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Therapeutic Recommendations: Herbal (continued...)
Chlorella- For any of you who have ever had their teeth filled with mercury laden amalgams, been vaccinated, eaten mercury laden seafood, used pharmaceutical drugs or been exposed to dioxins and PCBs that are found in our food and environment—you will want to use chlorella. Not only will your liver thank you, but your whole body will benefit from the long list of attributes this food has to its name. We call it a food because it is a complete food that provides sustenance to each and every cell in your body. It includes all eight essential amino acids and is rich in vitamin B12, beta carotene, minerals, anti-oxidants, DNA/RNA, enzymes, fiber, essential fatty acids, chlorophyll and chlorella growth factor (CGF). Chlorella has been the topic of thousands of medical and scientific studies.
There has been no other food source that has been investigated to such a degree and today we are finally beginning to understand that chlorella contains more value than ever before. In close proximity to a perfect food, chlorella has an impressive list of benefits that go well beyond what most foods can do:
• Clear the body of heavy metals, pesticides and dioxins
• Build the immune system
• Detoxify the blood, liver and bowels
• Enhance digestion
• Manage blood sugar levels
• Increase energy
• Balance pH levels
The human body is adept at resisting disease, repairing itself and becoming accustomed to its ever-changing environment. When the body is furnished with the correct vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other essential dietary needs, our bodies are almost assured to respond with good health. Whereas numerous plants can provide the body with essential nutrients, very few foods have such a diverse, life-enhancing and remarkable nutrient profile as chlorella. |
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The human body is adept at resisting disease, repairing itself and becoming accustomed to its ever-changing environment. When the body is furnished with the correct vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other essential dietary needs, our bodies are almost assured to respond with good health. Whereas numerous plants can provide the body with essential nutrients, very few foods have such a diverse, life-enhancing and remarkable nutrient profile as chlorella. When choosing a chlorella source, it is very, very important to make sure that:
• It has been grown outdoors in natural sunlight, in clean, mineral rich water.
• It has no fillers, binder or other unnatural additives
• The cell wall has been broken down by milling or jet-spraying to enhance digestibility.
Suggested dosage: A maintenance dose would be 2-3 grams per day, and a therapeutic dose would be 5-10 grams a day. You can take it anytime of day, but taking it right before a meal helps with digestion.
Recommendation: Yaeyama Chlorella, which comes in 200 mg tablets and powder form. |
Picrorhiza Kurroa-This is a small perennial herb from the Scrophulariaceae family. It protects the liver against hepatotoxins, has hepatoprotective properties, potent antioxidant activity, modulates liver enzyme levels and anti-inflammatory actions. Various studies, mainly on rats, have established that the active constituents of Picrorhiza kurroa are valuable at preventing liver toxicity and the ensuing biochemical changes caused by numerous toxic agents. The hepatoprotective achievement of this herb is not fully understood but may be characteristic of Picrorhiza’s ability to hinder the generation of oxygen anions and to scavenge free radicals. Similar to milk thistle, Picrorhiza has been shown to encourage liver regeneration in rats, possibly via stimulation of nucleic acid and protein synthesis.
Suggested dosage: Between 400-1,500 milligrams of the powdered, encapsulated herb is recommended. This would be the equivalent to the use of 1-2 ml of fluid extract twice per day. It is a very, very bitter herb.
Caution: Please check with your health practitioner prior to using this herb is you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Recommendation: This was very difficult to locate as a solitary herb, so the only location we could establish for the time being is here. |
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus) - Bark from this tree has comparable properties to dilute and increase the blow of bile. When you have adequate bile flow, fatty foods stop generating digestive problems and fat-soluble vitamins and other nutrients are completely absorbed. The liver is no longer congested with by cholesterol and neither is the blood’s circulation blocked by it. Chionanthus has been safely used in all liver ailments, but in particular when it has developed into jaundice. Through its action of releasing bile, it acts as a gentle and effective laxative.
Therapeutic Recommendations: Diet
The primary phase to a healthy liver and body is your diet. There is no replacement for eating correctly and securing most of your daily nutritional requirements from whole foods, rather than junk. You must eat a diet that is high in fiber, low in saturated fat and real low in refined sugar. Try and avoid processed foods, such as lunchmeats, fried foods, colas and sodas, white sugar products, salty foods, ice cream and alcohol. If you plan on going on a liver cleanse, the first week you should attempt to stay on a vegan diet, which means without animal products. If you have to have a cup of coffee, please try and keep it to one cup per day.
Fifty percent of your intake should consist of salads, sprouts, fresh fruit, veggies, fruit and vegetables juices made fresh, whole grains and legumes. Please try and secure organic produce at all times to avoid pesticides and lighten your body’s toxic load. At least eight, 8 ounce glasses of clean water (water filters with sub-micron, solid carbon block filters are able to remove parasites and many toxic chemicals) daily is imperative as it will help dilute the toxins, and then the fiber from your fruits and veggies will escort them out of the body. In addition, try not to use plastic bottles to drink your water out of. Plastic has a tendency to leach chemicals into your water and your liver does not need that. Try swapping out that plastic water bottle for a wonderful stainless steel personal water bottle.
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Here are some of the best fresh juices to make at home for the liver:
• Beets- This vegetable has always been known to cleanse and support the liver. You can have from three to eight ounces of beet juice a day, and it is best taken in the morning. Beets are a very strong tasting juice and some people don’t like it straight, so you may add a milder tasting juice such as carrot, celery or apple to tone it down.
• Green Drink- Try and juice up a handful of greens in the late afternoon or early evening. Parsley, spinach, kale, sprouts, cucumber with skin and it should equal about 8-10 ounces all together. This will help clean and nourish not only your liver but your kidneys as well.
• Broccoli- This is part of the cruciferous family and scientists have recently isolated the phytochemical, sulphoraphane, which augments the phase-two detoxification pathway in the liver.
Hot Water, Organic Lemon Juice and Cayenne- This combo is a great liver cleanser and can be used upon rising in the morning to start your day. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a cup of hot water, add a dash or two of cayenne and stir.
After the first week, slowly start adding a wide range of proteins from grains, raw nuts, seeds, legumes, organic eggs, clean seafood and even free-range chicken without the skin. Keep the fresh organic veggies, fruits and juices on the menu and don’t forget to keep drinking your water at all times. If you need to use a sweetener, try using brown rice syrup, real maple syrup, or honey.
Be sure to check out our full article on juicing for radiant health!
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