Liver Detoxification: The Rundown
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Loading ...People were not necessarily healthier a century ago, but they were not plagued with the same health problems we have today. The majority of people did not eat, drink and breathe in toxins every day of their lives. It has been the later generations who decided that our foods need extra treatment in order to produce more, last longer, and be safe from insects. The toxins in our food, air and water are inside us, stored in fat cells and blocking the liver. Why? The liver is our cleansing organ and we are overloading it with work. Thousands of people are looking to liver detoxification as a means of becoming healthy.
There is no denying that our livers need protein, but fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the best for cleaning and keeping the liver clear. Vegetarians have been telling us this for several decades. Meat, dairy and preservatives are hazardous to our health.
The healthiest way to eat is organic. Unfortunately, organic produce is more costly simply because there is less of it available. If you cannot afford organic fruits and vegetables and growing them is not an option, then at least be sure you wash everything before you eat it.
Never smoke, drink alcohol or use any kind of drug while you are detoxifying your liver. If you are an addict or alcoholic, do not detox without the supervision of a medical doctor. A medically unsupervised detox from drugs or alcohol can be harmful. It has even been known to be fatal. If you really want to try this kind of detox, wait until you have gone through a treatment program.
An exception is addiction to tobacco. If you quit smoking and go on a liver detoxification plan, you will cleanse your body of nicotine faster than quitting without the cleanse. There are many former smokers who claim detoxification helped them get rid of biological cravings for nicotine.
The hormones we take in through dairy products and meats have been linked to early reproductive development and cancers. It doesn’t take a scientist to recognize that adding hormones to our bodies is an unhealthy way to live. Even if you decide a liver detoxification plan is not for you, go organic in this area. Eat dairy and meat that is hormone free.
There are a variety of ways to detoxify your liver. You might choose to eat only fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and whole grains or you can choose to drink specially-formulated beverages throughout your detox. Some people use a combination of the two plans. While the juice or liquid fast works more quickly, it is also more stressful on your system. A combination plan might include substituting two meals with a cleansing drink.
Even if you do choose to use the formulated beverages for your detox plan, go into it gradually by cutting out meats, sugars and dairy and replacing them with fruits and vegetables before going full force into a juice or beverage fast. When you are done with your liquid fast, give your body a chance to get used to eating again. Add foods back to your diet slowly when your liver detoxification is finished. For the sake of your health, do not give up the natural way of eating.
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