Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 , I believe that Milk Thistle is an herbal detoxifier and liver cleanser and you can buy it at any drug store, vitamin shop or health food store. Grace <angel_lts@...> wrote: I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that product? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 thanks I will check it out. lisa > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > product? > thanks > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 i was told that milk thistle cleans the toxins out of the liver. it is give to people that have had a transplant to help their body adjust. i do not know about medication interactions but i know it is highly recommended by many. Allie -- [ ] Milk Thistle I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that product? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 thanks I am going to try it out. lisa > i was told that milk thistle cleans the toxins out of the liver. it is give > to people that have had a transplant to help their body adjust. i do not > know about medication interactions but i know it is highly recommended by > many. > Allie > > -- [ ] Milk Thistle > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > product? > thanks > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 , go to your local health food store and ask them if there are any interactions with your medication, I can look when I go to work, but they should be able to tell you by looking up your medication. From what I know about milk thistle, it will gently clean your liver which stores fat deposits and toxins, but I am sure there are other alternatives to losing weight. Maybe put (I know this sounds ironic) but more good fats. The oils like evening primrose oil. If you don't mind me asking, do you exercise, go for walks? What's your diet like. I may be of some help, I work at a health food store, and my mother is a personal trainer. So I am familiar. I am willing to help if you have any questions. alyson <angel_lts@...> wrote: I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that product? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Alyson, Thanks, I have bought it last night mg is 175. I assume that I take it two to three times a day with meals. Is this a high enough dose to take? I eat very little, walk(three miles a week) or tread mill. I take good fats, coconut oil mostly. I will be trying it next week. Thanks lisa -- In , Alyson Torsone <earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > , go to your local health food store and ask them if there are any interactions with your medication, I can look when I go to work, but they should be able to tell you by looking up your medication. From what I know about milk thistle, it will gently clean your liver which stores fat deposits and toxins, but I am sure there are other alternatives to losing weight. Maybe put (I know this sounds ironic) but more good fats. The oils like evening primrose oil. If you don't mind me asking, do you exercise, go for walks? What's your diet like. I may be of some help, I work at a health food store, and my mother is a personal trainer. So I am familiar. I am willing to help if you have any questions. > alyson > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > product? > thanks > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 , According to my herb book, Mik Thistle is very safe to take and it is advisable to take specially when taking AEDs (Depakote, Depakene, Valproic Acid) since these meds can cause liver problems. Grace <angel_lts@...> wrote: Alyson, Thanks, I have bought it last night mg is 175. I assume that I take it two to three times a day with meals. Is this a high enough dose to take? I eat very little, walk(three miles a week) or tread mill. I take good fats, coconut oil mostly. I will be trying it next week. Thanks lisa -- In , Alyson Torsone <earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > , go to your local health food store and ask them if there are any interactions with your medication, I can look when I go to work, but they should be able to tell you by looking up your medication. From what I know about milk thistle, it will gently clean your liver which stores fat deposits and toxins, but I am sure there are other alternatives to losing weight. Maybe put (I know this sounds ironic) but more good fats. The oils like evening primrose oil. If you don't mind me asking, do you exercise, go for walks? What's your diet like. I may be of some help, I work at a health food store, and my mother is a personal trainer. So I am familiar. I am willing to help if you have any questions. > alyson > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > product? > thanks > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 HMMM that is interesting thanks lisa > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > product? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 I find it interesting that my child can not tolerate milk thistle. Should I give Carnitine instead? _____ From: [mailto:angel_lts@...] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 11:43 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Milk Thistle HMMM that is interesting thanks lisa > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > product? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 , If your child is taking Valproic Acid, Depakote, Depakene he/she should definitely be taking Carnitine because they all can cause a deficiency in carninite which can be very dangerous. Grace carie vercelli <itsallaboutkreed@...> wrote: I find it interesting that my child can not tolerate milk thistle. Should I give Carnitine instead? _____ From: [mailto:angel_lts@...] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 11:43 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Milk Thistle HMMM that is interesting thanks lisa > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > product? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 I absolutely positively second that. The research is very clear on the need for carnitine with the drugs mentioned. [ ] Re: Milk Thistle HMMM that is interesting thanks lisa > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > product? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Does anyone know what a deficiency in carnitine would look like in terms of symptoms? Thanks _____ From: Mark Schauss [mailto:schauss@...] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 12:23 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Milk Thistle I absolutely positively second that. The research is very clear on the need for carnitine with the drugs mentioned. [ ] Re: Milk Thistle HMMM that is interesting thanks lisa > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > product? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 Sounds like your on a great track!! The milk thistle has very beneficial cleansing benefits, your body will respond great to purification. Exercising, wonderful! Keep up the good work. The dosage of the milk thistle, just read the suggested dosage follow the instructions, don't take more, don't take less unless necessary. Some formulas are stronger, You may want to look into a cleanse that will promote cleasing of all channels. The herbs are professional mixed so they work synergistically in detoxifying your body as a whole, and people will shed a couple of pounds. But it is a great way to start a new weight loss routine. Hope all goes well.. <angel_lts@...> wrote: Alyson, Thanks, I have bought it last night mg is 175. I assume that I take it two to three times a day with meals. Is this a high enough dose to take? I eat very little, walk(three miles a week) or tread mill. I take good fats, coconut oil mostly. I will be trying it next week. Thanks lisa -- In , Alyson Torsone <earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > , go to your local health food store and ask them if there are any interactions with your medication, I can look when I go to work, but they should be able to tell you by looking up your medication. From what I know about milk thistle, it will gently clean your liver which stores fat deposits and toxins, but I am sure there are other alternatives to losing weight. Maybe put (I know this sounds ironic) but more good fats. The oils like evening primrose oil. If you don't mind me asking, do you exercise, go for walks? What's your diet like. I may be of some help, I work at a health food store, and my mother is a personal trainer. So I am familiar. I am willing to help if you have any questions. > alyson > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > product? > thanks > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 If you don't mind me asking, why can't your child tolerate milk thistle and in what form? thanks aly carie vercelli <itsallaboutkreed@...> wrote: I find it interesting that my child can not tolerate milk thistle. Should I give Carnitine instead? _____ From: [mailto:angel_lts@...] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 11:43 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Milk Thistle HMMM that is interesting thanks lisa > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > product? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 -Thanks, I also tried a massage on Friday. It was called a shiatsu, that was wonderful. I here that is detoxifying also. Then I did a bath in salt. It was all very interesting. -- In , Alyson Torsone <earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > Sounds like your on a great track!! The milk thistle has very beneficial cleansing benefits, your body will respond great to purification. Exercising, wonderful! Keep up the good work. The dosage of the milk thistle, just read the suggested dosage follow the instructions, don't take more, don't take less unless necessary. Some formulas are stronger, You may want to look into a cleanse that will promote cleasing of all channels. The herbs are professional mixed so they work synergistically in detoxifying your body as a whole, and people will shed a couple of pounds. But it is a great way to start a new weight loss routine. Hope all goes well.. > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > Alyson, Thanks, I have bought it last night mg is 175. I assume that I > take it two to three times a day with meals. Is this a high enough > dose to take? > I eat very little, walk(three miles a week) or tread mill. I take good > fats, coconut oil mostly. > I will be trying it next week. > Thanks > lisa > > -- In , Alyson Torsone > <earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > > , go to your local health food store and ask them if there are > any interactions with your medication, I can look when I go to work, > but they should be able to tell you by looking up your medication. > From what I know about milk thistle, it will gently clean your liver > which stores fat deposits and toxins, but I am sure there are other > alternatives to losing weight. Maybe put (I know this sounds ironic) > but more good fats. The oils like evening primrose oil. If you don't > mind me asking, do you exercise, go for walks? What's your diet like. > I may be of some help, I work at a health food store, and my mother is > a personal trainer. So I am familiar. I am willing to help if you have > any questions. > > alyson > > > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > product? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 I work with a shiatsu massage therapist and it really is wonderful as a detoxifier and a stress reliever. Massage is a great deal more beneficial than most people give it credit for. The salt bath sounds fabulous! Wish that my therapist had things like that. >From: " " <angel_lts@...> >Reply- > >Subject: [ ] Re: Milk Thistle >Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:25:00 -0000 > > >-Thanks, I also tried a massage on Friday. It was called a shiatsu, >that was wonderful. I here that is detoxifying also. Then I did a bath >in salt. >It was all very interesting. > > >-- In , Alyson Torsone ><earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > > Sounds like your on a great track!! The milk thistle has very >beneficial cleansing benefits, your body will respond great to >purification. Exercising, wonderful! Keep up the good work. The dosage >of the milk thistle, just read the suggested dosage follow the >instructions, don't take more, don't take less unless necessary. Some >formulas are stronger, You may want to look into a cleanse that will >promote cleasing of all channels. The herbs are professional mixed so >they work synergistically in detoxifying your body as a whole, and >people will shed a couple of pounds. But it is a great way to start a >new weight loss routine. Hope all goes well.. > > > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > Alyson, Thanks, I have bought it last night mg is 175. I assume that I > > take it two to three times a day with meals. Is this a high enough > > dose to take? > > I eat very little, walk(three miles a week) or tread mill. I take good > > fats, coconut oil mostly. > > I will be trying it next week. > > Thanks > > lisa > > > > -- In , Alyson Torsone > > <earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > > > , go to your local health food store and ask them if there are > > any interactions with your medication, I can look when I go to work, > > but they should be able to tell you by looking up your medication. > > From what I know about milk thistle, it will gently clean your liver > > which stores fat deposits and toxins, but I am sure there are other > > alternatives to losing weight. Maybe put (I know this sounds ironic) > > but more good fats. The oils like evening primrose oil. If you don't > > mind me asking, do you exercise, go for walks? What's your diet like. > > I may be of some help, I work at a health food store, and my mother is > > a personal trainer. So I am familiar. I am willing to help if you have > > any questions. > > > alyson > > > > > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > > product? > > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 -thanks for the info. But the therpist told me to get the salted bath water at home after each massage and to it at least once a week. -- In , " CL Muscat " <lindybuzz@h...> wrote: > I work with a shiatsu massage therapist and it really is wonderful as a > detoxifier and a stress reliever. Massage is a great deal more beneficial > than most people give it credit for. The salt bath sounds fabulous! Wish > that my therapist had things like that. > > >From: " " <angel_lts@y...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: [ ] Re: Milk Thistle > >Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:25:00 -0000 > > > > > >-Thanks, I also tried a massage on Friday. It was called a shiatsu, > >that was wonderful. I here that is detoxifying also. Then I did a bath > >in salt. > >It was all very interesting. > > > > > >-- In , Alyson Torsone > ><earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > > > Sounds like your on a great track!! The milk thistle has very > >beneficial cleansing benefits, your body will respond great to > >purification. Exercising, wonderful! Keep up the good work. The dosage > >of the milk thistle, just read the suggested dosage follow the > >instructions, don't take more, don't take less unless necessary. Some > >formulas are stronger, You may want to look into a cleanse that will > >promote cleasing of all channels. The herbs are professional mixed so > >they work synergistically in detoxifying your body as a whole, and > >people will shed a couple of pounds. But it is a great way to start a > >new weight loss routine. Hope all goes well.. > > > > > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > > Alyson, Thanks, I have bought it last night mg is 175. I assume that I > > > take it two to three times a day with meals. Is this a high enough > > > dose to take? > > > I eat very little, walk(three miles a week) or tread mill. I take good > > > fats, coconut oil mostly. > > > I will be trying it next week. > > > Thanks > > > lisa > > > > > > -- In , Alyson Torsone > > > <earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > > > > , go to your local health food store and ask them if there are > > > any interactions with your medication, I can look when I go to work, > > > but they should be able to tell you by looking up your medication. > > > From what I know about milk thistle, it will gently clean your liver > > > which stores fat deposits and toxins, but I am sure there are other > > > alternatives to losing weight. Maybe put (I know this sounds ironic) > > > but more good fats. The oils like evening primrose oil. If you don't > > > mind me asking, do you exercise, go for walks? What's your diet like. > > > I may be of some help, I work at a health food store, and my mother is > > > a personal trainer. So I am familiar. I am willing to help if you have > > > any questions. > > > > alyson > > > > > > > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > > > > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A pound here > > > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for something to > > > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to take with > > > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > > > product? > > > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 I'd love to learn more about that. How much salt? >From: " " <angel_lts@...> >Reply- > >Subject: [ ] Re: Milk Thistle >Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:15:55 -0000 > > >-thanks for the info. >But the therpist told me to get the salted bath water at home after >each massage and to it at least once a week. > > >-- In , " CL Muscat " <lindybuzz@h...> wrote: > > I work with a shiatsu massage therapist and it really is wonderful as a > > detoxifier and a stress reliever. Massage is a great deal more >beneficial > > than most people give it credit for. The salt bath sounds fabulous! > Wish > > that my therapist had things like that. > > > > >From: " " <angel_lts@y...> > > >Reply- > > > > > >Subject: [ ] Re: Milk Thistle > > >Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:25:00 -0000 > > > > > > > > >-Thanks, I also tried a massage on Friday. It was called a shiatsu, > > >that was wonderful. I here that is detoxifying also. Then I did a bath > > >in salt. > > >It was all very interesting. > > > > > > > > >-- In , Alyson Torsone > > ><earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > > > > Sounds like your on a great track!! The milk thistle has very > > >beneficial cleansing benefits, your body will respond great to > > >purification. Exercising, wonderful! Keep up the good work. The dosage > > >of the milk thistle, just read the suggested dosage follow the > > >instructions, don't take more, don't take less unless necessary. Some > > >formulas are stronger, You may want to look into a cleanse that will > > >promote cleasing of all channels. The herbs are professional mixed so > > >they work synergistically in detoxifying your body as a whole, and > > >people will shed a couple of pounds. But it is a great way to start a > > >new weight loss routine. Hope all goes well.. > > > > > > > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > > > Alyson, Thanks, I have bought it last night mg is 175. I assume >that I > > > > take it two to three times a day with meals. Is this a high enough > > > > dose to take? > > > > I eat very little, walk(three miles a week) or tread mill. I >take good > > > > fats, coconut oil mostly. > > > > I will be trying it next week. > > > > Thanks > > > > lisa > > > > > > > > -- In , Alyson Torsone > > > > <earthenalyson@y...> wrote: > > > > > , go to your local health food store and ask them if there are > > > > any interactions with your medication, I can look when I go to work, > > > > but they should be able to tell you by looking up your medication. > > > > From what I know about milk thistle, it will gently clean your liver > > > > which stores fat deposits and toxins, but I am sure there are other > > > > alternatives to losing weight. Maybe put (I know this sounds ironic) > > > > but more good fats. The oils like evening primrose oil. If you don't > > > > mind me asking, do you exercise, go for walks? What's your diet >like. > > > > I may be of some help, I work at a health food store, and my >mother is > > > > a personal trainer. So I am familiar. I am willing to help if >you have > > > > any questions. > > > > > alyson > > > > > > > > > > <angel_lts@y...> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A >pound here > > > > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for >something to > > > > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to >take with > > > > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > > > > product? > > > > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 I used epson salt, two cups. You can use sea salt too. > > > > > > > > > > > > I am trying to loose weight and I am not loosing at all. A > >pound here > > > > > > a pound there and gain it back again. I am looking for > >something to > > > > > > take to clean out toxins in my body. Is milk thistle safe to > >take with > > > > > > my meds? Or do you have anyother suggestions? Where can I buy that > > > > > > product? > > > > > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Beneficial for O & AB. OK for others linnsmama <mtnmusicmama@...> wrote: What's the status of Milk Thistle? I still can't figure out how to look stuff up on Dr. D's site. -Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 OK, my nutritional healing book says to take 200 to 400 milligrams 3 x a day. Right now I'm taking 500Mg's 2 x a day. I have just learned recently that I have hep c so I can't say if the thistle is helping. I have been having a problem with my legs and feet cramping, which is new to me and I chalk up to low potassium. I want to know why though. Is it the milk thistle, I haven't read anything to that affect. Or a hep c side affect that I haven't read about either. Good luck to you. Jeri Jeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Jeri Milkthistle was fist reported being used by Roman physicians for liver complaints in 300A.D. Now anything that stays around that long and is picked up by so many cultures must have some inherent valuse. Basically my guess would be it reduces inflamation and increases blood flow through the liver. I definitley have derived benefit from it. If you are expecting a cure. No it is not going to cure you. However in large doeses it does make the disease more tolerable. Anything that helps a little should not be disregarded. I Take 500 miligrams a day. Check out Vertex Company and the protease inhibitor VX-950. It will be on pharmacy shelves by 2010. It is a real deal cure. Cheers, Cary jeri moser <plaserville6@...> wrote: OK, my nutritional healing book says to take 200 to 400 milligrams 3 x a day. Right now I'm taking 500Mg's 2 x a day. I have just learned recently that I have hep c so I can't say if the thistle is helping. I have been having a problem with my legs and feet cramping, which is new to me and I chalk up to low potassium. I want to know why though. Is it the milk thistle, I haven't read anything to that affect. Or a hep c side affect that I haven't read about either. Good luck to you. Jeri Jeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Thanks for the info. As a side note, i had severe muscle cramps/ achiness as a side effect when I was taking an herbal supplement to try to regulate my menstural cycle. It was a mixture of herbs, but I think milk thistle may have been one of them. Not sure, because it has been several years. Anyway, thanks so much. Have a great day. jeri moser <plaserville6@...> wrote: OK, my nutritional healing book says to take 200 to 400 milligrams 3 x a day. Right now I'm taking 500Mg's 2 x a day. I have just learned recently that I have hep c so I can't say if the thistle is helping. I have been having a problem with my legs and feet cramping, which is new to me and I chalk up to low potassium. I want to know why though. Is it the milk thistle, I haven't read anything to that affect. Or a hep c side affect that I haven't read about either. Good luck to you. Jeri Jeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 ....low calcium & magnesium can do that too. eat some broccoli & all better quick. i'mm a painter/paperhanger & working on ladders using forarms/upper body a lot, often long hours running on empty, i go through this. a salad bar hit with meaningful greens (not iceberg)calcium enriched orange juice (the good tropicana NFC) & a banana or two does wonders immediately. > Re: Milk Thistle > > > OK, my nutritional healing book says to take 200 to 400 > milligrams 3 x a day. Right now I'm taking 500Mg's 2 x a day. I > have just learned recently that I have hep c so I can't say if > the thistle is helping. I have been having a problem with my > legs and feet cramping, which is new to me and I chalk up to low > potassium. I want to know why though. Is it the milk thistle, > I haven't read anything to that affect. Or a hep c side affect > that I haven't read about either. Good luck to you. Jeri > > Jeri > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I started taking milk thistle after I failed interferon in 95 per an article my brother sent me by Dr Weil - I know a lot of people disagree with Dr Weil but I followed his advice - I take Natures Way brand (yes, he recommended that brand) and I started out like he said to - I took 700 mg (4 caps) for a month and then cut back to 2 caps a day or 350 mg ever since. I've continued to take that brand and that dose for all these years = 11 and I feel great and have no liver damage. I have no idea if it helps or not but I wouldn't ever quit. I also have taken Olive leaf to lower the viral load per Dr Weil again and my viral load stays low but does increase as the years go by but they went from 10K to 175K over the past 11 yrs and hasn't gotten into the millions like alot of people I know so you just never know? I also quit drinking alcohol when I was 20 because I'm an alcoholic so that might be the only real reason I'm ok - I do wonder but I'm not giving up my herbs - Kerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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