Dear Stephen, Is there a maximum dosage for smilax? I’ve worked up to 10 grams a day in a decoction and would like to go higher.
Symptoms
Interstitial cystitis
Dear Stephen, Do you have experience with patients with interstitial cystitis – what herbs can they handle on your protocol?
Carditis and warm/cool herbs
Dear Stephen, I noticed that stephania, houttuynia, and artemesia are all “cool” or “cold” herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory. Can you recommend good warming herbs to combine them with?
Clarifications on protocol
Dear Stephen, I have several questions on your protocol: Can the full dosages be maintained beyond 2 months and until the infections are completely eradicated?
Andrographis and multiple sclerosis
Dear Stephen, The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database states andrographis (and cat’s claw) should not be taken if you have an autoimmune disease, such as MS. Can you please comment on this.
Pregnancy and bartonella treatment
Dear Stephen, My wife is 7 months pregnant with our second child. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD diagnosed bartonella with his ART muscle tests and he wants her to take a “5-in-1” tincture of your core protocol herbs.
Mixing prima una de gato and artemisinin
Dear Stephen, Could you advise if it is okay to take prima una de gato liquid and artemisinin at the same time (about 2 hours apart) for lyme?
Questions on your protocol
Dear Stephen, I’ve been fighting lyme for three to four years. What can I take to help deal with the cognitive issues with lyme? Also I have chronic candida, should I just try the tincture you mentioned?
Spider veins and bartonella
Dear Stephen, In “The Lyme Disease Solution” spider veins are listed as a symptom of BLO (“bartonella-like organism”) and bartonella. I too have had spider veins and lots of the symptoms listed for BLOs.
Best herb to start with for Sensitives
Dear Stephen, I would say the disease has manifested mostly in my GI tract with only some neurological stuff…and my biggest complaint right now is I have severe eczema all over my arms, legs and chest.