Tag: Milk Thistle

Cholestasis is a serious liver condition in which the flow of bile from the liver stops or slows down. Bile is a fluid that...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a health condition that can lead to chronic liver damage. As the name suggests, this disease occurs when...

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful bonding experience between mother and child but low milk supply can cause frustration and anxiety. The only clear way to check milk supply is to track the baby's weight gain. To increase milk supply, help the baby with a good latch, nurse frequently, and express or pump milk in between feedings. Fenugreek, ginger, milk thistle and goat's rue may increase production.

After a certain age, every woman has to go through menopause. Though it is a natural part of life, it can actually be really...

If you have a nervous system disorder, the nerve cells need extra protection. Herbs like gingko biloba, valerian, and skullcap can provide you with that. Green tea also shields neurons from oxidative stress, a process that worsens problems. Milk thistle will even promote nerve cell growth and make them live longer. Are you pregnant or breastfeeding? Don’t take these herbs. If you’re on medication, talk to your doctor before taking herbal supplements.

Drinking green tea regularly can ease liver damage. Garlic can deactivate liver toxins protecting it from damage. Licorice mixed with honey and turmeric mixed with pure yogurt can improve liver functions. Milk thistle can relieve congestion in the liver. Dandelion tea can cleanse the liver and bloodstream. Adding flax seeds to the diet can reduce stress on the liver.

Addison’s disease is a rare endocrinal disorder that occurs in people of all ages. It has no cure and life-long treatment and management of the disease is the only option. Natural remedies such as herbs, dietary improvements, and lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms that accompany Addison’s disease. Oriental practices such as Yoga and meditation also have a positive influence on the condition.

Hepatitis A causes an inflammation of the liver. It is caused by Hepatitis A virus. The disease is highly contagious and mainly spread after...

Milk thistle is popular for its benefits for the liver, like treating alcoholic liver damage and helping liver cells grow after a liver surgery. But thanks to the silymarin in it, milk thistle has also shown promise in controlling diabetes, improving immunity, reducing age-related brain and nerve damage, and fighting several cancers like that of the breast and the skin. Drink a tea with the extract or seed powder.

Oral thrush is typically a mild infection in which the fungus Candida albicans overgrows or accumulates in the mouth and throat. Common signs of thrush are creamy white bumps on your tongue or inner cheeks that are often painful and may bleed slightly when scraped. All natural remedies like swishing your mouth with coconut oil and consuming probiotics can help.

Recent study says vitamin D levels decline due to higher toxin levels in the body. Women are more prone to this. People are always exposed to high levels of toxins in their life. It could come from pesticides, industrial waste, personal care products, and literally everywhere. To avoid toxins, eat free-range, organic meats to reduce exposure from added hormones.

NAFLD refers to presence of hepatic fat in non-alcoholics. No specific symptoms exist but some complain of right upper abdominal pain and fatigue. Clinically this is diagnosed in lab tests through elevated liver aminotransferases. Consume green tea, fresh fish, organic fruits and vegetables, liver-supportive foods like garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables. Avoid trans and saturated fats.

Losing weight from your belly is one of the most difficult things you will ever do. You have to completely revamp your entire lifestyle. There are...