Dr. says I need a liver cleanse

[BrianDavis]

I recently was at the dr, they said i need to go on a liver cleanse.\nCan you advise if this can be used on SCD: http://integranutrition.com/index/liver ... \n\nThanks!

[esther]

This is not legal, because of the dandelion root. However, please read what Elaine wrote about milk thistle and detoxing here:\n\n" Elaine writes\nIs it legal or not?\nI think the SCD will accomplish everything milk thistle does and will avoid the side effects including diarrhea, etc. But I have no expertise in herbs and some people swear that some herbs have accomplished amazing results. Considering that the report found on Medline came from controlled research under the auspices of NIH and STILL no conclusive answers, how can I give it my stamp of approval? I realize that most people want "black and white" answers from me. In this case, I cannot say it is illegal because it just\nmight hasten up the process of detoxification of the liver. If you have been using it and there has been no diarrhea and you can see results, then use it. from http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info ... k-thistle/"

[esther]

For a really good liver cleanse, I would recommend fresh raw veggie juices daily.\nHere's a recipe I found online, but you can search "liver cleanse with raw vegetable juices":\n4 medium carrots, scrubbed\n2 handfuls baby spinach\n1 medium red beet\n1 English cucumber\n1 green apple, cored\n1 lemon, rind removed\n1-inch piece ginger root, plus more to taste\nPush the ingredients through your juicer, and consume whole or strain with a fine mesh sieve.