can anyone here please tell me what in the world is DIM? I am reading it all over this sight and can not find out what exactly it is and why everyone is talking about it?? Please do share.  Thanks!!!

Men can get the right dose through diet but women need these concentrated forms (DIM is concentrated) to help them balance estrogens.

B123, yes, many sisters use DIM instead of Tamox - its action is a bit different I believe.  It's presently in a phase II/III trial.

You will find tons of info on DIM including many threads if you do a search on this site.

If you google 'Diindolylmethane' you will get loads of scientific explanation:  http://www.dimfaq.com/site/articles.htm

Don't hesitate to ask us anything. Good luck