The modern day world is full of toxins and chemicals which cannot be avoided no matter how much we try. Our digestive system and liver can get overflowed from the toxins and chemicals in our food and environment which can make us sick and swollen. Our bodies are designed in such a way so that in can naturally eliminate the toxins that reach our system.
All the toxins around us can be divided into two groups: water-soluble and fat-soluble. Our body can easily flush the water-soluble toxins through the blood and kidneys. While the fat-soluble toxins can prove difficult for our body to flush out, which doesn’t mean it isn’t continuously trying to do it. These challenging toxins include food additives, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals, pollutants, plastics and other environmental chemicals. But if we want our body to be able to eliminate it from the system these toxins need to be converted into water-soluble ones.
That’s where our liver comes on the stage. It flushes out all the toxins and cleanses our system. But the digestive system plays a role too and if its functions are impaired in any way the toxins and chemicals end up in our blood stream, fat cells and brain. Day after day they get stored in these places and cause us health problems eventually.
However, this harmful storage can be prevented with balanced digestion, reduced stress, detoxified pathways and timely reaction. In other words, when we eat something the toxins get into our system along with the nutritional ingredients and through our stomach get to the small intestine where they get emulsified by the bile from the liver and gallbladder. There are hundreds of little finger-like mucus membranes or lacteals which absorb all the nutrients and flush the toxins to the liver for elimination. If this process is obstructed in any way our body can start storing the toxins instead of eliminating them.
The beginning of our body’s lymphatic system is called the Gut Associated Lymphatic Tissue (GALT), and it surrounds the whole GI tract. This is where the lacteals help absorb and process both nutritional and toxic ingredients.
This is why the quarter inch of the inside of the gut wall lined with these mucus membranes must do its job properly. But the outside wall of the gut should not be congested too, so that this process can be done properly.
When everything is working properly the lymphatic system around the gut sends the good fats back to the liver which turns them into cholesterol, cell membranes, hormones, brain cells and skin. The liver also recognizes the toxins and sets them aside for elimination. If the lymphatic system becomes congested the entire good fats storage and bad fat flushing out process will become obstructed.
Here are the symptoms associated with congested GALT affecting the lymphatic system:
Bloating
Breast swelling and painfulness during the menstrual cycle
Extra layers of fat around your belly
Hypersensitivity
Skin irritations or itching
Stiffed and painful joints
Swollen hands and feet
Elimination concerns
Headaches (from time to time)
The intestinal mucus membranes can be affected by a number of factors like diet and stress. They play a major role in the proper functioning of the bowels. The intestinal lacteals can even become dried out and cause constipation. Repeated and regular constipation can cause them to dry out and make them t create reactive mucus.
If you are experiencing excessive mucus you could still have regular bowel movements (1-3 times a day) but still feel bloated, unhealthy and with extra fat around the waist. Higher levels of mucus can make the stool looser, more regular and even diarrhea like. If you notice the signs of excess mucus in the stool you need to do something immediately. This blocks the absorption of good fats and the elimination of toxins and affects the health of the intestinal wall. When everything functions normally the toxins get neutralized by the white blood cells in the lymph nodes in our lymphatic system. But if we have excess mucus the toxins go back to the liver.
If we want to stop the toxins from returning to the liver you need to balance the mucus membranes in the GI tract. They mustn’t be too wet or too dry. But some other external factors can also compromise the mucus membranes and their function. Among the key culprits we can list stress, worrying, processed and unhealthy food, coffee, carbonated beverages, additives and preservatives and hyperacidity.
In addition, the bile flow from the liver and its proper functioning is essential in maintaining our health in good shape. The bile breaks down the fats and helps the immune system fight with digestive issues. It can break down the heavy metals, parasites, pesticides, bad bacteria and a number of other chemicals which can cause us harm. If you’re on a fiber rich diet the bile will exit through excretion. On the other hand, if your diet lacks in fibers, as much as 94% of the bile returns to the liver for recycling, along with the toxins which can make the liver overflown as it’s not expecting these toxins to get back to him.
Liver Congestion
If the liver gets congested from the tick bile and all the toxins it will release the fat-soluble toxins in the blood stream. From there they will travel to the fat cells and get stored there for indefinite time, causing degeneration and free radical damages.
Our entire body with all its organs can suffer from these toxins. We’re hearing more and more about these toxins entering the fatty tissue in the brain and becoming neurotoxins which then cause cognitive issues and a plethora of other health problems.
Eliminate fat to Discard Toxins
The Ayurveda tradition focuses on making the body burn fat not just lose weight. The elimination of fats is the detox fuel for our body and in order to eliminate the toxins it needs to flush out the fat cells. The only way our body can burn fat naturally is by reducing if not completely removing stress from our lives.
There are a number of ways in which you can get rid of the excess fat but for a healthier life you need to make some major changes. This is why you need to understand that the proper functioning of the digestive system, lymph and blood flow is the key element if you want to burn fat and detox your organism.
Inability to Absorb Good Fats and Food Allergies
Sometimes a person isn’t able to break down the bad fats and absorb the good fats because of the whole congestion of the membranes and lymph nodes surrounding the gut. In such situations a lot of people are diagnosed with wheat, dairy or soy allergies because these types of food are harder to the digestive system and are high in mucus content.
The intestinal wall can become irritated by the gluten and boost even more mucus production. This can affect the intestinal wall and disrupt its function as a health barrier. If this is the case, it won’t be hard to eliminate these types of food from your diet for a while but if the situation persists it can become a problem to completely ban wheat and dairy products forever.
Conclusion
If you recognize some of the abovementioned symptoms it means that your detoxification pathways are not working properly and you need to reconsider your diet. Which means you’ll need to avoid some foods or add others to restore the balance.
If you want to eliminate the bloated and swollen sensation you’ll need to follow some rules and advices so that you can help your body fight off these harmful influences. According to the Ayurveda you need to keep your intestinal tract healthy, flush the lymph and stimulate the bile-liver flow if you’re faced with these problems. There are a number of ways in which you can help your body detoxify and restore the balance you just need to implement some changes. Eating more liver-cleansing foods like garlic, grapefruit, beets, carrots, green tea, green leafy vegetables, apples, olive oil, avocados, alternative grains, cruciferous vegetables, lemons, limes, walnuts, cabbage and turmeric can help you in your intention.
In addition we’ll share the most effective recipe for liver and bile cleansing which will return the balance and ensure proper functioning:
Liver and gall bladder cleansing recipe
Ingredients:
1 big grapefruit or 3 lemons
4 tbsp. of Epsom salts
½ Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Apple juice or malic acid supplements (optional)
Treatment:
The crucial change you must make is to include as many apples or drink as much apple juice as you can for 4-5 days before your start this detox program. In addition, you can start malic acid supplements. For the last two days before you start the detox consume 8 oz of apple juice every 2-3 hours. This will certify the program’s success.
When you start the detox, the first morning, eat a no-fat breakfast. In this way bile in your liver will build up, pressuring your liver and causing more stones to be flushed out.
2:00 PM, the first day, mix 4 tablespoons of Epsom salts with 3 cups of water, and pour it in a closed container. Refrigerate it. No drinks or foods after 2 PM.
6:00 PM, drink 3/4 cup of the previously prepared mixture. If you can’t stand its taste you’re allowed to add 1/8 tablespoons of powdered Vitamin C for easier consummation.
8 PM, drink another 3/4 cup of this mixture. Finish all your chores and get ready for a liver flush. After the liver cleanse you shouldn’t do anything at all, just lie down and sleep
9:45 PM, mix 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive with the squeezed grapefruit (remove the pulp and before you mix it in the olive oil). You’ll need 1/2 to 3/4 cups of grapefruit juice. Close the container, and shake it very hard until it is all liquid.
10 PM, drink this mixture. Consume it all in 5 minutes.
When you’ve finished with the process lie down on your right side and lift up your right knee to the chin. Hold in that position for 20 minutes. Remain as still as possible and try to fall asleep. When you wake up the next morning drink one more dose of your Epson salt mixture and go back to bed. Drink the last dose 2 hours later. After 2 more hours you can eat normally, but try to stay away from solid fruit right away. Start with liquids and transition into fruit gradually.
This detox program is the most efficient one you’ll ever hear about, try it out and your body will thank you.
Source:
http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com
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