• 12May

    All Parts of the Dandelion and what they’re good for…
    : http://youtu.be/TD-CQ5zElPk

  • 07May

    “… there’s just ONE food on Earth that, because of its unique composition, metabolizes in your body as both fat and carbohydrate—and that product is sugar.

    Sugar is Both a Fat and a Carb, and this Combo Drives World-Wide Obesity-Related Disease Rates

    Sugar is the only calorie source that correlates with the increase in diabetes. In 1985, when the world-wide sugar consumption was 98 million tons, diabetes affected 30 million people. By 2010, sugar consumption had risen to 160 million tons, and global diabetes prevalence reached 346 million people. Overall, sugar is 50 times more potent than calories, in terms of causing diabetes. But why…”

    http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/05/07/the-sweetener-that-is-more-dangerous-than-alcohol.aspx?e_cid=20120507_DNL_art_1

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  • 14Apr

    http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2012/04/13/can-your-face-tell-if-youre-healthy-or-sick/

    Chinese Face Reading
    Patterns on people’s faces that correspond with their health

    Jean Haner. She’s a Hay House author and a face reader. Part one -

    “Jean mentions that the eyebrows are tied to the function of the liver. Thick and prominent eyebrows reflect a strong liver, while thin or non-prominent reflect a weakness in the liver…”

    “Certain wrinkles you are SUPPOSED to get, and its not a good sign if you don’t get them! They have a very positive and powerful message for you….”
    Every feature of the face is related to an organ + emotion in the body. The eyebrows – health of the liver.
    Splintering eyebrows means the liver is dysfunctioning, weakening.

    5 basic personality types – strong, full, thick eyebrows with strong, well-defined jaw -indented temples, rectangular face – loves to be active, work hard, logical, get things done, easily frustrated, very efficient….
    interested in health, make great personal trainers and coaches

    curly hair, red or wears spiky hair, large eyes, sometimes freckles, clefted chin sometimes, life has to be fun,
    very positive, great sense of humor, move fast, talk fast, inspire others, great exuberance, need alot of variety and change

    full lips, large mouth, round eyes and round eyebrows – love to be directed, giving, generous, kind and tactful, the support person, love to help others

    large nose, bony nose, prominent cheeks,thin bones, tiny ankles and wrists,- detailed, perfectionistics, inner-critic is hard on themselves, make things beautiful, very sensitive to others’ energies, highly sensitive

    rounded forehead, natural shadowing under eyes, prominent chin- very creative, everything under the surface, may seem quiet and calm, artists, musicians, psychics, unusual work in the world, need to flow in the world, need freedom, not alot of stucture

    www.wisdomofyourface.com

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  • 11Jan

    “The Ins and Outs of Liver Cleansing”, Article by Matt Monarch
    The following information is for education only and is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or treat illness. It is valuable to seek the advice of an alternative health care professional before making any changes.

    I’m ALWAYS receiving questions from people about Liver Cleansing. A couple of the most common questions include:

    # Why didn’t I get any stones out after my liver cleanse?
    # Why don’t I feel well after my liver cleanse?

    Please note: this article is based on anecdotal information and personal experience…

    I feel that there is quite a lot of “hype” around liver cleansing and one result is that when people do liver cleanses, they base their concept of whether or not the cleanse was “successful” or not, on the amount of Liver and/or Gall Bladder stones released. I personally feel that this is unfortunate. There is SO MUCH MORE to be removed from the liver than just stones – most of us have ENORMOUS back-ups of waste in our livers. When we do a liver cleanse, the bile ducts become dilated and the liver DUMPS a mass of toxins out into the colon, which usually includes HOT ACID, BILE, and more.

    I recently heard from a friend who did a liver cleanse, didn’t get any stones out, and didn’t feel well afterwards. Although this friend didn’t see any actual stones released, here in fact was an example of a very successful liver cleanse, in my opinion. Clearly the liver had dumped a mass of toxins from their liver into their system, which then resulted in them not feeling well. This person thought that this liver cleanse wasn’t a success however, and that the only result was not feeling well.

    My guidance for our friend was to cleanse her colon asap, to MOVE this old bile and acid OUT. After she did this, she immediately started to feel better. Dr. Andreas Moritz, the author of “The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush”, states that cleansing the colon is KEY before, after and during a liver cleanse. He actually states that it is a NECESSITY.

    In my opinion, the BEST liver cleanse for a beginner IS to actually cleanse their colon. 99% of those who don’t ever clean their colons surely have all sorts of toxins backed up in their systems. This old waste is more than just solid waste in the intestines. There are acids, gases and other toxins which fill the colon up too. The gas is invisible to the human eye. That gas pressure along with other toxins in the colon prevents your other organs from being able to dump more gases, acids and toxins into your colon. However, if you cleanse your colon on a periodic basis, you remove these backed-up toxins in the colon, freeing up space, which then enables your liver and other organs to dump out more toxins into your colon – your body’s waste pipe. Therefore, the ULTIMATE liver cleanse for the majority of the population IS to simply cleanse your colon on a periodic basis, which frees up space for the liver to dump out more waste into the colon.

    In fact, if you are not willing to cleanse your colon, I feel that it might even be dangerous to do a liver cleanse. If you do a liver cleanse without colon cleansing, dilate your bile ducts, and dump HOT ACID and bile into your already toxic colon, you may just be adding to the bonfire and making your body and bloodstream even more toxic. There is a large chance that these toxins will not be readily eliminated. Just as Andreas Moritz says… It is KEY to cleanse your colon, before, during and AFTER you cleanse your liver.

    In a sense, liver cleansing could be thought of as an “advanced” cleanse. For those of you who already cleanse your colon on a periodic basis, then perhaps it may be time to move forward and do a liver cleanse. If you are a beginner though and feel the need to do a liver cleanse NOW, please make sure to cleanse your colon, just as Dr. Andreas Moritz suggests.

    I have found that the MOST EFFECTIVE liver cleanse out there is the one Andreas Moritz shares in his book, ‘The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush’. We are actually offering this book right now for 75% off ($6.24!), for the members of our new subscription service explained above. This special book pricing is actually WAY below our cost for this book. It’s one way for us to reward our new members :-) You can take advantage of this special offer by becoming a member of our new program by clicking HERE.

    So… Please remember that if you do a liver cleanse and you don’t see stones released, it doesn’t mean that the cleanse was a “failure”. Consider that many holistic doctors even say that the “stones” being released are NOT truly stones; though I don’t necessarily agree with this, it’s an interesting extra point to consider. The belief here is that these “stones” are in fact eliminations of the ingredients consumed from the liver cleanse, such as the large quantity of olive oil and epsom salts. Some of these holistic doctors even state that TRUE liver and gall bladder stones are RARELY removed during a liver cleanse, if ever at all. Whether these ideas are true or not, I feel that liver cleansing can be EXRTREMELY beneficial overall. I’ve witnessed HUNDREDS of people who have done liver cleanses and experienced INCREDIBLE results. From my own personal experience, I did a liver cleanse and felt the effects of my liver releasing. My breath was really unpleasant and I felt “toxic” until I moved this toxicity out by cleansing my colon.

    So, again, it’s not necessarily ALL about removing stones during a liver cleanse. The main aim can be simply to remove the build up of toxins from the liver. AND REMEMBER!… It’s KEY to cleanse the colon when embarking on a liver cleanse.

  • 28Dec

    Doing Cleanses in Conjunction w/Colon Hydrotherapy – Article, by Matt Monarch
    The following information is for education only and is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or treat illness. It is valuable to seek the advice of an alternative health care professional before making any changes.

    I ALWAYS recommend that when a person does ANY type of cleanse, they undertake colon hydrotherapy during this cleanse.

    Please note: this article is based on anecdotal information and personal experience…

    Andreas Moritz, the author of my FAVORITE liver cleansing book, ‘The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush’

    , expresses how IMPERATIVE it is to cleanse your colon both BEFORE and AFTER you do a liver cleanse. If you are inundated with gas, waste, acid and rancid putrification, doing a liver cleanse is just going to add to the mess. Your liver will dump out even more acid, bile and junk into your “sewage canal” (colon). It’s IMPERATIVE to move old stuff OUT before you even start liver cleansing, or there is a chance that you’ll be living with even MORE toxic back-up circulating inside your body for quite some time.

    Often people attempt to eat raw, go heavily into detox, and don’t feel well. As a comparison, a heroin addict goes through withdrawals from eliminating ONE substance from their body; a substance they’ve maybe taken for let’s say five years or so. On the other hand, when a new Raw Foodist attempts their new diet, they are generally eliminating TENS and TENS of stimulating processed foods, ingredients and components, including trans-fatty acids, refined sugars, gluten, preservatives etc, all of which they have likely been consuming for decades on end. The cells of this new Raw Foodist, who is going through MASSIVE withdrawals, POUR toxins into their bloodstream, following all of these DECADES of poor eating habits. I feel that a primary reason that people don’t stay eating 100% Raw is because it can seem virtually impossible to feel good and be healthy when inundated with toxins from the withdrawals of eliminating all of those processed foods. What many Raw Food NEWBIES then do is fast, as they have heard that this is the way to help the body heal and feel good. Little do they realize that they are just adding more fuel to the bonfire. They’ve just eliminated even MORE substances from their intake and now their bodies are going to go through even MORE withdrawals. The end result is more toxins in their bloodstream, which makes them feel even more toxic and fatigued.

    People in this situation seldom seem to realize that periodically cleansing their colon has the GREAT potential to ease this situation. Colon cleansing can be the ONE-TICKET highway to feeling GOOD and being healthy on a 100% Raw Food Diet.

    So if you are going to do a liver cleanse, a parasite cleanse, fasting, taking psyllium and bentonite, juice fasting, juice feasting, taking MMS, taking Oxy-Powder, or even simply taking Adya Clarity super shots… I feel that the results will exponentially MULTIPLY if you cleanse your colon at the same time.

  • 21Sep

    Mapuana

    show details 8:35 PM (35 minutes ago)

    Aloha Kakou,

    I thought I’d share this particular effect of the 6 Day Oxygen Deep Colon Cleanse and the first of the Liver Gallbladder Cleanses. I’ve noticed that I’ve been rubbing my arms and legs in amazement, feeling the very noticeable smoother, silkier and softer texture of my skin. I now realize that this improvement is one of the benefits that comes from the cleansing. My skin has quite definitely improved since doing these cleanses. Also, my energy level is up and my brain chemistry is great! I am now in the middle of my 2nd Liver Gallbladder Cleanse in conjunction with the Harmful Organism Cleanse. Yesterday was the 2nd day that I took the capsules of herbs that kill the parasites and their eggs. Upon taking my first dose yesterday, I broke out in hives. I think the organisms/parasites/worms were fighting to survive or wildly irritated while the herbs were doing their work in making their environment inhospitable. The great thing was that I didn’t have to resort to taking Benadryl tablets or use the cream, yay!! As the great experiment for wellness with my body continues, I’ve decided to keep doing the Liver Gallbladder flushes/cleanses till there are no stones showing up in the bowl. Matt Monarch’s article today on cleansing sure did confirm for me as to where my guides have once again led me, which is the right thing for me at this time. Also, his promoting and now carrying on his site, the Global Healing Center cleanse products I am now using for the cleansing is one more confirmation!! The Ancestors never cease to amaze me! Mahalo nui loa Na Kupuna!!

    I recently spoke to my land lord who is using the anti-aging serum I made for her and is now interested in doing some cleansing and changing her diet and lifestyle. Yay!! She’s 62 and said her body is telling her that she needs to make some changes. Thank you for letting me share some of what I learn everyday!

    In Gratitude and Light!
    Aloha No~Mapuana

  • 12Sep

    http://www.timelesshealth.net/mm/gall_stones/clark_protocal_for_gall_stones.html

    Clarks Protocal for Naturally Removing Liver And Gall Bladder Stones.
    M’s response – “This is Dr. Hulda Clark’s protocol which has the best explanation of the Liver Gallbladder protocol I’ve “so far” come across. The taste of the Epsom Salt and Olive Oil Mixture was just fine, not repulsive for me as is claimed by others. Mind over matter!!

    99.95% of people diagnosed with cancer have intrahepatic stones. A liver detox is often the first vital step for the body to begin to heal itself.

    Liver cleansing recipe is the same as gall bladder cleansing recipe. Cleansing of both organs is achieved by the same procedure. All people who have stones inside gallbladder, always have stones inside their liver – proved by their cleansing experience. All people who have stones inside their liver, do not necessarily have stones inside gallbladder – proved by ultrasound examination and liver flush.

    The liver / gall bladder cleanse is necessary even if one has had their gall bladder removed. Also, anyone who has already had their gallbladder removed should be taking a product called Cholacol which replaces the bile salts that your gallbladder would normally be producing. This is needed for the rest of your life so that your body can properly digest fats.

    Liver – Gallbladder Congestion:

    The most important factors involved in dealing with all diseases of the human organism are liver and gall bladder congestion. In fact medical doctors have found that in all serious diseases, particularly cancer, the liver was in extremely poor condition.

    Liver congestion is caused by toxic overload, it is unable to detoxify the bloodstream effectively. When the liver is congested, the toxins circulate in the bloodstream and can enter into the brain, nervous system or other organs. When the liver tries to expel the poisons forced on it, the burden goes to the kidneys which then causes additional congestion. Constipation prevents the liver from eliminating toxins. The liver can also become congested by an excess of fat, sugar, alcohol, white flour products, and chemicals found in the water, food, and air.

    Pre-Disposing Factors:
    1. Excess us of alcohol, refined carbohydrates, caffeine, hydrogenated fats and oil.
    2. Food poisoning
    3. Environmental toxins
    4. Chronic constipation
    5. Over use of prescription drugs

    The bile, which is stored in the gallbladder in a more concentrated form, is of extreme importance in all areas of the body. The gallbladder actually draws the bile into itself from the liver duct. Many back problems in fact are the direct result of inadequate bile flow. The synovial fluid around all joints will decrease if bile flow is low, sometimes causing terrible pain. Many people will take cortisone injections for relief believing it, mistakenly, to be arthritis or some other inflammatory disease. The cure of course comes with liver cleansing.

    Another area of the body that can suffer from lack of bile are the sinuses. This soothing lubricant ( bile ) keeps mucus membranes moist, otherwise they become dry and inflamed. Most allergy conditions can be traced to liver congestion. Avoiding foods that create a reaction bring relief, but will not cure the allergy. Allergies and sinus conditions will often disappear after the liver has been cleansed.

    Also, the body begins to suffer the effects of poor assimilation of fat-soluble nutrients, which may play a role in the development of eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, falling hair, tendonitis, night blindness, accumulations of calcium in tissues, and sometimes prostate enlargement in men. Hemorrhoids due to blockage of the portal vein draining the liver are often the result of this congestion.

    The importance of cleansing the debris from the liver and the gall bladder, thus keeping the bile free flowing, cannot be overemphasized. This can be accomplished by doing the Liver – Gall Bladder Flush, which is necessary even if one has had their gall bladder removed. There are four basic ingredients in this procedure.

    Ingredients You Will Need:

    A. Apple juice (high in malic acid), which acts as a solvent in the bile to weaken adhesions between solid globules. The apple juice should be coarse, unfiltered and free of additives and preservatives.

    B. 4 tablespoon Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate), allows magnesium to be absorbed into the bloodstream, relaxing smooth muscles. Large solid particle which otherwise might create spasms are able to pass through a relaxed bile duct.

    C. 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which stimulates the gall bladder and bile duct to contract powerfully, thus expelling solid particles kept in storage for years.

    D. 1 big grapefruit (2 small) or use 3 lemons, the acid juice speeds the transit of the olive oil thru the stomach and into the duodenum, which helps prevent or minimize nausea.

    The Liver – Gallbladder Flush:

    The Liver-Gall Bladder Flush is one of the most important procedures for the persons over 15 years of age. If one is above 15 years of age and his or her physician gives approval, he or she should do this the first week of their Alternative Cancer Treatment Program. The steps in doing this are not difficult and are as follows:

    1. For 5 days prior to the “Flush” consume as much apple juice or cider as the appetite permits, in addition to regular meals. Nutritional supplements should also be taken during this time. For the last two days ( day 4 and 5 ) try to take 8 ounces of apple juice every two hours until 1/2 gallon each day has been taken.

    2. On the sixth day… Eat a no-fat breakfast and lunch such as cooked cereal with fruit, fruit juice, bread, and preserves or honey ( no butter or milk ), baked potato or other vegetables with sea salt only. This allows the bile to build up and develop pressure in the liver. Higher pressure pushes out more stones.

    Note: Take no medicines, vitamins, or pills that you can do without; they could prevent success.

    2:00 PM Get your Epsom salts ready. Mix 4 tbsp. in 3 cups water and pour this into a jar. Do not eat or drink after 2 o’clock. If you break this rule you could feel quite ill later.

    [You can substitute 3 cups water with 3 cups freshly pressed grapefruit juice, or freshly pressed apple juice.] This makes four servings, 3/4 cup each. Set the jar in the refrigerator to get cold (this is for convenience and taste only).

    6:00 PM Drink one serving (3/4 cup of the cold Epsom salts. If you did not prepare this ahead of time, do it right now. You may also add 1/8 tbsp. vitamin C powdered to improve the taste. You may also drink a few mouthfuls of water afterwards or rinse your mouth. Get the olive oil and grapefruit out of the refrigerator to warm up.

    8:00 PM Repeat by drinking another 3/4 cup of Epsom salts. You haven’t eaten since two o’clock, but you won’t feel hungry. Get your bedtime chores done. The timing is critical for success; don’t be more than 10 minutes early or late.

    9:45 PM Pour 1/2 cup (measured) olive oil into a pint jar. Squeeze the grapefruit by hand into the measuring cup. Remove pulp with fork. You should have at least 1/2 cup, but up to 3/4 cup is best. Add this to the olive oil. Close the jar tightly with the lid and shake hard until watery (only fresh grapefruit does this).

    [If using lemon juice, do not blend juice with oil. Drink little oil, little juice, from 2 different cups. If you mix olive oil with lemon juice, it may slightly congeal, and get a slimy consistency that is not easy to swallow. It never happens with grapefruit juice.]

    10:00 PM Drink the potion you have mixed. Drinking through a large plastic straw helps it go down easier. Take it to your bedside if you want, but drink it standing up. Get it down within 5 minutes (fifteen minutes for very elderly or weak persons).

    Lie down immediately!!! You might fail to get stones out if you don’t. The sooner you lie down the more stones you will get out. Be ready for bed ahead of time. Don’t clean up the kitchen. As soon as the drink is down walk to your bed and lie on the right side with the right knee drawn up toward the chin for at least 20 minutes (you can briefly stretch your right leg, if necessary) or lie down flat on your back with your head up high on the pillow for 20 minutes before going to sleep. This encourages the oil to drain from the stomach, helping contents of the gall bladder and/or liver to move into the small intestine. Try to think about what is happening in the liver. Try to keep perfectly still for at least 20 minutes. You may feel a train of stones traveling along the bile ducts like marbles. There is no pain because the bile duct valves are open (thank you Epsom salts!). Go to sleep. You may fail to get stones out if you don’t.

    Next Morning Upon awakening take your third 3/4 cup dose of Epsom salts. If you have indigestion or nausea wait unit it is gone before drinking the Epsom salts. You may go back to bed. Don’t take this potion before 6:00 AM.

    2 Hours Later Take your fourth (the last) dose of Epsom salts. Drink 3/4 cup of the mixture. You may go back to bed.

    After 2 More Hours You May Eat Start with fresh fruit juice. Half an hour later eat fruit. One hour later you may eat regular food, but keep it light. By supper you should feel recovered.

    How well did you do?

    Expect diarrhea in the morning. Use a flashlight to look for gallstones in the toilet with the bowel movement. Look for the green kind since this is proof that they are genuine gallstones, not food residue. Only bile from the liver is pea green. The bowel movement sinks, but gallstones float because of the cholesterol inside. The first cleanse may rid you of them for a few days, but as the stones from the rear travel forward, they give you the same symptoms again. You may repeat cleanses at two week intervals.

    Note: If one should vomit during the consumption of the oil and juice, the procedure should be continued until it is finished. It is not necessary to make up for the amount that was vomited. Nausea felt during this process usually indicates stimulation of the gall bladder and/or liver.

    Helpful Hints:

    1. Taking one hydrochloric acid tablet at bedtime will reduce any nausea during the night.

    2. If you have a tendency to get nauseated from oil, take 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera juice after your doses of oil and citrus juice or drink some pineapple juice.

    3. Placing a hot water bottle over the liver area (under the right ribcage) during the night also helped relieve nausea.

    Note: One should not be frightened by the above references to nausea, vomiting, soreness of abdomen, etc.

    Chances are that the symptoms won’t be severe enough to cause vomiting or soreness of the abdomen, as this happens only very rarely. Many people complete this procedure with minimal discomfort, and nearly everyone feels better after completing it.

    Often times, persons suffering for years from gallstones, lack of appetite, biliousness, backaches, nausea, and a host of other complaints will find gallstones-type objects in the stool the day following the flush.

    These objects are light to dark green in color, very irregular in shape, gelatinous in texture, and of sizes varying from “grape seed size” to “cherry size”. When a large volume of gall stones is seen, the liver flush should be repeated in 2 weeks.

    Generally, the liver flush is repeated at 2 – 4 week intervals until the volume of gall stones seen (each time) has been greatly reduced. This can require 10 – 15 flushes, or more, because your liver will be “pulling” cholesterol out of your body, where it may have accumulated for many years or decades. After the initial series, repeat the liver flush 2 times per year, for “maintenance.”

    FASTING… After The Liver-Gall Bladder Flush a fast may be started. The fast should last one or two days. We are now giving the body a rest and an opportunity to cleanse itself of much waste on the individual cell level. Each day of the fast one quart of fresh carrot juice and one pint of celery juice should be taken, along with all the RO filtered or distilled water desired. It is best to dilute the fresh juice with equal parts RO filtered or distilled water. It is important to remember that unless sufficient fluids are taken the poisons become concentrated and are not eliminated in the natural way.

    Cancer can be viewed as a TOXIC CONDITION… It therefore stands to reason that any attempts at detoxifying the body will benefit anyone who is either trying to prevent the disease or getting cured from it. Detoxification is regarded as an essential element for successfully treating cancer by alternative cancer treatment specialists.

    Disclaimer: Consult your physician before doing the flush. There is always the possibility of complications from the flush. If the stones are too large and unable to pass through the bile ducts, not only could that cause excruciating pain, you could end up having your gallbladder removed in the emergency room. Gallstones are made of cholesterol primarily, but also calcium. If the stones are large and calcified, there is more chance for complications. If you know you have stones, find out the size and type from your doctor. If you know your stones are of the calcium variety or if they are very large, do NOT attempt the Liver / Gallbladder flush!

    Note from Michael-Paul: I have tried other gall flushes where you take the olive oil in small doses over a 2 hour period and I did not get out any stones. This protocal has worked for me and everyone that I know of who has tried it.

    On my 5th liver Gall Cleanse I found no stones using this protocal!!! I thought I would try it one more time just to make sure and I also found no more stones after my 6th cleanse. Everyone has a different amount of waste and toxicity built up in the body so for some it may take more or less that 6 attempts at completely clearing all the stones.

    But just remember, every little bit counts.

  • 07Sep

    Carrots do more than heal the eyes….

    As kids, we were told to eat Carrots because they’re “good for your eyes”. The ancient ‘Doctrine or Signatures’ noticed that if you slice a carrot across, you’ll see that the circle looks like a pupil with an iris and radiating lines. And here’s many other benefits that carrots provide:

    * Strengthening the spleen-pancreas
    * Improvement of liver function
    * Stimulates the elimination of wastes
    * Dissolves accumulations such as stones and tumours
    * Treats indigestion (including excess stomach acid and heartburn)
    * Eliminates bacteria in the intestines that cause poor assimilation
    * Contains an essential oil that destroys pinworms and round worms.

    So get munchin’ on a carrot a day!

  • 09Jun

    How to Use Food to Cleanse a Liver

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    By an eHow Contributing Writer

    http://www.ehow.com/how_4488090_use-food-cleanse-liver.html

    When you’re bloated, rundown or moody, or a migraine takes over, the liver is probably not your first consideration. This also applies to unexplained weight gain.The liver is the largest and hardest working glandular organ. It detoxes blood along with hundreds of other vital functions. Most importantly the liver removes pharmaceutical drug residue, cosmetics, unavoidable environmental contaminants and excess hormone disrupting chemicals that are ingested or inhaled. In today’s world, the body’s natural processes cannot flush out all of the toxins that are stored in fat cells. A toxic liver and polluted blood can result in a constellation of physical and mental ailments like cancer, heart disease and diabetes. The busy liver sits on the right side of the abdominal cavity below the diaphragm and produces substances that break down fats and filter harmful compounds from the blood, like alcohol. The process keeps poison from accumulating in the bloodstream which are stored in fat cells throughout the body, adding unwanted body weight. Research indicates that the toxic human body retains approximately 7 to 8 pounds of toxins.The liver can be overwhelmed and require nutritional assistance from a variety of food and spices that nourish, refresh and flush the liver. These methods have been used since ancient times to support efficient liver function.

    Difficulty: Moderately Easy
    Instructions

    Things You’ll Need:

    • Turmeric
    • Ginger root
    • Fresh lemon juice
    • Honey
    • Water
    • Fasting Recipe
    • Organic produce
    1. Step 1

      Turmeric is what makes mustard, cheddar cheese and curry yellow. We eat it almost every day, however, not for health reasons. Turmeric, known as curcumin, is useful for treating and cleansing the liver, relieving liver injury and for invigorating the production of bile. Turmeric helps rejuvenate liver cells that break down toxins.The bitter herb has a mild and earthy taste. It can be added to whole grains when they are cooking, marinara sauce, soups, stews, stir fry’s, or any food you wish. Fibrous Cuban black beans and yellow rice is a prime example.

    2. Step 2

      Make tea. Boil water and pour it into a tea mug that has 1/2 tsp. of ground turmeric, 1 tsp. of raw honey, and 1 tbsp. of minced fresh ginger root. Let it steep for 10 minutes, remove the ginger and sip. Not only is the tea tasty, ginger has a warming side affect for cold and damp days.

    3. Step 3

      Incorporate juice fasting. When preformed for several days or weeks, Fasting can stimulate the removal of internal toxins. There are many different types of fasts. Always research then consult with your physician before attempt a fast..

    4. Step 4

      Consistently eat wide variety of raw, organic vegetables; eight to ten portions daily. Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach and cabbage are prime examples. Fruit is equally important as it contains powerful antioxidants that scavenge for free radicals that causing oxidation and irritation. Locally grown produce contains higher amounts of vitamins and antioxidants and supports the local economy.

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  • 07May

    http://www.care2.com/greenliving/spring-cleanse-your-liver-6-foods-nutrients-and-herbs.html

    Few of us give our liver a second thought. Yet this overworked organ is responsible for over 500 different functions, including: detoxifying environmental chemicals, storing certain vitamins, controlling cholesterol levels, metabolizing fat, and even regulating hormones. Now, more than ever, your liver may need cleansing to help it detoxify alcohol, tobacco smoke, environmental pollutants, food additives, pesticides, and hidden chemicals in your personal care products. Here are some of my top food and herb picks for liver cleansing:

    1. Drink plenty of water with the juice of one-half to one lemon squeezed into it. Your body needs water to flush out toxins in your bowel movements and urine. The addition of fresh lemon juice helps to stimulate your liver to produce bile that helps flush out toxins.

    2. Eat lots of garlic and onions. Your friends might stay away but your liver will love you for it. Garlic and Onions contain important phytonutrients that break down fatty deposits in the body. As a bonus: they kill viruses, bacteria, and fungi and protect against heart disease too.

    3. Supplement with milk thistle extract. Milk thistle contains a potent substance called silymarin that protects the liver by inhibiting damaging substances that can cause liver cell damage. Silymarin also prevents the depletion of the nutrient glutathione–one of the most critical nutrients for liver detoxification. Both alcohol consumption and exposure to various types of synthetic chemicals can deplete glutathione in the liver. A typical dose for liver cleansing is about 140 mg of silymarin.

    4. Take 1000 mg of vitamin C. While glutathione supplements are available, the best way to boost this important nutrient is to supplement with vitamin C. Give your liver an extra boost of glutathione by supplementing with vitamin C.

    5. Take dandelion extract. Most people are obsessed with removing one of Nature’s medicinal powerhouses–dandelion–from their lawns. The Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism cites research supporting the liver-regenerating properties of dandelion. Due to pesticides and pollutants I don’t recommend picking dandelion root from your lawn. You can take one to two teaspoons of dandelion root extract or supplement with 500 to 2000 mg daily in capsules for two weeks to help cleanse your liver.

    6. Eat Indian curries. Turmeric, one of the main spices used in Indian cuisine, adds a yellow-orange color to curry dishes along with a potent healing boost. Turmeric decreases cholesterol levels, lowers inflammation in the body, and protects the liver from free radical damage. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can damage healthy cells. Add turmeric powder to soups, stews, and curries or supplement with 50 mg of curcumin, turmeric’s active ingredient to bolster your liver’s cleansing abilities.

    Copyright Michelle Schoffro Cook. Adapted from The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan. Information provided for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified health professional before taking any herbs or nutrients.

    Michelle Schoffro Cook, RNCP, ROHP, DAc, DNM, is a best-selling and six-time book author and doctor of natural medicine, whose works include: The Life Force Diet, The Ultimate pH Solution, and The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan. Learn more at: www.TheLifeForceDiet.com.

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