Friday, June 5, 2015

If you have been eating unhealthy foods, feeling off or fatigue then it’s possible that you need to detox your liver. The liver is responsible for detoxifying the chemicals in your body and sometimes it might need a little help. These 15 tips will help you detoxify your liver so that you can start feeling better quickly and have your liver functioning perfectly again.

1) Eat Brussel Sprouts

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Most people don’t eat Brussel sprouts, it’s a generational thing where you hated when your parents made you eat them so now you don’t as an adult. And you won’t until it’s time to force them on your kids. But Brussel sprouts are packed with sulfur which is good for clearing your body of toxins, so time to forgo dinner until you eat your veggies

2) Dandelion

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Yes this does mean the pretty little flower you see growing like the weed it is. However, it has been shown to remove toxins from your liver. While you might have a hard time finding dandelion at the grocery store you can opt for some dandelion tea. It might take some getting used to but adding it to your regular diet can work wonders for your liver.




3) Drink

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Don’t get too excited, drinking alcohol is bad for your liver. However, just about anything else you should drink. Juice, tea and water are all great ways to naturally detox your body and the more your drink the better. So drink up and keep drinking, If you keep a tally and set goals you’ll find just how easy it is to up your water intake and how little you may drink normally




4) Take Zinc

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Zinc has been shown to be very beneficial in detoxifying the body. Zinc is actually very good at breaking down alcohol into a substance that is easier for the body to handle. Therefore if you do indulge in wine, beer or liquor then it is a very good idea to take a daily dose of zinc to help your body recover from the influx of alcohol.




5) Tumeric

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Sounds fancy and obscure but really it’s just the spice that is gives curry it’s color…well it’s also used to dye clothes but it’s safe to eat. Tumeric fights inflammation throughout body and it is especially effective on the liver. So if you have a liver infection or other inflammation in your liver a hearty dose of turmeric can be very helpful.




6) Eat Like a Rabbit

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You don’t have to surrender yourself to lettuce and carrots but eating a large amount of carrots can be helpful to your liver. There are proteins within carrots that are very effective at removing toxins from the liver. Not to mention carrots are full of healthy vitamins and minerals that keep you healthy, so what’s up doc? Eat your carrots.




7) Coffee Enema

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Yes this one might sound strange, okay really strange. But it is actually highly valued by holistic professionals as a way to help keep toxins from poisoning the liver. The caffeine in the coffee causes the liver ducts to release their toxins into the colon so they can leave the body. Once your liver releases these toxins it can take in more and continue detoxifying your body.



8) Milk Thistle

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Milk thistle has long been used a liver tonic because it produces a substance that has been shown to protect the liver. This substance protects and strengthens the cells of the outer membrane of the liver. This prevents toxins from entering the liver as well as improving the regenerative properties of the liver. So it will be able to perform better over time with regular doses of milk thistle.




9) Grapefruit

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If you were not a big fan of the carrot suggestion, grapefruit is another way to get some good liver cleansing proteins. It has also been shown to have benefits for people who are trying to lower their cholesterol. Grapefruit is also delicious and low in calories, so you really can’t go wrong with adding some grapefruit into your diet.


10) Eat Organic

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Organic food is always a better option because it is free of all the chemicals that can be found on food that are treated with pesticides. These chemically treated foods are one of the biggest burdens on your liver because your liver has to remove all those extra chemicals from your body. So eating organic is a great way to give you liver a break.


11) Exercise

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Just about any health problem can be improved with exercise. Choose an exercise that fits your fitness level and do not put too much stress on your body too quickly, especially if you are having liver problems. Studies have shown that walking for just 150 minutes a week can improve liver health and function. So you do not even have to do a great deal of exercise to see huge results.



12) Use Natural Products

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While you may think that all those chemical cleaners are the best ways to keep your house clean, they are actually putting unnecessary chemicals into the air and into your body. You can get just as much cleaning power with green products or simple vinegar and then you will not have harmful chemicals in your home.




13) Get a Water Purifier

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Drinking plenty of water is a very good way to help cleanse your body and detox your liver. However, if your water has contaminants it can put more stress on your liver. Therefore, you should invest in water purifier. You can do this either through a water pitcher that you keep in your fridge or by adding a filter directly to your water line.




14) Use an Air Purifier

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In turn with a water purifier, an air purifier can help keep the chemicals in your home to a minimum and reduce the stress on your body. If you reduce the number of toxins entering your body it allows your liver to catch up and cleanse all the toxins within your body and your liver. Therefore finding ways to remove chemicals in your life is just as important as removing chemicals in your body.




15) Limit Your Alcohol Intake

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Obviously liver disease is often caused by drinking too much alcohol, so drinking alcohol is not good for your body. If you are already suffering from liver disease then you should not drink alcohol at all. If you are just trying to keep a healthy liver then you can drink alcohol but only in moderation. Some studies have shown that a glass of wine a day is very good for the body, but drinking more than that or drinking hard liquor can be bad for the liver.

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