May 30, 2012 | andrographis, Herb Reactions, Herbs, hormonal |
Dear Stephen, Are there studies that indicate andrographis inhibits estrogen or progesterone? Stephen’s response: There are some studies I have read that showed that the herb inhibited progesterone but then there is this one that shows it does...
May 25, 2012 | digestive upset, Herb Reactions, Herbs, miscellaneous, other |
Dear Stephen, Does Sida acuta have any side effects, such as loose bowels? I have just started using Sida acuta for hip pain. It seems to help where the doxycycline did not. I had to stop artemesinin due to elevated liver enzymes. THANKS – your information is...
May 21, 2012 | Herb Reactions, sensitivity |
Dear Stephen, I know I’ve read from your column that you needs to titrate your dosage depending on how your body reacts. I tried taking cat’s claw – only 1/4 of one pill – and had a very strong reaction. My herx reactions are the glands...
May 19, 2012 | Herb Reactions, Herbs, inflammation, japanese knotweed, other |
Dear Stephen, I’ve been on antibiotic treatment for chronic lyme for 3 months and have been successfully healing but not 100%. During the 3rd month I decided to try Japanese knotweed (360 mg per day). After 2 days, I developed a few blood blisters on my lips and...
May 17, 2012 | bartonella, Co-Infections, dosage info, Herb Reactions, Herbs, other, sarsaparilla, sensitivity, The Basics |
Dear Stephen, I started Smilax tincture yesterday with 15 drops. I did them undiluted yesterday, and was completely confused but with a few minutes of focus. Today I did 15 drops diluted in water and the OCD symptoms were through the roof. This is my first time doing...
May 9, 2012 | cat's claw, Herb Reactions, Herbs, other |
Dear Stephen, Since a most recent tick bite, I have tendonitis pain in both of my arms. I find that now when I take cat’s claw, the pain worsens. (I have been on cat’s claw for chronic lyme.) So I have stopped using it, and my immune system is worse now....
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