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Posted 6/11/2017 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all!
I just started using hops tincture for some GI issues and was wondering what others experience might be?

I started out on a higher dose (10 drops) because my GI issues are kind of bad. And I stand as proof that we will do most anything to heal! LOL! WOW - is that a horrid tasting tincture!!! shocked

My GI issues are intestinal cramping, some malabsorption, leaky gut, psuedo blockages, and some pretty serious diverticuli formation. I've lived with this for years, and while I have been making progress, boy is it slow!

Anyway - I just started this yesterday and I'm seeing benefits, but I won't know much for a few more days, as it takes a while for my body to 'adjust' to new things. So I was wondering if others have used it, what dose they found effective for what issues, and what they thought of it.

Thank you in advance!
Posted 6/11/2017 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Yep! You caught me shamelessly bumping my own thread!!! smilewinkgrin
Posted 6/11/2017 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
Traveler, I feel so bad that you are not getting answers. You usually have an answer for all the members. I guess not many have used hops. Sorry about all yout GI issues.

Patty
Posted 6/11/2017 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
LOL! It's okay, Patty, but thank you. Not many have the same GI issues I have, so not many use the things I do. It's always worth asking though!! You just never know who might have used something.
Posted 6/11/2017 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
VEDDY....veddy intedddesting, Traveler!

I agree w/ Patty - hope someone is able to share info with you for a change.

I got nothing for ya except acknowledgement that GI issues are so all-consuming and I'm sorry you're struggling. I am very anxious to see how you fare with this. Fingers crossed that you have some good results.

As we like to say - "please report back and let us know how you're doing!"

-p
Posted 6/11/2017 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
Well, it's only day two, but I'm seeing some positive results already! My innerds are more relaxed (and yet still working!!!), so - uhm - "things" are still moving through nicely. Of course, my innerds are sore, but that could be from relaxing from the cramping. So time will tell.

And you know me - I don't keep quiet well!! turn

I know you struggle with GI issues as well and I do hope that you can find the right things in the right amounts to help you!
Posted 6/11/2017 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
I have not used hops because I am allergic to them. I can't drink beer for this reason either.

I tried Bitters on the advice of a girlfriend that it worked on, but not for me. My personal preference is bone broth. It is what works for me anytime I have any GI issues at all.
Posted 6/11/2017 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, PeteZa. I'm just opposite of you on this. I'm allergic to even the natural MSG that is produced during the making of the bone broth. I tried using it quite a few times, and it had the opposite effect on me because of my allergy to MSG.

I've been using bitters, but that's for stomach issues (which I do have) but that's not the reason I'm using hops. I'm using hops for the benefits that I feel in my intestines. I take several other things for my stomach issues, as I have low stomach acid, as well as other things going on there too.

I have a a lot of inflammation in my intestines - and I have no way to verify this, but it feels like the gas moves backwards through my intestines at times, and other issues. Although I have been taking herbs for the intestinal cramping and they do work well, it seems I need a bit more, and more of the herbs I'm already taking only keeps my intestines so relaxed that they don't move when they need to. I've been on the hunt for something else to add to my routines for a while now, and based on what happens when I do have a beer is why I investigated hops and decided to give it a try.
Posted 6/13/2017 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
So, to continue to update on this thread, one of the best things I've seen is improvements with my "Barty bladder"!! WOO HOOOO!!! turn turn I have been dealing with urgency issues as well as pain. My first two days the pain and discomfort (like a UTI) were very definitely there, but now, by day three, I'm noticing that not only is that gone, but during day two and today, my urgency issues are not nearly as bad!

When reading up on this herb, I did see that it was stated to be of help with bladder issues, and my thought was "well, we'll see!" LOL! It's helping!!!!

Also, I've noticed that I have not only been able to tolerate probiotics again (YAY!!), but that my intestines in general have quit "rolling around" and making themselves constantly sore! Less intestinal cramping as well at this point.

Now to see if this is a temporary improvements, or if they are longer lasting. Every once in a while I come across an herb that is only helpful temporarily.

I forgot to add that it's also helped some with bloating that I couldn't resolve with any other means that I have tried too. Hopefully the good will continue!
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