The Liver's Main Function Is To Act As A Filter
Liver health is about good living healthy body, mind and lifestyle and through living right, not only will you have
a healthier liver but better overall health as well.
Our environment and our food selections bring much toxicity into our
bodies; but for those people in transition, and expecially for those who are using or have used drug-type hormones, liver
health is of great concern. Maintaining liver health is of vital importance for good digestion, regular elimination, and
hormone balance.
Liver Health
Imagine the liver working constantly to process alcohol, spices, drugs, and rich fatty foods, while at the same time
attempting to keep up with its many other important functions, including the manufacturing of immune proteins, the
processing of natural body steroids and other chemicals, the storing of energy in the form of glycogen, and the storing of
fat-soluble vitamins.
The liver is one of the most active organs, producing important cholesterol, filtering toxins from the blood stream
(purifying blood), producing bile to break down fats, storing sugars, metabolizing vitamins and minerals and proteins,
regulation of hormones, stores various nutrients, especially A, D, B12 and iron, for release as needed, converts lactic
acid from a toxic waste to an important storage fuel, removes some fat-soluble toxins from the body by first dissolving
them in bile salts, then dumping the bile and toxin mixture into the intestine for eventual excretion.
The liver is the body's largest internal organ. Nearly all the blood returning from the intestinal tract to the heart
passes through the liver. Liver health is becoming an increasing concern throughout the world. Liver health is often
severely affected by alcohol and drug abuse and the liver may also be damaged as a side effect of some drugs or
treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.
Commonly referred to as a "filter," the liver is actually more subtle and sophisticated than a passive filter. The
liver's main function is to act as a filter, as it rids the body of foreign toxins and impurities. Dandelion (Taraxacum
officinale) is probably the simplest, safest, most effective, and least expensive liver-nourishing herb known. All green
vegetable foods benefit the liver, as does carrots, beef and chicken liver, dandelion greens, parsley, and apples.
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is most properly thought of as a liver protector. It contains bioflavonoids that encourage liver cells to
increase their rate of regeneration (or self-repair) by 400-500% in animal studies. One of the special qualities of milk
thistle is that it cleanses and detox an overburdened and stagnant liver while also being able to strengthen and tonify a
weak liver; thus, delivering potent medicine to clogged, excess conditions as well as weakened, deficient conditionals.
It is widely recommended for anyone dealing with liver problems, whether it be jaundice, hepatitis, or multiple chemical
sensitivities.
Dandelion
Dandelion root has been held byherbalists over the centuries as a supreme liver tonic. Dandelion root extract can
be taken freely to cleanse and tone the liver, and is especially helpful ifone has eaten heavy foods. The greatest effect
comes from eating or taking a dandelion remedy three times a day, but even once a day is useful. In some countries,
dandelion is considered a blood purifier and is used for ailments such as eczema and cancer.
Remedies
Simple remedies such as dandelion, yellow dock, chicory, milk thistle, and nettle aid the liver and are safe to use.
To ensure you receive optimum results it is important to take natural remedies as directed and remain consistent. Herbs,
supplements, acupuncture and other remedies can help alleviate the worst symptoms of gallstones, such as fatigue, pain,
and heaviness in the liver area after fatty meals, indigestion and other physical discomforts. Rigorous medical studies
suggest that some of these remedies can also address the underlying disease process, bolster the immune system, retard
liver damage, and help your blood-test values to within normal limits.
At Native Remedies, you will find the highest quality natural medicine for your health, professionally formulated in
therapeutic dosages by a leading clinical psychologist for her own patients over the last 15 years. At Native Remedies, we
recognize the vital importance of liver health ? for quality of life and wellbeing, as well as for maintaining the
important liver functions of detoxification and protection via healthy immune systems.
Native Remedies' products are created using our Full Spectrum Approach'
(FSA), a set of standards and processes that combines the best quality, laboratory-tested, raw ingredients, good
manufacturing practices and a Full Spectrum manufacturing method to guarantee you products of the highest quality, safety
and effectiveness.
Conclusion
The most important body function to obtain this balance is a healthy liver. Our livers produce about a million
different metabolic chemicals, and sort every chemical in our body from friend or foe. The maintenance of liver health
responds well to a holistic approach, including complementary medicine, avoidance of alcohol, drugs and other toxins as
well as a healthy diet and regular exercise.
