Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Hi all wonderful people on the list I am impressed with your knowledge about the prostate Here is aquestion to y'all regarding semen and prostate: Is injaculation affecting the probability of PC? Dr. Stephen Chang writes in his book The Tao of Sexology that " if one regularly examiones and massage the prostate and practice the Dear Excercise, he might never have a prostate problem. " (p 63) " After ejaculation, all of the Seven Glands are depleted, particularly the sexual glands.According to Taoism, if you go in this direction - moving the energy down through the Seven Glands and out of the body through ejaculation - you are moving in the direction of the human being, and all human beings eventually die. In contrast, by going in the other direction- moving the energy upward through the Seven Glands in the body-you can live an immortal life, a Divine life. " (p.64) and finally regarding injaculation: " .... it (semen) remains in the prostate where it is absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the rest of the body ...... ...(energizing the Seven Glands) .....further benefits the body by providing energy and nutrients to energize the entire body, by lubricating the skin and joints, and by lubricating and coating the nerves to prevent disorders such as multiple sclerosis. " (p.67) I have practiced injaculation (pressing Ren 1) for a few years and I must say that when I ejaculated before I felt wasted and could often have symptoms of deficiency KI, such as a sore and weak lower back. Nowadays I feel " energized " or at least not at all " spent " or " wasted " , and I never have a sore back. But my question is: anyone knows if this is affecting PC? Best regards, Holger Wendt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Injaculation sounds to me like a kind of reflux. Urinary reflux has been postulated as a possible cause of PC. Perhaps there is a similarity here. Presumably because reflux stresses and tears the tissue and enables the release of prostate cell fragments into the body of the organ - interepithelial tissue and fluid chambers promoting prostate cell growth in the wrong place - and thence PSA into the blood. Urine reflux or ejaculatory reflux could do this. [ The habit of 'holding ones beer' can't be a good thing in this context. I recall as a young man I'd have three or four pints of beer with my mates before going to the Gents. It is that kind of education we were missing a generation ago. ] Or does injaculation mean the suppression of the pumping action of the prostate and pelvic muscles during orgasm? This would avoid physical stress on the prostate and possibly result in a dry orgasm. Is it possible NOT to have muscular contractions AND have an orgasm ? Sounds a bit strange to me but then I am open to new ideas. Someone else will have to respond to the REN1 comment because I haven't a clue ! Cheers, Sammy [ Now a 1 pint man ;-] Holger Wendt [holger.wendt] 04 October 2003 15:26 TCM prostate, injaculation question Hi all wonderful people on the list I am impressed with your knowledge about the prostate Here is aquestion to y'all regarding semen and prostate: Is injaculation affecting the probability of PC? Dr. Stephen Chang writes in his book The Tao of Sexology that " if one regularly examiones and massage the prostate and practice the Dear Excercise, he might never have a prostate problem. " (p 63) " After ejaculation, all of the Seven Glands are depleted, particularly the sexual glands.According to Taoism, if you go in this direction - moving the energy down through the Seven Glands and out of the body through ejaculation - you are moving in the direction of the human being, and all human beings eventually die. In contrast, by going in the other direction- moving the energy upward through the Seven Glands in the body-you can live an immortal life, a Divine life. " (p.64) and finally regarding injaculation: " .... it (semen) remains in the prostate where it is absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the rest of the body ...... ...(energizing the Seven Glands) .....further benefits the body by providing energy and nutrients to energize the entire body, by lubricating the skin and joints, and by lubricating and coating the nerves to prevent disorders such as multiple sclerosis. " (p.67) I have practiced injaculation (pressing Ren 1) for a few years and I must say that when I ejaculated before I felt wasted and could often have symptoms of deficiency KI, such as a sore and weak lower back. Nowadays I feel " energized " or at least not at all " spent " or " wasted " , and I never have a sore back. But my question is: anyone knows if this is affecting PC? Best regards, Holger Wendt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Holger, Excellent questions and comments. Very complicated answer. Hold on. I have been investigating the topic you mention for several years now in the context of assembling what is now two separate books on Daoist sexual alchemy. I've seen a lot of material in various languages and talked with folks who know varying amounts about this subject. I've studied and practice various principles and methods of gong fu, and as with all my comments, my own experience influences my observations and conclusions. Perhaps that's something that " goes without saying " but I say it in order to emphasize something that cannot be overemphasized with respect to this whole subject. It's a highly individual matter. All people are quite unique in terms of their potentials and capacities, no matter what groups they belong to. This applies to males and to their sexual capacities in particular. What is good and beneficial for one is harmful for another. There are general principles that can and should be applied, but there are no hard and fast rules other than that the general principles only have pragmatic value when applied to individuals. Semen retention is without question an important element in Daoist sexual alchemy for males. But I believe it has been wildly misinterpreted, and since it is such an oddity, become the fascination/fixation point in the minds and unfortunately the practices of many men. It may or may not be injurious to some. I have certainly spoken with men who have practiced semen retention to the point of developing various symptoms including swollen prostate, uro-genital inflammation, and other more generalized symptoms such as general lethargy, along with sexual dysfunctions of various description. And I have spoken to men who report results from this practice along the lines that you have experienced. The key, I believe, lies in something that Sun Si Miao wrote over a thousand years ago. Some should release and some should retain. And all should moderate their behavior according to their own circumstances and timing. This, of course, means that people have to know what is meant by " their own circumtances and timing. " What is important to pay attention to? How do you know if you should retain or release? How is it accomplished any way? And why? I believe some of the current highly idiosyncratic interpretations of old texts flourish based upon a misreading of one particular word by those who have translated and interpreted ancient sources. The word is jing1, which we translate as both " essence " and " semen " . So is there a difference between retaining essence and retaining semen? Can one retain essence and release semen? Can one retain semen and still lose essence? And just so the females don't tune out just because all this seems to concern males uniquely, another urgent question is, " How does all of this affect, relate to and concern women? " I just posted something on the CHA list that relates to this, so those who don't read that list might want to hop over and check it out. Hey, this is getting to be annoying. Why are there two lists? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 I believe you're causing stagnationin the PC... With regards to ejaculation, many of the texts refer to a time when food was more scarce. Back then, it was hard to restore the Jing, due to poor nutrition. With regards to your feeling wasted, perhaps youneed some Kidney tonics. Robert Chu, L.Ac., QME chusauli See my webpages at: http://www.chusaulei.com >Holger Wendt <holger.wendt >Chinese Medicine >TCM <Chinese Medicine > > prostate, injaculation question >Sat, 04 Oct 2003 16:26:13 +0200 > >Hi all wonderful people on the list >I am impressed with your knowledge about the prostate > >Here is aquestion to y'all regarding semen and prostate: > >Is injaculation affecting the probability of PC? > >Dr. Stephen Chang writes in his book The Tao of Sexology that > > " if one regularly examiones and massage the prostate and practice the Dear >Excercise, he might never have a prostate problem. " (p 63) > > " After ejaculation, all of the Seven Glands are depleted, particularly the >sexual glands.According to Taoism, if you go in this direction - moving the >energy down through the Seven Glands and out of the body through >ejaculation >- you are moving in the direction of the human being, and all human beings >eventually die. In contrast, by going in the other direction- moving the >energy upward through the Seven Glands in the body-you can live an immortal >life, a Divine life. " (p.64) > >and finally regarding injaculation: > " .... it (semen) remains in the prostate where it is absorbed into the >bloodstream and carried to the rest of the body ...... ...(energizing the >Seven Glands) .....further benefits the body by providing energy and >nutrients to energize the entire body, by lubricating the skin and joints, >and by lubricating and coating the nerves to prevent disorders such as >multiple sclerosis. " (p.67) > >I have practiced injaculation (pressing Ren 1) for a few years and I must >say that when I ejaculated before I felt wasted and could often have >symptoms of deficiency KI, such as a sore and weak lower back. Nowadays I >feel " energized " or at least not at all " spent " or " wasted " , and I never >have a sore back. > >But my question is: anyone knows if this is affecting PC? > >Best regards, Holger Wendt > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Chinese Medicine , " ken " wrote: > The key, I believe, lies in something that > Sun Si Miao wrote over a thousand years > ago. Some should release and some should > retain. And all should moderate their behavior > according to their own circumstances and timing. > > This, of course, means that people have to > know what is meant by " their own circumtances > and timing. " You are correct in following Sun Si Miao's admonishment to moderation. " Circumstances and timing " for an individual is easily understandable from basic CM diagnosis. Jim Ramholz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Jim, > > > You are correct in following Sun Si Miao's admonishment to > moderation. " Circumstances and timing " for an individual is easily > understandable from basic CM diagnosis. > > > Jim Ramholz It's relatively easy to understand the principles, agreed. But I find that the kind of self knowledge that is implied here is far from easy. It takes well informed and often well guided instruction along with diligence and determination. Gary Snyder framed the question in a wonderful little poem called Bedrock which I think is in the book called Turtle Island: Why does it take so long to learn to love? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Chinese Medicine , " ken " wrote: > It's relatively easy to understand the principles, > agreed. But I find that the kind of self knowledge > that is implied here is far from easy. It takes > well informed and often well guided instruction > along with diligence and determination. >>> Ken: Of course it does; I wouldn't have presumed otherwise. You're talking about two different ways of knowing---one intellectual and the other a change in being. I was offering a clinician's point of view as to knowing the circumstances and timing. Jim Ramholz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 In a message dated 10/4/2003 7:15:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, subincor writes: The second, in which one presses cv1 just prior to ejaculation, diverts the ejaculate into the bladder, where the essence is reabsorbed. Hi Hugo, I am curious as to what you are calling the essence " . The actual ejaculate or an energy, or something else? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Hi Holger: There are two commonly disseminated (hahaha) techniques for the so-called 'injaculation': the first one, which is dangerous to the prostate, is to squeeze all the muscles on the abdominal floor just prior to ejaculation. This technique does cause stagnation in the prostate. The second, in which one presses cv1 just prior to ejaculation, diverts the ejaculate into the bladder, where the essence is reabsorbed. This technique causes no problem for the prostate. Usual caveats appl: study from a qualified teacher. Bye for now, hope that helps, Hugo ______________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 --- kenrose2008 <kenrose2008 Hi Ken and Holger. After reading Ken's answer, I find his better, but I still do stand behind my answer with a condition: You have to get a good teacher. I've also found, in my experience, that everytime someone has a problem with diet, herbs, qi gong or exercise, it is because some part of the equation was misunderstood, or the person purposely misapplied the method (in order to get ahead faster, for example). Both teachers whom I am learning from also state this. So what is to be done about this 'correct understanding' versus the 'incorrect understanding'? I really have no suggestions beyond, 1. understand that you are taking a risk, 2. do your best to educate yourself from variosu experienced sources (i.e. people hwo have done it - both the successes and the failures), 3. proceed slowly, carefully and without anxiety, paying attention to your signs and symptoms, and lastly 4. don't do anything like this if you have strong imbalance. Fix the imbalance first. Hope _that_ helps, Hugo ______________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 In a message dated 10/5/2003 2:11:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, subincor writes: one of the most potent hormones for memory function is, Interesting. What is the hormone you are referencing? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Hugo, Good advice. I agree with your emphasis on the importance of having a good teacher. But I want to note that good teachers are hard to come by. I've been working on a book about Daoist sexual alchemy for more than five years now, and one of the things that I've come to realise is how relatively small the cohort of souls is who have any real experience with such matters. I started a couple of years ago to do seminars and workshops on the subject and have learned a bit about where people are at on the subject of sexuality, as it relates to themselves and to their patients. One of things I focus on as a result is definitions of basic terms and concepts. What are we really talking about? As someone in another message asked, what do you really mean when you say " essence " ? And as people will often find themselves studying and practicing without the benefit of a teacher, the importance of really knowing what the words mean and what the baic concepts are looms even larger. That's why I've continued to work to get this book out, despite the obvious difficulties of trying to research something that relatively few people actually practice... ....for whatever reasons. I suspect strongly that one of the basic reasons is that folks generally don't grasp what is meant and what they should be doing. And if I read you correctly, that's just the point that you were making. So let's not overlook this important step of rectifying the meanings as a prerequisite to study and practice. Otherwise you're more than taking a risk. You're jumping out of an airplane with no parachute. Ken Chinese Medicine , Hugo Ramiro < subincor> wrote: > --- kenrose2008 <kenrose2008> > Hi Ken and Holger. After reading Ken's answer, I find > his better, but I still do stand behind my answer with > a condition: You have to get a good teacher. > I've also found, in my experience, that everytime > someone has a problem with diet, herbs, qi gong or > exercise, it is because some part of the equation was > misunderstood, or the person purposely misapplied the > method (in order to get ahead faster, for example). > Both teachers whom I am learning from also state > this. > So what is to be done about this 'correct > understanding' versus the 'incorrect understanding'? I > really have no suggestions beyond, 1. understand that > you are taking a risk, 2. do your best to educate > yourself from variosu experienced sources (i.e. people > hwo have done it - both the successes and the > failures), 3. proceed slowly, carefully and without > anxiety, paying attention to your signs and symptoms, > and lastly 4. don't do anything like this if you have > strong imbalance. Fix the imbalance first. > > Hope _that_ helps, > Hugo > > __________ ____________ > Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE > Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 > ejaculation, diverts the ejaculate into the bladder, > where the essence is reabsorbed. > Hi Hugo, > > I am curious as to what you are calling the > essence " . The actual > ejaculate or an energy, or something else? Hi Chris: Both and something else as well, I'm sure. Really though, one can't separate them. We can take different angles when we examine them, however, and we will find that, for example, one of the most potent hormones for memory function is, strangely enough (actually not so strange), found in our ejaculate. This hormone can be reabsorbed when the ejaculate is redirected towards the bladder. Since the substance is no longer being used by the sperm to remember who their daddy is, is is naturally redirected by the body to fulfill its function in the brain. Of course, we can always use qigong and whatnot to refine natural functions such as this one. A point which perhaps not many realise - qigong is _always_ only a refined or developed expression of natural function. Anything else is dangerous. Hope that answers your question. Hugo ______________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 > What is the hormone you are referencing? I'd like to know the answer to that question as well! My guess is the hormone is testosterone. This is the main male anabolic hormone responsible for muscle, bone, brain, and other tissue growth and repair. It is probably the fuel the sperms use to get them where they are going in a fighting fit condition. Testo is closely linked to memory and cognitive function, mood and affect but it is an old wives tale that too much testosterone makes men aggressive. Testosterone levels of a normal male have a 'feel good factor' help you chill, and face adversity with equanimity. Reduced testosterone makes men aggressive because their stress and pain tolerance levels are lowered: it causes irritability, uncertainly and indecision, loss of confidence and guilt feelings. Yes it is testosterone all right ! So now there is another way to 'lose' testosterone - through ejaculation. I hadn't considered that as a possible link up with PC until right now. Silly me. The other main source of T loss is through aromatisation to estrogen via adipose tissue and liver enzymes. I would not have thought that ejaculation could reduce T levels significantly unless they were already lower than normal for a man and there was some other disfunction going on as well to interfere with natural recovery of testosterone levels after ejaculation. Sammy. Musiclear [Musiclear] 05 October 2003 19:31 Chinese Medicine Re: prostate, injaculation question In a message dated 10/5/2003 2:11:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, subincor writes: one of the most potent hormones for memory function is, Interesting. Thanks, Chris Hugo Ramiro [subincor] 05 October 2003 18:55 Chinese Medicine Re: prostate, injaculation question > ejaculation, diverts the ejaculate into the bladder, > where the essence is reabsorbed. > Hi Hugo, > > I am curious as to what you are calling the > essence " . The actual > ejaculate or an energy, or something else? Hi Chris: Both and something else as well, I'm sure. Really though, one can't separate them. We can take different angles when we examine them, however, and we will find that, for example, one of the most potent hormones for memory function is, strangely enough (actually not so strange), found in our ejaculate. This hormone can be reabsorbed when the ejaculate is redirected towards the bladder. Since the substance is no longer being used by the sperm to remember who their daddy is, is is naturally redirected by the body to fulfill its function in the brain. Of course, we can always use qigong and whatnot to refine natural functions such as this one. A point which perhaps not many realise - qigong is _always_ only a refined or developed expression of natural function. Anything else is dangerous. Hope that answers your question. Hugo ______________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 hi sammy, i have been enjoying your mails with great interest. now regarding testesterone levels - there was an experiment doen with T levels in men & women. they felt that the typical male aggression-spunkiness & increased sexual drive were related to T levels. they tried it with men & women. women who have certain treatments have T treatment for their health. sometimes they go higher than normal. what was noticed was women behaved exactly like men - they were aggressive in bed sexually, aggressive in instinct, did not have the soft touch of the typucal woman when it came to comforting, etc. they decided to do a similar experiment with men & gave them treatment to reduce T levels through increase progesterone,etc.t the men became like women - wimps, cried when someone shouted at them, they became caring people & not so short & blunt that men are known for, they were demure & more womanly. so maybe that says it all. T leves are imp for men & women. chinese diagnosis does talk of hyperactivity & spunkines when T levels are higher & more male attributes, while when they are lowered after masturvation or excess sex there is corelation of poor memory, weakness, irritability, headaches, feeling cold, etc a to list a few. does this help & make any corelations. anand --- ga.bates wrote: > > > What is the hormone you are referencing? > > I'd like to know the answer to that question as > well! > > My guess is the hormone is testosterone. This is the > main male anabolic > hormone responsible for muscle, bone, brain, and > other tissue growth and > repair. It is probably the fuel the sperms use to > get them where they are > going in a fighting fit condition. > > Testo is closely linked to memory and cognitive > function, mood and affect > but it is an old wives tale that too much > testosterone makes men aggressive. > Testosterone levels of a normal male have a 'feel > good factor' help you > chill, and face adversity with equanimity. Reduced > testosterone makes men > aggressive because their stress and pain tolerance > levels are lowered: it > causes irritability, uncertainly and indecision, > loss of confidence and > guilt feelings. > > Yes it is testosterone all right ! > > So now there is another way to 'lose' testosterone - > through ejaculation. I > hadn't considered that as a possible link up with PC > until right now. Silly > me. The other main source of T loss is through > aromatisation to estrogen via > adipose tissue and liver enzymes. I would not have > thought that ejaculation > could reduce T levels significantly unless they were > already lower than > normal for a man and there was some other > disfunction going on as well to > interfere with natural recovery of testosterone > levels after ejaculation. > > Sammy. > > > Musiclear [Musiclear] > 05 October 2003 19:31 > Chinese Medicine > Re: prostate, injaculation question > > > In a message dated 10/5/2003 2:11:07 PM Eastern > Daylight Time, > subincor writes: > one of the most potent > hormones for memory function is, > Interesting. > > Thanks, > Chris > > > > Hugo Ramiro [subincor] > 05 October 2003 18:55 > Chinese Medicine > Re: prostate, injaculation question > > > > ejaculation, diverts the ejaculate into the > bladder, > > where the essence is reabsorbed. > > > Hi Hugo, > > > > I am curious as to what you are calling the > > essence " . The actual > > ejaculate or an energy, or something else? > > Hi Chris: > > Both and something else as well, I'm sure. > Really though, one can't separate them. We can take > different angles when we examine them, however, and > we > will find that, for example, one of the most potent > hormones for memory function is, strangely enough > (actually not so strange), found in our ejaculate. > This hormone can be reabsorbed when the ejaculate is > redirected towards the bladder. Since the substance > is > no longer being used by the sperm to remember who > their daddy is, is is naturally redirected by the > body > to fulfill its function in the brain. Of course, we > can always use qigong and whatnot to refine natural > functions such as this one. A point which perhaps > not > many realise - qigong is _always_ only a refined or > developed expression of natural function. Anything > else is dangerous. > Hope that answers your question. > > Hugo > > ______________________ > Want to chat instantly with your online friends? > Get the FREE > Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 Hugo, What are you teachers' lineage? Would you care to share their name, on or offlist? Regards, Fernando Chinese Medicine , Hugo Ramiro <subincor> wrote: > I've also found, in my experience, that everytime > someone has a problem with diet, herbs, qi gong or > exercise, it is because some part of the equation was > misunderstood, or the person purposely misapplied the > method (in order to get ahead faster, for example). > Both teachers whom I am learning from also state > this. Hugo > > ____________________ __ > Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE > Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 Hi Alon, Thanks for your comments. What you say is possible. People who undergo sex change operations and who are heavily supplemented with their appropriate sex hormone have changes that are more than skin deep. For sure. However, from personal experience I can assure you that I am more not less aggressive when I have a low testosterone count. Perhaps that is because I do not have estrogen supplements to make up for the lost androgen - or perhaps that is because my perceptions and expectations are different because I see the problem differently than a person completely naive to PC. There are different ways to see the changes described across a spectrum of behavioural - sociological interpretations. By analogy the brain-behaviour changes induced by hashish are legion and clearly point to a social dimension: In North Africa where the name assassin's originates, hashish (hashishin) was smoked before gangs went on village raids (something they are still evidently doing). in Rome hashish was mixed with wine to heighten the fun during those famous 'Roman orgies'. In India hashish has been used as a gentle sacrament to initiate worship and meditation. " You pays your money and you takes your choice " as Popeye used to say ;-) On another note - I'd be interested to learn of the technique mentioned where jing is channelled into the bladder where it can be recycled. If it is done incorrectly and causes prostatic fluid to reflux into the prostate by mistake this could have serious consequences. Specific technique description would be a help, particularly so for those individuals who are low on Ki essence and who need to conserve jing and who at the same time have instincts / urges / conjugal expectations that require them to engage in sexual activity. TCM could provide us with a good move forward here. Anyone ? Cheers, Sammy. anand bapat [acubapat] 05 October 2003 22:56 Chinese Medicine RE: prostate, injaculation question hi sammy, i have been enjoying your mails with great interest. now regarding testesterone levels - there was an experiment doen with T levels in men & women. they felt that the typical male aggression-spunkiness & increased sexual drive were related to T levels. they tried it with men & women. women who have certain treatments have T treatment for their health. sometimes they go higher than normal. what was noticed was women behaved exactly like men - they were aggressive in bed sexually, aggressive in instinct, did not have the soft touch of the typucal woman when it came to comforting, etc. they decided to do a similar experiment with men & gave them treatment to reduce T levels through increase progesterone,etc.t the men became like women - wimps, cried when someone shouted at them, they became caring people & not so short & blunt that men are known for, they were demure & more womanly. so maybe that says it all. T leves are imp for men & women. chinese diagnosis does talk of hyperactivity & spunkines when T levels are higher & more male attributes, while when they are lowered after masturvation or excess sex there is corelation of poor memory, weakness, irritability, headaches, feeling cold, etc a to list a few. does this help & make any corelations. anand --- ga.bates wrote: > > > What is the hormone you are referencing? > > I'd like to know the answer to that question as > well! > > My guess is the hormone is testosterone. This is the > main male anabolic > hormone responsible for muscle, bone, brain, and > other tissue growth and > repair. It is probably the fuel the sperms use to > get them where they are > going in a fighting fit condition. > > Testo is closely linked to memory and cognitive > function, mood and affect > but it is an old wives tale that too much > testosterone makes men aggressive. > Testosterone levels of a normal male have a 'feel > good factor' help you > chill, and face adversity with equanimity. Reduced > testosterone makes men > aggressive because their stress and pain tolerance > levels are lowered: it > causes irritability, uncertainly and indecision, > loss of confidence and > guilt feelings. > > Yes it is testosterone all right ! > > So now there is another way to 'lose' testosterone - > through ejaculation. I > hadn't considered that as a possible link up with PC > until right now. Silly > me. The other main source of T loss is through > aromatisation to estrogen via > adipose tissue and liver enzymes. I would not have > thought that ejaculation > could reduce T levels significantly unless they were > already lower than > normal for a man and there was some other > disfunction going on as well to > interfere with natural recovery of testosterone > levels after ejaculation. > > Sammy. > > > Musiclear [Musiclear] > 05 October 2003 19:31 > Chinese Medicine > Re: prostate, injaculation question > > > In a message dated 10/5/2003 2:11:07 PM Eastern > Daylight Time, > subincor writes: > one of the most potent > hormones for memory function is, > Interesting. > > Thanks, > Chris > > > > Hugo Ramiro [subincor] > 05 October 2003 18:55 > Chinese Medicine > Re: prostate, injaculation question > > > > ejaculation, diverts the ejaculate into the > bladder, > > where the essence is reabsorbed. > > > Hi Hugo, > > > > I am curious as to what you are calling the > > essence " . The actual > > ejaculate or an energy, or something else? > > Hi Chris: > > Both and something else as well, I'm sure. > Really though, one can't separate them. We can take > different angles when we examine them, however, and > we > will find that, for example, one of the most potent > hormones for memory function is, strangely enough > (actually not so strange), found in our ejaculate. > This hormone can be reabsorbed when the ejaculate is > redirected towards the bladder. Since the substance > is > no longer being used by the sperm to remember who > their daddy is, is is naturally redirected by the > body > to fulfill its function in the brain. Of course, we > can always use qigong and whatnot to refine natural > functions such as this one. A point which perhaps > not > many realise - qigong is _always_ only a refined or > developed expression of natural function. Anything > else is dangerous. > Hope that answers your question. > > Hugo > > ______________________ > Want to chat instantly with your online friends? > Get the FREE > Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 On another note - I'd be interested to learn of the technique mentioned where jing is channelled into the bladder where it can be recycled. If it is done incorrectly and causes prostatic fluid to reflux into the prostate by mistake this could have serious consequences. >>>>>the comments were not mine alon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 Hi all/... > On another note - I'd be interested to learn of the > technique mentioned > where jing is channelled into the bladder where it > can be recycled. If it is > done incorrectly and causes prostatic fluid to > reflux into the prostate by > mistake this could have serious consequences. I will give some of that info here with a warning, primarily to any who may not be CM professionals - don't do this unless you kno what you're doing. The basic technique is simple, pressure is applied through CV1 with three fingers to seal off the urethra just prior to contractions. The feeling should be comfortable, if not, you are too close to the scrotum o the anus. The resultant feeling of the ejaculation should be EXACTLY THE SAME (except that nothing comes out). If it is not, you may be subconsciously 'holding it in'. One does not want to hold it in, because if one does that, one seals the neck of the urethra at the bladder, thereby forcing the ejaculate into the prostate. If this happens, a fullness can be felt inside (stagnation). Don't worry about it, but don't do it again. So remember, don't hold it in, even though we don't want anything to leave the body. We _do_ want the semen to leave the testicles, we _do_ want the rest of the ejaculate to leave the prostate. We want all the ejaculate to leave their origin and go to the bladder. So stay relaxed, ejaculate normally, enjoy, and leave the prostate alone! Once this process is completed, don't urinate for at least 30 minutes. It'd be better if you don't urinate for 8 hours. Don't do this whole process unless you have a strong erection and a strong desire to ejaculate. Strong erection equals good length, good heat, good girth and good hardness. These are also good measures for kidney and liver function. Strong desire (if you DON'T have yin deficiency/hollow heat!!) means that your body is strong enough and has built up maximum capacity, and that it going to unload anyway (possibly during sleep). > Specific technique description would be a help, > particularly so for those > individuals who are low on Ki essence and who need > to conserve jing and who > at the same time have instincts / urges / conjugal > expectations that require > them to engage in sexual activity. Maybe Ken could come up with a plan for the flowery battlefield here eh? Bye for now, Hugo ______________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 Hugo, After reading your post I gave it some thought for a day or two. It occurred to me that it is a potentially dangerous practice and as you say : > don't do this unless you kno what you're doing. Reflux into the prostate could be a concern. Dogs are the only creature other than man who contract prostate cancer in significant numbers. A connection is postulated through 'house trainining' shared by man and dog: suppression of the urinary reflex and consequent urinary reflux into the prostate causing cell damage and escape / ovewrgrowth in surrounding tissue. [ For readers new to the list see my earlier post covering prostate cancer starting thread 26 September 2003 The PROSTATE in TCM Anatomy ] A recent study has shown that ejaculation / intercourse / masturbation is negatively associated with PC. There are actually other studies that show a link between sexual activity / number of sexual partners / virus infection of the prostate and a link with PC. Could it be that onanists who practice this are also protected by virtue of their isolation ? I don't know the history of this practice. Was it developed in the monastaries. What was the life expectancy of those practicing it compared to those who had ordinary ejaculation or intercourse ? Probably unanswerable questions. Interesting nevertheless. All this is at the mechanistic level. Here is a question addressing subtle (or energetic) considerations of CV1 - prostate condition: CV1 stimulation is indicated for drowning. Could CV1 be 'blocked' if not stimulated after a drowning incident and might this chronic blocking cause stagnation in the pelvis, impacting on later life in the form of prostate disease ? Sammy. NewScientist.com newsletter, 17 July 2003 EDITOR'S CHOICE: THE MIRACLE OF MASTURBATION It's official – masturbation is good for you. New research indicates that the more often men ejaculate between the ages of 20 and 50, the less likely they are to develop prostate cancer. The greatest protective effect comes in a man’s twenties – those who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer later in life. One possible explanation for the effect is that frequent ejaculation flushes carcinogens from the prostate gland… MORE http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993942 Hugo Ramiro [subincor] 06 October 2003 16:01 Chinese Medicine RE: prostate, injaculation question Hi all/... > On another note - I'd be interested to learn of the > technique mentioned > where jing is channelled into the bladder where it > can be recycled. If it is > done incorrectly and causes prostatic fluid to > reflux into the prostate by > mistake this could have serious consequences. I will give some of that info here with a warning, primarily to any who may not be CM professionals - don't do this unless you kno what you're doing. The basic technique is simple, pressure is applied through CV1 with three fingers to seal off the urethra just prior to contractions. The feeling should be comfortable, if not, you are too close to the scrotum o the anus. The resultant feeling of the ejaculation should be EXACTLY THE SAME (except that nothing comes out). If it is not, you may be subconsciously 'holding it in'. One does not want to hold it in, because if one does that, one seals the neck of the urethra at the bladder, thereby forcing the ejaculate into the prostate. If this happens, a fullness can be felt inside (stagnation). Don't worry about it, but don't do it again. So remember, don't hold it in, even though we don't want anything to leave the body. We _do_ want the semen to leave the testicles, we _do_ want the rest of the ejaculate to leave the prostate. We want all the ejaculate to leave their origin and go to the bladder. So stay relaxed, ejaculate normally, enjoy, and leave the prostate alone! Once this process is completed, don't urinate for at least 30 minutes. It'd be better if you don't urinate for 8 hours. Don't do this whole process unless you have a strong erection and a strong desire to ejaculate. Strong erection equals good length, good heat, good girth and good hardness. These are also good measures for kidney and liver function. Strong desire (if you DON'T have yin deficiency/hollow heat!!) means that your body is strong enough and has built up maximum capacity, and that it going to unload anyway (possibly during sleep). > Specific technique description would be a help, > particularly so for those > individuals who are low on Ki essence and who need > to conserve jing and who > at the same time have instincts / urges / conjugal > expectations that require > them to engage in sexual activity. Maybe Ken could come up with a plan for the flowery battlefield here eh? Bye for now, Hugo ______________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger http://mail.messenger..co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi I'm jumping into this thread a bit late. Have you guys thought what the cause of prostrate problems are, even before it hits the physical level? I've been taught that one needs to look at feelings of betrayal, and off course tread very lightly on this subject. Any comments? fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hmm .. interesting .. I see where you could be coming from. Maybe expand a bit on how these " thoughts of betrayal " connect up at the mechanistic level involving changes in hormonal mileau ? At the energetic level involving blockages of meridians passing near to the prostate ? Sammy. Fred Albrecht [Fred.Albrecht] 09 October 2003 09:05 Chinese Medicine RE: prostate, injaculation question Hi I'm jumping into this thread a bit late. Have you guys thought what the cause of prostrate problems are, even before it hits the physical level? I've been taught that one needs to look at feelings of betrayal, and off course tread very lightly on this subject. Any comments? fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi All, & Hi Sammy, Sammy wrote: > NewScientist.com newsletter, 17 July 2003 EDITOR'S CHOICE: THE > MIRACLE OF MASTURBATION It's official – masturbation is good for > you. New research indicates that the more often men ejaculate > between the ages of 20 and 50, the less likely they are to develop > prostate cancer. The greatest protective effect comes in a man’s > twenties – those who ejaculated more than five times a week were a > third less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer later in > life. One possible explanation for the effect is that frequent > ejaculation flushes carcinogens from the prostate gland… MORE > http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993942 It appears that little is published on ejaculation frequency and PC. A search of Medline for the profile [(emission OR ejaculat* OR orgasm* OR onani* OR masturb*) AND (frequen* OR infreq* OR celiba*) AND (carcinom* OR neoplas* OR cancer) AND prostat*] yielded only 4 hits. (1) Rotkin (1977) concluded that “if results continue to hold up with increased sampling, limitation upon sexual activity at any time of life may increase PC risk.” (2) Giles et al (2003) concluded that “Ejaculatory frequency, especially in early adult life, is negatively associated with the risk of prostate cancer, and thus the molecular biological consequences of suppressed or diminished ejaculation are worthy of further research.” (3) Du et al (1997) found that coitus >3 times/week in youth (OR=3.38, 95% CI: 1.51-7.58) and frequent use of sexual drugs are identified as risk factors of PC. (4) Oishi et al (1990) concluded that marital status, fertility, ejaculation, masturbation, nocturnal emission, contraceptive use, and wife's episodes of sexually transmitted disease were not linked to prostatic cancer risk. Thus, we have a [well] hung jury (2 to 2) on the question. Mindful of that, I had to cancel my WWW order for Viagra, J-Lube and satin gloves! Best regards, Phil PS. Maybe I’ll reconsider and go ahead with the purchase if someone can prove that Du et al, and Oishi et al are androgen- ablated fundamentalist, puritanical monks! REFERENCES Du S, Shi L, Zhu W, Zhai F. | [Epidemiological study on human prostate cancer in Wuhan City] [Article in Chinese] | Wei Sheng Yan Jiu. 1997 Sep;26(5):356-9. Institute of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, Beijing, China. | In America, Canada and many European countries, prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. In China, the morbidity rate and mortality rate of prostate cancer are unknown. Based on the reports of Wuhan cancer surveillance in 1990-1992, this study researched the epidemiological characterics of prostate cancer. The results showed that morbidity rate and mortality rate in Wuhan city are 1.37 and 0.75 per 100,000 respectively, and the standardized morbidity rate and standardized mortality rate are 1.10 and 0.66 per 100,000 respectively. They also showed that history of urinary diseases (OR=5.42, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.56-18.83), children number with more than 3 (OR=2.43, 95% CI: 1.17-5.02), coitus with more than 3 times per week in youth (OR=3.38, 95% CI: 1.51-7.58), frequent use of sexual drugs (OR=4.12, 95% CI: 1.65-10.25) and high body mass index (OR=2.58; 95% CI: 1.30-5.11) are identified as risk factors of prostate cancer statistically, but physical labor (OR=0.35, 95% CI: 0.17-0.71) and age of first nocturnal emission after 18 years old (OR=0.20, 95% CI: 0.08-0.52) are protective factors. PMID: 10325655 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Giles GG, Severi G, English DR, McCredie MR, Borland R, Boyle P, Hopper JL. | Sexual factors and prostate cancer. | BJU Int. 2003 Aug;92(3):211-6. Cancer Epidemiology Centre, and Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, The Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. Graham.Giles | OBJECTIVE: To assess whether prostate cancer might be related to hormone levels and, by inference, to differences in sexual activity. PATIENTS, SUBJECTS AND METHODS: In a case-control study of men with prostate cancer aged < 70 years at diagnosis and age-matched control subjects, information was collected on two aspects of sexual activity; the number of sexual partners and the frequency of total ejaculations during the third to fifth decades of life. RESULTS: There was no association of prostate cancer with the number of sexual partners or with the maximum number of ejaculations in 24 h. There was a negative trend (P < 0.01) for the association between risk and number of ejaculations in the third decade, independent of those in the fourth or fifth. Men who averaged five or more ejaculations weekly in their 20s had an odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of 0.66 (0.49-0.87) compared with those who ejaculated less often. CONCLUSIONS: The null association with the number of sexual partners argues against infection as a cause of prostate cancer in this population. Ejaculatory frequency, especially in early adult life, is negatively associated with the risk of prostate cancer, and thus the molecular biological consequences of suppressed or diminished ejaculation are worthy of further research. PMID: 12887469 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Oishi K, Okada K, Yoshida O, Yamabe H, Ohno Y, Hayes RB, Schroeder FH, Boyle P. | A case-control study of prostatic cancer in Kyoto, Japan: sexual risk factors. | Prostate. 1990;17(4):269-79. Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan. | A case-control study on prostatic cancer was conducted in Kyoto, Japan, from 1981-1984, including 100 patients with prostatic cancer (PC) and age, hospital, and date-of-admission matched controls of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients and general hospital patients. Analysis of several sexual factors obtained through a self-administered questionnaire revealed the following observations: 1) cancer patients had fewer sex partners before marriage (relative risk, RR=0.35; 95% confidence interval: 0.13-0.93) than the hospital controls; 2) they had more vigorous sexual activities in the third (RR=2.89; 1.01-8.28) and fourth decades of life (RR=2.26: 1.03-4.95) than hospital controls, but no significantly different sexual activities from controls in other decades; 3) they had less frequent orgasms (RR=2.55; 1.11-5.83) than BPH controls or (RR=4.96: 1.78-13.9) hospital controls, and sexual intercourse appeared to be less satisfactory (RR=2.08: 1.05- 4.13) than that of hospital controls; and 4) they had less frequent episodes of sexually transmitted diseases (RR=0.36: 0.16-0.83) than BPH controls. Marital status, fertility, ejaculation, masturbation, nocturnal emission, contraceptive use, and wife's episodes of sexually transmitted disease were not linked to prostatic cancer risk. PMID: 2251222 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Rotkin ID. | Studies in the epidemiology of prostatic cancer: expanded sampling. | Cancer Treat Rep. 1977 Mar-Apr;61(2):173- 80. | From comparisons of prostatic cancer patients with matched control patients for selected risk variables, patients are characterized by three main trends: (a) delayed sexual drive and development, (b) early repression of sexuality, and © premature cessation of sexuality. Excessive numbers of patients reported occupational exposure to fertilizers and auto exhaust fumes. Diets of the patients were higher in animal fats. No differences were found between both groups for frequencies of multiple marriages or sex partners, nor for stressful effects from selected events early or late in life. Trends for circumcision and other variables are presented. The data suggest that early differences are hormonally conditioned, support a provisional endogenous rationale for initiation of prostatic cancer, and oppose a hypothesis favoring transmissible oncogenic agents. If results continue to hold up with increased sampling, limitation upon sexual activity at any time of life may increase risk. PMID: 68821 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Best regards, Email: < WORK : Teagasc Research Management, Sandymount Ave., Dublin 4, Ireland Mobile: 353-; [in the Republic: 0] HOME : 1 Esker Lawns, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland Tel : 353-; [in the Republic: 0] WWW : http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/searchap.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi Sammy Eg, I'm from South Africa, and this relates nicely to the political changes over the last couple of years before and since Mandela's presidency. " Betrayal " , in the sence of betrayal in my physical world. The world, my environment, my community, the people I put my trust in, my belief system, financial issues, etc I catagorize under " physical world " , ie that which affects my external physical reality, how I relate to it, and keeps me physical - the physicality stuff. From the chakra side this fits into the base/root chakra (and all associated with it). From the five elements this fits in the Water element, which has Kidney and Urinary Bladder its meridians, major emotions of fear and willpower. Water element has a lot to do with sex, jing, etc. Now if your world betrays you deeply, it rocks your foundations to the core, right down to the base chakra. If the issue goes unresolved and you stay stuck in that consciousness, then the consciousness moves down through your energy body / levels until it eventually reaches the physical body, where it then manifests as prostrate " some problem or the other. " What we have observed in the political arena is that before the abolishment of apartheid it was found that most prostate problems occured under the black population: their world was betraying them, e.g. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a major political activist had prostate cancer - I think Mandela had as well. After the abolishement of apartheid, a different sector of the population has started to develope prostate problems. One of these groups were again in the black population who thought that now that the goverment has changed things will change for them as well. Empty (or unfounded) promises has now led them to think that this new goverment who they voted in, is not delivering for them, as " promised " -> prostate problems. Another group are the whites who actively upheld apartheid. Since the political change, their view of the world has now betrayed them, now many of them are developing prostate problems. An earlier post mentioned that humans and dogs get problems. Would dogs feel betrayed by their owners and develope prostate problems because of it? I don't know. There are many forms of betrayal. How severely this affects the person, depends from person to person, and for how long they hang on to that consciousness. It's a bit difficult for me to explain. This sounds very simple, but it's an observation, and as yet I theory I can't prove, just something me teacher keeps highlighting me us. fred ga.bates [ga.bates] 09 October 2003 10:20 AM Chinese Medicine RE: prostate, injaculation question Hmm .. interesting .. I see where you could be coming from. Maybe expand a bit on how these " thoughts of betrayal " connect up at the mechanistic level involving changes in hormonal mileau ? At the energetic level involving blockages of meridians passing near to the prostate ? Sammy. Fred Albrecht [Fred.Albrecht] 09 October 2003 09:05 Chinese Medicine RE: prostate, injaculation question Hi I'm jumping into this thread a bit late. Have you guys thought what the cause of prostrate problems are, even before it hits the physical level? I've been taught that one needs to look at feelings of betrayal, and off course tread very lightly on this subject. Any comments? fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Nicely put Fred. The dog would probably experience urinary reflux through control of the urethra. I don't think " betrayal " sinks that deep, but it is a good theme alright. Maybe Fear of being beaten by its master if it wets the floor again, has a direct impact on the dog's Kidney essence. In my understanding Kidney is associated with the emotion of Fear whilst the Lung is associated with Grief. Since betrayal would probably translate into Grief easier than Fear I wonder if there is Lung restricting Kidney here ? If this were true it would be manifested by other objective signs and symptoms. Have you had a TCM diagnosis ? Sammy. Fred Albrecht [Fred.Albrecht] 09 October 2003 12:17 Chinese Medicine RE: prostate, injaculation question Hi Sammy Eg, I'm from South Africa, and this relates nicely to the political changes over the last couple of years before and since Mandela's presidency. " Betrayal " , in the sence of betrayal in my physical world. The world, my environment, my community, the people I put my trust in, my belief system, financial issues, etc I catagorize under " physical world " , ie that which affects my external physical reality, how I relate to it, and keeps me physical - the physicality stuff. From the chakra side this fits into the base/root chakra (and all associated with it). From the five elements this fits in the Water element, which has Kidney and Urinary Bladder its meridians, major emotions of fear and willpower. Water element has a lot to do with sex, jing, etc. Now if your world betrays you deeply, it rocks your foundations to the core, right down to the base chakra. If the issue goes unresolved and you stay stuck in that consciousness, then the consciousness moves down through your energy body / levels until it eventually reaches the physical body, where it then manifests as prostrate " some problem or the other. " What we have observed in the political arena is that before the abolishment of apartheid it was found that most prostate problems occured under the black population: their world was betraying them, e.g. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a major political activist had prostate cancer - I think Mandela had as well. After the abolishement of apartheid, a different sector of the population has started to develope prostate problems. One of these groups were again in the black population who thought that now that the goverment has changed things will change for them as well. Empty (or unfounded) promises has now led them to think that this new goverment who they voted in, is not delivering for them, as " promised " -> prostate problems. Another group are the whites who actively upheld apartheid. Since the political change, their view of the world has now betrayed them, now many of them are developing prostate problems. An earlier post mentioned that humans and dogs get problems. Would dogs feel betrayed by their owners and develope prostate problems because of it? I don't know. There are many forms of betrayal. How severely this affects the person, depends from person to person, and for how long they hang on to that consciousness. It's a bit difficult for me to explain. This sounds very simple, but it's an observation, and as yet I theory I can't prove, just something me teacher keeps highlighting me us. fred ga.bates [ga.bates] 09 October 2003 10:20 AM Chinese Medicine RE: prostate, injaculation question Hmm .. interesting .. I see where you could be coming from. Maybe expand a bit on how these " thoughts of betrayal " connect up at the mechanistic level involving changes in hormonal mileau ? At the energetic level involving blockages of meridians passing near to the prostate ? Sammy. Fred Albrecht [Fred.Albrecht] 09 October 2003 09:05 Chinese Medicine RE: prostate, injaculation question Hi I'm jumping into this thread a bit late. Have you guys thought what the cause of prostrate problems are, even before it hits the physical level? I've been taught that one needs to look at feelings of betrayal, and off course tread very lightly on this subject. Any comments? fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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