I've read that a few things that kill lyme naturally do not cause lyme to go into a cyst form. I've read thieves oil for example does not put lyme on the defense and that Japanese knotweed does. I'm looking for more herbs that will continue to kill bacteria, soirochetes, viruses, Protozoa, etc without causing the defense response. Thanks!

TOM do you mind sharing with me how much grapefruit seed extract you take per day? I've been taking it but working my way up very slowly...I have herx phobia

I took GSE for years and it never seemed to do anything for me. Perhaps I had the wrong kind, or perhaps what is said about it not getting systemically absorbed in my case is true...I don't know.

On the other hand, there are a lot of other herbs that are great for Lyme/coinfections.

Cowden
Zhang
Buhner
Jernigan
Byron White
etc.

These are all herbal protocols for Lyme/coinfections that I have heard good things about...but what works for one person may not work for another.

And some find they need to combine aspects of more than one herbal protocol to find success.

Personally, I am doing well with Andrographis - but I know not everyone can handle it (and guys need to be careful with it if they want to have a family...andrographis kills sperm).

But I don't do well with japanese knotweed or cat's claw. But I know others who do very well with these herbs. It just depends on the individual.

Rori.

What are you doing to protect your tummy against the effects of the antibiotics?

I know you're anxious about detoxing,but it's more important than ever.

Tickled