The Only 'True' AndroGel Alternatives ( A Comprehensive Review )

"Deciding upon the continuance or initiation of testosterone replacement therapy can be a hard task, especially given all of the intricate contributors that may have prompted one to start in the first place"

"Certainly, money can be an issue, and not everyone has a fair insurance plan - what other options are there?"

The more time goes on, the more controversy emerges on testosterone treatments, yet, the largest bodies of medical evidence justify it's use in hypogonadal men - and yet medical professionals and scientists alike - often but heads as to which should be the accepted regimen.

....OR whether safety is well documented "across the board" - certainly, duration of treatment and age will determine the outcome of treatment and quality of life measures. What remains to be determined, is if every patient should be an equal reminder of how side-effects may differ. One's genetic output and family history of heart disease may prompt new Insight into qualified contendents.

.....OR the lists thereof!

Much of the issue surrounding TRT also is the reported lack of consistency in the ordering of routine bloodwork - by medical professionals even. It has been documented that estrogen related side-effects often come with age, and determine at least partially, responsivity to hormone replacement.

Indeed, there may be other options. These options are also expensive, but likely hold value in terms of their more balanced effect.

Several examples of which are mentioned in the following article.
Does this mean one should stop their treatment cold-turkey and immediately order these products?
NO. - it is just a an extensive analysis of products that are more acceptable to be determined "alternatives" , than the majority of herbal pills or other chemicals with questionable safety records and efficacy. Moreover, the questionable production methods and lack of LAB verification asserts the need to reevaluate the legitimacy of "propietary blends" used to for testosterone enhancement or promoted as hCG replacements.


Finally, if half of the consumers responsible for anecdotal reports of said proprietary blends would submit blood work and hormone test results, written by a qualified lab, and not just for shock value - then we may have more leverage in determining the efficacy and legitimacy of these said supplements.


Until now, not a single article has been written that specifically addresses all of these issues and provides alternatives that would be in proportion with, and of equal efficiency in testosterone replacement. Given that the following are not propietary blends in the original sense, but each ingredient is leveled out in accordance with scientific study, and not just "unrivaled appeal". These ingredients are given in a dose and optimal delivery method that would be practical for the treatment of hypogonadism; or in addition to TRT - or in augmentation of testosterone therapy.


These may not be the only options - but are certainly proven their merit on a level that exceeds the quality testing of some other companies proposing the same deal. 


Besides these options, what's next for the scientific community in terms of alternatives - or just the well-known subject of hypogonadism and the subjective treatments?


Of relevant premise , naltrexone and opiate antagonists have been found to raise testosterone levels and to an extent, rejuvenate the pituitary gland hormone secretion.

Finally,. it's worthwhile to note that augmentation strategies exist but are generally not recognized in new'er medical students and undergraduates - those physicians and endocrinologists who have been in the practice long enough understand the relevance of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) as not only a fertility compound but also , in some instances - a highly beneficial addition to testosterone replacement therapy. 

J Urol. 2013 Feb;189(2):647-50. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.09.043. Epub 2012 Dec 20.Concomitant intramuscular human chorionic gonadotropin preserves spermatogenesis in men undergoing testosterone replacement therapy.

Hsieh TC1, Pastuszak AW, Hwang K, Lipshultz LI.
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Abstract

PURPOSE:

Testosterone replacement therapy results in decreased serum gonadotropins and intratesticular testosterone, and impairs spermatogenesis, leading to azoospermia in 40% of patients. However, intratesticular testosterone can be maintained during testosterone replacement therapy with co-administration of low dose human chorionic gonadotropin, which may support continued spermatogenesis in patients on testosterone replacement therapy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:

We retrospectively reviewed the records of hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy and concomitant low dose human chorionic gonadotropin. Testosterone replacement consisted of daily topical gel or weekly intramuscular injection with intramuscular human chorionic gonadotropin (500 IU) every other day. Serum and free testosterone, estradiol, semen parameters and pregnancy rates were evaluated before and during therapy.
RESULTS:

A total of 26 men with a mean age of 35.9 years were included in the study. Mean followup was 6.2 months. Of the men 19 were treated with injectable testosterone and 7 were treated with transdermal gel. Mean serum hormone levels before vs during treatment were testosterone 207.2 vs 1,055.5 ng/dl (p <0.0001), free testosterone 8.1 vs 20.4 pg/ml (p = 0.02) and estradiol 2.2 vs 3.7 pg/ml (p = 0.11). Pretreatment semen parameters were volume 2.9 ml, density 35.2 million per ml, motility 49.0% and forward progression 2.3. No differences in semen parameters were observed during greater than 1 year of followup. No impact on semen parameters was observed as a function of testosterone formulation. No patient became azoospermic during concomitant testosterone replacement and human chorionic gonadotropin therapy. Nine of 26 men contributed to pregnancy with the partner during followup.
CONCLUSIONS:

Low dose human chorionic gonadotropin appears to maintain semen parameters in hypogonadal men on testosterone replacement therapy. Concurrent testosterone replacement and human chorionic gonadotropin use may preserve fertility in hypogonadal males who desire fertility preservation while on testosterone replacement therapy.
Copyright © 2013 American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
PMID:23260550[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Everyone wants a Pill : The Tragedy in Supplement-Mindedness

Alright first let's get one thing straight. I am not, have not, and never will be against supplements and even medications/pharmaceuticals. What I am against however, is false advertising - and the idea of a panacea existing on the top shelf of every Vitamin store. This is damn near ludacrous. 

And it's not that panacea's aren't achievable - it's just that they are not going to come from a capsule who's goal is to rake in the green.

The perception that we can grab a bottle from a store or a pill from our pharmacist to cure, treat or diagnose a condition is exactly why the most inclusive regimen's often fail for those constantly complaining of their issues.

Our body's respond to stress. If we do not treat the underlying conditions and expect a miracle pill to do all the work - all the while maintaining a pessimistic mindset - we will never recover or reach ideal health. 

Moreover, it seems that the people who think this way are at a self-induced disadvantage and at the same time desire some outlying societal image of perfection to be their reality - also expecting to leap from step one to four in a matter of minutes or days! Yet this is what we call an unrealistic pace and unrealistic expectations, plus....

Perfection is a tyrannical myth; and at the same time something that if it were achievable then it is not achievable by belief alone but by extreme belief coupled with unprecedented resolve .

We can't expect to dissolve our issues by attempting to thwart  them with biological fallacies.  That means we can't resolve our issues by expecting one little measly change to do all the work. 

If we want to reach our goals and deal with our health concerns or to reach the epitome of potential we have to look at the whole picture. 

So, here's the point that should spur up action - If we can incorporate the right proportion of exercise , diet and having a good time in life ... I know that we can begin to abolish the health issues in our society. However, this is going to be done by encouraging the members of society to not be constrained by a set amount of consistency and to follow their dreams in life . The best way to improve our health is to find what hits us at our core - what ignites our passions and most fearsome of logic. 

If we keep loathing on adaptive logic and are obsessed with 'pill logic' then we can not possibly achieve the level of consistency that the most successful people have not imagined but committed to. I would like to believe that we can stir up the imaginations of people by getting them to understand that power and consistency come from both willpower and biological homeostasis. 

We are negating our very goals, even our own 'health agenda' by believing all issues can be resolved by a pill. 

I can spill the beans in a million different ways - heck, I'm already doing that! But until the correct motto is assumed into people's minds I'm.not.done.

Just as political correctness never really leads to any resolve except for not promoting change. Keeping the same roads and travails senselessly alive by proxy. 

Thus I aim to resume promoting logic and progress and not ignorance. 

Because surely, tragedy is often the result of facilitating recklessness coupled with a blatant lack of awareness. If we can not identify the perceptions of others we can not help anyone, either. 
Of course, that can be a difficult thing to do. 

Back to the pill scenario. If we view a study saying "X-PILL  = INCREASE IN 40% given chemical level" (a common illusion / desire of man today) then we proceed the buy the product in hopes of replicating the same results..without looking at ANY of the specific details of the study (like weight, given subject criteria and specific form of product used) then how can we possibly translate that to our own efforts?

Additionally, reforming my original argument in a more simplistic fashion - if we do assume or can be somewhat guaranteed we have the right stuff , dose and have accurately looked at the parameter's - do you think that maybe thinking about it over and over again could impact the physiological results of w/e substance we are introducing to our body for a given goal?

There's one thing that all supplement experts and Doctor's have in common when creating results : unbiased and controlled environments. 
As well as behavioral/subject stability. 
We have to stabilize our own psyche to manifest whatever results we wish for - and even then, oftentimes it is merely 'placebo-effect'. 

The times it ISN'T placebo effect are the times when we go about our lives with a positive outlook - then everything we have added to our routine (including supplements) begins to immerse itself - and truly seep into the pattern of ongoing progress we have already committed to.

Which brings me to one simple outline. In which leads to my conclusion of this piece.

There's nothing wrong with using sups but if they are the basis of YOUR sufficiency as opposed to a supplement to your EFFICIENCY then they are a means to an end and quite fruitless.

 I do truly hope to see everyone who strives for better health come out with their own individual victories - I hope that one day we can see a world where health is no longer such an ordeal, nor just an idea - but a reality. I hope, but I also know the reality of it all - we won't get there until everyone rises above their own dilemma's  - until everyone exit's the seeping ruminations of their every day lives and instead resides in resilience...it is imperative , that any man or woman or wishes to derive true quality of life - steps above what they believe they can do and takes the step they think they won't make. It's also imperative, though, that people incorporate logic and vigilance above all else...then I s'pose in some instances we have an excuse to be fearless. ;)

I.O.N : Innovation, Objective , Nourishment (CoRaGeOn)

First , I've designated this acronym; ION - along with the pretty photo above for two reasons.

1.) I aim to make it abundantly clear, that any action, word, or personna' does not have to be taken absolutely literally - but   That when an image and description is assigned to a character - that people can pick up on a new level of understanding. 

2.)  To allow you to go back on this definition after reading this post - so that one can enlighten their mind further and decide not to be so shallow and 'boxed in' like much our society, today.





The Irony of the people and the things in this world - especially given the fairly predictable nature of man to boil their own blood over vendetta's - or to see letting go as one in the same as giving in ; speaks volumes as to where collectively, our "head" has gone. What I mean, in simpler terms - is that we all want answers, we all want to say we are 'winning' at something in life -  even if there is no battle in sight. There's nothing wrong with winning - and who's to say we can't fight imaginary battles?

But that's not the point...

You see what impairs our validity most is seeing things TOO straightforward - if we totally vibe with society's expectations then how can we see the truly unique attributes within both people and things, that aren't so transparent? I believe that the biggest mistake of our people is that we define people by only what we see or what others have told us - we allow a 'distorted' view of that person to become OUR definition...simply because of our out-dated primal need to assess our surroundings..and because of communication purposes - or because perhaps, we are in a time-constraint and we feel we need to observe in such a manner for a measly piece on the news?

Yet success in life with our career or whatever it is we choose to do is never that linear - if you think about it we always at some point have to think outside the box..so why not expand the proportions we feel we need?.. Furthermore do we ever stop to see that if someone presents a 'weak' piece in class, in school  or does poorly in their workout goals, that perhaps there are other parts of them that compensate or may present an opportunity outside of that realm  of progress.?

These immediate conclusions are what I like to call adaptive dismissal; you know, assumptions...progressive depreciation of possibilities...if we do not consider everything a possibility - how do we expect to become 'more' than what society sais is possible? 

I'm not saying don't use your instincts - I'm saying absolutely use logic first! Most of the time.

Judging a person by their 'alleged' , overt presentation - aka judging a book by the cover is the most ridiculous thing that humanity has ever thought of to pass time . Pointing fingers with 'he said she said' and general rumor starting is not just a sign of low intelligence - but a sign that those people do not really want to progress ANYWHERE on a higher level...! Do not fib one's own intelligence or jinx yourself out - do not expect everything to be 100% what you think it will be ...!

EVEN if you find yourself RIGHT almost all of the time...what reason could anyone have to not expand their consciousness to find a higher purpose or to expand on the one they already are heading to?

Look...what I'm saying is to inherit the fragments of people's greatest aspects..and to build up the part's of them people call weakness. Not to make ourselves 'look' a certain way - but to build character from Insight - to assume that no bridge goes unclosed without another path opening up..because some day - the outcasts and poor of society may rise up and have a HUGE part in something... do you think that any of us truly start out from the top?

Even if we were born in a mansion with hundreds of thousands of dollars our mind still needs expansion - so here's what I will say.

1.) INNOVATION : To outlast the competition and bring value to our platform; we must think NEW - we can not reside forever inside the lines that society has provided - we must deem ourselves  COMPETENT to THRIVE - we must establish our personna's for OURSELVES and wonder upon the ideas that others are too stupid to consider. It doesn't matter whether an idea is 'corny' to others, or whether our actions may 'look' a certain way to others..as long as WE SEE the PROGRESS in w/e it is we are doing and aim to do then we are Moving Forward..yes, make it compatible with logic at a certain point - but as the world changes wait for the pace to elevate and then make your move!

2.) OBJECTIVE : If we define an objective in our heads; explore that angle - at least ATTEMPT no matter what or how stupid it looks along the way to see why we would even think in that direction in the first place, clearly, if we had an objective we HAVE an objective - compare it with our current goals but see ALSO if it can merge with our future aspirations..but without totally enveloping the possibilities based on a rule set someone else has provided.

3.) NOURISHMENT : Let every action and word we speak , any objective we define be it's own reinforcement - let it nourish us knowing at least we had gone after it - if we let bravery, courage, and most of all - meaning within ourselves to flourish then it will manifest the proper results..but we must consider all actions a token towards greatness - we must consider that everything we do will have it's consequences...however, do not assume that "consequences" are totally bad or totally good - no matter what direction things change in - FIND A WAY to TRANSFORM the negative into the positive...the darkness is beautiful and so is the light. Keep an open-mind and our own mind renewal will reach new heights..all of us are capable of more than we let ourselves believe...we just have to know that our own priorities and objectives should not depend on those who do not know us...but we should still consider things based on our own judgement .  Lastly, that judgement is invalid if all possibilities have not been considered.

To fully grasp success and prosperity we must first pass through the logic of others, find the flaws in it without bias and then merge our minds with opportunities that others have not seen.

Winning?  What is winning? Bah-Humbugh,

Winning is ideology and perception mates. Winning is a power within ourselves - and winning is not backing down!

But winning is nothing compared to victory  - and VICTORY is thinking outside the box...!

Whether in boxing, or MMA - victory is always setting a new standard...and the person that sets it in motion has taken an oath to internalize that precept!

They have taken an oath firmly, they have valued their own words in confidence...but because they believe in perseverance and humility and because of outstanding levels of awareness...  ;)

'Perfection' - A matter of Subjugation, Perception or Simply Self-Reflection?

Many of us find cues in our social life that often remind us of where we are  - and where we want to go, and differences in the stamina or success of others either reminds us of our shortcomings or of our aspirations. 

But the question here today is whether some people who make it big are striving for perfection or simply finding themselves? Why does everyone's idea of perfection differ so much and what constitutes the threshold of one's conceptualized reality? What makes some people break well before their end and some fall off their game mid-way?

Do not give me the bullshit that it's 'emotional stability' - because indeed, this is sooo general of a term that we can't possibly apply it to such as a subjective ideology such as that of "Perfection".

With that being said....

 Now in terms of subjugation one can make the argument that a 'numbers game' ; keeping score of the amount of groups under one's perceived control is symbolic in that the operator/leader is portrayed a 'higher level' of human potential. When placed under the scope of comparison between other leaders though - one can deviate from 'aesthetic' values and instead begin to look at 'intellectual potential' and not just stamina/charisma. Then what is to say that in every instance of time or with each new decade that goes by - we begin to QUANTIFY based on a new or revised set of values - thus perfection is always going to be a MATTER OF PERCEPTION. 10 years ago to now - we have very different views on many different politicians etc simply because DEFINITIONS have changed...but politicians do not have to be the only example and one can argue that high income and high exposure rates are not qualitative traits simply because many of them grow up in a high-class; in a master's bedroom or simply ahving a strong degree of wealth..passed down, accumulated or handed out like it's candy!

Of course, nothing in life comes easy..but say you are going to school - it doesn't matter WHERE you've come from or WHAT your past is - whether you were born out of and into poverty or not..EVERYBODY starts at the Bottom - but perhaps the bottom looks different to some folks..! The point I am trying to pass here is that potential should never be measured by OUR ORIGINS - if indeed we have given the world a reason to believe we have risen above those trivial facts..if we have set ourselves APART from the rest and not declared accomplishment by MEANS OF MONEY but rather by 'setting a new pace' or delivering a new idea. If we HELP one another then we have become competent, right?

Then it goes on to how selective we become in terms of that very competence - we need to rise up and SURPASS our predecessors to show that individuality still matters! I believe in 'Child Prodigies' .... and, I believe in 'Indigo Children' ...but I don't believe they have it easy at any point...in fact, from what I've seen and the people I know.. I can guarantee you that the being and intellectual orifice of these bright and resilient minds conjures up challenges from abroad! I've found that with myself and others..that conflict is so strong because our minds shine so bright...they produce electricity and a presence that many would either be uncomfrotable with or that in which we would look like outcasts..but as long as we COMBINE a placeholder of serenity AND recognize the cue's of 'communicational correctness' or mastering the native dialect of our portions..then we can still vibe in our ideas...

THERE . WILL . ALWAYS . BE . REJECTION . AND . SACRIFICE.

This is inevitable for even the most imposing of men and women.
Therefore represented in companies, in even the most successful people, you see that EVENTUALLY...eventually - shit hits the fan..unfortunately - but then these brilliant creatures spring BACK UP and reinvigorate themselves on nothing but a will to continue!!

So perfection  is perception and self-reflection./. but there is no such thing as perfection...except our own 'perfect image' our mind has meddled in and CALLED perfect...you see a drawing with perfect outer lines , but I can tell you there's a dab of colour imbalance where others can't see...so to you it's PERFECT, to me it's not! Or vice-versa.

Sometimes we have to ask ourselves how many prerequisites are necessary to overcome a given challenge or setback - and I'd say many times that despite all the anger and madness and sadness...that we ought to not stop striving for perfection on the times we think we may need it - but rather tell ourselves that it is not necessary at the current time..in other words - we can JUMP to our victory and THEN upgrade to perfection..if we constantly define all sorts of 'necessaries' and pre-requisites then we will NEVER EVOLVE..but IF FIRST WE MAKE A PROMISE TO OURSELVES TO EVOLVE...THEN we add in prerequisites and supplemental additions and additional equipment for our purpose..yes we have to be somewhat equipped beforehand..but then, what during and after!?

Now let me move on to more vain, self-serving forms of perfection - not to promote them..but to convey understanding of them. 

Narcissism is becoming a very prominent trait not only in high powered politicians but in society in general..it's a retreat into the enduring abyss but also a survival tool - to an extent...it's also a viable trait likely to 'allow' one to relentlessly engage in egregious acts. You see this in salesman, high ranking companies and infrastructures, central banks and many other sophisticated entities . Some would say that narcissism leads to perfection- ism - but couldn't it also be that perfectionism leads to narcissism?

One of my favorite analogies is how a mind can be nothing despite having everything, or having everything despite having nothing. 

You know what that means ladies and gentlemen?

It means the mind is one powerful tool. It means that there are so many EXCLUSIVE gestures that can NEVER be fully understood because WE can not - even with all of our scientific expansion..fully understand the mind at play!

The mind is unexplainable in some circumstances..one person can grow vengeful on 10 different sedative drugs..and not necessarily because of the drugs but BECAUSE that person CHOOSES to be vengeful...psychology almost ALWAYS overpowers biology!

If somebody does NOT want to change or is set in their ways..they DON'T have to have a certain set of genetics or be doing ANYTHING to predispose themselves because THEIR MINDSET AND ONLY THEIR MINDSET without the need for any other factors is sufficient to be as vile as an entity one could ever imagine..everybody, no matter how 'soft' they seem is capable of some degree of evil...it's not about self-restraint though..it's about how many times someone can believe something because they believe their way is right..even if they have to lie to themselves 1000+ times to believe it..and GUESS WHAT?

They aren't the only ones at fault..we are all hypocrites to some extent!

So for anybody who sais these 'stubborn minds' are 'going to get what's coming to them'..guess what, even if you think you are a SAINT or a great religious scholar..your endeavor to mentally reject those people is DISGUSTING in itself.

Do not try to fix someone or condemn them if you see they are clearly set in their ways...there are some people who just take all bits of stress, deliberately overwhelm themselves with it and then VINDICATE themselves by creating a perverted sense of adaptation...

But..here's a good quote as well!

{REVIEW} Top Extracts Kava Extract 70% Kavalactones Extract (Piper Methysticum)

Since I was very pleased with my experience of Top Extracts Syrian Rue product; I decided to give their Kava extract a go as well!

Now Kava is one of my favorite relaxing herbs for a number of reasons.

1.) It doesn't cause cognitive / memory related issues and is not classically a 'sedative'.

2.) It has some euphoric properties.

3.) It doesn't give you that 'dulled out' feeling so many other herbal anxiolytic's do.

Next -  I am going to quickly go over the mechanism of action of this remarkable plant. It's a pharmacologically active psychotropic herbal substance.
It's effects are primarily mediated through compounds in the plant known as 'kavalactones'. As a herbal supplement - it's difficult to tell how much EXACTLY we are getting - but based my extensive experience with herbs; including Kava - I can tell you this is the most potent brand and a bang for your buck!

~To confirm - this is where I bought it from~

KAVA < Mechanism of Action >

HOW DOES IT WORK

1.) It's main mechanism of action as far as anxiety is concerned - seems to be as a positive allosteric modulator of the GABA-A system(1).  Ironically, it is also able to inhibit excessive GABA-A function as well(2).

2.) However, it's euphoric properties and reported efficacy against social anxiety may come from it's dopaminergic properties - this is the "true" "feel-good" property of the Kava(3). Specifically, it acts as a MAO-B inhibitior which prevents the breakdown of dopamine thus raising it's levels in the periphery, brainsteam, hypothalamus etc (4) (5)

3.) Kava has some similarities to Cannabis; in fact, it acts on the same receptors cannabis acts on to modulate brain-neural activity. Kava's constitutes stimulate the CB1 receptor; but less potently than THC and other 'true' cannbinoids(6).

4.) Kava has sodium channel blocking (Na+) and calcium/calmodulin channel blocking properties (Ca2+) - it also increases potassium channel (K+) outflow which is similar to the mechanism of action of mood stabilizer drugs - this accounts for some of Kava's central anti-anxiety effects as well(7).

Sodium channels interact with neuronal systems; generally increasing the firing of histaminergic and noradrenergic systems - in turn, sodium channel ions are also provoked on the inverse pathway ; such as when histamine or noradrenaline are increased .

Thus it is a supportive - interexchangeable pathway which leads to a cycle of anxiety and epilepsy is thought to in part, be  a result of excessive sodium channel activity.

Calcium channels also can have stimulating effects - but their effects are dependent on whether the activated current is 'L-TYPE' or 'N-TYPE' - generally though, blocking calcium channels reduces sympathetic nervous system activity leading to less anxiety and heart rate as well!

Potassium channels generally are calming, however - they can also lead to increased noradrenalin release - increased noradrenaline can technically have the opposite effect but it depends on where it is located and how much...noradrenaline in low-moderate amounts can actually help with anxiety and attention - but high amounts lead to a plethora of anxiety disorders..kava seems to over-step or bypass the traditional adrenergic pathways - so the net effect is still a calming-one with a reduction in anxiety and mania.

Let me get into the taste..and by the way I confirm this is DEFINITELY genuine KAVA KAVA and the shop owner is a very nice guy and definitely reasonable. As stated in my last review!


                                                 TASTE 

• Kava almost has a light nutmeg type taste - I don't really know how else to describe it, it's a little 'sweeter' than Syrian Rue but not really 'sweet' per se..if that makes sense.
• It isn't a harsh taste as long as you don't gobble down several teaspoons at once and you dilute it properly..it's just another 'non-native' 'exotic' TEA-TASTE!
• It's a yellow-ish powder, darker than dandelion but lighter than gold.

                                            EFFECTS 

• Took 1 gram the first day, and didn't notice a whole heck of a lot.
• Did 2 grams the second day - twice. My whole agenda was to see whether it would have any effect on anxiety or OCD really. It did seem to help take the edge off but at this dose I still couldn't really call it. 
• The effects on 2.5 grams on the other hand were much more conceivable - well..noticeable! Interesting how such a small difference in dose could measure up to such 'supplemental' effects.
• At this point it is on a similar magnitude as magnolia extract - it not only has obliterated my 'intrusive thoughts' but furthermore, on the second dose is when euphoria became more apparent!
• A beautiful thing indeed!
• I found it seemed to enthuse and super-charge my personality at 3 grams - though I wouldn't really call it an 'anti-manic' effect, ironically - it actually felt like a minor stimulant but not a jittery type.but at the same time - anxiety was GONE!
• I also slept like a baby without my normal stack of magnolia and lemon balm! Which is good because I often have terrible insomnia!
• The effects at higher doses were definitely more on the euphoric end - but the calming never goes away ironically - so no paradoxical negatives there! At higher doses it's like visual-sensory-motory enhancement in terms of everything around you seeming much 'brighter'...it was actually similar to Syrian Rue in some ways which I guess makes sense because they both are MAO inhibitors..
• Kava had no impairing effects; even at the highest dose I tried (7 grams at once) - it just continued with a euphoric burst - although the odd thing is my appetite was done during this run.
• You would think being on something more 'relaxing' would equate to higher appetite..but I guess things aren't always that linear..
• I found lower doses to actually add in some 'odd recall' of old events from my past - and it actually slipped in some 'dream-like' states throughout the day..which brings me to my next point!
• My dreams were not necessarily disturbing while on KAVA; lucid, but NOT disturbing!
• Very bizarre and far-fetched, very odd like a bunch of worlds colliding onto one bridge and then that bridge converting into something whilst I was floating near it! That said in a literal sense but also a metaphorical sense - It was like there were dreams overlapping each other in my sleep - more than like a 'movie set' - but rather like a movie composed of optical illusions with some significant 3-D sprites and some very alluring subjects which I tend to emphasize quite a bit (spirits, world events, outer politics etc).
• Besides these incredibly vivid dreams - I can't say that there is something else really outlandish at all about the herb - but at the same time it certainly is not as 'plain' as like lemon balm or magnolia..the effects are subtle at first but it definitely will hit you more so on day 2 or 3...it does have immediate effects though ; you just have to get the dose right!
• For those unaware, dose will vary per person - me and a buddy of mine are about the same weight and he needs 3x the amount that I do to feel the same effects!
• Therefore consume with caution as with any herbal substance or any substance for that matter - always start with lower doses!

ALL IN ALL RATING 

5/5

   Excellent excellent KAVA product, seriously, I love this stuff!!

  Guy offers the most bang for your buck as well! Very Reasonable!

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REVIEW : 'TopExtracts' Syrian Rue 20:1 Extract (Penganum Harmala) REVIEW

After my last vendor / shop (heavenly products) stopped selling Syrian Rue - I had to look for a new one. One hopefully as potent or more potent than the one before.  I've never written a formal review on ANY Syrian Rue product until now. The main reason is simply because I never really took it for any more than 3 days at time..and it was mainly for euphoric and / or augmentation purposes.

First , I am going to quickly go over the mechanism of action of this remarkable plant. It's a pharmacologically active psychotropic herbal substance. It functions in three main ways; in part due to the harmala alkaloids present.

By these actions , it is expected to provide both wakefulness and a strong mood lift. It also has some cognition-enhancing effects and can be considered a nootropic, though perhaps one a little less known on average than say - racetams etc

1. As an MAO-A inhibitor (!) (Monoamine Oxidase TYPE A) ; this results in the elevation of brain dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin...the results are a mood lift and central stimulation. This pathway is also responsible for the extracts appetite suppressant effects. (and believe me, they're there..I didn't eat for nearly the whole day on it)

2.)  As a histamine methyltransferase inhibitor (!) ; stopping the breakdown of histamine in the brain and body leading to enhanced histamine release and function. (this is probably why it is very good at keeping you awake for long-hours, slightly less potent than modafanil in this regard)

Histamine functions as a powerful regulator of neuropeptides and it is one of the strongest wake-promoting neurotransmitters in the brain; hence why antihistamines tend to produce sedation, rue will do the opposite and may help lower the sedative properties of antihistamines.

3.) As an AcHe Inhibitor (!)  - this stops the breakdown of acetylcholine; leading to improved acetylcholine levels and reversal of anticholinergic effects as well as memory improving and wakeful properties.


Let me get into the taste..and by the way I confirm this is DEFINITELY genuine Syrian Rue and the shop owner is a very nice guy and definitely reasonable.


                                                 TASTE 

• Syrian Rue is a pleasant, fairly subtle taste - it goes great in tea and you won't hardly notice it. It's a little hard to describe , but it doesn't have any bitter or pungent properties that would offset most people. It for some reason, actually makes water taste more refreshing. 
• I s'pose if I had to make a comparison it's like a very very light coffee type taste..but even more subtle than that to be honest.
• I hear of all these horror stories about it tasting horrible, but honestly, I wasn't bothered by it..and I think that it's subjective but also dependent on the source. 

                                            EFFECTS 

• Took 1 gram the first day, some might call this a lot..but honestly, Didn't notice too much other than some slight stimulation and color acquisition/emphasis...I did have a clearer head..
• Did 1.5 grams the second day, twice...once in the morning and once at night...Mainly because I had an important project I was working on that night...you definitely won't sleep on this stuff!
• The effects were more notable on the second dose for w/e reason..noticeable alertness, a sense of euphoria - a sense of stimulation..but a calm stimulation - similar to the mighty enthusiasm you have as a kid...everything is just brighter - and more 'connectable', if that makes sense.
• The ability to recall things is notably enhanced..stuff I normally wouldn't think to be useful came at me at a much quicker rate on the third day - where I continued with 1.5 grams except thrice. ( morning , evening, night ). Ironically, I actually got to sleep easily ...but I also took a small amount of Ashwagandha after I was done with what Work was left that night.
• The fourth day was much more appealing, I did 3 grams twice...once in the morning, once at night...  I DO NOT RECOMMEND NEWBIES'S USE THIS DOSAGE!! I am an experienced herbal researcher so I know my body and it's sensitivity to various chemicals with different MAO's... I've been doing this for years so I know what is placebo and what is not.
• Anyway, so the effects on the fourth day were a super noticeable euphoria during the day time..about 30 mins after taking it - a supreme motivation and completely invigorating sense of smell, taste and hearing... it just made everything so much more enjoyable ...I was also much more talkative (but not in a manic way).  Normally, I somewhat hate the day time.
• The night dose that evening was spectacular! I was pumped and got a workout in - a long and hard one and my endurance, though normally very high - was almost limitless on this dose!
• It was sooo easy to creep into the 'zone' and the endorphin rush was absolutely elegant. 
• The effects didn't wear off and I didn't get to sleep til 4.30 am..but this was amazing!
• It was like I was in a whole nuther world - just completely focused and yet determined and fully immersed..with workout music it is even better ;)
• My heart rate was a little faster than usual at first, but it balanced out...again, I have a high tolerance for stimulants in general so others should use less than me..most likely.
• The fifth day was a work day - and boy was I ever on task...there was no 'sighs' everything was even more routine, no negative thoughts..no nothing bad..just move-forward and complete..to be fair it wasn't excrutiating work; mainly just ripping boxes up and moving a bunch of heavy stuff..but the point is - no hesitation.. no negativity, not one complain..though I never really complain - I just do things...without questioning much.
• Everything is routine - and beyond management..it puts your mental endurance on super mode just like the physical!
• Was not jittery but just more talkative..also , I didn't use any coffee before hand, but today I did have a small cup - but not enough to dramatically affect the Rue and this doesn't explain any of the extra effects seeing as I drink coffee every day...several times a day..but today I didn't even feel the need to drink more than 1 cup - which is very unusual for me and a huge reinforcement / justification of the potent harmala alkaloids.
• Continued at 3 grams the next few day, twice a day. Effects built up - since this was the second day of doing the same thing..to be fair I noticed a minor tremor in my hands..but nothing severe, at this point I decided not to take anymore and lower the dosage for the next day...mind was on point all day and extra'intellectual..creativity was on par with enhanced acquistion..amazing stuff!
• The product worked well afterwards at 2.5 grams twice a day - this was enough to level it out etc
• As a last & highly important/prominent note, the plant is a ridiculous appetite suppressant - most days I ate one meal or two at most!
• Effects are consistent since it raises noradrenaline, histamine and serotonin - the body's chief appetite suppressant neurotransmitters. Regarding the histamine effects, no negatives, a little itching here and there but nothing severe...no breathing issues etc 

ALL IN ALL RATING 

5/5

   FLAWLESS, very subtle taste, excellent effects.. in my opinion and experience - the best Syrian Rue product I've tried! (I've tried 5 different vendors altogether)

  Guy offers the most bang for your buck as well! Very Reasonable!

Syrian Rue can be bought at the top extracts site - I've put the link below.

---------------------► SYRIAN RUE TOP EXTRACTS ◄---------------------

The Only True Hacker is One Who Hacks Everything; Not Just Computers

Life hacks, Brain Hacks, Signal Hacks, Wig hacks, Appearance hacks, TV hacks, psychological hacks...the list goes on!

A true hacker understands the necessity of diversity. A true hacker is not narrow-minded - but is always eager to learn. A true hacker embraces his passion as if it were his soul. Think about it; but don't think too hard.

Do you honestly think the most dangerous people in the world are those with a limited skill set..? Even if you are a computer-genius-hacker you have to at some point understand mathematical operations and you must have more than a 'good head on your shoulders' - a genius hacker is one who truly thinks outside of the box but in the realm legit application. He hovers outbound only to gain Insight into ideas, and obtain serenity within knowledge.

Moreover, 'hacking' does not really mean intruding into another's computer or network infrastructure - though it is a word used erroneously to describe such events.

Hacking is Analysis and Modification based on that analysis. Modification of systems, hardware, anything from boats to cab systems or even your garden hose can be hacked.
However, when you truly 'master' the hacking of one thing - you will find that attempting to master another device or environment is much more difficult - a whole new face...a whole new world...so it truly takes a MAGNIFICENT amount of memory retention and a strong resilience to either avoid or learn from the mistakes of another hacker.

If you are a self-professed computer / network hacker and you don't take care of your body and mind..eventually your abilities will slip or will just never progress into something better, something more expansive!

Hence the popularity of "brain-hacking" both within government officials and scientists and in the general population. Brain-hacking is a bizarre world for some who may consider it cliche or outlandish. 

But...it works, and that's why people do it!

If you don't keep your brain cells going and supercharging new synapses you are going to have a ~hack of a time~ (but not a good hack) moving forward and truly becoming the best at what you do...so get on it!

Finally, whether it's your washer, dryer, your Lawn mower or w/e...these things that are either essential or semi-essential - they demand hacking!

If you take apart a lawn-mower - this isn't exactly just common sense...it's also a specific knowledge that protrudes better with experience as opposed to just Insight...and it involves specific analysis which is not garnered by a lack of attention any more than it is off the Internet!

If you don't have knowledge of TV menu's  and / or you want to add captions to the movie/TV show and don't know how - guess what?

You'll have to look it up and / or call somebody - but if you teach yourself everything you can possibly know then you are able to CUSTOMIZE your TV - even that is minor hacking!

I could go on and on forever - everything can be hacked - even shit you think can't be hacked...like ant brains, or perhaps laundry soap - these obscure things such as using a multitude of chemicals to produce certain ' smells ' is chemical hacking..a bit off from biochemistry but not really!

Turning a smoke grenade's smoke red or green - even that is hacking!
A 'lower' level of technology perhaps - but indeed something that many wouldn't know how to do!

So lemme finalize with this ....

~A powerful resource!~