The process of detoxification, or cleansing the body of unwanted substances, is needed on a regular basis. Your immune system, that defense mechanism designed to prevent disease and infection, needs to be running at optimal levels to keep you healthy. That immune system relies on the liver and kidneys as natural detoxifiers to filter out the impurities of the body, at times because of what we eat and toxins in the air these filtering devices are overworked and eventually overrun. That is where we have to provide outside help.
We talk on our site about keeping a healthy liver in a variety of ways, but the best way for long-term liver health is to eat liver-friendly foods. Turmeric is a spice that is becoming better known, at least in western cuisine, as one of those foods. We will devote the rest of this piece discussing some of the herbs that are known for detoxification and making your immune system strong.
1. Psyllium seeds. This is used to promote healthy bowel movement to generally maintain its good condition. It could be used in helping bowel related problems like diarrhea. This herb has an absorption property similar to a sponge where it helps in removing the toxins inside your body.
2. Cascara Sagrada. It is considered a good natural laxative flushing the toxins out of your system. It also helps in strengthening your colon and other related muscles. This herb is best used together with psyllium seeds.
3. Milk thistle. This herb is also a very valuable substance used often to simulate the protein synthesis in the liver. It is used effectively in soaking different types of toxins found in drugs and alcohols that can damage your body.
4. Nettles. They are used as a portion of the detox herb mixture in cleansing the urinary systems as well as any part of the body. With allergies, nettle contains properties of an antihistamine to be used for treating reactions associated with the respiratory system. Nettles can also be used to make a tisane known as “nettle tea”.
5. Burdock roots. Perfect for stronger cleansing needs, it is helpful in reducing the heavy metals build-up within your body which causes immune system problems. Burdock leaves are also used by some burn care workers for pain management and to speed healing time in natural treatment. Burn care workers hold that it eases dressing changes and appears to impede bacterial growth on the wound site and that it also provides a great moisture barrier.
6. Dandelion roots. These are detox herbs having strong cleansing properties appropriate for your liver. It is good for removing the gall bladder wastes and also works well for kidneys if used with other compatible detox herbs.
These herbs can effectively flush out unwanted toxins from your immune system, allowing you to look and feel great. They can also help prevent you from becoming severely ill. They have been used for a long time in many parts of the world for their cleansing and healing properties, and are being slowly accepted by people all over the world. Look them up to see the best ways you can incorporate them into your diet.
