Liver Cleanse Detox
The liver is probably one of the hardest working organs in the human body. The liver’s job is to filter out toxins, and to regulate the body’s various chemicals.
The liver does the following:
- Helps with digestion and nutrient distribution
- Cleans the blood and removes old blood cells
- Regulates hormone levels
- Maintains blood sugar levels and stores glucose
We are living in a time when our bodies must deal with more air, water and food toxins than ever before. This makes more work for the liver, and it can become so overburdened that some toxins are not filtered out. To help your liver deal with these leftover toxins, it is a good healthcare practice, to do a liver cleanse detox.
Signs you need a cleanse
Spring is the best time, to do a liver cleanse detox, because this is the time of year when your energy is naturally expanding. If you are experiencing any of the following, check with your doctor to see if toxins in your liver may be causing the following physical problems.
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Constipation or bloat
- Acid Reflux
- Headaches
- Cholesterol problems
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia
- Menstruation or menopausal problems
- Skin problems
- Obesity or underweight
- Dark circles under eyes
What herbs are good to cleanse liver?
These are the types of herbs that are commonly combined to use in a liver cleanse.
*Chamomile Flowers *Oregon Grape Root * Chaparral
*Beuplerum *Verbena Officinalis *Fennel
*Licorice Root *Dandelion *Yellow Dock
*Turmeric *Milk Thistle
What foods are good to cleanse liver?
Along with taking an herbal supplement, the following types of foods can also help to do a liver cleanse detox. Remember that the liver is invigorated when you eat bitter or sour tasting foods.
Vegetables: In particular the dark green leafy green type Please note that asparagus is great for liver cleansing; add it to your diet each week, or buy asparagus tea from a health food store.
Fruits: The kind which tend to be sour in taste such as grapefruit, lemon and lime.
Legumes and Grains: beans, peas and lentils; barley, oats rye and wheat
Always check with your health care practitioner to make sure that a liver cleanse is the right solution for treating your health problems. If you are in frail health, pregnant or breast feeding, elderly or still growing, a liver cleanse is not for you.
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