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Posted 10/20/2016 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
I am at 30 drops 3x/day on cc, kw, and houttuynia. Should I go further, or hold steady? Not sure how id react with cc and houttuynia going further. But knotweed I know I can go further. Im not sure how much its helping, but it almost feels like my mind is telling me give me more. That probably sounds crazy, im not great with words. I like taking knotweed. Buhner says up to a tsp 3x/day, a tsp is about 90 drops or so. What do you think?

Getting ready for work, will check back. Thanks in advance.
Posted 10/20/2016 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
I'd hold for a week to acclimate and make sure nothing bad is building up. then go for it!

I've found I've gone too fast, and before I knew it dizziness crept back up and I didn't connect it to an increase in my herb dose. increase-hold-increase will probably be my approach going forward.

Now I had to discontinue, wait for the dizziness to go away (4 days thus far), and resume at last know safe dose.. :(
Posted 10/20/2016 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Do not be anxious. Remember patience!!! I had to read those words every day!

It was super hard for me to not go all gung-ho and take those herbs fast and furious.

I like what caramba said. Let your body get used to this dosage. Then up ONLY 1 at a time. If you up all 3 together how will you know which one is not working out?
Posted 10/20/2016 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with the others - give your body time to adjust, and only raise one herb at a time, when you do.

Buhner states that these are only suggested doses, to find what your body needs.
Posted 10/20/2016 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
Slow and steady wins the race - BUT, I have benefited greatly from listening to my gut/body/intuition. It sounds as if your body is telling you you can up things a bit. I have begun to wonder if my high liver enzymes are from going at it too aggressively. I was one for just diving right in and focusing on detoxing well, and upping things quickly. Sure, my symptom reduction was super quick, but I think I might be experiencing the effects of moving too fast. High liver enzymes, upset tummy. I am testing to supplements/herbs and notice, my intestines are calming down a bit and my appetite is better. So much guesswork! I guess what I am trying to say is I'm not sure if my "go for it" approach and bumping things up quickly was the best way to go about it. Slow and steady!
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