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Liver Health Overview

April 23, 2008

The health of your liver is one of the most important goals everyone should have. When your liver is damaged, not functioning properly, or diseased, it causes a wide variety of other health problems to crop up within your body.

The liver is one of the primary filtering organs within your body. It’s job is to filter toxins, bacteria, wastes and other harmful substances from your body and send it off for disposal. When the liver is diseased or damaged, it’s not able to filter toxins from your system at optimal rates. And when toxins stay around in your body, they become poisons which cause major health problems.

There are many health problems which are thought to be caused by a damaged or badly functioning liver. Some of these can be as simple as bad breath or acne, while others are more problematic. Diabetes, hepatitis, psoriasisĀ  and more can all be traced back to problems with the health of your liver.

Modern doctors and scientists don’t believe most liver problems can be cured, though there are vacines for specific types of liver problems. For the most part though, they attempt to treat the symptoms caused by liver problems instead of treating the liver itself. When someone has psoriasis for instance, doctors usually treat the skin eruptions only. With more serious diseases such as hepatitis, strong drugs are used. Often, surgeryes are performed to try and create artificial waste filtering and disposal systems instead.

The liver filters blood, and makes bile which carries out fats and fatty substances from your body. The liver also processes fats, sugars, cholesterol, and makes important proteins which are used to help your body with proper blood clotting.

The liver also processes and metabolizes drugs and medications, stores important minerals such as iron, copper and various vitamins, plus it helps regulate fluid transfer from the blood and kidneys.

As you can see, the liver is critical to the health, life, and proper functionality of our bodies. When it becomes diseased, or simply stops working as well as it’s supposed to, a wide variety of health problems can occur.

The most common kind of liver damage is caused by malnutrition. This problem is increased by excessive alcohol consumption. One way to help prevent serious liver damage, diseases and problems is to limit your alcohol consumption of course, and another way is to be sure you’re getting adequate nutrition from the foods you eat or the supplements you take.


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8 Herbs For Ultimate Health & Wellbeing

April 14, 2008

Herbs are capable of greatly enhancing health. Here are 8 of the best for supreme health and wellness.

1) Avena sativa

Also known as oats, this herb has a variety of uses. It prevents nevous exhaustion, decreases ongoing anxiety and stress and acts as a tonic for the nerves. Avena sativa contains high levels of vitamin B and other minerals and nutrients. These are important for the optimum functioning of the nervous system.

2) Calendula

More commonly known as marigold, calendula is capable of curing acne and glandular fever. It also acts as a great herb for detoxing the body. Calendula increases the flow of bile which makes it ideal for conditions that involve the swelling of the lymph nodes. This makes it ideal for treating skin conditions, especially acne.

3) Echinacea

Also known as purple coneflower, echinacea can do a lot for your health. It can cure colds and flu, minor infections, heals wounds, decreases the presence of acne and reduces allergies. It works by balancing the immune system so that it can work at its optimum level.

4) Eleutherococcus

Also known as Siberian ginseng. The root of eleutherococcus is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances which helps the body’s metabolism to cope with changes in levels of physical and psychological stress. Note: should not be taken by diabetics, epileptics or schizophrenics.

5) Helianthus

Also known as Jerusalem artichoke, this herb is native to North America and can be used for controlling weight and controlling the appetite. It works by slowing down the rate at which sugars are broken down in the body meaning food will give you energy for a longer period of time. This reduces hunger.

6) Kelp

Also known as macrocystis pyrifera, kelp is capable of increasing metabolism and also as a detox herb. Kelp contains a vast quantity of iodine. When the body has higher levels of iodine the thyroid gland will become more active which raises the body’s metabolism.

7) Milk Thistle

Also known as silybum marianum, milk thistle aids liver health, detoxing the body (especially hangovers) and increasing fat metabolism. Milk thistle can also reduce the appearance of psoriasis. This herb contains a high quantity of a substance named silymarin which is able to prevent liver cell damage by stimulating the regeneration of liver cells. The liver is the most important organ when it comes to detoxing, which is why this herb is so advantageous when performing a detox.

8) Passiflora

More commonly known as passion flower. Passiflora is a fantastic herb for assisting with a number of psychological problems, including mild depression, nervous exhaustion, nervous tension, anxiety and stress. Passiflora attach selectively to benzodiazepene receptors which helps to calm the nerves.

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Seriously Boost Your Immune System

February 25, 2008

Do you get frequent colds, have chronic infections, or unexplained tiredness? Let’s talk about ways to change the situation by improving your immune system. As you know, germs are everywhere and your immune system is constantly having to fight microbes all day. So why not do something to improve your chances of escaping a lot of the colds, yeast infections, and fever blisters to name a few.

Quiz yourself by finding out if you suffer from one or more of the problems mentioned. If you do, then we’ll be glad to help you improve your immunities. The power of your immune system is under your control. Here’s why.

Positive feelings and thoughts enhance immuno-competence. Negative thoughts and emotions suppress and weaken the vigor of our immunity. Lack of exercise, too much stress, lack of adequate sleep, surgeries, and smoking are some of the causes of a poor immune system.

To improve your immune system it makes sense to avoid smoking and excessive drinking of alcohol, get exercise and plenty of sleep, and face your problems as soon as possible so the stress can roll off your back. But if you really want to improve your immunities, you can also take adaptogens. Adaptogens are almost magical in that they adapt to the actual needs of your body systems. Keep reading to learn about one such natural treasure.

The Chinese herb astragalus increases the ratio of cancer survivors when taken during chemotherapy treatments. It is effective, yet safe. The only time experts don’t recommend you take astragalus is during a fever. It boosts antibodies and has a supportive effect on bone marrow. Renowned naturopathic doctor, Mark Stengler, recommends 1,000 mg daily if you are taking it in capsule form. In traditional Chinese medicine, 8 to 15 grams of the root are decocted. By boiling it in water, the important ingredients that enhance the immune system are extracted.

Give this tonic a try to really boost your immune system. You can actually avoid the overuse of antibiotics by using astragalus. Colds will come about less often, chronic infections will be cured, and you will be more energetic because astragalus also boosts your adrenals. Astragalus is the secret herb that doctors take to avoid getting sick and now you’re in on it!

This information is intended for informational purposes and is not for the use of replacing medical advise from a qualified health care provider.