Liver Detoxification

One of the oldest methods of cleansing the system is the liver detox.

The liver detox diet is a simple dietary system that involves reducing the consumption of certain types of food.  Coffee, saturated fats, processed foods and sugary foods are major No No’s of this diet. Drinking lots and lots of water preferably, mineral, filtered or alkalized water is essential. One cannot stress enough how important those 8 to 10 glasses of H20 is to your body and its waste management system. Another easy way to cleanse your system is by drinking a glass of lukewarm lemon juice water. Super foods are also crucial for this diet to work. Taking 5 super foods is a must! Onions, berries, cruciferous (broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, cabbages), seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, flaxseeds) and of course green leafy vegetables.

In any form of diet it is always best to consult dietitians, nutritionists or physicians first to ensure that your body will be able to handle the diet chosen. Prior to that a lot of consideration must be put as to what diet method is most suitable to your lifestyle. Diet methods that fail are those that are not fully considered and often times people end up opting out of the diet midway through it because of difficulties that compromise its completion. Ample research should be done and a lot of resources are available in health clinics, gyms, hospitals, bookshops and of course online. Detox diets are generally uncomplicated and typically a list of food restrictions are given such as  the aforementioned saturated fats which could end up clogging your liver, refined sugars and coffee are just a few of them. Whole grain fibers, fresh fruits and vegetables and lots of water make up the liver detox diet. The keyword is fresh, avoid processed or foods with preservatives if possible raw whole foods or organic produce is the best option. Very little protein is consumed in this diet it due to that reason that proper consultation with a physician is necessary as improper or prolonged liver detox dieting can cause protein deficiency. Supplements found in health shops are also good options to take as they are made to encourage a specific organ in this case the liver to produce enough enzymes that will combat toxins that are filtered from the blood.

What makes the liver detoxification significant? The liver is a vital organ that maintains overall health. Keeping the liver healthy and fully functional is important. Toxins get filtered and are stored in the liver; toxic buildup damages the liver leading to liver poisoning. One must practice liver detoxification to eliminate toxins and waste build up. And because the liver’s job is to detoxify other organs once it is found to have toxic build up then it not only poisons itself but poisons the rest of the organs in the process.

Headaches, aches and pains, hormonal imbalances, skin problems and sluggishness are just some of the symptoms of a liver in need of cleansing. Naturopathic doctors recommend annual liver screenings as well as annual detoxifications to ensure that your liver is healthy.