Dear Stephen, Is there anything more I can be doing to aid my circulation in the event of fewer red blood cells because of babesia, or to increase my red blood cell production?
cryptolepis
Cryptolepis revisited
Dear Stephen, I would like to know why you have said not to take cryptolepis for more then 30 days. I understand you feel it is more like a strong drug. Is this true?
Artesunate vs. artemisinin
Dear Stephen, Have you heard of artesunate, and if so, what do you think of it? I’ve heard it’s up to 4x more active in the body than artemisinin.
Low ferritin and artemisinin
Dear Stephen, I have heard that low ferritin levels prohibit a person from effectively utilizing artemisinin in the body.
Cryptolepis side effects
Dear Stephen, Does the herb cryptolepis have side effects?
Bad reaction to artemisinin
Dear Stephen, I have lyme disease and tried artemisinin and had a bad reaction. What do I do now and why did this happen?
Staying on your protocol
Dear Stephen, I am usually pretty good at staying on the regimen but once every month or two I take a break for a couple of days. I have had a few bad relapses due to this, and am concerned that the herbs only work while they are being taken.
When artemisinin doesn’t work
Dear Stephen, Have you ever researched the effectiveness of any of the following herbs for babesia: magnolia bark, yarrow flowers, noni, neem, and / or turmeric?
Babesia unconfirmed
Dear Stephen, In cases where babesia is not confirmed and we may be dealing with lyme only, is there any risk to doing the babesia protocol and the core protocol at the same time?