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Red root for swollen lymph nodes

Apr 29, 2012 | cowden herbs, Herb Reactions, Herbs, other, red root | 4 comments

Dear Stephen, I tried samento and banderol and I noticed that with this treatment my lymph nodes become swollen. I also tried cat’s claw alone and under this treatment I feel some heat in the lungs and in the spinal cord. Are these reactions good or bad? Thanks....

Extreme joint pain from cat’s claw

Apr 5, 2012 | bartonella, cat's claw, Co-Infections, eleutherococcus, Herb Reactions, Herbs, other, red root, teasel root | 20 comments

Dear Stephen, I was wondering if you have heard of other folks having extreme joint pain when taking cat’s claw. I have been taking it for 4 months but everytime I increase my dosage after seven days, I have joint pain. I stop for a day or two and then resume...

Red root and nattokinase okay together?

May 1, 2011 | blood/lymph issues, Herbs, interactions, Miscellaneous, nattokinase, red root, Symptoms, The Basics | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, My doctor says I have “thick” blood and should take nattokinase. Is there an overlap between the red root and nattokinase? Stephen’s response: You can take red root and nattokinase together. I don’t recommend the use of red root in...

Treating co-infections first

Oct 21, 2010 | babesia, bartonella, boneset, Co-Infections, cryptolepis, Herbs, red root | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, I was recently put on your core protocol (knotweed, cat’s claw, andrographis, eleuthro) for lyme disease by my acupuncturist. I added teasel root my second week. I am into my fifth week of this protocol. However, I also have a bloodwork diagnosis...

Bartonella infection

Aug 13, 2010 | bartonella, boneset, Co-Infections, cryptolepis, Herbs, japanese knotweed, red root | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, I have recently been diagnosed with bartonella infections. I would appreciate your recommendations for attacking these critters. Thank you. Stephen’s response: Knotweed, red root tincture, boneset tea, cryptolepis tincture....

Bartonella and babesia

Aug 1, 2010 | artemisinin, babesia, bartonella, boneset, Co-Infections, cryptolepis, Herbs, japanese knotweed, red root | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, I have the Fry Labs bartonella mystery bug and also Babesia duncani (Igenex) as well as candida and lyme and ehrlichia. Just wondered if cryptolepsis is still the herb of choice for this bartonella-like organism (BLO) and if it will help with Babesia...

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Disclaimer

The assistance of a qualified health care provider familiar with all dosage outlines, contraindications, and herb/drug interactions outlined in Healing Lyme, and familar with your personal health history and current symptoms is strongly suggested. Nothing in this column is intended to replace the expertise and care of a qualified health care practitioner. The material is intended for educational purposes only.

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