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LoveYour Liver A healthy liver boosts immunity, neutralises and destroys poisons, cleans the blood at a rate of one and a half litres per minute, discharges wastes, metabolises fats and cholesterol, stores red blood cells, aids digestion, maintains hormonal balance and regenerates its own damaged tissues. Who could ask it to do more? While the festive season and holidays have been a wonderful time to relax and celebrate with family and friends, overindulgence in fatty or sugary foods, and alcohol, plus long-term use of pharmaceutical drugs and other ‘substances’ may eventual-
The good news is that these early signs of liver disease are reversible, as the liver has the remarkable ability to repair itself and continue to function even when eighty percent of its cells are damaged. A diet high in fibre, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, enzyme-rich foods like yogurt (sugar free), and sulphur-rich foods like onions and garlic, will help ensure a healthy liver. The liver also needs lots of oxygen, so daily exercise and fresh clean air are essential. Certain nutritional supplements have been shown to help the liver repair and regenerate itself. These include dandelion, milk thistle, schizandra, globe artichoke, turmeric, yellow dock, plus alpha lipoic acid (ALA). Good quality liver supplements contain many of these naturally-occurring ingredients and are available at HEALTH BY LOGIC in Silverdale Village.
ly overstretch your liver’s ability to do its job. As the liver has no nerve-endings, it can be hard to notice the first signs of problems.
Your liver is extraordinary. Look after it and it will reward you with good health.
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