Liver and WG

[Sangye]

Derek, milk thistle is a very mild liver detoxifier and also has the ability to repair damaged liver tissue. It's one of the most studied herbs--lots of research that demonstrates its efficacy and safety. I can't say for sure what is safe for you. Generally people tolerate very low doses of milk thistle just fine. The tincture is typically easier to take low doses--even a couple of drops a day is often helpful.

Herbs are not in MD's toolboxes. They have no training in botanical medicine, or in holistic methods whatsoever. So it's better that they don't get involved with them. It has nothing to do with the safety or efficacy of holistic methods. You don't want your attorney doing dental work on you, and you don't want your MD telling you which herbs to take.

There are a few herbs that are famous for their interactions with certain drugs. Sadly, we are led to believe that the herbs are unsafe, not the drugs. And that all herbs must be unsafe. If herbs killed the same number of people that prescription drugs do, they'd be banned on planet earth!

[pberggren1]

It's to nice to have you back Sangye.