Posts tagged 'health force'

Its that time of the year, when excessive alcohol consumption gets the green light. As a society we've agreed that the holidays are a time of indulgence. But, unfortunately our bodies don't go on holiday. And, they will pay the price and take the brunt of our holiday indulgences. All is not lost, as mother nature has provided us with a great many herbs to help cleanse the body.

Keeping the liver healthy is a priority for all levels of well being. In Chinese medicine the liver is associated with the emotions of anger, rage and frustration. These are insidious emotions which harm the body because they contribute to an acidic ph and prevent us from feeling the good in life. Left unchecked these emotions can lead to deep dissatisfaction and undermine our overall quality of life.

Lets consider a few situations when embarking on a detox is NOT worth it. Detoxifying the body has almost become a fad in the health improvement world. But there are some things to consider before embarking on a detox. Are you overly toxic and need some gentle, sustainable changes before going whole hog? Do you have hypothyroidism? And, are you only interested in detoxifying but not actually changing?

Keeping the liver healthy is essential to good health. A less than optimally functioning liver has profound health ramifications for the entire body. It is not uncommon for most people's livers to become challenged and stressed from poor food, toxins, excess protein, alcohol, drugs (over the counter and prescription), and environmental toxins.