Few of us pay much attention to the condition of our liver, yet this organ is essential to life! This hard-working organ is the processing factory, which filters out harmful toxins and chemicals, breaking down and flushing them out of our systems.
Most people are aware that over-consumption of alcoholic beverages has a detrimental effect on the liver over time, eventually leading to hardening of the liver and cirrhosis. However, there are many other toxins which enter our bodies every day and to which we dont give a second thought. For example, both OTC and prescription medications contain chemicals which must be broken down and processed by the liver. Even many of the foods we eat contain preservatives and a variety of other additives, which your liver must also tackle. Environmental pollutants add yet more to the livers hefty workload.
Ultimately, the liver can wear out, so you can see that a liver cleansing program is a great idea! Lets take a look at what we call the ultimate liver cleanse, much like a thorough and vigorous spring cleaning for your home. You can safely use this ultimate liver cleanse program twice a year to keep your liver strong and healthy.
The humble dandelion root is one of the most powerful and safe herbs to include in your arsenal of liver cleansing agents. Used for thousands of years, dandelion root is a specific for optimizing liver function, flushing your liver as clean as a whistle. So thorough and effective is the action of dandelion root, there are many anecdotal reports of people with inoperable liver cancer going into complete remission, with the astonished physicians unable to find a trace of the cancer. This humble root is an essential component of the ultimate liver cleanse regimen.
Milk thistle seed is another herbal that exerts truly amazing effects on the liver. Milk thistle seed is unique in its ability to regenerate liver cells. Naturally, as we age, and, depending on how well weve cared for our liver, cells die, reducing the livers ability to filter out those toxins. If youve had excessive exposure to environmental toxins, such as heavy metals or pesticides, or take OTC and/or prescription meds frequently, or have enjoyed alcoholic beverages a bit too much, milk thistle seed is your ace in the hole. Even if none of the above applies to you, this seed is a must for inclusion in your ultimate liver cleanse program. So powerful is this seed, it can reverse cirrhosis!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Licorice root is called the great detoxifier and is prescribed especially for those suffering liver, spleen, stomach and kidney ailments. One Chinese study found that licorice root reduced the accumulation of triglycerides, while increasing glycogen levels. In addition, the study showed that the use of licorice root prevented the development of experimentally induced cirrhosis and lesions in the liver.
Wild Yam root contributes to overall liver health by reducing both HBP and blood cholesterol levels.
While cayenne pepper does not directly affect the liver, it is often used in herbal formulas as a catalyst, which speeds and enhances the action of the other herbs in the formula.
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