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This blog is a personal space where I can post some of my photos and talk about some of my favorite things. I have many interests, including, but not limited to: The Western Mystery Tradition, Rosicrucianism, Gnosticism, Modern Chinese Medicine, Photography, Music, Chess, Computers, ad infinitum..... I love to read, hate television, but do enjoy good movies. Newest entries are always posted on the top of page.

Monday, February 20, 2006

Viral Count Has Improved

The rest of my labwork came in on the 15th. These results were more positive, interestingly enough my viral count has lowered considerably since beginning the herbal protocol. I had a viral count of 12,600,000 before beginning the Chinese Medicine protocol and the labs just received on the 15th show a viral count of 4,540,000. Began taking the Cordyceps this past Friday, so it’s too early to tell if it will help the aches and pains or not? They certainly didn’t help today, as I had another day of not feeling well. Still staying positive though, I have a lot in my life to be thankful for.

Saturday, February 11, 2006

Three Month Follow Up

  Phone consultation with Dr. Zhang today, three month follow up consultation discussing lab results and symptoms. He reported that my liver enzymes have elevated since last checked in September. In September labs showed an AST of 61 and an ALT of 95. Labs drawn this past Tuesday, Feb. 7th show an AST of 105 and an ALT of 297. He said it was impossible to tell if this was a pattern of fluctuation which existed before we began the herbal protocal or not since only one lab sample was tested prior to commencing herbs. He wants me to retest labs again in May.
   As far as my physical condition goes I reported to him that the first two months on the Chinese Medicine the results were phenomenal an almost complete disappearance of the symptoms but over the last month or so symptoms have worsened again and become more frequent. They still are no where near the level of severity they had progressed too back in September but lately I’ve frequently had days like today where I simply don’t feel well, tired, achy, malaise. He advised me to continue the protocol of HepaPro Group 1, Olivessence, and Herbsom but to discontinue HerbLipido and replace it with Cordyceps.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Feels Like Spring

The weather here locally was absolutely beautiful today, a bright, sunny 70 degrees. Adding to the light hearted mood of the day is the fact that I’m feeling stronger again, after going through the recent downturn in vigour, feeling much stronger again now.
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