HR's for the Liver

We've all overdone it a bit, woken up with a hangover, that sick twisted feeling in our stomach from overindulgence of the alcohol variety. But do we actually take time to be thankful to our Liver for all it's uses.

We as humans can hardly comprehend how wonderful our anatomy is. How systems just work without us consciously making any effort at all.

A lot of people could point out their Liver if they had to. It works without us feeling it or realizing it but nonetheless it works for us not against us.

Just in case here's a handy diagram;

We think of the liver as an organ of detoxification but this is just one of it's uses. The liver also;

• Filters the blood, removing harmful bacteria & chemicals
• Breaks down excess hormones & maintains water & body-fluid salt balances.
• Assists in the digestion & metabolism of fats, carbohydrates & protein
• Stores & produces some vitamins & minerals
• Manufactures a wide variety of proteins & immune substances

Some herbs that are Liver friendly are;

Milk Thistle,

Dandelion

& Turmeric.

You can take these remedies fairly easily. A. Vogel sell Milk Thistle & Dandelion tinctures (there are other brands I am just more familiar with this one) and a lot of Herbal Stores will have it in stock.

Pukka (again other brands may be available) sell a tincture of Turmeric so these herbs can be very easily taken.

A few drops in water a couple of times usually does the trick. Make sure to read the label before hand and always inform your health care practitioner before beginning any herbal treatments.