[surferjoe2007]

I hope this isn't a silly question but what counts as healthy whole grains please? And what are some examples of ways to incorporate them please? Could I use kelp tablets crushed or taken orally? I'm not sure where to get 'fresh' kelp around here. I was initially going to take kelp as I have fibrocystic breasts and read a lot of women found this to get better with kelp because of the iodine but then I stopped as read it could interfere with thyroid? I've just had mine tested and it seems fine so I may try again.

Do you know if progesterone cream would be a good route for me to take? I would try vitex but I'm on a delicate ratio of herbs from my herbalist I can't interfere with at the moment. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

All whole grains are healthy but the healthiest one I know is brown or black rice. Prepare like any other rice. Or better yet sprout it by soaking it overnight in water, then rinse twice a day for 0-2 days. Then blend it in a food processor or blender then follow a flat bread recipe. For example you could prepare it like unfluffy pancakes (doesn't rise well even with baking soda). Serve with fruit or hummus or tahini.

Dry kelp or kelp pills are fine. You only need a tiny bit. Kelp is good for your thyroid in particular. Scare info has a funny definition of "interfere".

If you have low progesterone then taking progesterone would be good. Only a hormone test can tell for sure if you do. It is possible to overdo it if you don't need it. Herbs like vitex may help but they are a lot slower and you will have to be patient. But you are unlikely to overdo it with herbs.

If you are underweight then it is necessary to gain some fat or it will be difficult or impossible to have any in your chest. Your body cannot make it out of thin air. Eat lots of whole grains. Sprouted is easier to handle. I mean cake might be faster but whole grains are healthier and help you stay at medium weight rather than ending up flabby.