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I've spent too much time looking for the "next" best supplement for NBE, only to realize no matter what you put in (take) for NBE it won't make a difference if you have systemic inflammation, poor metabolism, diet, etc. Lets say we had access to the best supplement in existence, if we can't properly metabolize (process) it, then that supplement and its expense is absolutley worthless.

Anyways, food for thought.

Does this mean I'm screwed if I have Lyme disease? I've been trying to learn as much as possible before asking any questions, but it does get kind of discouraging. I can't get prescription hormones right now so I'm trying to make do with OTC stuff mentioned here.

Hi Nightshade, 

have you been diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease?, chronic inflammation is quite different from acute inflammation (which acute is the initial response the body makes to repair tissues from the initial injury) whereas chronic inflammation leads to tissue destruction...now throw in a pro-inflammatory diet and things can go further south: 

(e.g.) A Proinflammatory Diet Is Associated with Systemic Inflammation and Reduced Kidney Function in Elderly Adults http://m.jn.nutrition.org/content/early/...7.abstract
 

So, my point is to strengthen immunities, or get pro-active in the way you managed the Lyme disease symptoms. Overcoming a compromised immune needs to come first before staring a NBE program, take for instance obesity, insulin receptors are reduced (or inactived) by obesity...which in turn the pancreas secretes more insulin because it senses less activation of receptors...thereby storing more fat and reducing energy, type 2 diabetes etc, etc...you get the picture.

Ah, not to worry though, you can flip chronic conditions around by a few things (of which you already know) exercise, diet, meditation, deep breathing techniques...I know right?, exactly how does one with a chronic illness change things?. Start with small achievable goals (e.g. eliminate processed foods), reduce sugar and salt intake, take in some sun, de-stress, detox, eat smaller portion sizes comes to mind. From the looks of newly discovered research on insulin is that by suppressing glucagon it inhibits fat storage...and from what I see fasting does exactly that (suppresses glucagon), and maybe nitric oxide and few others I see, in other words tricking insulin to stop secreting more insulin from the pancreas, but lol that’s actually bringing back normal conditions, the trick part is from insulin thinking it needs to produce more (insulin secretion).
  
What is your doctors prognosis?, do you see a therapist?. People without pain can’t relate to someone who suffers with pain (speaking from experience),   I sympathize with what you have on your plate, and what you’ve learned from here shouldn’t be taken as medical advise, so please speak to a professional, if transition is what you seek find a gender doctor to handle the health care needs.

Hang in there and best of luck.