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Posted 1/29/2016 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
I have decided to start all 3 of my kids on Japanese Knotweed due to the few bands they had on Labcorp WB. I still don't have my son's IGeneX results back. I was told my middle daughter had 41,58 on IGG. When I just looked at her results she was actually positive on the IGM Elisa. I guess our pediatrician deemed it negative because she didn't have any IGM bands - yet Labcorp only shows 3. I am very upset. I thought there could be False Positives but I just read someone's post yesterday where Traveler and a few others mentioned there is no False Positive.

So, what is the best way to get Jap Knotweed in a child (ages 12, 10, 7). I'll do a tincture but what juice is allowed? All? They are not fans of pomegranate. I'm going to start this right away and then get my two girls tested with IGeneX in the next few weeks. The money is just flying out the window... Will add other herbs after we get going on this one. I'm assuming it is not harmful (no side-effects) if one does NOT end up with Lyme or co's?
Posted 1/29/2016 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry k07, I can see why you are very rightly upset. And no, there aren't false positives.

The doses that buhner gives for knotweed are here and based on weight - http://buhnerhealinglyme.com/the-protocols/ The doses for children on JK are given on the righthand side. These are the MAXIMUM doses, so don't start out there right away. Remember to start really low and build up slowly (I am sure that you know this :) )

I can't help with what juices are allowed, I always take mine in water, but I am sure someone will know :)

Don't forget the kids will need to detox too (I am sure you know this too)
Posted 1/29/2016 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I already give them clay/epsom baths. I know they will push back on the lemon water. But I think all of them will drink detox or green tea with stevia or honey. So much harder with kids. Especially when they are not having glaring symptoms. But I am thankful for that. I would think if their immune systems are doing a good job keeping the bacterial load down then *hopefully* it will be easier to knock it out.
Posted 1/30/2016 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
/altnature.com/library/kids.htm

This woman grinds the dried herbs in a coffee grinder and then mixes the herbs with nut butters. That surely might work. However, you have already bought the tinctures.

I have taken my tinctures quickly in water and then immediately eaten. So I wonder if mixing the tincture in a mild smoothie would negate the effect of the herbs. I think just a banana and some yogurt and the tincture might be worth a try.

I bet if you call Sage Woman Herbs in Colorado they might be able to tell you how to get a child to take a tincture. They are the most helpful people. Or if you have a local herbalist or herb store you could ask them. And please let me know what they say!!! I am so curious.
Posted 1/30/2016 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
so sorry k07 - I went thru what you are going thru 2 yrs ago. my kids were 3, 7, 10 at the time. now they are 5,9,12 - very close in ages with yours.

they all treated with antibiotics for 3 months each, and then AL complex 6 months following.

Now, I started retreating my oldest with JKW, bc I was suspecting that lyme was still lingering. WE had her retested thru Igenex and it came back indeterminate (was positive 2 yrs ago thru stonybrook).

JKW is SUPER strong. I started her on it last month and still haven't reach the recommended dose. I just did the weight calculations myself based on Buhner's dosage recommendations. Start off VERY slow. I started her on 3 drops three times a day, and worked up slowly. Christmas eve and day I totally forgot to give it to her, so when I gave her the usual dose 2 days later, she felt aweful - her stomach hurt and her heart was racing. Never did that again. ANd now, we just went away for the weekend and the bottle broke. I am SO upset. I didn't pack it carefully enough, so now we will have to take a few steps back and lower the dose when the new one comes in.

I started wondering about Candida with the kids too - so I started giving them probiotics. When I gave teresa the first probiotic dose, she didn't feel well. I am beginning to wonder if she and if the others may have abdominal candida issues. It never ends!

good luck, and i am here if you need, since i was in the same boat. I know how worrysome it can be!
Posted 1/30/2016 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the great ideas. Love the nut butter idea! I have extra JK capsules so I will try that tomorrow.

I have been giving them probiotics since the Fall. So at least they are used to that. Also vit c, vit d/k2. My son had low levels of D.

I will feel good that I'm at least doing something.
Posted 1/30/2016 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
How do you drink down a table spoon of jk. It burns my throat. I've been sliding it down in Greek yogurt. I've thought about nut butter. I ended up adding yogurt.

Other suggestions?
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