Liver and detoxification
The following article gives some basic information about the Liver.
A healthy liver is vital for optimum health. One of the most important
organs of the body is the liver. Disease of the liver can be extremely
painful. However, research has shown that liver functions can be
strengthened.
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Information about the liver
The liver is the largest glandular organ in the human body. Situated
under the right side of the diaphragm, it secretes bile and is of
great importance in your bodies metabolism.
How it functions would take an entire textbook but basically it
processes the digested food, changes it into substances that the
body will need and stores them until required.
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It is the main detoxifier and cleanser of your blood. The gall
bladder lies under the right lobe. The liver produces a substance
called bile which it stores in the gall bladder. During the digestion
process the bile is released into the intestines to help metabolise
certain foods.
The liver also stores Glycogen (which supplies energy), it detoxifies
certain poisons, and it plays an important part in the metabolism
of carbohydrates, proteins and fat, helping to maintain a correct
balance of nutrients throughout the body.
Our Modern Lifestyle has increased the number of toxins that are
accumulating in our bodies and have to pass through the liver. The
water we drink contains chemical contaminants. These range from
heavy metals such as Mercury to hormones that are found in birth
control pills. Our food is contaminated by pesticides, hormones
and chemical fertilisers.
The Liver is being constantly bombarded with these man-made toxins
and is usually battling to handle them. Substances that cannot be
used in the body, such as these toxins, are stored in the liver
and gall bladder. Solid, calcified matter builds up as gall stones
both in the liver and gall bladder.
Eventually, the liver is unable to function properly and symptoms
of a malfunctioning liver appear in the body. These can range from
digestive problems to Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). Many
skin conditions, especially Psoriasis can be caused by a liver malfunction.
If you are just feeling a bit "off colour", the health of your liver
is the first place to check. In any suspected malfunction of the
liver, the diet MUST be inspected and changed. Then, it is suggested
that a program of Colon, Kidney and Liver Cleanses/Detox's are undertaken
to remove the stored toxins.
These three organs are so closely connected, that if one is malfunctioning,
it will be affecting the others. In extreme cases, a Liver cleanse
should be started as soon as possible. There are many herbs that
can help the liver and including them in your diet as salad greens,
tinctures or capsules can help to maintain the health of your liver.
A Cleanse/Detox could remove gall stones, toxins and help to restore
your Liver to it's full function so ensuring good overall health
for your body.
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