Guest guest Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Sandy I could be wrong but I have heard from our herbalist that milk thistle is contra-indicated in persons who have seizures. Why not take Vit E instead? > [ ] milk thistle > > I would like to know if anyone has any experience in taking milk > thistle to help keep the liver strong when taking AEDs. If so, what > effects did you notice? > > Thanks, > Sandy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Dear Sandy, My sister divorced her husband, he was an alcoholic and then got into Heroin, he had done other drugs etc. After my sister dumped him he lived with his mother and was having tests to see what was left of his brain. Well, he took milk thistle and vitamins etc. Lo and behold he got off the drugs cleaned up his body, met and married another women, fathered a child, his life is going well and my sister is as shocked as she can be. Gail Pike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Gail And to think how many people just consider this a WEED! And, don't forget the dandelions and burdock. mjh In a message dated 5/24/02 12:51:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gpike90805@... writes: > Dear Sandy, My sister divorced her husband, he was an alcoholic and then got > into Heroin, he had done other drugs etc. After my sister dumped him he > lived > with his mother and was having tests to see what was left of his brain. > Well, > he took milk thistle and vitamins etc. Lo and behold he got off the drugs > cleaned up his body, met and married another women, fathered a child, his > life is going well and my sister is as shocked as she can be. > Gail Pike > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Helen, What does contra-indicated mean, it doesn't sound good. I haven't heard of any adverse effects for milk thistle, in fact all I've heard is positive, but I will do more research. I'm also curious what vitamin E will do for the liver. We actually take vitamin E already. Thanks, Sandy -- In @y..., Helena de Magalhaes <Helena@c...> wrote: > Sandy > I could be wrong but I have heard from our herbalist that milk thistle is > contra-indicated in persons who have seizures. Why not take Vit E instead? > > > [ ] milk thistle > > > > I would like to know if anyone has any experience in taking milk > > thistle to help keep the liver strong when taking AEDs. If so, what > > effects did you notice? > > > > Thanks, > > Sandy > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Contra-indicated means that if you shouldn't take one if you have the other In this case, it would mean you shouldn't take milk thistle if you have a seizure disorder. I've not heard this and can tell you that we did a whole course of milk thistle and never had a problem with it causing seizures. I can also tell you, though, that it didn't touch 's liver enzymes -- in fact, they more than doubled. On Vitamin E -- somebody on the Williss list posted that they saw liver enzymes increase with Vitamin E. This was a surprise to me. . .and the first I'd heard it. Don't know if it's true or not.--D --- sandyharty <sasaharty@...> wrote: > Helen, > > What does contra-indicated mean, it doesn't sound > good. I haven't > heard of any adverse effects for milk thistle, in > fact all I've heard > is positive, but I will do more research. I'm also > curious what > vitamin E will do for the liver. We actually take > vitamin E already. > > Thanks, > Sandy > > -- In @y..., Helena de Magalhaes > <Helena@c...> wrote: > > Sandy > > I could be wrong but I have heard from our > herbalist that milk thistle is > > contra-indicated in persons who have seizures. > Why not take Vit E instead? > > > > > [ ] milk thistle > > > > > > I would like to know if anyone has any > experience in taking milk > > > thistle to help keep the liver strong when > taking AEDs. If so, what > > > effects did you notice? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Sandy > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 Sandy I see DeEtte already responded to most of your question. I also have not been able to find any literature on the negatives of milk thistle - I intend to ask the herbalist why she is of the view that I shouldn't take it. Vitamin E apparently works wonders as a liver detoxifier - if I recall it was on this list that I got articles to that effect - anyone remember who posted the articles or links? Regards Helena > [ ] milk thistle > > > > > > I would like to know if anyone has any experience in taking milk > > > thistle to help keep the liver strong when taking AEDs. If so, what > > > > effects did you notice? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Sandy > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 , Does freezing fruits and veggies denature enzymes. I know heat does but could not find any info on freezing. Thanks, Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2002 Report Share Posted May 29, 2002 Thank you DeEtte and Helena for clarifying for me. Sandy > > > Sandy > > > I could be wrong but I have heard from our herbalist that milk thistle > > is > > > contra-indicated in persons who have seizures. Why not take Vit E > > instead? > > > > > > > [ ] milk thistle > > > > > > > > I would like to know if anyone has any experience in taking milk > > > > thistle to help keep the liver strong when taking AEDs. If so, what > > > > > > effects did you notice? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Sandy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Hi a: Cliff was taken milk thistle, in the beginning.. He hasn't for a long time. The Dr. said he didn't need it-- as he was too far along. It can't hurt you. I know they are expensive... so, the Dr. told me to take them.., good for you, and is good for our complexion. Cliff didn't take them,for another reason, His blood was too thin... and milk thistle can thin the blood. I have been taking the milk thistle. Ask you Doctor is you can take the milk thistle. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: persimmontree@... > This is probably a naive question from a newcomer (dx 1/14/05 AIH/PBC), but does anyone have thoughts on milk thistle? My liver specialist told me I could take it. He said it probably wouldn't work, but it probably wouldn't hurt. I never did start taking it. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 I have been taking Milk Thisle for at least 3 years, with my doctor's knowledge and I guess approval because we have discussed it many times. He never said it could have any harmful effect, so I keep taking it. Maybe it is helping since, I am not taking anything else but the questionable Ursodiol, which my docor is not sure is doing much, but it is the only thing he can recommend for NAFLD, and hope a lot. My lab numbers are normal but my liver is enlarged ( he tells me every time he pockes around and I remind him he told me last time, but is it bigger, the ans is normally no) And my spleen is enlarged but he is more concerned with my "protal hypertention". I hope he gets concerned with the serious pain I had last week! Milk Thisle is supposed to protect the liver. I sure hope it is doing it job! Clara from OR [ ] Milk Thistle Hi Everybody! This is probably a naive question from a newcomer (dx 1/14/05 AIH/PBC), but does anyone have thoughts on milk thistle? Does anyone take it in conjunction with urso and prednisone? I'm not sure that herbal remedies work, but, for example, I used to drink 4-5 cups a day of capucciono and expresso. I stopped the coffee and began drinking camomile tea--the tea doesn't "cure" anything, but it certainly is a lot better than coffee. My stomach pains and headaches stopped, and my spirits improved. Could milk thistle have at least a "comfort effect" for the liver? Interested in anyone's thoughts on this... Kathy in DC area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 does anyone have thoughts on milk thistle? Hi Kathy I am a firm believer in the power of herbs. I have a holistic veterinarian who takes care of my pets, often with herbs. In fact, he saved one of my dog's life using nothing but herbs. However I also have a great respect for the damage they can do when used improperly. They should be regarded the same as any drug. Make sure you get the ok from your hepatologist, and seek guidance from someone who is knowledgeable in their proper use. Regards, Elaine Long Island, NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi I'm , and my doctor said it would not hurt, neither would flax seed oil. Don't take blood again until August. We'll see [ ] Milk Thistle Could any of you tell me if you take Milk Thistle? My doctor has told me that I can take it and I would like to know if there is a certain one that is the best to take..... Thanks for any info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.4/363 - Release Date: 6/13/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Why do you have to take blood if I may ask thanks you sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 there is one that is best to take I will look on my bottle and tell you where to order there are much better versions with more of the product in it sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Thanks I will look for your reply! > > there is one that is best to take > I will look on my bottle and tell you where to order > there are much better versions with more of the product in it > sherry > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 I understand milk thistle is wonderful It has a ingredient in it that helps to detoxify what the liver does not. Let me know how it works for you sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 > > Hi Bee, > > I just got my order from Mountain Rose containing " organic " milk > thistle from China. I can't imagine how anything coming from China > could be healthy to ingest. I have already emailed the company to > find out if there are any alternatives. > > Meanwhile, my question is - should I find the powder from somewhere > I'm more comfortable with, how is it taken? Do I have to encapsulate it? > > Perhaps I should try to get a hold of my own plant? Has anyone had > success with this? +++Hi. . Not everything from China is a problem and since it is organic don't be concerned. You can encapsulate it if you wish, or make a tea with it. I don't know how many capsules you take; maybe the internet has that information. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 > > Hello everybody, > > I have done a search on the group and found messages relating to the dosages of milk thistle, but my question is somewhat different. > > I have read that it 'supports' the liver in its detoxing function. Does this mean that it helps the liver to dump its toxins, i.e. into the bloodstream on the way out? Because this would mean a sudden increase in symptoms, which I would like to avoid. > > However, my liver definitely could use some help  So I am considering it. What do those of you who have taken milk thistle think? I'd appreciate any thoughts. Hi andra. Here's information on what Milk Thistle does: http://www.wellnow.ca/home.asp?PageID=589 & sMenuID=584 You can regulate how much the milk thistle detoxifies your liver by starting with small amounts, and only gradually increasing them. But the most important thing for the liver is the " good " fats I recommend, along with their co-factor supplements (omega 3, vitamins A, D & E), as well as the diet of course - everything in this program works together. No nutrients work in isolation. Also I recommend coffee enemas for the liver. When I did them I didn't find I got more die-off symptoms; they gave me such a sense of relief and a feeling of rejuvenation. The best to you, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 hi bee re the coffee enemas - is there an enema kit you can recommend that has a very thin insert tube. i can't do colonics as the tube is too thick and due to anal fissures it's extremely painful. thanks monique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 > > hi bee > > re the coffee enemas - is there an enema kit you can recommend that has > a very thin insert tube. i can't do colonics as the tube is too thick > and due to anal fissures it's extremely painful. Hi . The tip on this enema bulb isn't look very big: http://www.enemasupply.com/faulrecsyr8o.html Here's an assortment of enema nozzles with one that looks fairly small: http://www.enemasupply.com/asofenno.html Order it through my website - see the Enema Supply Ad at the bottom of every page. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 -Boy the enema tips in black look pretty scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thanks Bee for the link and for the advice. I think I may give it a go. Like another recent poster, I find myself very queasy about the idea of an enema. Once I work myself up to it, though, I will give it a try! I am slowly adding in my supplements (cash trickle issues) and recently added Cod Liver Oil for my A,D,E... I'm not sure if it's related to the vitamins or because the oil is fatty, or if it had nothing to do with adding it in - but my digestive system has been doing lots of 'flushing' lately!! I'm all for the bad stuff out! Thanks again, andra >> Hi andra. Here's information on what Milk Thistle does: http://www.wellnow. ca/home.asp? PageID=589 & sMenuID=584 You can regulate how much the milk thistle detoxifies your liver by starting with small amounts, and only gradually increasing them. But the most important thing for the liver is the " good " fats I recommend, along with their co-factor supplements (omega 3, vitamins A, D & E), as well as the diet of course - everything in this program works together. No nutrients work in isolation. Also I recommend coffee enemas for the liver. When I did them I didn't find I got more die-off symptoms; they gave me such a sense of relief and a feeling of rejuvenation. The best to you, Bee == ~freedom is a state of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 > > Thanks Bee for the link and for the advice. I think I may give it a go. > > Like another recent poster, I find myself very queasy about the idea of an enema. Once I work myself up to it, though, I will give it a try! > > I am slowly adding in my supplements (cash trickle issues) and recently added Cod Liver Oil for my A,D,E... I'm not sure if it's related to the vitamins or because the oil is fatty, or if it had nothing to do with adding it in - but my digestive system has been doing lots of 'flushing' lately!! > > I'm all for the bad stuff out! That's wonderful andra!! Cod Liver Oil contains Omega 3 (2 kinds which are EPA and DHA) and Vitamins A and D. It doesn't contain vitamin E, except when they use a small amount as a preservative. The best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hi Walter and Don I have been taking Milk Thistle for 4 years and i notice a differents in my ALT and my all around health when i don't take it. God Bless,tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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