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Safe Liver Cleansing

The liver is an important organ of the digestive system. It helps to filter and clean the body by removing toxins and poisons that enter the body. The toxins come from food, air, germs, water, and other places. But if a liver is weak due to congestion or other health concerns, it can not function well. Cleaning the liver is a way to strengthen this vital organ. Safe liver cleaning uses natural methods that are not taxing to the liver.

  1. Water Drinking

    • A safe way to detoxify the body is with water. The water dilutes the poison, toxins, and other substances that may impair overall health. Water flushes away debris and waste materials from all sections of the body including the liver. The water also helps the digestive tract by moving fecal materials thought the intestines so they can be eliminated. Cleaning the colon also helps to clean the liver. All the various organs of the digestive system are interconnected. Drink at least 64 ounces of fluids each day to maintain health, suggests the American Dietetic Association.

    Take VItamin C

    • There are many supplements that help to clean the liver safely. The body needs nutrients in the form of vitamins and minerals. There are a few vitamins that are especially helpful to the liver. Vitamin C is well known for fighting infections and killing germs. A study at the University of Michigan School of Medicine proved how important vitamin C is to the liver. In his article "15 Ways to Love Your Liver," Andrew Saul writes that the Michigan study showed that daily doses of vitamin C can prevent and even cure such diseases as cirrhosis and viral hepatitis. By taking just 500 mg of vitamin C each day, a person greatly lowers his risk of liver disease.

      Another good vitamin for liver cleansing is B-complex. The B-12 and the folic acid are particularly useful for the liver, reports Mr. Saul. Both vitamins help to fight diseases of the liver by strengthening the liver. You can take supplements of vitamin C and B-complex, but foods are another source of these vitamins, such as citrus fruits and green vegetables, respectively.

    Take Herbs

    • Other good supplements for a safe liver cleanse are herbs. There are herbs that clean the liver in various ways. The article "The Liver Herbs" on the Gay Men's Health Crisis website offers milk thistle, turmeric, dandelion, burdock root, ginger, and licorice as popular herbs for liver cleaning. Take only one herb at a time. Seek advice from an herbalist to find the best herb for your needs. Herbs are sold in many places, but be certain to follow the directions. It is probably a good idea to start with a low dose until your body gets use to the herb.

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