Cowden protocol - compare experiences

You know, it's very very hard to tell an individual what to expect on any of the treatments, except for one thing, be prepared for herxing with the best de-tox regiment you can work up, on a daily basis. www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

I'm really sorry...you are experiencing the reaction of too much toxin in your body and too little ability for your overworked system to process out of your body. Case in point, you are experiencing some of my exact symptoms, but I was never on Cowden protocol, for me it was on Doxy abx.

There are of course, other variables for each person that also get in the way, such as yeast overgrowth, other co-infections, the stress level both physical and mental, and so much more.

De-tox, and investigate ways to support your immune function because ultimately your body's own immune response brings you to max healing.

Post Edited (julymorning) : 7/31/2017 8:28:54 PM (GMT-6)

The things that you are de=toxing with are good, but all must be processed by your body. Have you tried epson salt soaks, (feet or body), dry skin brushing, manual Lymph node massage, dry sauna if you can tolerate some heat. What about binders?

I was on cowden for 6 months. Took a break to heal my gut. Not sure that I did. My first month of cowden was a breeze. The second month brought greatly increased anxiety. Cowden stresses the need for large amounts of water. At least 3 qt. I did a gallon. After my break, I restarted cowdens, and now am phasing in buhners. Be sure to drink your water 😁

Bumping your thread in hopes that others will have more responses for you.

I'm too new to give advice, but I just wanted to say hang in there!
Hang on to that hope for a new future!

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Denver1

I use Cowden's herbs, but I never do it the way you're supposed to, because I have to work during the week. I only take them on the weekends, but the Banderol and Samento really make me herx. Last weekend I took an eye dropper full of each, plus abx, and I was laid out all week, into work. Whew. I didn't respect how powerful those herbs can be.

Sounds like you're heading in the right direction with the Cowden protocol. Keep us posted as you progress through your journey!

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The anxiety is slightly less. I am having some uncontrollable
Crying jags. Doesn't really feel so much like my anxiety. LLMD believes it could be triggered by inflamation. Inflamation markers high. CD 57 improving Jan 2016 - 30, Sept 2016 - 46, Oct 2017 - 96. Anxiety is still diurnal. Goes away in evening. But is slightly less. Added product Avea by nutramedix...it is for mood. Feel it has helped.

Did Cowden for 6 months after 2 months of Doxy.

I was able to ramp up pretty well and follow the schedule

Pretty much Lyme free now ,, took a break to treat for parasites and based on my reaction I'm treating Heavy Metals only.

Overall while pricey I thought is was well organized and pretty broad spectrum protocol that covered Lyme, Co's, & Parasites (Parasites to some degree)

Cowden is a 4:1 ratio herb to tincture where byron white is a 90:1.

The sparga helped with my sulferation issues at the time .

Post Edited (bluelyme) : 10/25/2018 11:30:24 AM (GMT-6)