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the importance of the
detox process
Few people know much about the liver or the way the liver function. Yet it is a very important organ as it detoxify your body. Liver disease is in the top 5 of most common causes of medical deaths. Learning to support your liver means learning to support your body's detoxification process. These processes are vital to your health. Understanding the process means living healthier and happier.
Continue reading and you learn how the liver works, how you can support this vital organ and what the results are of a healthy liver.
How does the liver function?
In order to understand the complexity of the liver functions, this is how the liver can be described: "The liver is often compared to a chemical laboratory, a storage plant, a distribution service, a warehouse, a power plant and a waste disposal plant because of its phenomenal assemblage of structures, machinery and production."
Among other functions, regarding the detox process the liver breaks down toxins. Many toxins that we consume or that we are exposed to can not be dissolved the natural way, via our body liquids. These toxins, like alcohol, caffeine, nicotine etc. (called lipid-soluble) first have to be converted to water-soluble. Once they are water soluble, or can be dissolved by water, they can be flushed from the body, released by the kidneys or bowels. This change takes place in the liver through a complex system of enzymes.
The liver has the ability to break down and remove other toxins as well. It can break down debris, bacteria and chemical toxins through other complex processes. But when too many toxins enter the body, the liver gets overloaded and may not be able to keep up with the demand for its services. When this is the case, it starts to store toxins (the liver can store lipid-soluble toxins for months and years) even if storage of those toxins over a long period of time might result in liver damage. This is the moment where you can give your body a hand by detox your body.
Help your liver by detox your body
Supporting the liver involves two steps:
Becoming aware of the sources of toxins means you can make choices about the toxins you are exposed to. In other words you can limit the amount of toxins that (may) enter your system. By making educated choices you can limit your exposure to toxins in your environment.
The second point means helping your liver to get rid of toxins you have already absorbed. You start to stimulate and activate your liver. There are several ways to encourage this, mostly by the consumption of prescribed foods. For example, taking the necessary nutrients is a vital step. Today's food no longer supply the essential vitamins and minerals as they are often chemical processed. Also the use of herbs (via tea or added to your meals) and the intake of water stimulate the liver. This is the basic of a detox diet.
It's important to remember that the liver is also a primary player in your body's immune system. Supporting your liver, limiting your exposure to toxins, undertaking liver flushes and herbal treatments, increasing your amount of healthy fluids, and limiting late-night activities can all be a big step towards a healthy immune system and the elimination of toxins within the body. They can be important parts of a lifestyle moving towards a healthier and happier future.
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