Chlorella, Spirulina, whole Milk Thistle discussion from 3/15 Empower Hr

[JoannC]

After our very informative Empower Hour on 3/15, we had some discussions about the above. Cyd had some good suggestions and I hope she will comment here too. I am looking for suggestions on a gentle detoxification for a kitty who is on phenobarbital, a Chinese herb. I don’t want to cause any upset or reduction in the potency of the herb that is helping his polycythemia. Maybe Dr Sue can help out onthis one, I know she mentioned a product by Thorne but I don’t know the dose. Teddy weighs 10.5 lbs.

Any other suggestions or discussions are welcomed about detoxification. Spiralina has iron in it and because of Teddy condition he already has a tendency to become constipated so I have to be careful. Thank you!!!

 

[Dr. Sue]

Hi Joann,

Herbsmith has an excellent organic milk thistle powder. Dosing is 1/8 tsp twice daily, but I would start at once daily due to Teddy's issues (he's a Special Victim). In Chinese medicine seizures are associated with Liver imbalance, so milk thistle is an excellent choice.

Dr. Sue

 

[JoannC]

Thank you so much Dr Sue!