The liver is the most important organ for our metabolism. Its functions include not only detoxification but also the storage of nutrients and the production of many vital substances.
By combining a detoxifying diet with the right herbs, we can detoxify the liver significantly and regenerate this highly stressed organ. Detoxifying the liver is particularly important if you have warning symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, weakness, sleep disturbances, bloating, undue weight gain, joint pains and frequent constipation.
Most lifestyle mentors recommend a low-fat diet.
Good, this is important, but fats are also an essential component of our bodies. Of course, in the case of significant excess weight and fatty liver, a low-fat diet is recommended. However, if someone has problems digesting fats because of poor bile function, they do not necessarily need to abstain from fats. In such cases, it is better to stimulate the bile function and support it with appropriate herbs (e.g. artichokes, turmeric).
One way of refreshing and cleansing the body is to start a detoxification programme. An effective cure lasts for at least three weeks and the most important element is to drink the right quantity and quality of fluids.
The cure is divided into two parts, 2×1.5 weeks. The first part is cleansing, the second part is detoxification.
The first part of the liver detox is cleansing.
During a cleanse, the body needs 3 litres of fluid a day. This should be consumed in the form of pure water, vegetable juice and herbal tea.
Vegetable soups
For a stronger detoxifying effect, vegetable juices are preferred. Green barley powder is particularly rich in vitamins and trace elements, so its consumption during the cure is highly recommended.
But how much should you consume?
You would probably think as much as possible. However, during the cleanse, you should drink most of the pure water and only moderate amounts of the vegetable juices, 2-3 decilitres per day.
Herbal teas
The main purpose of a cleanse is to relieve the three main excretory organs (the liver, kidneys, stomach and intestines). Continue cleansing the stomach and intestines throughout the detoxification cure, while the kidneys and liver are cleansed for only one week each.
High-quality tea blends can be obtained to detoxify the stomach and intestines. These include raspberry leaf tea, green tea, matcha tea.
Drink only lukewarm, at least 3-4 cups a day, flavoured with cinnamon, but avoid sugar and lemon.
The second part of the liver cleanse is detoxification
After a week and a half, you can start the liver detox. Under no circumstances should you consume alcohol, as this will render the cure completely ineffective. Milk thistle and nettle tea are very beneficial in regenerating the liver. Drink three to four cups of these every day.
In the future, to keep your liver and detoxification processes working properly, you may want to check out the 10 herbs that stimulate liver function.
1.Milk thistle is the most effective liver protecting, liver regenerating herb.
2.Dandelion tea, made from the leaves and roots of dandelion, is also a traditional remedy: its bitter substances protect the health of the liver, bile and digestive organs.
3.Yarrow contains azulene, coumarin and flavonoids, has antispasmodic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. It is also useful in times of bile spasms.
4.The lactones in the so-called sesquiterpene of the Chicory help the bile function and reduce cholesterol levels.
5.The tannins, bitter substances and flavonoids of sticklewort root help to regulate bile function.
6.Woodruff contains coumarin, and its tea is recommended for liver and kidney disorders.
7.The mucilage of the medical marshmallow contains galacturonraman, flavonoids, essential oils, forms a coating on the intestines, soothes them, reduces inflammation, protects the liver.
8. Horehound also contains a bitter substance called marrubiiin, which helps bile secretion and is a valuable remedy for indigestion.
9. True licorice contains saponin called glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, coumarin. It has anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and liver regenerating effects.
10.Golden-rod contains flavonoids, saponins, essential oils, tanning agents, which makes it highly recommended for bile and liver problems.
Whichever of the above you choose, you’re sure to be giving your liver the protection it needs.
