JC Liver stuff part II

I also use (or have used)::


1) Herbal cleansers. Milk thistle with dandelion has long been used for liver support. There is plenty of documentation about the active ingredient in milk thistle and its positive effect on the liver. I use a combination blend with Bupleurum http://www.iherb.com/planetary-herbals-bupleurum-liver-cleanse-530-mg-150-tab...
There is another product called Liv52 that seems to have good reviews.

2) I also use and have used polyphosphatidylcholine or phosphatidylcholine or PC or lecithin which are all the same. And listed best to lesser value. I don't know if the action of PC is due to the choline part (which was covered in the previous post about choline's ability to help in methylation) I do know that Patricia Kane PhD is crazy about this supplement (she uses polyphosphatidylcholine which is a bit more pricey) stating that the cell membranes are comprised of PC and become damaged in high oxidation therefore the cells become damaged.

Here is an article on PC and liver health::

http://www.nu-liverpc.com/liver-protection-pc-2.htm


Lastly I went to a Chinese Medicine doctor (actually 2 of them) who both confirmed liver congestion. The one stimulated the LIV 1, 2, 5 (I think). There are several Chinese thoughts on the liver meridian and here is a link for those:: http://www.yinyanghouse.com/theory/chinese/liver_meridian_disharmonies#excess...


I used an Acupen which is a electric stimulator (which has no pain) on the liver points for some time. Although I think it would be best to confirm which liver condition you have. Another great source is Acumedico.com, they have many resources there. I am know that the Chinese have herbal formulas for this and I am sure they use bupleurnum as mentioned above. Perhaps a trip to a TCM doctor might be best. Tweet