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A colon cleanse and a whole-body cleanse/detox can help you lose weight? Yes, during a cleanse you are eating better, eliminating waste (we can have up to 10 or more pounds just in waste), and dropping water weight. But, did you know that by adding a simple cleanse you can rev up any weight loss? (more…)
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There is such a thing as Toxic Laundry? Conventional laundry detergents are comprised of toxic concoctions of fragrances, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins, and potential cancer-causing chemicals? (more…)
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Cleaning products are among the most toxic substances that are found in the home? There are no federal regulation of chemicals in household products, and the ingredients nor products are required to meet any sort of safety standard. (more…)
Did you know? Chanca Piedra stimulates the liver to purge itself of harmful toxins and foreign particles. It soothes the liver, increases bile production, and reduces the formation of calcified…
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The role of our liver is to produce bile, which helps enzymes in the body break down fats into fatty acids – and to filter and detoxify our blood. The liver also has the amazing ability to break down and store amino acids, synthesize and metabolize fats and cholesterol, store glucose, and regulate our internal functions. The vitamins and nutrients present in dandelions help cleanse our livers and keep them working properly. (more…)
Did you know? Just a small amount of Garlic has the ability to activate liver enzymes that help your body flush out toxins. Garlic also holds high amounts of a…
Did you know? Silymarin is the antioxidant extract from the seeds of milk thistle. There are several ways that it works to help the liver. One way is that it…
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Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) gets its name from the milky-white liquid that runs off of the plant’s leaves when they’re crushed. Milk thistle is most well-known for being a natural liver supporter and detoxifier. (more…)
Food for Thought
The Good & Bad About Our Liver
Like your skin, your liver is the only other organ that can regenerate itself by creating new tissue. Your liver sits on the right side of your abdomen, is about the size of a football and weighs anywhere from 2 to 3 pounds. Not only is the liver responsible for filtering out toxins from the blood-it also stores glucose in the form of glycogen to be used as an energy source when needed. The Liver produces bile that is stored by the gallbladder to be dumped into the intestines when needed to break down fats and fat soluble vitamins.Other important functions of the liver include: (more…)
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Hemp Oil contains a healthy ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fats? Plus, each tablespoon provides 2.5 grams of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body partially converts to the essential fats EPA and DHA, which are found in fish oil. This is a good vegan way to get these good fats in your diet. (more…)