What You Should Know About Liver Flush

By Jose Thomas


The liver is involved in many metabolic, physiologic and synthetic functions of the body. For instance, it facilitates digestion by releasing bile juice. It also maintains the glucose levels within a normal range by converting excesses into glycogen and breaking this glycogen up when the need arises. This organ also plays a major role in the breakdown and excretion of toxins and drugs. To maintain it at optimal functioning capacity, a procedure known as liver flush is performed.

There are a number of factors that may cause sub-optimal functioning. They include, heavy intake of alcohol, reduced blood potassium levels, using intravenous drugs, viral infections, industrial toxins and autoimmune diseases. Hepatic impairment can be suspected if an individual exhibits a certain pattern of symptoms that include chronic fatigue, the passage of dark urine, high blood pressure (not caused by other factors) constipation and bloating.

Flushing (or cleansing) helps get rid of toxins and gall stones that may be stuck within the organ. Improved digestion is a direct benefit of this exercise. Some people also report that their allergic attacks are markedly reduced once they undergo the therapy. The chronic fatigue that may have been experienced during the illness is replaced by increased energy levels.

The first step of cleansing is the preparation. Microorganisms that may have found their way into the organ by sticking onto gallstones have are killed during this stage. Three weeks of parasite killing have to be undertaken before one undergoes cleansing. Some experts also recommend that one first undergoes kidney cleansing before being considered for hepatic flushing. This is because the waste products that are removed from the hepatic system are released through the kidneys.

Diarrhea often sets the next morning and gallstones can be seen in stool under good lighting. The stones have a distinct green color (different from food residues). Due to the high levels of cholesterol in the stones, they are likely to float as the stool sinks to the bottom. Repeat procedures should ideally be done at two week intervals. This duration ensures that stones at the rear of the biliary system move forward.

The commonest cleansing product is raw vegetable juice. Examples of vegetables that one may try out include cauliflower, cabbage, beets, cucumber, carrots and greens. Blending three or four of them together is sufficient for most people. These vegetables have the ability to reduce the levels of acidity in the body. They release a chemical known as beta carotene that is in turn converted to vitamin A. The vitamin helps with the removal of toxins.

Apart from the vegetables, there are a number of other foods and supplements that have been shown to be beneficial. Foods that are rich in potassium such as sweet potatoes, beans and bananas help with hepatic cleansing and also lower the levels of cholesterol, a precursor for gall stones. Other useful foods include black strap molasses, milk thistle and coffee enemas. Coffee enemas work by relieving constipating and enhancing the flow of bile.

The cleansing procedure should be conducted after every six months. It is considered safe without any obvious side effects. The only thing that you may need to look out for is a sick feeling that is experienced for about two days. No treatment is required though. Avoid taking chemical drugs as much as possible during cleansing.




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