What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You may consider dandelion as a type of weed, but its root has a long history of therapeutic use. Dandelion has been used since ancient times for its healthful properties and support for liver complaints.[1] In Korean herbal medicine dandelion...
Health Benefits of Chicory Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Chicory root has a long history of providing support to liver concerns. Ancient Romans used the herb to help cleanse the blood. Egyptians were known to consume chicory root in large amounts to help purify the liver and the blood....
Does Lemon Juice Detox the Liver?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lately, there's been increasing interest in the effects of lemon juice on the liver. Specifically, its effectiveness as a liver detox agent. While there is some truth to this claim, there's also a growing pile of misinformation produced by people...
A Liver Cleanse May Help Reduce These Symptoms
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Proper liver function is absolutely essential for a healthy body and improved digestion. The liver processes the blood from the digestive tract, removing toxins and other impurities before the blood cycles out to the rest of the body. The liver...
What Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You are probably well aware of the symptoms of liver toxicity due to a poor lifestyle. Liver disease, on the other hand, is commonly prescribed to people who consume too much alcohol. Recently, another type of liver disease has been...
Beet Juice Recipe With Liver Cleansing Foods
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Your liver is your main detoxifying organ, and it can get bogged down from time to time depending on your diet, activity level, and environment. When an overload of toxins becomes too much for your liver to handle, toxic compounds...
How Does Lemon Juice Assist Detoxification?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lemon juice is an important component of a number of body cleansing regimens including the master cleanse and Global Healing's own liver cleansing protocol. Why? Lemon juice contains citric acid, which aids in both the production of digestive juices and...
Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Agaricus blazei Murrill is an edible Brazilian mushroom with a low-calorie content and high nutrient density. The mushroom, which originates in a small Brazilian village called Piedade, contains minerals, fibers, vitamins, and amino acids. In 1960, a Japanese researcher named...
What Are the Benefits of Milk Thistle Seed?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) has a history dating back over two thousand years as a favorite among herbalists for its positive effects on the liver and gallbladder. [1] The ancient philosophers Pliny and Galen both praised the herb for...
The Dark Relationship Between Alcohol and the Liver
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The liver is one of the most robust and capable organs in the body. It has to be, its function is to process toxins that have entered the body. However, some toxins, like alcohol, can be too much for the...
11 Natural Methods for Detoxing Your Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cleansing diets, herbs, and fasting programs may seem like a modern health trend, but societies have used natural cleansing methods to detoxify the body for hundreds of years. Many religions encourage people to fast as a means of cleansing both...
