Liver HELP - Remedies...?

Question

If you know you have a bad liver - but have no access to a doctor (please do not ask why) what kind of home remedies do you suggest.

Also -

Can doctors give you any medication for a bad liver? Meaning, are there *pills* you can take to help?

A friend of mine is having a bad bad time, but she will in NO WAY go to a doctor, so, I'm trying to help.

Thanks...

Answer 1

I agree with the milk thistle but also suggest  nettle tea, dandelion root tea (tastes really bad) and eating beets every day for at least 2 weeks. (raw or cooked with no sugar and not pickled)

EDIT: Oh tell her to stay away from tylenol and products like that.

Answer 2

The following herbals show promise in aiding with liver healing: Dandelion-promotes liver healing by increasing waste removal, milk thistle- repairs and regenerates new and old liver cells, capers- are a hepatic stimulant, black nightshade-reduces DNA degradation, tamarisk- alkaloids increase liver function.

The following lifestyle changes are also important to avoid to repair the liver: avoid smoking, get on a cardiovascular and resistance training regimen 3-4 times per week, avoid consuming too much protein, completely avoid drinking alcohol for 9-12 months at least, avoid IV drug use, and acetaminophen.

I'm a certified personal trainer in the following areas: Health & fitness, testing procedures and analysis, injury prevention, health maintenance, nutritional counseling, and disease prevention.

Good luck...

Ed G.

Answer 3

i don't really know i am in the same boat years of drinking heavy but the liver is really good at healing its self i know taking milk thistle is really good for the liver try to go organic less pestisides for the liver to have to fight and also 2 times a day when you first wake up then mid day its really nasty so down it fast but its a great detoxifier 8 oz warm filtered water 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp organic raw apple cider vinegar

Answer 4

If she does not go to the doctor, how does she know she has a bad liver?

Answer 5

Probably the best food there is for liver health is beetroot.