I have posted the hits I have received from using Instant Shine, but one thing I keep seeing in posts here is how Shine makes the user feel. I honestly have not had a self-effect from Shine, other than “hey, that smells pretty good.” I have read posts that state self-effects that range from confidence, relaxed, good mood to near movie-stardom.
I’m not complaining, by any means, I highly enjoy the hits I get from Shine, I’m just curious to see if everyone else gets the self-effects. Maybe I’m one of those people who don’t really respond to pheromones. Which in a way could be a good thing, I’d be able to test all of the products which have negative self-effects with less reaction.
For reference, I’m using Instant Shine V1.1, 1X, travel size. I’ve gone as high as four sprays in a day, right now I’m limiting it to two, one to chest and one to neck.
I’ve never, not once, had any self medication effects from IS or TAA (oil or spray). However I figure it’s just me as they lighten up my A314 and NPA mixes nicely. Also, I notice little or no self medication effects from other mone products. I do respond strongly to mones on an attractive woman, so I figure I need a valid context for my brain to connect. Life is easier that way. Otherwise you’d go through life like Pablo’s Dog…
Not everyone gets self effects with mones. While some people do get some great effects we generally dont buy them for that purpose but to effect others.
Maybe TAA is something you naturally make a lot of and your accustomed to it. I am not sure why some feel it and some dont but what counts is that they are doing what you bought them for. Effecting others.
I always get a good mood going when I apply IS. See my journal. However, I don’t see other’s reaction to it. I am always happy and find myself smiling at the simplest things. I love it. I just wish I could notice someone else’s reaction besides my wife. LOL
That a Spanish version of Pavlov’s dog(s)???.. Ding! Drool!
Anyway, I too seem to be one of those people who do not apparently get any “self effects” from pheromones. I never felt anything with TAA, not much chattier than usual with IO (androstenol), I don’t seem to get any “depression” with IFM/A-1, no “boost” from Master & Mistress…
My overall sense of smell is still pretty good though.
I do suffer from some form of sinuitis (not formally diagnosed as yet) which results in a stuffy nose type feeling 24/7. It’s possible that whatever or wherever the pheromone receptors are in this human are kaput. Or it just may be that some of us aren’t as sensitive to pheromones as others.
Try Bronkaid. That stuff works wonders for me whenever my sinuses act up. You have to get it from behind the counter due to the pseudoephedrine but it’s well worth it. Try to get the original if you can find it, and drinking a full glass/bottle of water with it helps it act faster for some reason.
Drinking water helps clear congestion in general. A large glass first thing in the morning helps loosen things up.
I’m an advocate of using whatever works for you. However, with that said, a word of caution about nasal sprays containing pseudoephedrine. Pseudoepedrine shrinks swollen nasal passages (nasal decongestant) to allow free breathing. What they don’t tell ya is…that it can be highly addictive and cause tremendous rebound effect (sinus tissues more swollen and inflamed than before…the start of a vicious cycle). I had a GF, in high school, who was addicted to prescription Affrin. After using it for awhile, she couldn’t breath through her nose without it. Please be careful with this stuff.
I’m a year round allergy sufferer. I use Xlear nasal spray with Xylitol.
Xylitol helps to prevent the pollens, etc., from sticking to the mucous membranes. Also, when using nasal sprays, I find if I can lay flat on my flat on my back for a few minutes it really helps to clear my sinuses.
Funny thing about XClear…you’re paying $10 (roughly what it costs around here) for water, salt and an artificial sweetener originally designed for diabetics. Don’t believe the sweetener part? Look at some sugarfree gums sometimes, some will say “Now with Xylitol”.
I’ll admit it works, I have a bottle myself, but sometimes it burns too much to continue using it. I personally hate nasal sprays. My father-in-law uses the Equate brand nasal spray constantly, and my mother-in-law uses XClear (she’s the one that told me about it).
I only use Bronkaid and Aleve D when necessary, I really don’t like popping pills at random.
It really helps having some medical professionals on this forum to make us realize that OTC meds and even herbal supplements need to be researched before using. I’m still researching the L-arginine that was recommended.
I’ve gotten Xlear for about six bucks from a different site, that I can’t remember at the moment. The burning sensation you describe is coming from the salt water (saline) in the solution. One of the reasons I use it is because, to me, it’s much milder than straight saline solution, which also usually contains a number of chemicals I’d prefer avoid. Of course, if you’re looking to save a dollar, it’s easy enough to mix up your own saline solution.
I’m quite familiar with the workings of Xylitol. BTW, it’s a sugar alcohol. My post is on page three.
I’ll also add to that post…
Stevia has just recently been FDA approved as a bonified sugar substitute! Finally. (Up to that point it had to be classified as a dietary supplement.) What’s more, they’ve been able to rid it of the lingering licorice after taste. Now they’ve really got something. This is a godsend for anyone on a seriously sugar resticted diet.
The burning sensation you describe is coming from the salt water (saline) in the solution. One of the reasons I use it is because, to me, it’s much milder than straight saline solution, which also usually contains a number of chemicals I’d prefer avoid. Of course, if you’re looking to save a dollar, it’s easy enough to mix up your own saline solution. 