KEEP LIVER HEALTHY( The Main Vital Organ Of The Body ) – HERBAL / NATURAL DETOXIFICATION It is important that you do a liver detox at least once a year as the liver is one of the most vital organs of our body. A liver detox helps to ensure that it functions properly in producing over 13,000 different chemicals and 2,000 various enzymes used by the body.

           It is only the liver that can purify the bloodstream and we only have one liver. With in the human body is an organ that is incredible in the amount of work it does daily.The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, and the heaviest weighing in at over 3 lbs. It is a smooth, cone shaped organ that is protected by the rib cage on the upper right of the abdomen. It carries out over five hundred different processes every day involved with filtering and regulating the various chemicals in the body.

# Some of it’s many duties are:

Aids in digestion
distributes nutrients in the food you eat
removes toxins from the blood
stores glucose
filters chemicals
helps to get rid of old blood cells
maintains the blood sugar level
and many more things

* Most amazing of all is that it regenerates itself! Your liver can continue to keep functioning even after losing up to ninety percent (90%) of it’s cells.

           Because it does so much when it is not functioning properly the whole body can run amok. With as many environmental pollutants as humans are exposed to in modern society the liver is often worked beyond it’s ability to cope and over time it ceases to do it’s job effectively. As the liver functions less effectively the body begins to have illnesses and begins to break down. Some of the health problems associated with a toxic liver are:

constipation
bloat
headaches
acid reflux
high cholesterol
overweight/obesity
underweight
PMS
Asthma
Fibromyalgia
Diabetes
Skin disorders
Depression
Fatigue
Dark circles under the eyes

* Luckily the liver is resilient and these illnesses and trends toward illnesses can be reversed.

# Natural Cleanses :

           A liver cleanse is not something to take on lightly or without research. It should be done in stages. Most naturopaths recommend that before the liver is cleansed a person should do a colon cleanse first and then a kidney cleanse. Why is this?
          When you go through a liver cleanse the various toxins that have been stored in the liver are dumped in to the body. The colon and the kidneys must then eliminate these toxins rapidly, or as rapidly as possible. If these organs are not at peak function they will not be able to rid the body of toxins quickly and effectively and that could lead to more problems.

Once you have done that then it is time to go on to the liver cleanse.

# Herbs For Liver Detox :
There are many herbs that are recommended for detoxifying the liver.
-Turmeric- increases bile production and helps with the treatment of gall stones ,Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant.
– Milk Thistle- is a strong anti-toxin
– Yellow Dock-helps to dissolve fat in the liver and is an excellent anti-toxin
– Dandelion- immune system booster and anti-toxin
– Licorice Root- Helps neutralize the effects of powerful chemical toxins
*These herbs can be used in various combinations to help detoxify the liver and keep it functioning properly.

# When Should You Not Detox?

Some of the reasons that detoxing can be dangerous are:

Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Children or Teens should not detox because they are growing
Elderly
Underweight
Getting over an illness
Anemia
Heart Disease
Kidney Problems
Diabetes
Chronic illness
Supplements

           You can also use prepared supplements to help with detoxing the liver. Several companies make herbal combinations that work to detoxify and subsequently strengthen the liver and surrounding organs. Usually it is best to take these supplements in conjunction with a dietary change, or after a more in depth liver cleanse, but read instructions carefully and always check with your health care provider.

Arogyam Pure Herbs Markav Capsule
Arogyam Pure Herbs Shodhan Capsule
# A Life Style of Health :

           By doing a liver detox and then following a healthy eating plan for life which includes organic and hormone free foods, and by taking supplements that have been formulated to strengthen your organs, you can maintain an energetic and healthy life-style well in to your retirement years.

Ayurved

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