Immune system - [was Re: Astragalus

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Jnandna,

Yes, it is very complicated!

My (conventional) dr thought that my knee problem was a result of my

immune system over-acting to the Lyme.

I thought: why over-act? Surely, my immune system knows how to

react?

However, I hesitated to take Esberitox, bec. it is an immune-

booster, and I thought, well, I don't want to do that.

Now I'm taking Esb., I think I'm in my 4th week, and my knee and leg

are slowly slowly improving.

I think it's wonderful how in touch you are with your intuition. I

find sometimes I am, sometimes not. Right now, I feel I'm doing the

right thing.

For me, it's a matter of trust.

best,

ellen

>

> I am taking astragalus, even though I have late stage lyme and a

> previous history of MS, plus current multiple allergies. All

perhaps

> signs of an overactive immune system...........or not?

>

> I am taking astragalus based on my current intuitive readings for

my

> body. I check daily on what herbs to take, and added this in a

month

> ago.

>

> I was thinking about this issue of overstimulation of the immune

> system, this weekend, in regards to my own health. I'm actually

> feeling like I NEED to keep it stimulated to kill off the lyme. It

> feels like my body has gone into this depressed mode where it

> doesn't know to target infection properly. I am also taking other

> things to inhance immune response, such as colostrum and medicinal

> mushrooms - currently cordyceps, for the energy boost. And I think

> raising my body temp is a huge issue, which I am working on (also

> taking iodine and eating seaweed).

>

> So I understand the science and logic behind the immune system

> response - however I feel right now that I am supposed to take

> immune stimulating herbs to encourage the immune response. So far,

I

> have not gotten worse for doing so.

>

> I don't do lab work, so have no tests to show what is happening

for

> me - just how I feel.

>

> Plus my adrenal function is low too, which I think is part of the

> immune system being depressed.

>

> It's a complicated thing at times. Just thought I'd jump in and

> cause confusion!

>

> I think once the lyme infection is at a low level - and eventually

> cured.........the immune response will level out properly.

>

> Of course, when in doubt - it might be best to follow the advice

of

> SB, and other professionals. I have the utmost respect for SB. But

> in the end, I always do what I am guided to do. So far, it's been

a

> good system for me, but has taken many years to get to this point

> where I can intuit so well.

>

> Take care,

> Jnandna

>