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The liver is a key organ in our body that has a fundamental impact on our health, vitality and energy. It is known for its function as a „blood factory“, because it helps renew the blood and stimulates digestion. For our liver to function properly, it is necessary to cleanse it regularly. Read about the symptoms of a contaminated liver, why we need to detoxify it and how milk thistle can help you.
20 symptoms of an overburdened liver
If your liver does not function optimally, various health problems may appear. Common symptoms that your liver needs cleansing include:
- Lack of energy
- Headaches or migraines
- Muscle pain
- Lack of concentration
- Digestive problems
- Insomnia
- Unbalanced hormone levels
- Autoimmune diseases
- Skin infections, acne
- Depression
- Allergies
- Inflammation
- Bad breath
- Obesity
- Sensitivity to chemicals
- Diabetes
- Slow wound healing
- High blood pressure
- Bladder problems
- Constipation
Why is it important to cleanse the liver?
For our body to function properly, we must take care of our liver, which is the main detoxification organ. Only when the liver works optimally can our body perform other important functions, such as metabolism or hormone production. Liver detoxification should be regular, even if you do not feel any specific symptoms. Liver diseases are often referred to as silent diseases because the liver usually does not hurt until it is too late.
Milk thistle: A natural aid for liver regeneration
Milk thistle is one of the best natural remedies for liver regeneration. Thanks to a substance called silymarin, which is stronger than vitamins C and E, it helps restore liver tissues. Silymarin is used to treat liver cirrhosis (hardening of the liver), inflammations, consequences after infectious diseases (e.g. jaundice) and even in cases of poisoning by alcohol or drugs. The effects of milk thistle are so strong that it is even used in the treatment of severely damaged livers.
The effects of milk thistle include:
- Supports regeneration of liver cells
- Detoxifies, cleanses and strengthens the liver
- Effectively removes the consequences of chemotherapy
- Helps with poisonings (toxins, mushrooms, alcohol, drugs)
- Lowers harmful cholesterol
- Improves digestion
- Protects the liver during long-term medication use
- Helps with chronic liver diseases
Recipe for milk thistle paste
Ingredients:
- 100 g milk thistle seeds
- 70 g olive oil
Instructions:
You can buy milk thistle seeds as loose tea at a pharmacy or herbal shops. Grind them in a coffee grinder and mix with olive oil. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator.
Dosage:
For liver problems, one teaspoon of the paste on an empty stomach in the morning and one teaspoon in the evening before bed is recommended. For preventive liver cleansing, one teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach is sufficient.
