August 24, 2011

Detoxify Liver Questions Answered

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Ken asks…

Detoxify Liver?

What is a reasonably good way to detoxify my liver? I feel I have some questionable symptoms (chronic rashes, sinus infections, breakouts, fatique, strange food reaction, strange taste in my mouth all the time) that may mean I need to take care of my liver (?) Anyone know a way I can do that?

Chloe Adisson answers:

I don’t see any way in which these very vague symptoms could be related to liver disease. Perhaps you became scared after reading something about liver ? Sorry, but there simply is no justification for detoxification.

Chris asks…

How does the liver detoxify blood and maintain glucose balance?

Chloe Adisson answers:

The liver takes toxins that our body makes or that
come into the body and converts them to a non
toxic form that the body can easily dispose of.

Let take alcohol, as an example.
The liver usings it’s cells enzymes, will convert
alcohol first into acetaldehyde, then into acetate,
and then into CO2 and water.

What happens when a person consumes too much
alcohol, the liver cannot convert it fast enough pass
the first stage and it becomes toxic to the liver cells
and can cause damage to them.
This is an example of a possible toxin coming into
the body.

Now for an example of a toxin made in the body.
When we use proteins in our body, a byproduct is
formed. That is ammonia. The liver would normally
take this ammonia and convert it in urea for the kidneys
to pick up and remove it from the body in the urine.
People who have liver disease where the cells of the
liver have died off, this function doesn’t happen
efficiently and so the ammonia stays in the blood and
goes into the brain and causes confusion and disorientation.

So, you can see that the liver handles toxins in the body.
…..
When we eat, the foods are broken down into fats,
carbohydrates, and proteins (amino acids). These
are absorbed into the blood from the intestines and
go to the liver. Our cells use glucose as its main
source of energy. So, the liver will supply this
glucose to the body, even by converting the carbohydrates
first, the proteins second and the fats third into glucose.
If the cells have enough energy, the liver will then convert
the glucose into glycogen and be stored in the liver till
it is needed. It is converted back to glucose when the
cells need more energy (usually between meals)

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Mark asks…

Im in the Uk what type of Milk thistle would you recommend to detoxify liver and support bile production? The?

ones from the supermarkets dont contain enough of the active ingredient.
thanks

Chloe Adisson answers:

Total poppycock. The liver is the organ that deals with toxins, you cannot detoxify it! Unfortunately the whole concept of detox is an urban myth. It is based solely on the irrational rants of constipated Edwardians who refused to eat vegetables as the considered them food only fit for the lower classes to consume. As a result they had little option but to spend their time taking laxatives and purgatives and giving themselves enemas. Provided you have not already done too much damage to your body, your liver and kidneys will deal with problem of removing toxins from your body, as that was what they were designed to do. After that, tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life and you can start afresh.

Steven asks…

What is the best way to detoxify ones liver? And what are the benefits?

Chloe Adisson answers:

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 B6 can all work as 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/supplementing_your_diet.htm

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?

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 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 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…… Pump your intake of leafy and green vegies (rich in magnesium and foods rich in magnesium will help to bolster healthy nerve and muscle functioning thus aiding in any issues with constipation you may have), vegies, fresh fruits, wholegrain cereals and breads, cold water fishes (also rich in magnesium) and organic lean meats ?

Hope this info helps you a bit?

Good to you & yours?

CHEERS
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Betty asks…

what is the best way to naturally detoxify your liver?

Chloe Adisson answers:

The best (and easiest and cheapest!) thing you can do is to eat a diet of at least 75% raw foods. (Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, fresh juices, lots of filtered water.)

Keep the clean to facilitate toxin elimination from the liver: Eating plenty of raw fibrous vegetables, like carrots, celery and cauliflower, will sweep out your nicely.

Foods high in Vitamin K (leafy greens, alfalfa sprouts) are especially beneficial.

Eat plenty of raw almonds, Brazil nuts, coconut, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds. These contain arginine, an amino acid which helps to detoxify ammonia, a by-product of protein digestion which accumulates in the liver.

Avoid processed foods, red meat, alcohol, caffeine and medications where possible.

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November 18, 2010

Healthy Tips For Health Nuts

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You will find hundreds of organic which have been shown to be of benefit to human , but time and money frequently limit the quantity that one person can take. All correctly researched and developed supplementations are high-quality, although some stand out. This is not because they’re complex or unique, but because they’re so incredibly useful in sustaining and restoring wellbeing.

1 of these is fish oil. Fish oils are beneficial sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, substances which are critical to our health but which the human body is not capable to manufacture internally. Omega-3 isn’t bountiful in most foods and is usually removed from refined foods because the oils that contain it go bad quickly devoid of refrigeration.

Because fish oil is fragile, carefulness has to be taken to select a brand which has scientific proof that its oils are clean, free from toxins, as well as undamaged during processing and delivery. Fish oil is available in flavored and unflavored liquids, within capsules, as well as in wild caught fish such as salmon and true sardines. A number of highly regarded corporations process it in a way to avoid the digestive distress that fish oil might bring about, or similar valuable benefits can be provided from oils from krill or additional forms of sea life.

Finally, an animal type of Omega-3 may be further bio-available then that of vegetable or seed oils, like flaxseed. The benefits of Omega-3 supplementation constitute enhanced blood triglyceride levels, decreased danger of stroke and heart attack, enhanced brain development in infants and brain function in adults, and fewer joint and skin problems.

There are many different alternatives for nutritional supplements including beta carotene. This important substance present in carrots and other colorful vegetables is used for several defensive functions inside your body. Your body is additionally able to convert it into A if that nutrient is absent. This means that you can circumvent taking too much A but still obtain all you need. A is very important for vision, skin health, and for battling infection within your system. It could be coincidence, however numerous kids who are given low dose beta carotene quite a few times a day when they have got a sore throat never develop strep.

Magnesium is another supplement, a mineral this time, of which it’s hard to say too much. Lots of people are not discerning that calcium cannot be properly used in the body devoid of adequate amounts of magnesium and other minerals. Because of this reason, supplementing calcium alone could be a misuse of money and time, and may even have damaging effects. Soft tissue deposits of calcium imply a lack of magnesium.

Magnesium is a water soluble nutrient. Meaning you cannot take too much without knowing it, because the body will eradicate the surplus as diarrhea. For those who have an extraordinarily elevated requirement for magnesium, you can take as much as your body can absorb. Scientists have discovered over 300 bodily processes that can’t be effectively distributed when magnesium is insufficient.

Magnesium is found plentifully in leafy green vegetables and nuts, as well as in less significant amounts in other foods. A lot of people in developed countries depend on dairy products and meat as the bulk of their diet. This means that there is ample calcium within their diet if their bodies had sufficient magnesium to use it. Low bone density is often more a sign to add magnesium then to supplement calcium.

It is possible to check out this information online and in health books and magazines. If you find 4 or five confirmations of health suggestions from reputable resources, you may be pretty positive the advice is sound. Then it’s up to you to make use of it for improved health.

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October 10, 2010

Best Natural Appetite Suppressants

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Loosing weight is generally not an easy thing to achieve. When on a diet, you have to control what you eat and it usually makes you hungry. Controlling your appetite is one of the biggest challenge in the journey of loosing weight. But you can control your hunger without turning to pills. When it comes to suppressants you have to decide what works best for you, either taking or going with the way.

Mother nature has provided a number of natural appetite suppressants namely water, broth, green leafy vegetables, pickles, and apples. So with these, you do not have to take any supplements or pills to control your hunger. You should always keep these foods within reach because you will never know when hunger bug strikes.

Simple drinking water. Water is an amazing substance. Your body is 55 to 60 percent water, so this is a substance that you constantly need to renew. But, water has other effects as well. If you get hungry and it is not meal time, you will often find that drinking an 8 ounce glass of water takes away hunger. Wait 10 minutes after drinking the water before eating anything. Most of the time, you will find that you do not need to eat.

Regrettably a lot of people do not like to drink water. If that is the case, organic vegetable broth is a food that could fill you up. The body processes water as a liquid, but it processes broth as a food. This means that broth satisfies your hunger. Chicken broth is an acceptable substitute. And you will do it on only 20 calories!

Green leafy vegetables have very low calories that you do not even have to count them! In fact, many of these can even be considered negative calorie foods because it takes more energy for the body to digest the vegetables than calories. Try cabbage, lettuce, bok choy, spinach, these are terrific natural appetite suppressants.

Pickles. Pickles are not just for pregnant anymore. An entire jar of organic dill pickles has only 50 calories. So, when you need something to munch on, a pickle spear might fit the bill.

An apple will fill you up for a long time. Apples are great natural appetite suppressants. Apples may be the one with the highest calorie on this list, but they are packed with fiber. They are also sweet, so when you crave a cookie, grab an apple instead.

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September 1, 2010

Real Rapid Weight Loss

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Are you able to achieve rapid ? The reply is yes, but it might not be the greatest long term answer. You might have perhaps seen examples of this on the Biggest Loser TV show. What most people don’t understand is what the contestants put their bodies through to experience such dramatic results in a brief period of time. The outcomes seen on the program are not an illusion, but not realistic for most of us in real life who have multiple daily responsibilities. However, looking for safe, realistic results, they may be obtained by incorporating the following suggestions.

Focus on Your Diet

To ensure you to achieve rapid weight loss, your diet must be impeccable! Not only must you avoid the obvious bad foods such as: fried foods, cakes, cookies, ice cream, all desserts, chips, and most processed foods that come in a box or bag. You must also avoid most beverages and fruits. You ought not to drink any alcohol, coffee, soda, or fruit juices if you’d like rapid weight loss. Your beverages should consist of plenty of water throughout out the day (6-8 glasses), and optional green/herbal teas, or low sodium vegetable juices and broths.

Your meals should include one source of protein; preferably lean cuts of chicken or fish in 3 ounce portion sizes, or if you’re a vegetarian substitute tofu or natto for meat. Eggs are another great source of protein that one could include in your meals. You should limit your carbohydrate intake to just vegetables and these should be included to each meal. Avoid starchy vegetables like peas, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or corn and rapid weight loss will be easier.

Instead, focus on leafy green vegetables. Also, attempt to add a small portion of raw veggies to each meal, but avoid commercial salad dressings. For dressings use 1 tablespoon of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Your meals mustn’t be spaced more than 4-5 hours apart and ensure to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you skip meals or wait longer than 5 hours to eat, your metabolism will slow which will make rapid weight loss hard.

You Must Daily

The other important consideration for rapid weight loss is exercise. When you have watched the Biggest Loser you might have perhaps seen the contestants engage in numerous physical challenges and exercise sessions. What you don’t know, is the contestants spend hours every day working out. You probably don’t have more than an hour of free time to exercise everyday so you’ll want to concentrate on high intense workouts if you need rapid weight loss. Your workouts should include a mix of cardiovascular conditioning along with resistance training .

Among the better weight lifting exercises to perform are those that use your body weight as resistance such as: push ups pull ups, squats, lunges, dips, planks, crunches and bridges. The reason these exercises pc other movements is they require more balance and coordination, resulting in more calories burned. Also, these exercises usually tend to significantly raise your heart rate. In between performing body weight exercises, add a short bout of cardiovascular exercise such as: jogging in place, jump rope, stepping around on a stair/bench, running on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike or using an elliptical trainer. The key to your exercise sessions is intensity. Try to keep your heart rate up and avoid long breaks in between exercises if you are seeking rapid weight loss.

Rapid weight loss is not hard nor is it suggestible. However, in case you are diligent about your diet and you include high intensity workouts daily you can achieve your goal. Remember, it is usually advisable to check with a physician before beginning any weight loss program, especially if you’re focused on rapid weight loss.

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August 14, 2010

A Look At Popular Kinds Of Diets

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Overweight individuals are constantly exploring ways of getting in shape and changing their diet. Obesity has become a serious and chronic issue in society. There are many factors that contribute to this. Dietary habits are quickly becoming a serious issue due mainly to fast food and other processed foods. Combine this with an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, and it should come as no surprise that more and more people are exploring ideas.

Losing weight and developing lean, toned muscles will require more from you than a simple change in eating habits. Losing weight requires a complete overhaul of one’s entire lifestyle. These changes usually fail because individuals cannot cope with the radical change in eating habits and the active lifestyle that is necessary. If you have the drive and determination to finally shed those pounds, you need to start with what you put into your body.

One possible method that is growing in popularity is the vegetarian method, also known as a vegan diet. The goal of this method is to eliminate much or all of the meat from daily eating habits, especially red meats. In place of meat, the individual will opt for healthy, foods like green, leafy vegetables and various types of fruit. This type of lifestyle isn’t ideal only for , but it can help an individual lower their risk of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Many people opt for the low carb approach. This method is proven to aid in weight loss, and can be extremely helpful for those who are obese. It will allow the individual to maintain more stable blood glucose levels, which will result in less overall hunger and fewer appetite swings. It is important, however, that you learn to recognize “good” and “bad” carbohydrates. Leave the carbs found in bread and pastas behind, instead opting for the ideal carbs that are found in vegetables and fruit.

The low fat method is probably the most popular and most utilized type of dietary change that people try. There are many benefits to lowering the amount of fat that you consume in your meals. Not only will it help you and control weight fluctuation, but it can also lower your cholesterol and lessen your overall risk of stroke and heart disease. This benefit is due to the elimination of saturated fats and trans fats.

Although it can be extremely difficult, and sometimes impossible, it is important for any healthy dietary change that you attempt to avoid processed foods as much as possible. Leave canned fruits, vegetables, and essentially anything that has gone through a processing method behind. In its place, seek out whole, natural, unprocessed foods that will truly help to facilitate your weight loss goals. Although they are convenient, they pose serious long-term risks to your overall and will make weight loss even more difficult.

Often, a simple change in eating habits can go a long way in achieving your weight loss goals. A very popular approach is forsaking the “three meals a day” philosophy for 5 smaller meals. Aim to eat these smaller portions about 3 hours apart. This keeps your blood sugar levels up and keeps your metabolism working throughout the day.

With so many types of diets, it can be a bit overwhelming when trying to decide which path you should take. Remember that it is important that you speak with a doctor about your goals. He or she can examine your overall health and advise a sensible and healthy meal plan that is right for you. Also remember that, for true weight loss success, you should combine your new eating habits with a regular dose of cardiovascular and strength training.

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June 23, 2010

Slimming Diet: How To Deal With Your Cravings

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Diet for most people equates to a very difficult and rigorous activity. Just the thought of going on a diet already makes some people feel stressed out. They are thinking that diet means eating the foods that they do not like, preparing recipes that are very time consuming. Well to some extent they are correct.

But instead of giving up easily, you can try some solutions that can help you ease the difficulty of going on a diet.

In this article we will discuss one of the most difficult part of dieting, that is how to deal with your cravings.

Cravings are all about blood sugar. If your sugar level is consistent throughout the day, your eating patterns will be, too. But when you get hungry, that is you starve yourself for long hours, your cravings start. So Tip #1 to prevent cravings, do not starve yourself. Eat regularly, the optimal time every 3 hours. This lets you eat smaller meals and prevents you from becoming hungry.

Tip # 2 is to eat protein on every meal. This slows down the digestion of carbohydrates, which prevents spikes in blood sugar.

Tip # 3 is to choose food made of whole grain. Make sure that the bread or pasta that you eat is made of whole grain, as they contain fiber and does not have much effect on your blood sugar.

Tip # 4 is to eat foods rich in calcium. Examples of such food are green leafy vegetables. Deficiency in calcium is proven to initiate various cravings. So make sure that your daily diet is consists of low calorie foods with calcium.

Tip # 5 is to discipline yourself. Do not go to places where you are exposed to unhealthy foods you are not supposed to eat. It will be much easier for you to deal with your cravings if keep yourself away from temptations.

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June 16, 2010

Your Colon Cleanse -Natural, Effective And Gentle

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A large amount of people rely on food alone to cleanse the . While this may be a good and effective alternative to invasive medical procedures, such as hydrotherapy, it is better to combine a cleansing diet with other types of flushing . There are a great number of foods that cleanse the colon, and when consumed in conjunction with each other, they can have a greater positive effect.

Juice Fasting One of the most effective ways that foods can cleanse the colon is really the lack of foods, or a fast. You can fast and refrain from eating most foods to help the body purge itself of built up feces in the colon. Juice fasts are popular, as they will provide you with the nutrients your body needs during the fast. Make sure to consult your doctor before going on any type of diet or fast.

Vegetables. Leafy green vegetables such as kale, broccoli and spinach has shown to have a positive effect on the colon. Maybe you were not too thrilled when your mother insisted you eat your spinach, but the truth is that even if broccoli doesn’t thrill you, there are an abundance of recipes to be found that will make any vegetable into a delicious, mouth watering side dish. Fresh spinach sauteed in some olive oil with fresh garlic make a very tasty and healthy addition to your meal.

Fruit.Fruit is one of the best foods that cleanse the colon quickly and efficiently. The fibers found within fruits help to promote regularity. Many fruits, including prunes and grapes, actually serve as a laxative and can help break up constipation.

Whole Grains. Grains still containing their hull, and thus the fiber content, are another source of natural colon cleansers. Look for breads with whole grains, and pasta with whole grains.

Besides adding foods beneficial to your colon, avoiding some less than healthy foods is also part of the program. Some foods to avoid are fried foods, fast foods, french fries and hamburgers. Use healthy oils in your cooking, such as canola oil and olive oil.

Avoid ice creams, chocolates and other high calorie foods and make sure you get plenty of . There are many foods that cleanse the colon but overall, the most effective way to flush your colon is to maintain a healthy diet and stay fit through . You’ll not only cleanse your colon but learn how to keep it clean!

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