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Knotweed and estrogen positive breast cancer

Apr 16, 2010 | Herbs, hormonal issues, japanese knotweed, Miscellaneous, other diagnoses, stephania root, Symptoms, women's issues | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, Thanks for a wonderful book and forum. I was diagnosed with early stage estrogen positive breast cancer and one of my doctors told me not to take the knotweed because: “As resveratrol exhibits estrogen-like properties and activates transcription by...

Phytoestrogens and endometriosis

Apr 5, 2010 | Herbs, hormonal issues, japanese knotweed, Symptoms, women's issues | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, I noticed that Japanese knotweed is a phytoestrogen. I have endometriosis in addition to lyme. Could taking this herb exacerbate my endometriosis by mimicking estrogen? Are there any others I should avoid? Replacements? Thank you for a great book! I...

Women’s issues

Jul 11, 2007 | Herb Reactions, Herbs, hormonal, japanese knotweed, pregnancy, Symptoms, Transmission, women's issues | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, Are there any hormonal changes or other side effects of the herbs in your protocol that might affect women’s menstrual cycle, breast tenderness, menopause, fertility, or sexuality? It would be helpful to have all of these things together in one...

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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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