a) No - Dr. Schulze s DTO is the same. Dr. Christopher's Deep Heating Balm (now 'cayenne ointment) has become absolutely worthless.
b)Injured it at karate. Partial tear. Have been doing the herbs and physical therapy www.premierpt.com (thx guys). I have an MRI next Wednesday to confirm hopefully that it is a partial.
c)The seran wrap keeps the herbs in place (no lost product) and it allows the heated herb pack to be placed on top. Similar to wraping castor oil on.
I don't recommend the 6-8 cups - you need to determine how much comfrey you want to ingest. For me 8 is better than the alternative.....a surgery!