My liver and I haven't always been the best of friends, what can I give him to help make up for it?

Question

Ashamedly I've abused my liver in more ways than one for a few years, what can I buy, what remedies or natural products will help to get him back on my side?

Answer 1

Stevenmi is right that dandelion is an excellent liver cleanser. You should take 30 drops twice per day of tincture of dandelion root.

However, this works best when your liver is challenged by rising levels of chemicals it has to process; for example, rising s*x hormones in adolescents. Liver tonics will relieve acne for these people.

If you have damaged your liver through excess drinking you should propbably consult with a naturopathic doctor. Why fool around with self care.

Answer 2

Dandelion tea works wonders on a sluggish liver (the primary filtering organ of the body), gall bladder (which produces bile to assist the digestion of fatty foods) and spleen ( an organ producing new red blood cels), and it also encourages bowel action and reduces fluid retention. Drinking Dandelion tea is one of the most effective ways to detox your body, because it stimulates digestive enzymes and bile to allow the easier metabolism of fatty foods.

Dandelion leaves, alfalfa, aspargus, celery and vitamin B6 can all work as natural diuretics.

Dandelion tea is excellent for ridding the body of excess fluid because, as the tea leaves contain high amounts of potassium, the body is not depleted of this important mineral through the diuretic effect of the tea.

Ensure, for therapeutic purposes, that you buy organic Dandelion leaf as the commercial or teabag varieties have had so much of their essential oils pulverised from them. Another reason to use organic is one of the properties of the Dandelion plant is to absorb metal pollutants from the atmosphere ~ as such organic really is essential. Add honey to taste if you like as the taste can be quite bitter ..... or lemons or limes if you like the tartness.

2 - 3 teaspoons per teapot would be sufficient.By buying the organic variety, the essential oils are still so potent that the spent leaves could be reused 2 - 3 times ~ simply refill the pot with hot water and rebrew for 15 - 20 minutes.

Limit your intake of Dandelion tea to a period of say 2 - 3 weeks at a time ........ have rest periods in between using it .

Perhaps this link may be of use to you ~

http://www.detoxaustralia.com.au/supplem...

Water, water water .... Ensure that you also hydrate your body properly with at least 2 - 3 litres of water per day as nothing substitutes for pure fresh water............  our bodies can actually a sterling job detoxing if only we hydrate them properly.

Try to cut back on dehydrating drinks such as coffee, tea, sodas and soft drinks and alcohol (if you drink any of these) as they will not only dehydrate you terribly but also rob you of your essential B complex of vitamins.

Take a multi B complex supplement also.... to support healthy immune, neural and digestive functioning...... great for bolstering your body to deal with life's every day stressy situation .... Get one including all the B's ie ~ B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 andB12 and folic acid etc. as they all work best as a group. Don't buy any of the B complex of vitamins individually but rather as a whole group, unless specifically told to do so buy a nutritionally oriented physician or naturopath.

Please also ensure that you consult with a nutritionally oriented physician or naturopath or herbalist before using Dandelion herb if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (if you are femal) and do not use on infants or young children.

Try to cut out all junky and pre packaged foods and eat food as freshly and as close to its natural state as you possibly can...... ditch the milk and dairy for a while too as many many people have trouble digesting lactose, and instead pump your intake of leafy and green vegies, vegies, fresh fruits, (fruits and vegies are both rich in calcium) wholegrain cereals and breads (if you can tolerate wheat), cold water fishes (calcium and vitamin D rich ~ vitamin D is needed for the effective assimilation of calcium) and eat some organic lean meats ♥

hope this info helps you a bit♥

peace 2 u

Answer 3

Evening primrose oil.

Answer 4

Milk thistle is great for your liver, available in some chemists or supplement shops

Answer 5

Dandelions are very good for the liver.

Answer 6

Beetroot is probably one of the best foods there is for your liver health.

Answer 7

As others have pointed out, Milk Thristle will help clean the liver, I would suggest doing a 1-a-day with it.

More fruit, tea and water also as it detoxs you.

Answer 8

A nice big bottle of Patron is what I do when it needs a treat....followed by a cycle of Tren!

Answer 9

Givin up,or having a holiday?

Fruit juice,water,plenty ofstuff with B12 in it. Veg,get back to a diet that isn't purely liquid. If you know what I mean Arry.

Good luck,

Answer 10

Time, if it isn't too late.  Stop abusing it

Answer 11

Milk Thistle capsules or Pills 200mg take 1 to 3  a day will work wonders for damaged livers.   You may want to use the higher dosage if your liver is in bad shape.  Make sure you get the standardized version.  (80% standardized Milk Thistle)  Do not scrimp on quality.

Answer 12

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Hope this helps.  = )

Answer 13

Milk thistle is good..

the liver is self healing..if you stop the abuse...alcohol is very toxic...

Answer 14

A good healthy balanced diet, plenty of fruit, veg, water and regular exercise like walking or swimming, your liver is a vital organ without it you'd be in a sorry state, the least it (and you by the sound of it!) deserves is a healthier lifestyle and that means no alcohol, make tomorrow the first day of your 'new' life / liver. lol