25-07-2018, 05:02 PM
So, another update.
I kind of brushed over in my top post my massage routine, which I feel like I should share because I recently made some modifications. So, in the shower (heat, open pores, convenience): quick Chiyomilk fat brush massage (I feel like this actually should be called "venous return brush" because I doubt I'm moving any fat anywhere, but massaging towards the breast/heart certainly facilitates venous return, which in turn would allow for more blood to circulate to the arteries in the breast), followed by ten pushes directly upwards, followed by 360/breast chi massage rotations.
I have to say, the chi massage is kind of annoying, so I do a modified version: for my right breast, I use my left hand, and for my left breast, I use my right hand. I do one breast at a time (counterclockwise for L breast, clockwise for R breast, same direction as the chi massage recommends), typically 100 rotations at a time before switching to the other breast. It takes longer, and if I'm in a hurry, I just do the standard chi massage, but it is a less awkward position for the arms and I feel as if I get a better massage when I do this.
Also, for massage oil: I bought the Swiss Botany PM serum and added it to a brand new container of my evening primrose oil carrier oil. So, I am massaging with those two at the moment. About 1/4 tsp will work fine, that may even be a little too much!
Evening primrose oil benefits: high in gamma linolenic acid, which is supposed to balance hormones and increase circulation to the affected tissue (v. important). Many people claim EPO alone increased their breast size and firmness. I actually find mine (Now brand) at a local supermarket!
PM benefits: ya'll know this already!
Finally, I wanted to make a few comments on my herbal regimen:
1. I'm doing a 3-day milk thistle cleanse while on my period. I think I overdid it with PM and I want to help my liver clear all that out before beginning again. I just had the *worst* start to my period in a long time, with a full day of anticipatory cramps (!) before things got going. So, I don't think I will be increasing my PM dose to 500mg BID next month, I'll just stay with 500mg daily. Also, I'm not sure if the vitex helped or did much of anything one way or another. I may look into white peony root during the luteal phase only.
2. Finally, I have added MSM for connective tissue growth. I bought Sun Foods Opti-MSM off of Amazon, and they have a weight-based dosing chart on the back, which I appreciate. They state that you should consume 2g/100lbs of body weight (roughly 2g/50kg) BID, or 1/2tsp BID. Today is my first day, so I am consuming half that dose (1/4tsp); tomorrow I will begin the full dose. It's easy to take in water and is slightly acidic tasting, but not at all bothersome.
I kind of brushed over in my top post my massage routine, which I feel like I should share because I recently made some modifications. So, in the shower (heat, open pores, convenience): quick Chiyomilk fat brush massage (I feel like this actually should be called "venous return brush" because I doubt I'm moving any fat anywhere, but massaging towards the breast/heart certainly facilitates venous return, which in turn would allow for more blood to circulate to the arteries in the breast), followed by ten pushes directly upwards, followed by 360/breast chi massage rotations.
I have to say, the chi massage is kind of annoying, so I do a modified version: for my right breast, I use my left hand, and for my left breast, I use my right hand. I do one breast at a time (counterclockwise for L breast, clockwise for R breast, same direction as the chi massage recommends), typically 100 rotations at a time before switching to the other breast. It takes longer, and if I'm in a hurry, I just do the standard chi massage, but it is a less awkward position for the arms and I feel as if I get a better massage when I do this.
Also, for massage oil: I bought the Swiss Botany PM serum and added it to a brand new container of my evening primrose oil carrier oil. So, I am massaging with those two at the moment. About 1/4 tsp will work fine, that may even be a little too much!
Evening primrose oil benefits: high in gamma linolenic acid, which is supposed to balance hormones and increase circulation to the affected tissue (v. important). Many people claim EPO alone increased their breast size and firmness. I actually find mine (Now brand) at a local supermarket!
PM benefits: ya'll know this already!
Finally, I wanted to make a few comments on my herbal regimen:
1. I'm doing a 3-day milk thistle cleanse while on my period. I think I overdid it with PM and I want to help my liver clear all that out before beginning again. I just had the *worst* start to my period in a long time, with a full day of anticipatory cramps (!) before things got going. So, I don't think I will be increasing my PM dose to 500mg BID next month, I'll just stay with 500mg daily. Also, I'm not sure if the vitex helped or did much of anything one way or another. I may look into white peony root during the luteal phase only.
2. Finally, I have added MSM for connective tissue growth. I bought Sun Foods Opti-MSM off of Amazon, and they have a weight-based dosing chart on the back, which I appreciate. They state that you should consume 2g/100lbs of body weight (roughly 2g/50kg) BID, or 1/2tsp BID. Today is my first day, so I am consuming half that dose (1/4tsp); tomorrow I will begin the full dose. It's easy to take in water and is slightly acidic tasting, but not at all bothersome.