Liver
cleanse can be one of the most important things you
do for good health.
LIVERCLEAR
Detoxify the liver – detoxify the body
THE NUMBERS
• Each year more than 25 million
Americans are affected by liver and gallbladder diseases and
more than 25,000 die of cirrhosis
• About 80% of gallstones in the U.S. are composed mainly of cholesterol
• The American Liver Foundation estimates that some 20 million Americans
-- about 10% of the population -- have gallstones, and more than
500,000 of them will have gallbladder surgery this year just because
of the stones
• Hepatitis B is one of the world’s most serious and widespread
chronic diseases. 2 billion people have been infected with the
hepatitis B virus worldwide, and over 350 million have chronic
(lifelong) infections
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A CLEAN LIVER DOES A BODY GOOD
Despite what seems to be an insurmountable number of toxic and
parasitic invaders lurking in us and around us, just waiting to
gain a stronghold, we do have an incredibly potent line of defense:
our own bodies, in particular the liver which is the main organ
for detoxification.
An amazing organ -- the only one the human body can regenerate
if part of it is damaged -- the liver weighs about four pounds
and plays a crucial role in many body processes. It metabolizes
carbohydrates and stores them as glycogen, a quick energy reservoir.
The liver regulates lipid and protein metabolism, manufacturing
and controlling levels of proteins, hormones, immune factors and
lipids like cholesterol. It manufactures bile, which is essential
to break down fats for proper digestion and utilization by the
body.
But the liver also serves another essential and lifesaving role:
it filters the blood, removing toxins and impurities for elimination.
When protein is digested and bacteria ferment food in the intestines,
ammonia is produced. The liver detoxifies the ammonia. It also
helps rid the body of environmental toxins like insecticide residues
and other harmful chemicals (such as synthetic drugs) by mixing
them with less harmful substances so they can be more safely eliminated
through the intestinal tract and the kidneys.
However, despite its role (or perhaps because of it) as a detoxifier,
it is important to periodically detoxify the liver itself, to flush
out, in essence, the junk the liver has stripped from the rest
of the body. It is also important to help the liver deal with damage
that it sustains from toxins it is working to neutralize -- including
alcohol which inflames and scars the liver -- along with infective
organisms such as parasites and hepatitis viruses.
To regain optimal liver function, it's necessary to remove excess
fat from the liver, eliminate the toxic wastes collected there,
dissolve and flush out biliary stones, get the bile moving freely
again, eliminate pathogenic organisms, reduce inflammation, and
promote healing and regeneration of liver tissue. An herbal detox
program with the right components can get all this done effectively.
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LIVER CLEAR TEA
Like the tonic, Liver Clear Tea contains Dandelion Root, Ginger
Root, and Fennel Seed. The tea assists with flushing the liver
of toxins and also helps minimize discomfort that might occur during
a detox program. Other toxin-clearing, cleansing ingredients in
the tea include the following:
Burdock Root
One of the foremost cleansing herbs, burdock root has been traditionally
used through the centuries as a blood purifier. Its bitter constituents
help improve digestion, and its natural sugars help regulate blood
sugar metabolism. Burdock root is rich in vitamins B-1, B-6, B-12,
and E, as well as manganese, copper, iron, zinc, and sulfur. It
is also a good fiber source, with high amounts of inulin and mucilage.
Cinnamon Bark
One of the oldest remedies in traditional Chinese medicine, cinnamon
bark has been used for everything from diarrhea and rheumatism
to menstrual disorders. Cinnamon is most commonly thought of as
a flavoring, but it also has many health benefits to offer. It
increases bile flow and enhances digestion, especially of fats.
It tends to warm the body -- old-timers used to chew and swallow
a pinch of powdered cinnamon before bedtime to warm their hands
and feet.
Cardamom Seed
If you enjoy ethnic cuisine, you're probably already aware of
the central role cardamom plays in many curries and other hot dishes.
Its high value is reflected in its cost -- it's the third most
expensive spice in the world, because each berry must be hand picked.
But the greatest value of cardamom can be found in its nutritional
support as a digestive aid and its liver cleansing. Cardamom improves
the flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder, and keeps viruses
from multiplying.
Licorice Root
Like many of the other ingredients in this toxin-clearing tea,
licorice root extract is great tasting and very sweet -- nearly
50 times sweeter than sugar! One of the primary active components
of licorice root is glycyrrhizin (which gives it such an amazing
sweetness), a substance which has been widely used in Japan as
part of a treatment protocol for chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis.
It helps decrease the build-up of toxic metabolic wastes in the
body by increasing the liver's ability to filter out the toxins.
In fact, it is one of the broadest spectrum natural detoxifiers
known, with the ability to remove nearly 1,200 different toxins!
Uva Ursi
Uva ursi has been used in folk medicine for years to relieve nephritis,
kidney stones, and chronic cystitis. Due to its high concentration
of arbutin (an antiseptic phenolic glycoside), uva ursi neutralizes
the acidity of urine, and increases urine flow, which reduces bloating
and water retention. It also enhances the elimination of various
toxins through the urinary tract. Uva ursi is a good herbal tonic
for general urinary tract health. Arbutin and uva ursi's other
glycosides relieve pain from cystitis, nephritis, and urinary tract
stones.
Juniper Berries
Although you may not know it, the same berry that gives the flavor
to gin and other alcoholic beverages is also used to flavor sauerkraut
in Germany. Juniper berry provides great support for healthy kidney
and urinary tract function. It's a good diuretic that does not
cause the body to lose important electrolytes. It's a great detoxifier
that helps clear uric acid from the body and it improves digestion
by helping to increase the flow of digestive fluids.
Clove Buds
Having been in use as a health supplement for more than 2,000
years, clove is well established in its uses for various digestive
ailments, from diarrhea to intestinal worms. In modern times, however,
studies of this amazing herb have revealed one of the powerhouses
in its health toolkit: sesquiterpenes, which have great capacity
for inducing detoxifying enzymes in the liver and small intestine.
Researchers have also found that cloves contain high levels of
antioxidants that can prevent cell damage which leads to cancer.
Black Peppercorns
Another of the items you may see on your shelf and use daily without
realizing its full health impact, black peppercorn is a humble
but amazing player as part of an herbal supplement. Its capacity
to stimulate the taste buds in a way that signals the stomach to
secrete more hydrochloric acid makes it a great digestive aid.
It also has tremendous antioxidant and antibacterial effects. Plus,
the outer layer of the peppercorn stimulates the breakdown of fat
cells, helping clear fat accumulations in the liver and elsewhere.
Horsetail Herb
While it tends to get upstaged by some of the herbal detox superstars,
Horsetail quietly maintains its own claim to nutritional fame:
it contains the highest amount of silica (up to 70 percent!) of
any known herb. Silica is an important herb for healthy hair, skin,
and connective tissue. Horsetail exhibits anti-inflammatory and
diuretic actions, and it works to tone and cleanse the urinary
tract.
Orange Peel
Extracts
from bitter orange peel, or "Citrus Aurantium" have
been commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for many years.
Citrus aurantium promotes metabolism, burns fat, increases energy,
and it is a general stimulant. Its fat burning effects are useful
for clearing fat deposits from the liver. Citrus aurantium’s
main active compound is synephrine, which is chemically similar
to the ephedra alkaloids found in many over-the-counter cold and
allergy medications and in weight loss supplements containing Ma
Huang. However, it does not have the adverse side effects of Ma
Huang.
Parsley Root
Although it's probably best known as the uneaten garnish on many
a restaurant plate, parsley has been used in classical folk medicine
for more than 2000 years. Some of parsley's benefits to the body
include its function as a diuretic (eliminating excess water) and
a carminative (easing flatulence and stimulating digestion). Parsley
has also been shown to tone the urinary tract, help with painful
menstruation, lower blood pressure, improve asthma, allergies,
and bronchitis by drying excess mucous, and provide general detoxification.
It has been used traditionally as a liver tonic and to help break
up kidney stones.
Fenugreek Seed
Commonly used as a spice in cooking, Fenugreek is cultivated mainly
in India, Egypt, the Middle East, and North Africa. The seeds of
this annual herb have been used for years as a traditional remedy
for gastrointestinal disorders, gout, wound healing and inflammation,
and diabetes.
Fenugreek has a hypoglycemic effect
on the body due to its mucilaginous fibers, known as galactomannan.
That's kind of a fancy way of saying
it acts like a giant sponge, binding up fats and sugars from the
intestinal tract and helping to flush them out of the body before
they are absorbed. Because it reduces the absorption of fats by
the body, Fenugreek also helps lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
Sassafras Root Bark
In
popular use for its general health benefits for centuries, sassafras
comes close to the proverbial "apple a day" in
terms of its reputation. Recent studies have shown that the folk
medicine claims have a lot of validity. Sassafras root bark is
used to cleanse the liver and blood, and has some blood thinning
activity.
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BUILDING A FIRM FOUNDATION
In our ongoing battle against 21st century toxins, we should always
keep in mind that our most powerful weapon in the detox war is
right in our own bodies -- the liver. To maintain its optimal functioning
as a detoxifier, it is critical to keep it detoxified as well.
Starting with a clean liver will help to better clean up everything
else.
CAUTIONS
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease,
but rather is a dietary supplement intended solely for nutritional
support.
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