Re: Hep C Protease Inhibitor: Waging War on Hepatitis C

[Guest guest]

> Jody, and everyone! Do I read the news realease correctly? It

seems this drug will be given in addition to Interferon, and perhaps

with Rib. This will, if successful, will increase the efficacy of

the treatment. So we should have a better than 50/50 chance, if

everything goes well, but may still have the side effects from the

Interferon, plus any side effects this new drug may have. Writing

this, I feel like a wet blanket. Someone point out why I'm wrong.

Please!!

from what I know, which isn't much, this new drug will be

used in combination with existing drugs as stated, but probably at

lower doses and for shorter terms. I think they are still

determining these details. Imagine, a lot of people could tolerate a

grueling treatment if the term was a few months rather than a year,

and knowing their chances of success were high. Kudos to medical

science, when it works!

I noticed you are taking cordyceps.

http://www.chinesenaturalherbs.com/herbsmonth/month_cordyceps.htm

I had been brewing ancient Chinese herbal formulas for about 5 years

before I started treatment, at which point I set herbs aside. I

think the herbs helped me respond to treatment. But I've never tried

cordyceps, partly because it's expensive and also because I've not

heard it touted as a hep c treatment. Other than that, it does look

intriging, even if it is a fungus that grows from the head of an

insect! Got to hand it to those Chinese for originality.

Pete

[Guest guest]

Pete, good on you! You said: "I had been brewing ancient Chinese herbal formulas for about 5 years before I started treatment, at which point I set herbs aside. I think the herbs helped me respond to treatment. But I've never tried cordyceps, partly because it's expensive and also because I've not heard it touted as a hep c treatment. Other than that, it does look intriging, even if it is a fungus that grows from the head of an insect! Got to hand it to those Chinese for originality." There was a time when people were much closer to nature. One of the liver enhancing herbs I take today was also known to the native American indian. Commonly called Milk Thistle, Silybum was first recommended to me by the daughter of a woman living on the Oregon coast who said she had cured herself of HBV and HCV with it. But since coming to China I've learned that it is the combination of several herbs that

enhance the desired properties and decrease undesirable ones. This is an art and science, that requires knowledge of not only the plants, but where they were grown, and many other variables. When you say you were "brewing" herbal formulas, I hope that you are well versed in herbal medicines, or were following instructions given you by a master of the art. About Dong Cong Xia Cao or cordyceps, I know they are expensive, but every doctor I spoke to about them told me only to take the most expensive ones from the most trusted source. This because there are many sources, the best being from the mountains in Tibet. Since they are very remote, gathering there is difficult, and there is only a limited supply. They are more commonly prescribed for treating athsma, or lung problems, but are revered for their effect on the entire body. Yeah! The Chinese are quite original. And being the longest surviving

culture on Earth doesn't happen by accident. My best to all, Eat well, sleep well, be well!brain_child846 wrote: > Jody, and everyone! Do I read the news realease correctly? It seems this drug will be given in addition to Interferon, and perhaps with Rib. This will, if successful, will increase the efficacy of the treatment. So we should have a better than 50/50 chance, if everything goes well, but may still have the side effects from the Interferon, plus any side effects this new drug may have. Writing this, I feel like a wet blanket. Someone point out why I'm wrong. Please!! from what I know, which isn't much, this new drug will be used in combination with existing drugs as stated, but probably at lower doses and for shorter

terms. I think they are still determining these details. Imagine, a lot of people could tolerate a grueling treatment if the term was a few months rather than a year, and knowing their chances of success were high. Kudos to medical science, when it works!I noticed you are taking cordyceps. http://www.chinesenaturalherbs.com/herbsmonth/month_cordyceps.htmI had been brewing ancient Chinese herbal formulas for about 5 years before I started treatment, at which point I set herbs aside. I think the herbs helped me respond to treatment. But I've never tried cordyceps, partly because it's expensive and also because I've not heard it touted as a hep c treatment. Other than that, it does look intriging, even if it is a fungus that grows from the head of an insect! Got to hand it to those Chinese for originality.PeteIt's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found

the support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/Happy Posting

[Guest guest]

Pete, good on you! You said: "I had been brewing ancient Chinese herbal formulas for about 5 years before I started treatment, at which point I set herbs aside. I think the herbs helped me respond to treatment. But I've never tried cordyceps, partly because it's expensive and also because I've not heard it touted as a hep c treatment. Other than that, it does look intriging, even if it is a fungus that grows from the head of an insect! Got to hand it to those Chinese for originality." There was a time when people were much closer to nature. One of the liver enhancing herbs I take today was also known to the native American indian. Commonly called Milk Thistle, Silybum was first recommended to me by the daughter of a woman living on the Oregon coast who said she had cured herself of HBV and HCV with it. But since coming to China I've learned that it is the combination of several herbs that

enhance the desired properties and decrease undesirable ones. This is an art and science, that requires knowledge of not only the plants, but where they were grown, and many other variables. When you say you were "brewing" herbal formulas, I hope that you are well versed in herbal medicines, or were following instructions given you by a master of the art. About Dong Cong Xia Cao or cordyceps, I know they are expensive, but every doctor I spoke to about them told me only to take the most expensive ones from the most trusted source. This because there are many sources, the best being from the mountains in Tibet. Since they are very remote, gathering there is difficult, and there is only a limited supply. They are more commonly prescribed for treating athsma, or lung problems, but are revered for their effect on the entire body. Yeah! The Chinese are quite original. And being the longest surviving

culture on Earth doesn't happen by accident. My best to all, Eat well, sleep well, be well!brain_child846 wrote: > Jody, and everyone! Do I read the news realease correctly? It seems this drug will be given in addition to Interferon, and perhaps with Rib. This will, if successful, will increase the efficacy of the treatment. So we should have a better than 50/50 chance, if everything goes well, but may still have the side effects from the Interferon, plus any side effects this new drug may have. Writing this, I feel like a wet blanket. Someone point out why I'm wrong. Please!! from what I know, which isn't much, this new drug will be used in combination with existing drugs as stated, but probably at lower doses and for shorter

terms. I think they are still determining these details. Imagine, a lot of people could tolerate a grueling treatment if the term was a few months rather than a year, and knowing their chances of success were high. Kudos to medical science, when it works!I noticed you are taking cordyceps. http://www.chinesenaturalherbs.com/herbsmonth/month_cordyceps.htmI had been brewing ancient Chinese herbal formulas for about 5 years before I started treatment, at which point I set herbs aside. I think the herbs helped me respond to treatment. But I've never tried cordyceps, partly because it's expensive and also because I've not heard it touted as a hep c treatment. Other than that, it does look intriging, even if it is a fungus that grows from the head of an insect! Got to hand it to those Chinese for originality.PeteIt's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found

the support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/Happy Posting

[Guest guest]

Pete, good on you! You said: "I had been brewing ancient Chinese herbal formulas for about 5 years before I started treatment, at which point I set herbs aside. I think the herbs helped me respond to treatment. But I've never tried cordyceps, partly because it's expensive and also because I've not heard it touted as a hep c treatment. Other than that, it does look intriging, even if it is a fungus that grows from the head of an insect! Got to hand it to those Chinese for originality." There was a time when people were much closer to nature. One of the liver enhancing herbs I take today was also known to the native American indian. Commonly called Milk Thistle, Silybum was first recommended to me by the daughter of a woman living on the Oregon coast who said she had cured herself of HBV and HCV with it. But since coming to China I've learned that it is the combination of several herbs that

enhance the desired properties and decrease undesirable ones. This is an art and science, that requires knowledge of not only the plants, but where they were grown, and many other variables. When you say you were "brewing" herbal formulas, I hope that you are well versed in herbal medicines, or were following instructions given you by a master of the art. About Dong Cong Xia Cao or cordyceps, I know they are expensive, but every doctor I spoke to about them told me only to take the most expensive ones from the most trusted source. This because there are many sources, the best being from the mountains in Tibet. Since they are very remote, gathering there is difficult, and there is only a limited supply. They are more commonly prescribed for treating athsma, or lung problems, but are revered for their effect on the entire body. Yeah! The Chinese are quite original. And being the longest surviving

culture on Earth doesn't happen by accident. My best to all, Eat well, sleep well, be well!brain_child846 wrote: > Jody, and everyone! Do I read the news realease correctly? It seems this drug will be given in addition to Interferon, and perhaps with Rib. This will, if successful, will increase the efficacy of the treatment. So we should have a better than 50/50 chance, if everything goes well, but may still have the side effects from the Interferon, plus any side effects this new drug may have. Writing this, I feel like a wet blanket. Someone point out why I'm wrong. Please!! from what I know, which isn't much, this new drug will be used in combination with existing drugs as stated, but probably at lower doses and for shorter

terms. I think they are still determining these details. Imagine, a lot of people could tolerate a grueling treatment if the term was a few months rather than a year, and knowing their chances of success were high. Kudos to medical science, when it works!I noticed you are taking cordyceps. http://www.chinesenaturalherbs.com/herbsmonth/month_cordyceps.htmI had been brewing ancient Chinese herbal formulas for about 5 years before I started treatment, at which point I set herbs aside. I think the herbs helped me respond to treatment. But I've never tried cordyceps, partly because it's expensive and also because I've not heard it touted as a hep c treatment. Other than that, it does look intriging, even if it is a fungus that grows from the head of an insect! Got to hand it to those Chinese for originality.PeteIt's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found

the support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/Happy Posting