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Women’s issues

by Stephen Harrod Buhner | Jul 11, 2007

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?

Herbs in low doses effective?

by Stephen Harrod Buhner | Jul 8, 2007

Dear Stephen, I started the protocol two weeks ago, after 2 years on antibiotics and it was way too strong. Is there someone in/near San Diego who knows this protocol?

Dear Stephen, I’m finally starting to feel a little better, so my thought is to continue Bicillin and your core protocol until I’m at least 2 months beyond symptom free. Do you see any problems with this idea?

Pregnancy and bladder infections

by Susun Weed | Jul 3, 2007

Dear Susun, I’ve heard that bladder infections can be common in pregnancy—can you tell me what I can do to minimize the risk of getting one while pregnant?

What’s with our spots and sore mouths?

by Stephen Harrod Buhner | Jul 3, 2007

Dear Stephen, After several weeks on your protocol both my husband and I developed spots all over our bodies, especially the chest and lower leg fronts. Then came painful welts in our mouths, and sore lips, making it difficult to eat and drink…

Reaction to low dose andrographis

by Stephen Harrod Buhner | Jun 29, 2007

Dear Stephen, I started andrographis this week and had a rather severe emotional reaction: depression, irritability, and insomnia.

Milk thistle tincture very bitter

by Susun Weed | Jun 25, 2007

I have MCS and recently began taking milk thistle tincture before venturing into difficult environments. I’ve been very impressed however, the taste leaves much to be desired!

Getting pregnant with lyme

by Stephen Harrod Buhner | Jun 24, 2007

Dear Stephen, I would like to know if you would suggest a maintenance protocol during pregnancy, I mean, herbs that would not harm the fetus but keep borrelia under control.