This helps me - magnesium, catapres, and kava kava

brett00885522 · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Alright, I just wanted to post this because it is the only thing that I have found that works. First, magnesium is a cheap over the counter mineral that i have found to be very effective. It really helps with my blushing. In fact, if I start to blush, it will not last nearly as long. Please try this. Second, if some one is interested in finding a prescription drug, I have found that Catapres is the best (I use the patch version that only has to be replaced once a week). It’s not for depression or anxiety, so it doesn’t make you feel weird. My only complaint is that it lowered my already low blood pressure. Lastly, I am going to throw this out because you may be interested in it. It’s called Kava Kava. Actually, it’s the natural drink of Fiji; its sort of the opposite of coffee. It doesn't make you tired but just content and comfortable. You can buy it online or go to a health store. iamshamn.com sells it in a dropper version (5X). It’s not as powerful as the drink but allows you to relax and is natural.
If anybody has used any of these, I would be interested to hear what you think. Finally I highly recommend that you try the magnesium.

Easier2Run · Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 128

Hey Brett, Im intrested in trying out Magnesium.
Is there more than just one kind of magnesium tablets and how much do you take? What is the science behinf magnesium helping you with blushing? Does it just make the blush shorter, or does it actually stop blushing?
Sorry for all the questions.

Easier2Run · Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 128

Allso, what is the Catapres patch version? Ive herd of Catapres being taken orally, but I have no idea what the 'patched version' means?!

VickyGirl · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:45 pm Post subject:

Easier2Run wrote:

Easier2Run · Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 128

Thanks Vicky for the detailed explanation, helped allot Smile

Sorry ive got a few more questions Crying or Very sad

Does the body build up a tolerence to this drug, or would I be able to take it for months and months? I now how you explained that drugs are an every day part of life..caffine for example, but does'nt clonidine effect the heart? I would be weary about taking a drug which affected my heartrate, sounds kinda risky. How ready would a doctor be to presribe it?
Once again Im sorry about all the boring questions Vicky.

VickyGirl · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject:

Easier2Run wrote:

brett00885522 · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Hello! Thanks alot VickyGirl for answering all the questions. First, I take just regular over the counter magnesium, any brand should do. It might be helpful to take calcium with this supplement too. This will prevent cramping. I can get the name brand that I use, just let me know if you want that info. Also, a multi-vit will help but I recommend that you take a seperate larger dose of just the magnesium. For the science, I have no idea (It does help control insulin levels). I did notice it on a forum that I read about a day ago though, even though I have been taking it for a couple months now. The StarMan mentioned taking it with other minerals so that he could detox his body of mercury (you should check out what he has to say, its interesting). My dose is 250mg, but i have taken it twice in one day with absolutely no side effects (magnesium isn't bad for you).
Secondly, The patch is very convenient. Im currenlty not on it because I wanted to try other things, but it is the most effective drug for me. I recommend taking some ibuprofen/ tylenol and to drink absolutely no caffeine during the day with everything else and you should see a big difference. One final thing, you should design a diet that his high on the Glycemic Index. This will control your insulin levels. Try out the G.I. diet. With the right foods, your body wont get huge spikes in suger levels and then cause you to blush.

Easier2Run · Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 128

hey Brett, where do you live, and what is the brand of magnesium that you use? thanks

brett00885522 · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

I use Natures Way Magnesium 250mg. It a cheaper supplement. Hope this helps! Please let me know if it works with you guys. It would be interesting to see. Maybe there is a link that could help us find a cure. In the next few days i hope to get a blood test to check my mercury levels (see TheStarmans post) too. I will get back with the results.

brett00885522 · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Sorry, but I forgot. I live in the good old U.S. of A., Michigan.

Easier2Run · Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 128

Nice 1 Brett

Easier2Run · Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 128

Hey Brett, I brought magnesium today Smile

You said that you had found catapres is helpful with blushing. How does it help it . . Does it make the blush less powerful, or makes you blush less often or what Question

Allso, has your body developed a tolerance to it? Thanks

Tallulahbelle · Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 38 Location: Perth, Oz

Easier2Run

How have you been doing on the magnesium? Any changes to your blushing? Did you just try this alone or with anything else?

Cheers

Easier2Run · Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 128

hey, I brought a month's supply of magnesium for around £5, which is very cheap. I feel that its helped allot with my anxiety, and havnt been blushing much recently, whether that has anything to do with magnesium im not sure. I would definetly say that its helped with anxiety.

Tallulahbelle · Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 38 Location: Perth, Oz

How much magnesium are you taking per day and when are you taking it? I am thinking of picking some up when I finish my 'Stress Formula with herbs' which I have been using for a week but haven't really been able to tell if they are making a difference. These have 140mg per tablet (you take 2 tabs a day). Are you taking more than 280mg a day?

Cheers Very Happy