Herbal Liver Detox

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Herbal Liver Detox

The liver is basically known as the "filter" of the body because its main function is to remove toxins and wastes from the system. However, the liver can easily become congested because of poor dieting and overindulgence to unhealthy foods.  

Basically, toxins from our bloodstream are filtered out by the liver. This will then be changed chemically into risk-free substances that can be easily washed away. This just shows how important our liver is for our physical wellness.

If in case the liver is not capable of removing all harmful wastes and toxins, these toxins will build up in the tissues which will eventually lead to different health issues. Health complaints like cholesterol-related problems, digestive problems, constipation, allergies and other such illnesses may arise if wastes are not washed out completely. Also, body pain and chronic fatigue are symptoms of an unhealthy liver.

To keep our liver healthy and undamaged, many health experts recommend going on an herbal liver detox. An herbal liver detox is a safe and effective way to improve bile production for building liver tissues and there are a lot of food supplements available in the market that helps the liver in detoxifying the body.

Herbs for Herbal Liver Detox 

The following are good examples of herbs used for herbal liver detox

Turmeric

Turmeric is excellent in herbal liver detox. It cleanses the liver very gently and naturally. Turmeric is known as an ayurvedic herb that also acts as an antioxidant that boosts the creation and production of bile. It contains a compound substance called "curcumin" that also aids in treating gallstones.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is widely-used in herbal liver detox supplements because of its powerful liver benefits. It protects the liver from toxins while stimulating it function normally.

Dandelion

Dandelion helps the liver increase the production of bile. This herb is very effective in helping the liver wash out toxins, wastes and poisonous substances.

Lycopodium

Lycopodium is another common ingredient for herbal liver detox. This kind of herb is taken from moss which is also good for cleaning the liver and kidneys.

Fringe tree

Fringe tree is pretty much similar to dandelion. It also helps boost bile production in the liver. It is also an effective herb in preventing liver enlargement, chronic illnesses and hepatitis.

Yellow dock

Yellow dock helps purify the liver and also aids in dissolving fats collected in the liver.

These are just some herbs perfect for liver detox. They may come in the form of teas, capsules or powder-form and are usually available in the market. To know more about herbal liver detox, it is best to consult a naturopathic doctor.

Herbal Liver Detox Recipes 

There are several herbal liver detox recipes that you can try. Most of these herbal liver detox recipes contain herbs, fruits and vegetables for ingredients. Herbs, fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber are proven to be very effective in flushing away toxins that are stored in our liver. By trying out some herbal liver detox recipes you will be able to maintain a normal and healthy liver.

Here are some herbal liver recipes that you can try:

Herbal Liver Detox Recipe #1

You should combine half cup of water, 2 tablespoons of pure lemon extract, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of molasses (black-strap) and a dash of cayenne pepper.

You should drink this blend of herbs and fruits every morning with an empty stomach for 10 days.

Herbal Liver Detox Recipe #2

For the ingredients you will need 1 carrot, a beetroot, 1 cucumber and celery. To begin, you should wash all of the ingredients and then peel the carrot and beetroot. Once peeled, they should be diced as well as the celery and cucumber. Put all of the diced ingredients onto a juicer and then drink the juice within 30 minutes. This juice drink is good for breakfast and is one of the most effective herbal liver detox recipes.

You should always remember that having a normal and healthy liver is the key to physical wellness. To know more herbal liver detox recipes, you can buy health recipe books or you can also consult a certified dietician.

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7 Day Liver Detox 

7 Day Liver Detox - A Great Way to Improve Your Health

The world has become a very unhealthy place to live in nowadays. Pollution is prevalent and chemicals are being released each day into the air that we breathe in. Polluted air and the chemicals released contain harmful toxins that are very detrimental to our body when it goes inside our bloodstream. What we need to do is to eliminate these toxins from our body as quickly as possible.

The liver is the organ in charge of removing toxins from our body because it acts like a "filter". In other words, the liver filters toxins from the bloodstream. To remove all harmful toxins from the body, a 7 day liver detox diet can be very helpful. The 7 day liver detox diet is a safe and effective way to remove harmful toxins that we naturally and unknowingly intake everyday. Toxins can be acquired from the food that we eat, drinking water and the air that we breathe. These toxins that enter our body obviously are harmful to our system. It makes us feel tired, bloated and can also cause different health problems.

The main objective of the 7 day liver detox diet is to eat healthy for an entire week, taking in foods for 7 days that will naturally remove the toxins from your system.

The 7 day liver detox diet generally starts by drinking a glass of water with lemon juice in it. And remember, it is important that you drink at least 8 glasses to completely hydrate your body. For your breakfast, it is suggested that you eat a small amount of rice with fruits. For both lunch and dinner, you should only eat vegetables. By eating at least four different vegetables a day, you will be sure that you are getting enough nutrients that your body needs to eliminate toxins. It is must that you avoid foods containing caffeine, flour, sugar, fats and anything that has preservatives for the entire 7 days.

The following are perfect for your 7 day liver detox diet:

-Fresh fruits
-Fresh vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, artichokes, garlic and onion, red and green -vegetables
-Rice cakes, brown rice, rice pasta and rice crackers
-Grains like buckwheat as an alternative for rice, quinoa and amaranth (these are available in the market)
-Beans like legumes, pinto beans, garbanzos beans, kidney beans, green peas and adzuki beans
Unsalted nuts, cashew nuts, almond nuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds (no peanuts)

The above information is just some that you can try for your 7 day liver detox diet. To know more about this type of diet, it is recommended that you consult a dietician or your healthcare provider.

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    LisaKN LisaKN Oct 14, 2009 @ 12:09 am
    I have done the master cleanse before, and I found it very difficult and more of a fast (I just love food too much!). I've started to look into other detoxes and cleanse that require you to eat healthy foods/cleansing herbs/etc... The 7 day liver detox looks interesting.

    I am very surprised that you do a detox every month! I was under the impression detoxes are a 2-3x a year type of thing.
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    AndrewGreen AndrewGreen May 13, 2009 @ 6:28 am
    I have used Turmeric many times to detox and help my liver. Useful info in this lens. 5*
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    rob rob Aug 7, 2008 @ 5:46 am
    If you like to poop, this diet is for you!
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    bobang bobang Oct 16, 2007 @ 6:08 pm
    I hope you enjoy the information here. I do detox every month and it is a "must" if you want to live a healthy life. But not many people know how to do this. Please use this information to detox your own body and any suggestions welcomed as I add more stuff on this page.

    Thanks for visiting!

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