Herbal Detox - Like Getting a New, Healthy Body The Benefits of Natural Detoxification
More and more people are turning to natural and herbal detox products to help to thoroughly cleanse their vital organs and regain optimum health, vitality and energy.
So, what parts of the body can you detoxify with herbal detox products?
Well, to begin with - the liver, the colon and the lungs are some of the primary organs that should be targeted in your detox and thorough body cleansing routine. The colon is probably the most commonly detoxed part of the body. The colon can often get bogged down by unhealthy traces of old food, parasites and a thick plaque-like substance that makes for serious discomfort and health issues such as irritable
bowel syndrome, lazy bowels, and even colon or rectal cancer. An herbal colon detox targets these impurities to help cure chronic indigestion, diarrhea and/or constipation, poor immune capabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome and weight gain.
The second Part of the Body that Benefits from Herbal Detox Immensely - The Liver
The liver is one of the most important organs of the human body, since it essentially acts as the body’s “filter” for impurities and toxins. The liver basically detoxifies our blood by filtering impurities and harmful and destructive substances such as food additives, preservatives and pesticides that are ingested on a daily basis. A poorly functioning liver can lead to several health issues such as poor digestion, fatigue, and even depression due to toxic residue buildup and the resulting hormonal imbalance. A good herbal liver detox product will deeply cleanse the liver of excess impurities and allow it to again function at peak “like new” performance.
Herbal Lung and Anti Parasite Detox
The next detox product we’ll go over, but certainly not the final detox product available to you, is the lung cleansing and detoxification herbal formula. You may wonder how a product can “cleanse” your lungs. I was curious too. Here’s what I found: Herbal lung detoxes are designed to promote a healthy
respiratory system by cleansing and detoxifying the lungs and bronchial passages. Cleansing the respiratory system helps to increase lung capacity and helps the lungs and bronchial airways to expel toxins such as smoke and other air pollution more quickly and efficiently.
A good anti-parasite herbal detox will gently cleanse harmful and destructive intestinal parasites from the digestive tract and colon. Intestinal parasites will adversely affect your gastrointestinal system, and most people are infected with these parasites - they just don’t know it. Parasite cleansers helps rid your body of parasites to help improve your digestion and waste elimination process. They also help to promote good kidney and bladder health as it will help to cleanse and eliminate parasites in these major organs as well.
So, there you have it, four of the best parts of the body to herbally detox. You may not have even known these types of products were available. But they are - and they can arm you with the tools you need to live as healthfully as possible, and even help to extend the life and function of your most vital organs. Not only that, they will help to dramatically boost and enhance your quality of life by allowing you to breathe easier, feel lighter and more regular, and to be healthy and happy.
Danna Schneider is the founder of Effective Herbal Medicine, an herbal and natural medicine guide to the best herbal health and body-cleansing products on the market. Visit Herbal Detox for product information on these life changing detox products.
Tags: cleanser, colon, Detox, detoxification, herbal, herbs, liver, natural, parasite, product, productsSpring Cleaning - Our Bodies, Our Selves
When we think spring, we think cleaning. Cleaning house, getting rid of accumulated junk, putting away our winter paraphernalia and coming out into the sunshine. It is also a time to cleanse ourselves - our bodies, our minds, and even our spirit.
Physically, it’s time to climb out of hibernation, and dust off those cobwebs of toxins that have accumulated over the recent winter season. I’m sure many of us succumbed somewhat to the sugar, processed food and high-fat goodies over the holidays, or like me, lounging by the fireplace breathing in dry air while being housebound during the recent snow storm in my part of the world.
After our winter hibernation, it is important to do some sort of cleanse - starting with the liver and the colon. The liver is the second largest organ in the body and is responsible for filtering and detoxifying the blood. The colour green and the spring season are also associated with the liver, according to Chinese Medicine philosophy. Green is associated with energy and being alive, and spring is a time of being active. But over time the liver becomes taxed due to our stressful lifestyles, intake of processed, refined foods, sugar, caffeine, additives and preservatives, pesticides, and pharmaceutical residues that we absorb and retain. The colon functions to expel toxins and wastes that are collected from other organs, including the liver. Like the liver, if the colon retains toxins and waste material, then it can recycle the waste back into the body, putting enormous burdens on other organs, forcing them to work harder to process out toxins.
An overburdened liver and poorly functioning colon to can lead to unexplained rapid weight gain or loss, chronic fatigue, chronic indigestion, diarrhea and constipation, anemia, depression, dull skin or rashes, poor digestion, hormonal imbalances, and impaired immune and circulatory function. Detoxifying the liver, as well the blood, kidneys and intestines is a good first step in releasing all those accumulated toxins.
So what specifically can one do to detox? Pertaining to the liver, cleansing herbs such milk thistle, dandelion root, stinging nettle are all good choices. Milk thistle especially contains an active ingredient called Silymarin which promotes detoxification, and can be taken in liquid or capsule form. Increase your consumption of green foods, especially kale, spinach, mung bean, alfalfa and chlorophyll, as well as eliminating refined and processed foods, such as sugar, alcohol, and white flour products from the diet is vital.
If you have heard about colon cleansing or hydrotherapy, but didn’t know where to start, now’s the time. Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle flushing of accumulated wastes and toxins from the large intestine. In my clinic, I recommend a course of colon irrigation treatments, approximately 12 sessions, every six months. Detox programs include diet and lifestyle modification, homeopathic treatment and often acupuncture as adjuncts to the colon cleansing series.
So what are you waiting for? Spring cleansing time is here. Start your path today to boosted energy levels, improved immune function, and more vitality and well-being. Your mind, body and spirit will thank you for it.
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Olena Gill is a holistic health practitioner and health & wellness coach at The Mind-Body Connection Centre in Errington, BC, Canada. She practices integrative therapy including acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy and homeopathy. You can reach her at http://www.indigocrystalcoach.com or http://www.themindbodyconnectioncentre.com
Tags: acupuncture, cleanse, cleansing, colonics, Detox, detoxing, energy, health coach, herbs, homeopathyHerbs for Detoxification
Herbal remedies are seeing a rise in popularity. This includes using herbs for detoxification. Many people like the idea of using herbs as natural products have minimal side effects. Herbs in fact have many therapeutic abilities. The following list explains some western herbs commonly used for detoxification and why they work.
Dandelion - This is an herb that is good for the whole body, specifically the immune system. It works to eliminate toxins from the cells in the body. It also increases bile and helps it move along. It is credited with boosting white blood cells thus strengthening the immune system.
Licorice Root - This herb has properties that work like an antioxidant, fight viruses and helps the body produce antibodies.
Cascara Sagrada - This herb works like a laxative. It helps the bowels move.
Black Walnut Hulls - This herb also works in the bowels. It works against parasites and removes them from the intestines. It also helps remove fatty material and toxins.
Garlic - Garlic is the classic kitchen-pharmacy remedy and has been used for centuries as an antiseptic. It detoxifies the gut and helps the bowels function properly. It works like a laxative in making the bowels move regularly.
Goldenseal - this herb is well known for its cleansing power. It can rid the body of toxins and help to remove obstructions.
Psyllium - This herb also works to help move the bowels.
Here are some Chinese herbs that are used for detoxification.
Lian Qiao - Lian Qiao is the forsythia flower. It has a cleansing action and helps to clear heat and toxins.
Ju Hua - Otherwise known as the Chrysanthemum. This is a pungent herb that should not be overcooked, or it will lose its potency. It has cleansing properties.
Pu Gong Ying - Pu Gong Ying is the dandelion plant. It is the parts of the plant above the root that is being used as a remedy. It is effective as a detoxification herb.
It is important to know that the main point of detoxification is removing toxins from the body, usually through the bowels. Using herbs is gentler on your system than other methods and you get additional benefits from the nutrients that herbs supply.
Sandra Kim Leong owns the resource-rich site on detoxification and cleansing. She strongly believes that detoxification should form part of one’s regular health regime. Her site includes information on colon cleansing, kidney cleansing, detox diets, mercury detoxification, etc. For free articles and tips, please visit http://www.detox-cleansing.com.
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