Herbal Detoxification

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Herbal DetoxificationBy Ted H. SpenceDDS, ND, PhD/DSc, MPHGeneric diets for detoxification are good, but may notstimulate the liver, lungs or the kidneys as much as onewould like. Therefore, herbal cleanses are indicated when we want tohone our cleanse to a "sharp edge" and be organ specific. Of course, herbs are foods too and provide one withvitamins, minerals and enzymes for excellent nutrition. Herbs are powerful, because they may be combined togetherto fortify those herbs that aid specific organs. Forexample, herbal combinations that aid the liver may befound in many organic food stores. The list below shows how herbal combinations help thevarious organs.Herbal CombinationsLiver LIV-A, Dandelion, red beet, liverwort, parsley, horsetail,birch leaves, chamomile, blessed thistle, black cohosh,angelica, gentian, goldenrodKidneysUva ursi, parsley,

dandelion, juniper berries JP-X Parsley,uva ursi, marshmallow, ginger, goldenseal, dong quai, cedarberriesLungsLH Comfrey, marshmallow, mullein, slippery elm, senega,Chinese ephedraWhile herbs may be taken at any time, they are best fordetoxification purposes when they are used with a good dietalso. It does not make any sense to take herbs to cleansethe liver if the bowels are clogged with junk or refinedfoods, since the liver dumps its toxins into the bowels. And while detoxification diets are effective by themselves,they may be reinforced and speeded up with herbs, whichstimulate the eliminative organs.Herbs may be used as teas, powders or extracts. Powders areusually encapsulated for easier swallowing, but are bestwhen taken with meals and digestive enzymes. Extracts maybe used when specific herbs are needed, but may beextracted with alcohol, which we need to avoid. Herbal

teas are easily made and easily taken all throughoutthe day. They are mild and gentle and sometimes refreshingand sometimes bitter. Experimentation may be in order untilone develops the right tea to drink. Herbal teas is a topicin itself, since there are so many and different ways tomake them.Example Herbal CleanseRising Drink a glass of lemon water or drink a glass of water withadded: one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoonof blackstrap molassesMorning Drink a glass of water with 1 tablespoon psyllium huskpowder (follow with another glass of water).Meals Take 2-3 multi-digestive enzymes Take liver herbsBetween Meals Drink herbals teas which support the liver, includingDandelion/licorice/ginger/fennel Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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