Have you overindulged over Christmas and New Year?
Have you overindulged over Christmas and New Year?
Are you tired and sluggish? Are you struggling with your digestive health? Are you extra sensitive to perfumes, smells and bright lights? Do you have skin problems? Are you finding it hard to lose body fat?
If the answer is YES to any of these questions, this could be a sign that your liver is overloaded and you need to detoxify.
The liver is a detoxifying organ and has over 500 functions in the body. Consequently, your liver is constantly ridding your body of waste, metabolizing hormones and assisting in digestion
The liver is impacted by everything you come in contact with. It works extremely hard to detoxify chemicals and carcinogens naturally.
Toxins can be found in the food we eat, our environment, household cleaning products, carpet and furniture. Our bodies are in a constant state of toxic overload which means you really need to detoxify every day.
Detoxification of the liver is about resting, cleaning, and nourishing the body from the inside out. By eliminating toxins and nourishing your body, detoxification can help protect you from disease, kickstart digestion, improve energy levels, shed unwanted kilos and renew your ability to maintain optimal health.
There are numerous ways to gently and safely detoxify our bodies:
1. Eating more herbs such as dandelion root.
2. Drinking adequate amounts of filtered water daily.
3. Consuming more supplements such as magnesium, milk thistle and turmeric
4. Eating clean organic whole foods are all things we can incorporate into our daily lives.
To make the detoxification process easier avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, sugar of all kinds, gluten and processed foods
The liver is your main detoxifying centre, it is important to eat foods that optimize the health of the liver and supply you with many of the vitamins and minerals.
Citrus Fruits
Lemons, limes and grapefruits are all natural sources of Vitamin C and contain many potent antioxidants. Citrus fruits have the ability to boost the production of liver detoxification enzymes.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a food that contains sulfur compounds that help to support the detoxification process and the health of the liver. This fibrous vegetable can help flush out toxins from your gut and they contain compounds that help support the liver in metabolizing hormones.
Green Leafy Vegetables
These leafy greens such as spinach, rocket, cabbage, lettuce contain numerous cleansing compounds that neutralize heavy metals, which can slow down the liver’s ability to detoxify. Plus, they help to stimulate bile flow.