Saturday, September 10, 2016

What You Should Know About Liver Flush

By Jose Thomas


Your liver plays a number of physiological and metabolic functions of the body. Among the most important is regulation of glucose levels in the blood. It does this by storing excess glucose in the form of glycogen and breaking up the glycogen when the glucose levels in blood fall. The organ is also involved in the breakdown and excretion of drugs and toxins. Liver flush is a procedure that ensures that the organ continues to function optimally.

There are a number of risk factors that contribute to hepatic impairment. These include low levels of potassium, heavy use of alcohol, the use of intravenous drugs, exposure to industrial toxins, viral infections and autoimmune diseases among others. Symptoms that suggest that one may be suffering from liver diseases include excessive and frequent bloating, constipation, passage of dark urine, chronic fatigue, yellowness of the eyes and skin and high blood pressure among others.

Flushing (or cleansing) helps get rid of toxins and gall stones that may be stuck within the organ. Improved digestion is a direct benefit of this exercise. Some people also report that their allergic attacks are markedly reduced once they undergo the therapy. The chronic fatigue that may have been experienced during the illness is replaced by increased energy levels.

Cleansing does not start until the preparation stage has been completed. During this stage, microorganisms that tend to stick to gallstones are eliminated during a therapy that takes an average of three or so weeks. Since toxins are emanated from the system through the kidneys, it is recommended that one also undergoes kidney cleansing to make sure that they are working well.

Diarrhea often sets the next morning and gallstones can be seen in stool under good lighting. The stones have a distinct green color (different from food residues). Due to the high levels of cholesterol in the stones, they are likely to float as the stool sinks to the bottom. Repeat procedures should ideally be done at two week intervals. This duration ensures that stones at the rear of the biliary system move forward.

Raw vegetable juice is the most commonly used cleansing agent. The vegetables that may be used include cabbage, beets, cauliflower, cucumber, greens and carrots. Three or four of them blended together is usually sufficient for most people. One of the roles of these vegetables is to reduce the acidity level of the body. They have also been found to release a chemical called beta carotene that is converted to vitamin A.

Apart from the vegetables, there are a number of other foods and supplements that have been shown to be beneficial. Foods that are rich in potassium such as sweet potatoes, beans and bananas help with hepatic cleansing and also lower the levels of cholesterol, a precursor for gall stones. Other useful foods include black strap molasses, milk thistle and coffee enemas. Coffee enemas work by relieving constipating and enhancing the flow of bile.

The cleansing procedure should be conducted after every six months. It is considered safe without any obvious side effects. The only thing that you may need to look out for is a sick feeling that is experienced for about two days. No treatment is required though. Avoid taking chemical drugs as much as possible during cleansing.




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