Knowing how to detox your liver is essential. Your overall health and sense of well being depend on how quickly and efficiently your body removes toxins. In this era, we are continually exposed to toxic body products, virtually processed foods and toxins from the environment. And, consequently, the body is faced with an overwhelming quantity of waste to purge.
The liver is a major channel which the body uses to rid itself of toxins. It does a lot more. The liver detoxifies the blood (by removing ammonium and bilirubin without rest), secretes bile to process fat, and stores vital irons, minerals, and vitamins for daily usage by the body.
Do you realize how hardworking this guy is? If you had a grandma as keen as mine on liver reverence and worship, I’m sure you’d understand why now. In fact, we recited a pledge to Captain Liver—as my grandma put it—every morning of the holidays I spent with her.
She always told us living would be much more difficult if this soldier wasn’t in peak condition. Now, I see what she meant. When the liver is not functioning optimally, the body has a hard time digesting food, particularly fats. This means that a healthy, enjoyable life is directly linked to optimal liver performance.
The liver has never been more vulnerable than it is these days—thanks to several factors. Contrary to what many believe, alcohol isn’t the only cause of liver damage. There are several other causes of diseases to the liver, some of which are piercings or tattoos, autoimmune diseases, obesity, viral infections, and low potassium levels. The list is exhaustive.
How To Know You Need To Detox Your Liver
The liver exhibits some symptoms when it isn’t performing in peak condition. They include:
- Poor appetite
- Bloating or gassiness
- Rosacea
- Dark urine
- Constipation
- Inability to shed weight
- Chronic fatigue
- High blood pressure
6-Step Strategy To Detox Your Liver
Thankfully, some say the liver may have a mother pod and spacecraft. Rumors spread that the liver may be an alien—courtesy of its regenerative abilities. This simply means the liver can heal and become whole again when you follow a laid down procedure.
Fortunately for me—and for you—my grandma left me this classified info before she passed away. I assume she knew the liver would face so much in this era. Well, chill. I’m not charging for this; I only request that you keep to the simple steps highlighted below. I’m not letting you develop an impaired liver.
Eliminate Toxic Foods From Your Diet
Processed foods—such as refined carbs, hydrogenated oils, lunch meats, and convenience foods—basically work against the liver. Continuous consumption of these foods for a long time damages the liver in more ways than you think.
The chemical structures of these foods have been modified for longer life on the shelf. For example, hydrogenated oils (or trans fats) are rich in saturated fats, which studies suggest is linked with inflammation. What’s more, excessive intake of trans fat increases the risk of having a heart attack by 25%. Convenience foods, as expected, have high levels of added nitrates and nitrites, which inhibit the growth of helpful gut bacteria just to preserve color and extend the longevity of foods on the shelf.
I suggest that you immediately remove these foods from your diet. Keep reading to know what to replace them with.
Take Raw Vegetable Juice
You’d need to probably eat all the healthy vegetables in the world to detox your liver. Thankfully, you don’t have to do something impossible.
3 – 5 servings of juice made with different raw vegetables are enough to aid detoxification. Apart from the fact that vegetable juices are easier to take, an impaired liver finds it easier to process and absorb vegetable juices.
Vegetables used for this purpose help to create a more balanced PH level in the body by reducing acidity. Recommendations include Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage. You may add more enjoyable vegetables like carrots, beets, and cucumber.
Increase Consumption Of Foods Rich In Potassium
The ideal potassium recommendation per day is at least 4700 milligrams. I doubt you’re getting this much—especially as you’re eating so much processed foods. Foods with high potassium levels reduce cholesterol levels and systolic blood pressure and encourage your cardiovascular health—not to mention that they cleanse the liver.
Potassium supplements aren’t bad, but I’d urge you to take natural foods instead. Examples are sweet potatoes, tomato sauces, spinach, and beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses, and banana.
Coffee Enemas
In addition to liver detoxification, coffee enemas reduce fatigue and aid constipation. An enema is a DIY and usually targets the large intestines. During the process, fluid enters the liver via the intestinal wall.
Consequently, this stimulates the secretion of more bile—leading to a flow that jump-starts both the liver and gallbladder. This is followed by the production of chemical glutathione, thereby flushing out the buildup of toxins in the body.
To make a coffee enema, boil 2 tablespoonfuls of organic coffee in distilled water. Leave to simmer and cool off for 15 minutes. Filter with cheesecloth and proceed to use in your enema kit. Use for 10 – 15 minutes before releasing.
Take More Turmeric Supplements and Milk Thistle
Turmeric has several benefits. It helps digestion, causes a balanced level of blood sugar, aids liver metabolism and tissue, and serves as an excellent antidepressant. Using turmeric supplements helps to detox the liver.
Milk Thistle is perfect for cleansing the liver. It prevents clogging up of heavy metals, alcohol, environmental toxins, and prescription medications in the body. Also, milk thistle reduces the negative aftermath of radiation and chemotherapy. Silymarin, which is a significant ingredient in milk thistle, fortifies liver cell walls, and enhances healthy regeneration.
Take Real Liver or Liver Tablets
The liver of young, healthy chicken or cattle has very high levels of vitamins A & B, iron, folic acid, CoQ10, and chromium. The liver is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat.
If you are, however, uncomfortable with the idea of eating liver, you can make do with liver supplements. Settle for choices that assure you that the cattle or chicken wasn’t fed hormones.
Final Words…
Detox your liver for healthier, easier living. The above steps will help you to cleanse your liver daily, thereby helping to keep your liver in optimal condition.
