just curious if anyone has given colostrum a try

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robo

Discussion Starter · Jun 15, 2005

Hi,
I mentioned colostrum earlier on this site and nobody replied. I was just wondering if anyone gave it a try. It has really helped me out a lot with my s.a. and depression. I mentioned it at the sjw forum, and somebody tried it out and told me it was helping them out a lot just after the fourth day. I have recently been taking lemon balm as well and I feel like I have finally beaten my s.a. completely. The colostrum fixed my deep rooted s.a., like looking people in the eye and speaking with ease. And the lemon balm calmed my nerves and fear of people. It also makes me feel really good and normal. I've been talking to strangers like it was nothing. I used to not be able to get the words out of my mouth and now I enjoy talking. It's a complete turn around. I'v tried basically everything out there and nothing has done this for me. So if you are skeptical of trying anything else and you don't think you can get better. I would recommend these two things in a second. If you have deep rooted s.a. or just anxiety socially then you owe it to yourself to give them a try. It doesn't matter where you get them from as long as they are a reputable company.

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Beggiatoa

· #21 · Jul 6, 2008

Question just popped into mind: Does consuming sulfur based amino acids, methionine taurine, etc...increase sulfur by itself?

proximo20

· #22 · Jul 6, 2008

I don't think so. NAC or methionine might even increase homocysteine levels while MSM is decreasing it. So I prefer MSM. But I am sure those aminoacids are also beneficial for us in small amounts. Because if we lack sulfur we may lack also its aminoacids right?

Beggiatoa

· #23 · Jul 6, 2008

I just learned of something called transfer factor. It's the substance present in colostrum that boost immunity

http://www.4life.com/transferfactor.aspx

Akane

· #24 · Jul 6, 2008

But it's not really a dairy product, it's just nutrition

Colostrum is definitely a dairy product. It's just milk. The milk an animal (any animal) has when they first give birth which is loaded with vitamins and antibodies to help the newborn. It still comes from the cow, it still supports all the same practices as other milk production, etc... In fact it might even be worse to use this than regular milk if we're looking at moral issues since this is the most important for the calf. Without colostrum young animals rarely survive so the calves are either being butchered right away or at least taken away from their mom's immediately and put on a bottle fed sythetic/manufactured version. If your vegetarian you do not want to take it. Especially if your vegetarian for moral reasons instead of health reasons. Try looking through some other threads in this part of the forum. There are dozens of threads just like this using a variety of other vitamins/minerals/herbs/etc.... Many different things help different people with SA.

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Beggiatoa

· #25 · Nov 19, 2008

bump

proximo20

· #26 · Nov 19, 2008

From my personal experience there is huge difference among supplements based on their quality or due to the other ingredients companies put in.

So Robo are you still benefiting from colostrum.

I think that gender and whether the person is on medication or not is also a factor.

Beggiatoa

· #27 · Nov 21, 2008

I received my order of colostrum and took 2 tablespoons in water. I wasn't expecting to "feel" anything but it's strange. It's been a few hours and I am in a really good mood. I feel happy. I haven't taken anything else today. I called LEF's customer service to inquire about something and even the rep commented on my cheerful mood today.

Interesting.

singingherbs

· #28 · Nov 23, 2010

hey robo! I was much inspired by your colostrum post and I just ordered some online, it should be coming any day now, I'll report back the results when I can! Just a note: I ordered the capsules AND the powder because I learned that the powder helps to heal the upper half of the body and the capsules, the lower half. interesting stuff eh?
We Shall SEEEE!

Attica! Attica!

· #29 · Nov 24, 2010

Huh, I remember this thread from 2 years ago... I think I did try colostrum because of this post for a while, back when I was trying every supplement under the sun. I cant accurately say how it effected me though, cause I was taking so many random things..

singingherbs

· #30 · Dec 6, 2010

Akane said:
Colostrum is definitely a dairy product. It's just milk. The milk an animal (any animal) has when they first give birth which is loaded with vitamins and antibodies to help the newborn. It still comes from the cow, it still supports all the same practices as other milk production, etc... In fact it might even be worse to use this than regular milk if we're looking at moral issues since this is the most important for the calf. Without colostrum young animals rarely survive so the calves are either being butchered right away or at least taken away from their mom's immediately and put on a bottle fed sythetic/manufactured version. If your vegetarian you do not want to take it. Especially if your vegetarian for moral reasons instead of health reasons. Try looking through some other threads in this part of the forum. There are dozens of threads just like this using a variety of other vitamins/minerals/herbs/etc.... Many different things help different people with SA.

I know the Surthrival brand collects their colostrum very ethically, that is the brand I bought.

singingherbs

· #31 · Dec 6, 2010

robo said:
Hi,
I mentioned colostrum earlier on this site and nobody replied. I was just wondering if anyone gave it a try. It has really helped me out a lot with my s.a. and depression. I mentioned it at the sjw forum, and somebody tried it out and told me it was helping them out a lot just after the fourth day. I have recently been taking lemon balm as well and I feel like I have finally beaten my s.a. completely. The colostrum fixed my deep rooted s.a., like looking people in the eye and speaking with ease. And the lemon balm calmed my nerves and fear of people. It also makes me feel really good and normal. I've been talking to strangers like it was nothing. I used to not be able to get the words out of my mouth and now I enjoy talking. It's a complete turn around. I'v tried basically everything out there and nothing has done this for me. So if you are skeptical of trying anything else and you don't think you can get better. I would recommend these two things in a second. If you have deep rooted s.a. or just anxiety socially then you owe it to yourself to give them a try. It doesn't matter where you get them from as long as they are a reputable company.

hey robo! I just received my colostrum capsules in the mail today, I'm still waiting on the powder though. I'm trying both methods to see if it makes a difference (apparently the powder heals the top half of the body and the capsules, the lower half). I will keep you updated on what happens!

singingherbs

· #32 · Dec 8, 2010

Ok so I tried the capsules, I took one in the morning and one after lunch.
Wow, I know what you mean about being able to look people in the eyes. I dunno, after just one day, I just feel complete and satisfied. Like a void has been filled. I feel a strange peace...

I also need to mention that I am very sensitive to supplements, especially herbal supplements. One cup of chamomile tea and I'm out like a light. lol

But ya, I feel this stuff could really cure SA.!

After I took it, I felt it absorb into me like it was filling a missing piece of my system. I've always felt like my chemistry has been backward, like it seemed that no amount of positive thinking or anxiety exercise were working.

I am really happy about this! Healing is the way to go, I've never been into anxiety relief: I'm like No! I wanna cure this thing! and now i feel like that's possible.

I also need to mention that I took Surthrival's Colostrum which is third party verified 6 hour colostrum, NOT transition milk like most colostrums on the market. I'm also a big fan of Daniel Vitalis so I felt a sort of loyalty to his product

Hm, so this is how humans are suppose to feel...

I'm still waiting on the powder, so I will give an update on that too. As well as an update after a week on the capsules.

Please, if you are suffering form SA, GIVE THIS A TRY!!! I do also feel it's necessary, as robo said to supplement the colostrum with lemon balm, or chamomile, to relieve the physical anxiety symptoms.

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jaxen

· #33 · Dec 9, 2010

I understand everyone reacts differently to different things but colostrum? Seriously? I bought this stuff not for SA but because it was suppose to help with colds. etc. The first couple of times I took it I did notice an increase in mental energy and slightly better mood, but a decrease in physical energy (made me feel somewhat groggy), and it did nothing for anxiety. In fact it may have increased it if anything. It kind of made me feel somewhat happily and giddily rushed with everything I was doing. Sort of like a happy go lucky adhd doofus. I find that feeling to be annoying.

I'm not trying to be sexist but I think women might enjoy this stuff more than men. To me, the effects were almost identical to that of a cup of coffee when the caffeine really kicks in. Or maybe like half a can of the small RedBull. However, after the first two times I took this, the energizing effects diminished to the point where there were none. It just left me groggy and annoyed. Also, after I stopped taking it I experienced immune withdrawal effects. I felt like I was getting sick. My point is, if you take this stuff and it helps your SA significantly then you probably don't have bad SA to begin with or you've never experienced anything better.

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singingherbs

· #34 · Dec 13, 2010

jaxen said:
I understand everyone reacts differently to different things but colostrum? Seriously? I bought this stuff not for SA but because it was suppose to help with colds. etc. The first couple of times I took it I did notice an increase in mental energy and slightly better mood, but a decrease in physical energy (made me feel somewhat groggy), and it did nothing for anxiety. In fact it may have increased it if anything. It kind of made me feel somewhat happily and giddily rushed with everything I was doing. Sort of like a happy go lucky adhd doofus. I find that feeling to be annoying.

I'm not trying to be sexist but I think women might enjoy this stuff more than men. To me, the effects were almost identical to that of a cup of coffee when the caffeine really kicks in. Or maybe like half a can of the small RedBull. However, after the first two times I took this, the energizing effects diminished to the point where there were none. It just left me groggy and annoyed. Also, after I stopped taking it I experienced immune withdrawal effects. I felt like I was getting sick. My point is, if you take this stuff and it helps your SA significantly then you probably don't have bad SA to begin with or you've never experienced anything better.

hey jaxen, i think you've misunderstood the role of colostrum, in the body. It's not meant to be a relaxant, or even a stimulant for that matter. It's a nutritional supplement. In order to feel its "effects" you must take it for a long period of time, at least a few weeks. It's been a week since I first took it, and yes at first I was really giddy actually I couldn't sleep for a whole night on I think it was the third night. Colostrum coats your system and promotes healing, this includes the nervous system. It is also feeding your body with tons of nutrients that you probably don't normally get from your everyday diet so that relieves stress from your body as well which promotes relaxation. At the same time, people who take colostrum can go through a healing crisis where they will upheave emotions or get really sick. It has really helped me, like really helped. The fact that I can write out this well thought out message without reading it over and checking it is a miracle in itself

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ptbmom

· #35 · Mar 1, 2011

Hi Singingherbs,
Love your post and want to have similar results!!!!
Where did you get your colostrum and in what form does it come? I would like it for depression and brain fog, SA, fatigue, etc....
I need to start living like a "normal" person.
thanks!!!!

Also, how do you take lemon balm? Is it a tea or capsule?
I am new to this-I have already tried all the drugs with little luck.

housebunny

· #36 · Sep 13, 2013

Okay this is an old thread, but I've been trying lots of different supplements to find a natural solution, and today I started colostrum....and something very weird happened. I walked out my door to take the garbage out, and my neighbors were out there playing music and kind of partying and normally I would have been aware they were out there before going out, to avoid them, but I didn't even know and when I went out the door, my neighbor was saying, "hey I was worried about you" cause I haven't been outside much lately...and I don't really know him, I don't even know his name, but it made me feel really good and surprisingly I was NOT AFRAiD.

Now I don't know if this is just a placebo effect, or if it will last but I talked so naturally with them, I just interacted I didn't even think to be afraid. It was very strange. Good strange, just highly unusual. I also had enough energy to finish the dishes and to prepare a really nice meal, rather than getting overwhelmed or lazy and jsut giving up. I've been extremely fatigued and unwell. Anyway, so far...wow...

I'll report back as I go.

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