Love Your Liver Flush Program

The Love Your Liver Flush Program is a comprehensive approach to liver health. The liver is hands down the hardest working organ in your body. It stays on the job 24/7 keeping the toxicity down in your system so that the rest of your body can function properly.

This program includes the following:

• 21 day herbal supply with herbs catering to liver health
• 3 week meal plan including recipes and shopping lists geared towards supporting the liver in an intentional way

Milk Thistle: Milk thistle has been used for over a thousand years in traditional medicine. It supports kidney, gallbladder, and liver health. It also contains potential anti-cancer properties. Milk thistle also promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar levels, and boosts brain health. In addition, it improves skin conditions, reduces skin damage caused by radiation treatment, prevents free radical damage, reduces visible signs of aging, and maintains healthy eyes.

Adverse Reactions:

Allergic reaction, GI distress, Laxative effect, Itching. Can lower blood sugar.  Monitor blood glucose levels if diabetic and on medications.

Burdock Root

The leaves are considered to be a very potent Burn Healer.  Blood and Liver cleanser and tonic. Reduces swelling especially around the joints. A great aid in the detoxification process and mucous removal. It promotes urine flow, perspiration and kidney function and helps remove acid build-up within the body, especially sulfuric and uric acids.

Adverse Reactions: None

Dandelion Root

Liver and Gallbladder tonic. Aides in Pancreatic function. Kidney and gallbladder tonic and cleanser. Said to be as effective as the diuretic Lasix. Promotes formation of bile. Great Alkalizer

Adverse Reactions: None

Asparagus Root

Strong Diuretic effect. Female hormone balance and mild laxative.

Adverse Reaction

Allergy symptoms, gout exacerbation with excessive use.

Barberry Root (Do Not use during pregnancy or lactation)

Used in gallbladder disease and gallstones. Jaundice and intermittent fevers.

Adverse Reactions: None

Schizandra Berry (Avoid during pregnancy)

An adaptogen good for building resistance to disease and stress. Increases energy and physical performance. Hepatitis: reduces blood levels of an enzyme called glutamic acid. (SGPT).  A liver marker for liver damage. High blood pressure. Diabetes.

Adverse Reaction

Heartburn, upset stomach, decreased appetite, stomach pain or skin rash.

Turmeric Root

Ancient herb used for liver and blood conditions. Stimulates bile flow and production. Helps dissolve and remove sediment in the liver. Has some antiparasitic actions especially protozoa infestations. Helps increase circulation.  Has a beneficial effect on the whole GI system. Strong anti-inflammatory properties. Aides in digestion.

Adverse Reaction: Large doses can cause diarrhea. Can increase bleeding if on blood thinners such as Coumadin or Aspirin.

Cleavers

Great lymphatic herbs. Helps to move and dissolve lymphatic congestion. A great blood cleanser. Helps with swollen lymph nodes, abscesses, boils and tumors. Has diuretic properties and helps to dissolve kidney and bladder sediment. Has anti-inflammatory properties.

Adverse Reactions: None

Yellow Dock Root

Liver and blood herb. Strengthens the liver and promotes liver function. Promotes bile formation. Increases oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells. High in Iron and good for anemia and low hemoglobin. Great lymphatic cleanser.

Adverse Reactions: None

Bupleurum Root

Common uses include for liver enlargement, common cold, fever, prolapse of the uterus and rectum, epigastric pain, nausea and irregular menses.

Adverse Reactions: Bupleurum has a sedative effect in some patients. Large doses may cause sedation increased bowel movements and flatulence.

Prickly Ash

Studies have demonstrated that standard prickly ash extract improved venous circulation in patients with varicose veins. Traditional indications include chronic rheumatic symptoms and peripheral circulatory insufficiency.

Adverse Reactions: none

STOMACH AND BOWEL FORMULA

Psyllium Husk powder

Used to treat constipation

Adverse Reactions: May decrease the absorption of other medications

Cascara Sagrada (Avoid in children under 12. Pregnancy, Lactation or Crohn’s Disease).

A great herb in low dosages to strengthen the GI tract. Helps strengthen and tone the intestines. Use in cases of Gallstones, piles and hemorrhoids. Promotes bile secretion. Helps cleanse and strengthen the liver. Improves digestion in small dosages.

Adverse Reactions: Long term or excessive use can cause low albumin levels, irregular heart rate, low potassium or electrolyte imbalance or cramps.

Plantain Leaf

Great for pus and septic conditions of the blood and body. Has a strong astringent property which cleanses and pulls upon the tissue. Neutralizes stomach acids and helps restore proper gastric action. Useful for inflammation and for its healing abilities.

Slippery Elm Bark

Pulls toxicity out of the tissues. Soothes inflamed and irritated mucous membranes. Helps remove acids from the tissues. Used in gout and arthritis. Used in Ulcerated conditions of the body. Used in gastritis, enteritis, colitis, and diverticulitis.

Marshmallow Root

A great anti-inflammatory and healer of the gastrointestinal tract.  It neutralizes over-production of stomach acids, therefore allowing improved digestion. Aids digestion and is a mild stimulant to the GI tract. Useful for diabetes.

Fenugreek Seed

Great Expectorant. Softens, loosens and helps to expel mucous from the tissues. Great Blood cleanser and antiseptic. Helps to dissolve cholesterol and other lipids. A medium strength parasite killer. Some mild diuretic properties. Excellent for diabetes (helps regulate sugar and insulin levels).

White Oak Bark ( Avoid in Pregnancy and Breast feeding)

Great body cleanser. Has very strong astringent properties. A powerful cleanser of tissues, use for mouthwashes, poultices, douches, enemas, and abscesses. Increases lymphatic flow and helps to reduce swollen lymph nodes. Has diuretic properties, thus increases urine flow.  Used to eliminate Gallstones and ESPECIALLY kidney stones. Helps to clean and strengthen the GI tract.

Adverse Reactions:

Can cause in some cases, kidney damage, liver necrosis and gastrointestinal disturbance in severe cases.

Irish Moss

Soothes mucous membranes, respiratory system such as Bronchitis, fights free radicals, good source of minerals, and used to help soften the skin.

Adverse Reactions: None

Chickweed

Used for constipation, diet and weight, anti-inflammatory and skin rashes and itches.

Adverse Reaction: Laxative effect in large doses.

Mullein leaf

Removes mucous and congestion. Strong anti-inflammatory. Aides in the movement of the lymphatic system. Strong astringent properties.

Adverse Reactions: None

Cape aloe Leaf ( Bitter Aloe, Aloe Ferox)

Native to Africa it has been harvested and used for over 400 years. It comes from the Cape region of south Africa. Most known for its colon cleansing effects. It is considered an effective natural laxative and colon cleanser. Good treatment for IBS. An analegesic, anti-Inflammatory, immune modulator, antiviral, antibacterial, wound healing and lowers cholesterol and supports diabetes.

Adverse reactions: Large or long term uses may cause some stomach pain or cramps, weight loss, stomach cramps. Some reports of liver problems in persons who are EXTRA SENSITIVE TO IT.

Bentonite Clay

Has a High source of minerals. Absorbs and removes toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals. Commonly used in poultices, mud packs, detox baths and skin care products. Helps relieve digestive symptoms for acid reflux bloating gas constipation and diarrhea. Has been shown to kill MRSA.

Adverse Reactions: Avoid taking medications within 2 hours of consuming as this can inhibit absorption of medications.

Activated Charcoal

Most commonly used in Western medicine for poison control. Traditional uses include controlling Diarrhea, flatulence, Indigestion, treating reduced bile flow, lowering phosphate levels in people on dialysis.

Adverse reactions: Avoid use if there is any intestinal obstruction or problems that decrease passage of food through the intestines.

Aloe Vera Leaf

Internally heals ulcerations and inflammation of the GI tract.  Used as a  remover of stool in heavy constipation cases. (AVOID prolonged usage for this).

Adverse Reactions: May cause increase loss of Potassium due to loose stools. May cause electrolyte imbalance.  Monitor use if on a diuretic.  May cause increase effect if on Glyburide (hypoglycemia).

Feel free to enjoy all foods on this meal plan in abundance! Remember, there’s no need to be hungry. Just eat more! Be blessed and you take this journey and stand strong in the Lord. He WILL keep you from falling!