Milk Thistle Miracle

by Amanda
(Idaho)

My Grandmother is a very holistic person and has taught me many things. Mainly by example. She is 92 years old and as healthy as can be. She broke her femur bone last year and bounced back so quickly it stunned doctors who were ready to make her funeral arrangements. She has always relied on vitamins and herbs for her over all health. I began following her example not too long ago for one problem in particular that has made a huge difference in my life.

I have a large family which is a huge blessing, however with each pregnancy I would get sicker and sicker. It became very discouraging as I wanted more children, but dreaded the way I felt during pregnancy. After a lot of research I learned that is was probably due to poor liver function and how taxed this organ is on a daily basis, let alone during a pregnancy where it is working overtime to metabolize extra hormones, food, and weed-out toxins.

In short, I started taking Milk Thistle on a regular basis in preparation for another pregnancy. This helped tone and gently detoxify my liver so that it would be at it's peak performance. I prepped for about a year. I religiously took Milk Thistle, Vitamin B's, and conscientiously watched what I put into my body in the way of saturated fats and pharmaceuticals. These were things I learned really make the liver "work". I also drank a fair amount of lemon water as lemon is a natural liver tonic.

In the months that led up to my current pregnancy I noticed a huge difference in my energy, fatigue, complexion, pms symptoms and blood sugar levels. I felt great! I knew it was from my new holistic regime which included milk thistle supplements.

When I got pregnant this fall, not only was my first trimester very manageable, I never had to throw up once. This was a huge deal to me since I had other children to care for.

I am convinced more than ever that a more gentle and natural approach to my health is the only way to go in the future.