Cleansing liver of toxins
Question : I'M planning to start up a detoxification programme
as I've been eating out a lot and often have to hang out with
smokers for business purposes. I often have a bloated stomach
and suffer from fatigue.
Answer : OF course it is best to avoid situations in which you
usually have to drink or sit with smokers. But since most of the
time we do not have a choice, a detoxification programme will be
beneficial. There are various ways you could detox and set your
body systems right again. It could be done herbally, with fruit
and vegetable cocktails, nutritional supplements or through
hydrotherapy.
Supplementing your diet with milk thistle and dandelion may be
helpful in your detoxification programme. These herbs have the
ability to regenerate new liver cells through protein synthesis
and repair damage. It can also help eliminate toxins and protect
the liver.
Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that the herb milk
thistle improves liver function by cleansing the liver of
dangerous toxins, as well as stimulating the formation of new
liver cells. The herb dandelion enhances the flow of bile and
thus dramatically improves conditions such as bile duct
inflammation, liver congestion and gallstones.
Since you are exposed to cigarette smoke, you should eat more
fruits and vegetables that contain lots of antioxidants such as
beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, selenium, zinc and alpha lipoic
acid.
Spirulina also helps the body to eliminate heavy metals from the
bloodstream, strengthen the immune system and improve
gastrointestinal and digestive health. Most notably, spirulina
is 65-71 per cent complete protein, with all essential amino
acids and other nutrients in perfect balance.
Improve digestion and digestive health with probiotics and
digestive enzymes. Recent clinical studies have shown that
probiotics have potential in the treatment of clinical
conditions as well as the management of early allergic diseases
by reinforcing gut mucosal barrier functions and inhibiting the
growth of many harmful bacteria.