The Liver, as mentioned before in my article "Weight gain, the Result of a Tired Toxic liver?" is very important to the body as it is responsible for more than 400 processes,which includes emulsifying fats,so it is essential for controlling weight . It follows therefore that must take special care of your tired liver so that it can do its job efficiently and can have an effect to prevent weight gain.

1. Starting the day with a glass of warm water and lemon juice benefits bile formation which is essential for optimal fat metabolism and helps to regenerate the liver.It also promotes peristalsis the movement in the bowels that keeps waste moving along the digestive tract and out the body for elimination.

2. Drinking pure water daily is a must. Tap water or chlorinated water should be avoided. Drink 8 glasses a day of filtered water. It helps the liver in diluting and eliminating toxins, wastes , garbage and debris from the body.

3. Drinking cranberry juice is also a plus. It digests fatty globules in the lymph, and therefore rids the body of cellulite, as cellulite is caused by a sluggest lymphatic system.

4. Psyllium is a fibre that blocks the absorption of fats. It binds to fats and toxins and expels them from the body. It is a great source of phyto-nutrients. Drink a teaspoon of psyllium in a glass of water last thing every night or first thing every morning.

5. Flaxseed is another fibre that binds with oil based toxins in the body for elimination.It is also good for raising the metabolism which helps with weight loss.

6. Eating protein daily restores the liver's health . Protein raises metabolism by 25% and activates the production of enzymes needed during detoxification to break down toxins into water soluble substances for excretion. Protein also provides amino acids such as cysteine that your body needs to produce the antioxidant gluthatione.This enzyme is one of several the overcomes the damaging free radicals produced in the liver during detoxification. Red meat such as lean beef or lamb are high in L carnitine which normalizes liver enzymes in the blood and in the metabolism of fatty acids.

7. Eggs are the highest dietary source of sulphur based amino acids which is needed by the liver to regulate bile production. This nutrient rich food is also needed to produce lecithin which helps prevent cholesterol oxidation, harmful to the liver and other organs.

8. Lots of vegetables especially broccoli brussels sprouts and kale are high in sulforaphane a substance the liver uses to convert toxins into nontoxic waste for elimination.

9. Herbs such as dandelion root, milk thistle, tumeric and oregon, grape root garlic and onion, keep the blood alkaline and encourage bile secretion and aid liver function. Dandelion Root is great for stimulating the liver to produce more bile. Milk Thistle increases liver enzyme production and helps repair damaged liver tissue.
Tumeric is the highest known source of beta carotene, one of the powerful antioxidants that help protect the liver from damage from free radicals. Oregon grape root stimulates the liver by helping to control bile production.

Foods to exclude from the diet include caffeine, sugar, alcohol, yeast based foods such as bread and soy sauce ,vinegars, except apple cider vinegar, and trans fat.

Dr Miller's Wholy Tea contains milk thistle, Holy Thistle, permission leaves ,malva leaves, marshmallow leaves. It cleans the liver and kidney and detoxifies the entire digestive system. Wholy tea can be bought at Nucell Canada ..