Liver cleanse herbal remedy

Making a commitment to do something can be tricky, on one hand you know that commitment is what’s right on the other hand, giving up something that feels good at the moment is very difficult. But when it comes to doing a liver cleanse, giving up that piece of cake or that beer, is going to do your health a world of good.

When making a commitment to do a liver cleanse, you must commit to no less than thirty days. This is very important because the liver rejuvenates and repairs itself on the time frame of thirty days. If you slip before then, you will have to start over to get the desired results, which is a clean liver. A clean liver is the furnace to fat burning, to boosting the metabolism and to healthy thyroid function.

There are several symptoms that accompany a liver gone overly toxic; mild depression, weight gain, acne and that’s just to name a few. When you’re experiencing toxin overload you’re just not going to feel like yourself. This is when you know a liver cleanse is due. If your sink got clogged, you’d snake it so when you liver becomes toxic, you clean it.

A few examples of someone who should on occasion clean their liver would be: smokers, drinkers, junk food eaters, people who are overweight and people who experience high levels of stress. All of these examples are perfect in the sense that the damage these behaviors cause on the liver can be quite extreme and dangerous to the liver.

Your liver is the filter to your body, it filters everything you do. It also is where stress and negative energy is stored. Here are a few herbs that I recommend when doing a liver cleanse;

Milk thistle:

Milk thistle is a common weed with white markings on the leaves. Reaching the height of five feet the plant puts out purple flowering heads, which may be eaten fresh as a vegetable. The seeds are collected and dried for use in herbal medicine.

Milk thistle is useful in the treatment of liver diseases such as alcoholic

Hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver poisoning and viral hepatitis. Milk thistle is one of the few herbs that have no real pharmaceutical equivalent. Milk thistle also regulates the digestion of fats, helps stabilize blood sugars and cholesterol, reduces inflammation of the intestine and promotes the excretion of certain hormones.

Burdock Root:

Burdock is a blood purifier that clears congestion in the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory and urinary systems. Burdock also helps to eliminate excess fluids in the body and stimulate the elimination of toxic waste which relieves liver disorders and improves digestion. Burdock cleanses the body of bile and detoxifies the kidneys and gallbladder. It also increases perspiration which reduces excess toxins.

Dandelion Root:

Dandelion leaves are a powerful diuretic. The roots act as a blood purifier that helps the kidneys and the liver to remove toxins and poisons from the blood. The roots also can be used to help jaundice. Dandelion also acts as a mild laxative and improves appetite and digestion. Dandelion root is also believed to help age spots.

Bupleurum:

Bupleurum is a Chinese herb that is used for the liver and circulatory system. Bupleurum seems to have a tonic effect on the heart and lungs, making it a great herb for treating respiration and circulation.

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Body cleanse

Cleansing the body doesn’t mean starving and only drinking water. It’s somewhat of a slow process of changing habits while using herbal remedies that will improve the functions of the internal organs and intestinal track. Think of it more like a lifestyle change than a body cleanse. I like to use the timeframe of thirty days to focus on several different forms of cleansing. After all, we don’t muck up our body in only two weeks, so cleansing should be a long term process as well.

I’m sure as I write the series on body cleansing I’ll be pointing out several of the same topics in every blog post. The first is water. Water is so important for the liver to cleanse. It’s also important for every aspect of the body down to the cells. The human body is composed of mostly water, something like 70% water, which should be the light bulb that water is essential to life. When I speak of water, I just have to clarify; I mean pure water, not soda, not tea, not sports drink but pure clean quality h20. Drinking no less than eight glasses of water a day will improve health dramatically. Hydration is nature’s anti-wrinkle cream as well. So drink your water while the body is cleansing and the liver is cleansing. I also want to mention when drinking water, use a filter on your sink or a filtered water pitcher, and buy a stainless steel water bottle to carry with you. It’ll save on plastic waste from the water bottles you buy and help reduce pollution from the factories that create the plastic water bottles.

One of the biggest points I should mention is as your body is releasing the toxins and waste build up, you may feel slightly under the weather. This is completely normal so don’t give up. What happens is the toxins get released into the bloodstream as they are on their way out of the body. At this point DO NOT take over the counter medication. Instead, use natural remedies to clean the blood as you’re doing the body cleanse. One of the most effective and inexpensive ways to clean and purify the blood is garlic. Garlic is a natural blood purifier which strengthens the immune system; it improves cardiovascular health and kills parasites in the intestinal track. Whenever possible, fresh garlic is always best but you can also buy it in the capsule form at any health food store.

Another great blood purifier is burdock root. I haven’t had much luck finding the root locally but you can buy it online in its whole form. If not, it comes in capsules as well, which is what I use. Burdock root clears congestion in circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory and urinary systems. Burdock root helps the body to eliminate excess fluids and stimulates the elimination of toxins which relieves the liver and improves digestion. It also acts as a blood purifier.

Begin the blood purifying at the start of the body cleanse and make sure to exercise no less than 4 times a week. A good body cleansing exercise will have you sweating for at least an hour a day. More toxins are released through sweat, the lungs and breath than anything else. So it’s important to incorporate exercise into your body cleansing routine. This will help remove those toxins much faster and you’ll be feeling back to yourself in no time.

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Liver cleanse- pre cleanse

It’s that time again, the time to cleanse out the inside of the body and prepare for summer. There is nothing more beautiful in the summer than healthy glowing skin. There are a few things to do first to prepare for the cleanse. I never skip this step because it’s really important. It’s the pre cleanse phase.
The mind is a powerful tool. The mind is also a very destructive tool as well. Step one in the cleanse is getting the mind prepared for change. Everyone is different in this aspect. When starting a cleanse, it makes sense to stop filling the body with anything other than whole foods. Going through the cabinets and fridge to get rid of junk food and carbs is a good idea. Replace those foods with fresh food, lean meats and lots of veggies, green veggies. Another tip to a pre cleanse id to remove all negative thoughts about you and replace them with a positive outlook. For whatever reason you’re cleansing, it’s important to feel good about whom you are.
Since I am mostly focusing on the liver to begin with, I have to bring up the importance of water. The liver requires a lot of water to cleanse itself. If the body isn’t fully hydrated, the liver will pull water from other parts of the body so it can complete its job, which is filtering. If this happens you can really get a bad headache because the brain also requires water to function well. The liver is the most active between 11 p.m and 1 a.m so make sure you are plenty hydrated before you go to bed.
Now that the pre prep is finished and it’s time to get to the cleanse, I should mention that I am hardcore believing in sweaty 60 minute cardio workouts on the cleanse. A lot of toxins will be released through sweat and breath. When doing a liver cleanse, I always start with the basic herbs that work wonderfully together. The staple herbs are Milk thistle, burdock root and dandelion root. All three are great liver, blood and kidney cleansing herbs.
Milk thistle Facts:
Latin name: Carduus marianus also known as Silybum marianum

Other common name: Mary thistle


Milk thistle is a common weed with white markings on the leaves. Reaching the
height of five feet the plant puts out purple flowering heads, which may be
eaten fresh as a vegetable. The seeds are collected and dried for use in herbal
medicine.


Milk thistle is useful in the treatment of liver diseases such as alcoholic
hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver poisoning and viral hepatitis. Milk thistle is one
of the few herbs that have no real pharmaceutical equivalent. Milk thistle also
regulates the digestion of fats, helps stabilize blood sugars and cholesterol,
reduces inflammation of the intestine and promotes the excretion of certain
hormones.

Milk thistle is helpful for:

" Acne, constipation, Crohns disease and irritable bowel syndrome
" Alcoholism, cirrhosis, and hepatitis.
" Atherosclerosis, gallstones, high cholesterol and iron overload
" Cancer
" Diabetes
" Ovarian Cysts
" Parkinson's disease
" Psoriasis


Milk thistle is one of my favorite herbs to take regularly. It’s non-toxic. Using milk thistle daily won’t hurt your body and it contains such amazing nutrients it’s truly helpful. But as I stated before, make sure you drink plenty of water while using milk thistle. The body is made up of mostly water anyway, so you know you need it to function.
Burdock Root Facts:
Burdock Root

Latin name: Arctium lappa

Other common names: edible burdock, greater burdock, lappa



Description of Burdock

Burdock, a relative of the sunflower, grows to the height of five feet with
reddish purple flower heads covered with spiny bracts. In the summer, the
seeds are harvested and the roots of two year old plants are dug. The roots
are the most important part of the plant used for medicinal purposes.



Benefits of Burdock

Burdock is a blood purifier that clears congestion in the circulatory,
lymphatic, respiratory and urinary systems. Burdock also helps to eliminate
excess fluids in the body and stimulate the elimination of toxic waste which
relieves liver disorders and improves digestion. Burdock cleanses the body of
bile and detoxifies the kidneys and gallbladder. It also increases perspiration
which reduces excess toxins.

•Arthritis, gout, sciatica
•Boils, dandruff and eczema
•Cancer
•Diabetes
•Liver diseases


Burdock can heal a damaged liver and protect it from further damage. In as
Little as two weeks, the symptoms from liver damage can improve.

I personally love burdock root as a blood cleanse and as a liver cleanse. When combines with the use of garlic, it really perks the body right up. I have to admit, the combo of those two I will not go without.

Dandelion Root Facts:

Latin name: Taxaxacum officinal

Description:

Dandelion root is know best as a weed that pops up in lawns but grows wild in
most of the world and is cultivated as an herb. The young leaves of dandelion
root are picked in the spring for tonic salads. In the early summer, before the
plant blooms, leaves are harvested for the manufacture of medicinal teas and
tinctures. The roots of two-year-old plants are dug in the fall, when they are
at their greatest concentration of the complex carbohydrate inulin, for use
in tablets and tinctures.

Benefit of Dandelion Root:

Dandelion leaves are a powerful diuretic. The roots act as a blood purifier
that helps the kidneys and the liver to remove toxins and poisons from the
blood. The roots also can be used to help jaundice. Dandelion also acts as a
mild laxative and improves appetite and digestion. Dandelion root is also
believed to help age spots.

Medicinal uses for dandelion root:

" Anemia Dandelion root contains high levels of potassium, is a rich
source of iron and vitamins. Dandelion root contains high levels of carotene.
" Bladder infections Because dandelion root is a diuretic, it helps to
relieve fluid retention in bladder infections.
" Constipation and indigestion dandelion root is a mild bitter. It has a
cleansing effect on the liver by stimulating the production of bile.
" Irritable bowel syndrome dandelion root improves regularity
" Liver problems and gallstones. The bitter principles in dandelion root
increase bile production and bile flow in the liver. This makes dandelion root
useful in sluggish liver function due to alcohol abuse or poor diet. It is a
restorative to the liver and helps the risk of developing gallstones.
" Osteoporosis Dandelion is a rich source of boron, which helps raise
estrogen levels in the blood and helps preserve the bone. Dandelion root is
also a rich source for calcium.
" Overweight Dandelion reduces water weight through its diuretic effect.
It may also help the liver regulate blood sugars. It also increases bile flow
and helps to improve fat metabolism.


So now you have a few basic facts about herbs and the pre prep for a cleanse. Of course this is just the tip of the iceberg and Ill address a lot more components over the course of thirty days. A cleanse will help the body remove toxic build up that may reduce the function of the liver. A few signs that you may need to cleanse would be fatigue, weight gain, acne or mild depression. The liver is where we store our negative energy so every now and again a good purge is in order. Visit the website daily for information on cleansing.

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White walls hold no Darkness

The White Walls hold no Darkness.

“White.” She said. “It must all be white.” With that command she received just that. Her entire house was painted white. Everything from the windows to the trim was covered in a flat white paint. When asked why she wanted it white her response was this “It allows the sun to blanket the rooms with natural light. Who doesn’t like the light to shine in when the day begins and be lifted when the night is to begin? These are reminders of when to wake and when to sleep. It’s the natural order. We must appreciate these moments in life.” That seemed like a good reason for painting a house white. But I couldn’t help but ask “What happens on the day the sun isn’t shining?” and the response was “The sun shines everyday. Even on the darkest of days the sun is still there. It’s hidden but it’s there. The white reflects even the hidden rays of light.”
I think this is true with hidden intention as well. Life is busy with the good days and the bad days. On the good days we walk around feeling like kings and queens of the moment. We pat ourselves on the back for the small little victories of the day. We might even for a brief moment appreciate our life as it is. But then the bottom falls out and we begin to slowly feel less appreciate of our life. Doubt begins to creep in and after we know it we are knee deep in self pity. Then we begin to wonder how this happened. How it all came down to this and we fall prey to the role of victim.
We intend to smile everyday. We intend to think good thoughts everyday. We intend to live with passion and remember purpose everyday. We intend on appreciating our life everyday. But these intentions can quickly be absorbed by stress or disappointments. So these great, positive intentions become hidden behind the cloud of life. Without those white walls reflecting the rays of hidden sunshine into our day, its just doom and gloom that fills the space. Everyone knows what happens when the clouds loom for to long, we fall into a depressive state of mind.
So how do we keep our inner rays of light reflecting within everyday? A great beginning is keeping our body clean and in good physical condition. If you have allowed your body to become overweight you may have some good days where you feel like you can walk that extra little bit or keep up with the kids but in the long run your body is breaking down from the inside out. It will catch up to you in the form of some kind of sickness. Whether that sickness is physical or mental it will eventually bring you down to your knees. Your good intention did not start out with the thought of becoming in physical distress by being over weight.
The liver plays a huge role in our overall health. So many emotions become trapped in our liver. Happiness, sadness, stress and joy all end their journey in the liver. The liver is one of the biggest organs in our body so naturally it has a job that is so important we have to respect its duties. The liver creates urine which is important to flushing out toxins through the kidneys and bladder. The liver creates bile which is important for breaking down fats in the small intestine. The liver helps remove harmful toxins that can damage our cells and the liver is the only organ in the body that after doing all this can regenerate cells and repair damage to it self. So when it comes to our health, the liver is a great place to begin. This is one aspect of letting our natural rays of light shine even on the cloudiest of days. Just like the kitchen sink, if you continue dumping grease down the drain day after day you will have a nasty clog on your hands over time. The liver is no different. It controls several functions of the body including the metabolism. Without proper function of the liver, the rest of the organs in the body become compromised. Therefore it causes weight gain, acne, colds and a breakdown of the natural rays of light. That IS the cloud that covers a sunny day.
To begin the process of painting your “lWallsl” white, the liver is the beginning. Nature produces an herb that is so strong and so effective that it can clean out damage to the liver and help the liver to repair damaged cells. This powerful tool is called milk thistle. The extract Silymarin in Milk thistle helps to prevent toxins from damaging the cells. Milk thistle will remove toxins from the liver for elimination. Milk thistle can improve the function of the liver over time. When the liver is cleaned and repaired, the body begins to function on a more stable system. When Milk thistle is used regularly, even on days the sun isn’t shining, you will be in balance enough with your body that you will remain in a sunny mood and on the positive side of the day naturally. Make sure to pick up this wonderful and natural herbal supplement when beginning to put your physical and mental health back on track. Never allow the clouds to block your natural light when nature offers amazing tools to keep our body in a natural flow with life. Milk thistle with its powerful extract Silymarin will remove the unwanted materials collected over time including those dangerous toxins that break down the body.

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DO NOT EAT YOUR LIVER

Do Not Eat your Liver

All these functions I perform regularly and how important they are in the over all health of your body and you just don’t seem to pay attention to me. I am your liver. I create bile to break down fats in your small intestine. I remove harmful toxins. I clean up after you decide to have that beer even when you know better. I am important. Now I demand your respect. I want a liver cleanse. I want my due process of being maintained and cared for. You do not want me to create painful gallstones do you? Because if you do not listen to what I am about to tell, that is exactly what’s going to happen.
The liver is what cleans out toxins in your body from things such as your water or the pollutants in the air. The liver helps break down alcohol that you consume and helps create the urine that flushes it all away. The day your complaining about acne breakouts is because the liver is what helps rid the access testosterone from the body through the creation of bile. Did I mention how important that is? I must mention too, when your gaining weight and do not know why, the liver helps break down fats by doing its job, creating bile. I am just bringing up a few important points because you seem to forget about me so often that its affecting my performance.
Sometimes I wonder if you even know that there are natural solutions to keeping me clean. I would hope you would choose to go natural. Because I have to live inside this body with the rest of my organ friends and we all work together for the same purpose. Your health. So for the sake of us all, you know, your kidneys and bladder and heart, keep us safe by using natural herbal supplements. It is for the best. Since we are on the same page and I have your attention, I am going to list a few key items I need to clean myself out and repair these damaged cells. I am going to add, drink more water too. I mean, your body is 70% water. Just put down the soda and drink more water. Throw a lemon in too, that will help me out by allowing me to release more water retention from all that salt.
The first and most important herb that mother earth offers me for a natural remedy to clean this liver and repair the damaged liver cells is Milk thistle. Man has never once been able to duplicate the power of milk thistle. Not only does it provide an excellent liver cleanse, it repairs the damaged cells in the liver. Milk thistle increases the production of bile which helps break down fats in the small intestine. Wouldn’t you agree it’s important for that to process to happen? Remember what I was saying about acne? Bile helps to remove the testosterone byproducts through your stool. Milk thistle also contains Silymarin. Silymarin is an extract of milk thistle and protects the liver cells from toxins. This protects the liver cells from damage. For instance, the alcohol you consumed. You may not think one or two alcoholic drinks would hurt me, your liver, but over time, it can.
While you’re at it, visit Jen Lambs website. She provides quality organic Milk thistle that is made fresh. Her stuff is made when you order it. It’s not sitting on the shelf for a year. That way we can both rest easy that we are getting the best. Because I am your liver and I deserve the best treatment possible. Because when you treat me well, I will pay you back with health and longevity. I wanted to mention as well. It sure would help if you picked up some dandelion root as well. It’s a natural diuretic and will help me flush out these harmful toxins faster. It’s also high in potassium so your body will receive nutrients while we clean. Your kidneys and bladder wanted me to mention that too. It’s located on the sunshine and herbs website as well and is 100% homemade, natural and organic. So please DO NOT EAT YOUR LIVER. Clean it instead. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Your Liver
LIVER CLEANSE
And
DANDELION ROOT
With
JEN LAMB
SUNSHINE AND HERBS

Liver Cleanse

The liver is a very large organ in the body that many functions that is vital to good health. Take a look at this webpage that discribes the liver and its function. Click here to view this page. Pay close attention to the gallblader as well.

Now that you see how important the liver is, you can be far more diligent in keeping it clean. A sluggish liver can cause all kinds of physical and emotional problems. One of the biggest is depression and acne. Why this happens is there becomes a overload of toxins in the body which is stored in the liver. As well as stress and other emotions we carry on a day to day basis.

Im going to list four great herbs that really help to clean out the liver in a months time. Now remember however, you are cleaning so you want to follow a strict diet of only healthy items, drink plenty of water and make sure you exercise to the point of a good sweat. Toxins are also released through our sweat and lungs.

Burdock is a blood purifier.It also clears congestion from the circulartory system,lymphatic system, respiratory system and urinary system. Burdock also helps to eliminate excess fluids in the body and stimulate the the elimination of toxic waste materials which helps to improve digestion.

Milk thistle is useful in treating cirrosis of the liver and other liver diaeases by repairing damaged liver cells. It also regulates the digestion of fats,helps stabolize blood sugar,cholestorol and reduces inflamation in the intestine.

Bupleurum is a used as tonic for the liver and circulatory system. It helps to improve a sluggish liver associated with emotional instability.It also has a tonic effect on the heart and lungs which makes it useful for improving respiration and circulation.

Yellow Dock is used to repair a damaged liver due to liver disease.

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Liver Cleanse Ingredients

Every few months I like to do a liver cleanse. It really helps to clear up any skin problems that may have built up over weeks time. It also helps to create the bile needed for elimination. Another great liver cleanse reason is one of the main ingredients helps to rebuild the cells in the liver.

Here are the ingredients I use for this liver cleanse. I do switch it up from time to time but this month this is what I am using.

Buplerum- Chinese tonic herb for liver and circulatory system. It also helps with emotional instability due to a sluggish liver.

Milk Thistle-is used in the treatment of cirrhosis and liver poisening. It also regulates the digestion of fats,stabalizes bllod sugar and cholesterol and reduces inflamation in the intestine

Burdock Root- It helps eliminate excess fluids in the body and stimulate the elimination of toxic waste materials, which relieves liver disorders and improves digestion.



I picked these because after I stopped eating meat I wanted to finish cleasning my body of the by product. Next I will be doing a blood cleaner.

I will use the capsule supplements for 3 weeks, 3 times a day.

I make all these supplements if you would also like a liver cleanse. Or I can suggest a different combo that better suits your personal needs.

If you would like to save money by investing time to DIY, I can take you step by step through the entire process. Visit my website and under BULK HERBS you will find all the ingredients you need.

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Detoxing the liver, why and how.

Detoxing the Liver


I hear so often from clients about being sluggish and tired. The first advice I always give in this case is to look at the eating habits and second is to detox all that junk out and start with a clean slate.

Sometimes it just seems easier to go to Mcdonalds and get the "easy" meal and think about it later. When later comes, your body has already rejected that decision and responds with a less than good result. This is when you become weighed down by the fat content, grease and carbs that are worthless.

I never suggest to stop eating out but there is always a way to do it better. When I meet with new clients i like to first take them to their favorite place and show them how to order a healthy meal. You can eat healthy, or better by simply making a few different choices. In the long run, your body will thank you by providing more energy to make it throught the day.

The second is the detox program. The liver plays a huge role in the way your body breaks down everything and rids itself of the waste. Here is a great blog explaining all the functions of the liver. You will be suprised at what you learn.

One of my biggest selling products is the Milk thistle. Milk thistle is just one part to my three part liver detox program. Milk thistle is an excellent herb used in the treatment of liver diseases such as cirrhosis and liver poisening. Its safe to use daily. There is no pharmaceutical equivalent. Milk thistle also regulates the digestion of fats and helps stabalize blood sugars. It also reduces inflamation of the intestine.

I often recomend milk thistle to recovering alcoholics, smokers and those looking to gain more energy through the cleansing of organs. Its a very effective herb in in helping acne,constipation, Chrohns disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

Visit my website for more information on how you can use nature to help cleanse your body and free you from the sluggish day to day.

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