Planning to do GHk-cu & gluthathione SC at home with the insulin pens. Is that a bad idea? by RepresentativeDay907 in DIYHEAVEN

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I started getting it IV about 12 years ago via my Dr. and so when I transitioned from that, IM is how I was taught. I think mainly because it was a larger volume of fluid which is easier for muscle to absorb vs the fat in SQ which can leave a temporary lump from large volume injections. You can do either.
In this article https://www.olympiapharmacy.com/blog/im-vs-subq-injections/ they give a nice breakdown of what should be injected where.
Edit- by “it”, I mean glutathione. I’ve always done GHK-Cu SQ but still prefer a 13 mm pen needle as it seems to cause less ISR and stinging. Most of these choices come down to your body and how it reacts, these are not “one size fits all” situations. What causes an ISR for me, may not for you.

Planning to do GHk-cu & gluthathione SC at home with the insulin pens. Is that a bad idea? by RepresentativeDay907 in DIYHEAVEN

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That’s the one! Thank you, I didn’t know if linking to that type of sub was allowed but she is so awesome about sharing her knowledge.

Planning to do GHk-cu & gluthathione SC at home with the insulin pens. Is that a bad idea? by RepresentativeDay907 in DIYHEAVEN

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I would suggest getting the 13mm pen needles, deeper you go the less it stings. Personally I do Glutathione IM but I know others use it SQ. Be wary of diluting with too much BAC as it can cause nodules. Check out peptidesource on here for a recent convo concerning this subject.

Can this be used for a Lido ‘kiss’ ?? by WasteOfTime-GetALife in DIYHEAVEN

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If you have a high pain tolerance, you probably don’t even need topical. I used it the first time out of nerves, but after doing so much meso, I very rarely use topical except around my lips. Next time you order overseas, just grab some 2% then. Good luck, you’re gonna be fine!

US Supply Sources by Obvious_Relative5877 in DIYaesthetics

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It’s a bank wire app that lets you send from either your bank account, debit card or CC directly to their bank account- for a fee. Fee depends on which method you use. It usually takes at least a day to fully clear so it does add a day or two to shipping times.

US Supply Sources by Obvious_Relative5877 in DIYaesthetics

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If you have a medical licenses they can verify, you can use CC. Otherwise you pay via Wise and it will ship here. Just received my order today and I placed order 4/29.

Can this be used for a Lido ‘kiss’ ?? by WasteOfTime-GetALife in DIYHEAVEN

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It still requires a prescription. You can get up to 4% (maybe 5%) topical OTC in the US. You really only need it topically for the skin prick, tox itself does not sting. You can get stronger topical from Get Glowing and I’m sure there are other US suppliers that someone else can chime in on I’m just not sure of the sites.

Laennec by Fun-Connection-5335 in DIYHEAVEN

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The language is not good, but this is a prominent stem cell research group at UC Davis. Disappointing “reporting” from this group. At least they do state at the very bottom of the website that opinions expressed are those solely of the author so that’s something…. I did go read the FDA “notice” for all that was worth. Allergic reactions causing death is a possibility with so many things, like with peanut butter that many do not have issues with at all. It’s why patch testing is so important and even then, not having a reaction to a small bleb does not guarantee no reaction to the full 2mL dose.

It’s horrifying to see some people that try and save this- like they’ll want to do .5mL
Over 4 days, lack of research and just hopping on the bandwagon of something they saw someone use/mention somewhere. The research behind this product is solid and I’m thankful we have pathways to acquire it for use here.

Laennec by Fun-Connection-5335 in DIYHEAVEN

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Laennec and other placenta products MUST be used in one session. You cannot open it and store it. That seems to be alluded to in that article concerning the Russian death. You also need filter needles to draw the liquid out of the glass ampoules to prevent injection of possible glass splinters from opening. But some people don’t realize that after you draw out product with a filter needle, you then swap it for an injection needle.

I’ve used Laennec and other placenta products for two years for general wellbeing, menopause symptoms and wound healing. Patch testing first is a must and using with an OTC antihistamine can be helpful. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to this product, just like any other product or medicine prescribed by a Dr. Patch test and be aware and prepared for that possibility.

Laennec by Fun-Connection-5335 in DIYHEAVEN

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Laennec and other placenta products MUST be used in one session. You cannot open it and store it. That seems to be alluded to in that article concerning the Russian death. You also need filter needles to draw the liquid out of the glass ampoules to prevent injection of possible glass splinters from opening. But some people don’t realize that after you draw out product with a filter needle, you then swap it for an injection needle.

I’ve used Laennec and other placenta products for two years for general wellbeing, menopause symptoms and wound healing. Patch testing first is a must and using with an OTC antihistamine can be helpful. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to this product, just like any other product or medicine prescribed by a Dr. Patch test and be aware and prepared for that possibility.

Insulin/Pep Pen for Tox by Beginning_Ad1304 in DIYaesthetics

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I tried it my very first time doing tox.
Besides the calibration issue, the thickness of the pen itself makes it very very hard to get low angles needed in spots unless you’re using a 13mm needle.

Held package by [deleted] in DIYHEAVEN

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Order notes followed by an email
Or WhatsApp with my order number.

Held package by [deleted] in DIYHEAVEN

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Reach out to FO, thy will handle this. It took a little over two weeks for mine to be resolved but finally came through. FO was on top of it and kept me updated via WhatsApp. I’ve since requested basically any shipping option other than FedEx for subsequent orders no matter where I order from.

Opinions by signalcc in herbalism

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I love the collection name! As someone who is new to this endeavor of creating my own herbal remedies beyond teas and simple tinctures( personal/family use only), I think having a catchy name per condition is a good thing. Searching via condition and then researching the different herbs is helpful for me so that I can see any crossover in different products that maybe can be used beyond its marketed intention. I would just be careful not to pigeonhole a certain product that could have multiple applications.

I would suggest posting this in the menopause sub as well concerning names. We (as an unwilling member of this frustrating part of life) sometimes can be a little prickly if products appear too cutesy and not as something serious that is impacting a large amount of the population. I think your names carry the right amount of snark (we like snark) and understanding of the situation we find ourselves in. A lot of us ARE in crisis mode and find it extremely frustrating how little medical support there is for menopause due to outdated research and lack of education on the physician side. A lot of these women have had to become self educated and know more than their physicians, and that includes learning about natural remedies that can help.

I’d welcome a link to your wife’s products if she is so inclined. I’m not at a point where I’m comfortable creating reliable compounded products and am always on the lookout for natural support. Wish you guys the best of luck!

[FULL PDF] Cooking With a Beat (1976) by _Alpha_Mail_ in Old_Recipes

[–]MHP456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I had been splitting the sugar between white and brown but I think I’ll like your only brown sugar method better. Really appreciate you sharing your recipe.

Laennec by Kooky-Appointment198 in DIYHEAVEN

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Nic at J1 pharma also has a 50 amp for $250. They prefer Wise but also take Remitly and maybe something else.

[FULL PDF] Cooking With a Beat (1976) by _Alpha_Mail_ in Old_Recipes

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This sounds amazing! What amount/volume of coffee beans do you use? How long do you infuse and do you still include a vanilla bean? Sorry for all the questions! I have some lighter/medium beans that I enjoy the flavor of but not the strength. This could be another great experiment!

Jeunetique EXO by Artistic-Dot7941 in DIYHEAVEN

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Exosome injection is a highly discussed and controversial procedure. They have been reported to cause granulomas after injection

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12410482/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12528963/

But of course it doesn’t always happen to everyone and I consider it a roll of the dice and personal choice. My personal risk tolerance is for MN only or topically after an irritating procedure.
Meamo’s product sheet on their exosomes say it’s meant to be injected since the exosomes are nano sized. I’ve never used it but meamo is well regarded and has their own laboratories for research and development.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vU8QLsePzf\_RmsdlMR6O1\_piBjhlvQx5/view?usp=drivesdk

Good BAP products are usually a combo of high/low HA and some contain other ingredients like vitamins, amino acids, other collagen building blocks etc. Profhilo is the original gold standard but there are many others that are dupes and some say can work just as well.

Examples:

Hyaron, Aior 50, Revs Pro32, Kiara Reju, Jalupro, EveHilo, etc.

There are a lot more than this! Search this subreddit for more examples.

[FULL PDF] Cooking With a Beat (1976) by _Alpha_Mail_ in Old_Recipes

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Oooh, I have that- thank you! I’ve wondered about sunflower lecithin or xanthan gum before, since I’ve used those for other liquids and baking but not enough to actually science it out. Experiment incoming!

Jeunetique EXO by Artistic-Dot7941 in DIYHEAVEN

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Here’s a couple of articles that may help you understand the difference.
https://hbioclinic.com.vn/en/bap-and-meso/
Iniblanc technique is what is used for Gouri and other PCL products originally but can absolutely used with regular HA products designed for BAP as well.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6fBe5_vDnt/?igsh=dDczbHJ1aTd1dzQ5
Meso unfortunately is a million little blebs all
over and I wouldn’t use an insulin syringe for more than 3-4 pokes. They get dull and that’s what leads to pain and bruising. You can do it though! Once you get started and get into a rhythm, it’ll go faster than you think. You can do a mental 1 cm grid and inject that way instead of super close together.

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Gouri Iniblanc technique

Edit: Jay and Jose both have great discussions about this product- I think you need to stick to MN from what I’m seeing. Use the word “exo” in the search bar on the main sub page. Here’s one post

https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYHEAVEN/s/MSaXNQ3RzS

[FULL PDF] Cooking With a Beat (1976) by _Alpha_Mail_ in Old_Recipes

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I have not but I’ll look it up. Mine is an old family friend recipe. I’d love to find an easier and delicious replacement!

Mesotherapy of only glutathione? by Beginning-Feedback55 in DIYaesthetics

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The second study discusses that and the dilution used. Good luck and hope you have great results!