I took EGCG in a unique way. I dissolved the powder in two teaspoons of water and kept the solution under my tongue for twenty minutes, swishing it around in my mouth. This allowed me to bypass the digestive process that destroys the EGCG before it can reach the blood. Perhaps the nightsweats being discussed above are more ferocious than any I experienced, but I did wake up damp, cold or soaked many nights before I became an EGCG enthusiast.

Tuck a thick cotton bath towel down your shirt front before going to sleep. When you sweat, pull the towel out and go back to sleep. In my case, I used to have just one good drenching each night, so this worked for me.

For anyone experiencing chemo brain, (which I still do now that it’s been 12 years since chemo), I’ve found that smoked salmon (with the skin) seems to help a LOT! Must be the fish oil in it. It really helps give me some clear thinking back. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest thing I’ve found. You can find it in those vacuum-packed foil packages at Winco or other stores, in the refrigerated section in stores, next to the other fish.

1. Setup a fan right next to your bed

It will help to keep you cool through the night and also help you fall asleep easier as when your body is cooler it’s easier to fall asleep.

2. Take a prescription anti-sweat mediciton

Driclor is the best one you can get, it has twice as much aluminum chloride than what you will find in regular antiperspirants.

3. Drink Sage Tea

Here’s something you can try drinking right before bed…Just get the following ingredients:

* 1 cup of water
* 1 teaspoon of sage powder or 1 tablespoon of sage leaves
* 1 lemon

What you’re going to do is bring the water to a boil. Once you’ve done that, steep the sage in the water for about 5-10 minutes. Don’t overdo it since it can lead to toxins being released from the sage. It’s a delicate balance. Once done, drain it and drink it right before bed.

Hope that helps..

-Ren

Jan *teh* wife of Kelly – about to take his last 4-day round of FCR