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Posted 9/11/2016 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
After having received a nearly equivocal Igenex Western-blot test, I'm now taking olive leaf extract (OLE) by Gaia herbs to provoke an immune response before my next Western-blot. Currently, I am on Day#4 of an anticipated 30 day regimen of one capsule of 450mg OLE per day. My recurrent symptoms of fatigue, body aches, headaches, night sweats, etc. seem to be increasing; today the fatigue and brain fog are strong.

I believe this is a classic Herxheimer reaction and as such would like to hear from the community some potential remedies for curbing the reaction. Dr. H recommends glutathione as a potential treatment for herx and I may pursue this depending on your feedback.

To those who've tried OLE, or have herxed from anti-biotics, what has your experience with glutathione been? Also, are there any other recommendations for nullifying bacterial die-off?

Thanks in advance
Posted 9/11/2016 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi study - You're definitely herxing..
I haven't tried the glutathione - but have heard many people say it's a good detox.

There are other a lot of other effective detoxes in addition to the glutathione:

Here's a thread with some suggestions:

www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html
Posted 9/11/2016 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
Some quick easy ones:

- drink at least 8 glasses of clean water daily
- Squeeze some fresh squeezed lemon juice into some glasses
- Have warm epsom salt baths'
- Dry brush your skin before the baths

Are you taking probiotics? and liver support?

Regarding the baths - you might want to start off with just foot baths...and see if you tolerate them..
Also, don't add too many detoxing methods in at once...
Posted 9/11/2016 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, it sounds like you are experiencing a herx - sorry.

The way to tame a herx is to increase detoxing.

Here's a link to some of the things you can do to help:

www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

Please only start one detoxing method every few days because detoxing too fast can also cause a herx.

I took non-soy glutathione at times and it definitely helped. The stuff is expensive, tastes nastier than heck and the bottle has to be used within 45 days of opening.

I switched to less expensive methods that are just as effective and described them here (as did other members):

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3602759

Hope you feel better soon!
Posted 9/11/2016 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
My favorite 'go to' detox when I'm herxing : Nutramedix Pinella and Burbur.
Unfortunately this won't help you in the next few days...as you need to order it online.


I order mine from iHerb or Amazon.

Also, Alka Seltzer gold.
Posted 9/11/2016 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
Re: Girlie, yes I am taking probiotics (65 billion ct) and also getting some via sauerkraut.

I am hoping for a recommendation on the glutathione supplement, liposomal glutathione appears to be the best.

What is a trustworthy brand of liposomal glutathione available online?
Posted 9/11/2016 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry, I haven't taken liposomal glutathione...


If you don't get your answer...maybe try a new thread and have that in the title.
Posted 9/11/2016 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Glutithione or nac can kill off cpn infection if you have it ...also if you have sulferation gene can bebhard to process...coffe enemad can stimulate glutithion production..
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