Many foods promote liver health, while others impair liver function.
Foods That Impair Liver Function:
White Flour, White Sugar, Fried foods, Processed High Sugar foods, Excessive alcohol, excessive Tylenol
Saturated fats, Partially hydrogenated fats, Soft Drinks (coca cola, mountain dew etc) Stay away from a lot of prcessed foods (Processed foods have been altered from their natural state for safety reasons and for convenience. The methods used for processing foods include canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.)
Artichokes Rhubarb Radishes Sprouts , Raw vegetable juices (not carrot or beet)
Cold-water fish (salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines) Green Tea (in moderation)
Flaxseed Oil , Apples Garlic, onions, and turnips Soy and miso , Nuts and seeds (except peanuts)
Safflower, sesame seed, and sunflower oil , Walnut oil , Wheat germ and wheat germ oil , Choose Whole Grains for your breads, and pastas.
Herbal and Vitamin Supplements for Liver Support
· L-Cysteine or N-acetylcycteine approx 500mg 3x-day work up to the 1500mg slowly. This amino acid is necessary for Liver regeneration
· B-Complex Vitamins –helps protect the liver and helps relive stress, anxiety, fear and it’s a powerful antioxidant
· Grape Seed Extract –powerful protection of your cells and antioxidant.
· Lecithin granules/capsules- great protection for your liver and help for proper brain function as well and correct the fatty liver degeneration
· Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids 3000mg-5000mg daily in divided dosages (i.e.)1000mg 3-times-a day. Great for cell regeneration, protection from infections (may cause diarrhea in higher dosages)
· Alfalfa, dandelion, Burdock root and red clover all cleanse the bloodstream and are good sources of minerals. Alfalfa, dandelion can be eaten in salad for go to your grocery store.
· Alpha Lipoic Acid – considered to be the universal antioxidant since it is both fat soluble and water soluble. It protects the liver from free radical damage and also helps promote detoxification reactions.
· Licorice Extract – contains glycyrrhetinic acid, the active component shown to protect the liver from damage, enhance the immune system and aid the liver in detoxification reactions.
It is recommended eating liver-nourishing foods daily. In addition, it is always best to eat food in its whole, unprocessed state.
COPD
C.O.P.D which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a lung disease that causes a blockage or narrowing of the airways, the tubes in your lungs that air flows through. This results in a decrease in the flow of air, both in and out of your lungs. The disease has a slow, progressive course and is irreversible.
With knowing that here are some things I hope will help you live, breath and cope easier with or knowing someone having COPD.
The Hallmark symptoms of COPD include:
•Breathlessness with any type of activity
•Chronic cough
•Increase in sputum production
•Wheezing
•Chest tightness
•Frequent chest infections
SUPPLEMENTS FOR COPD/ASTHMA/CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
- Chlorophyll (Kyo-Green) 3-times/day Aids in clear breathing
- Cal-Mag and Zinc complex: helps nerves, promotes sleep and help keep your body strong to fight infection.
- Comfrey Take a comfrey tea for dry persistent coughs. Comfrey should not be taken for long term use as it may cause liver damage.
- N-Acetyl L-Cysteine: 250 mg. A powerful antioxidant. significantly improved respiratory symptoms and reduced rate and duration of exacerbations as well as the number of sick days.
- Garlic: yes Garlic helps your body FIGHT infections such as pneumonia, flu virus and bacterial infections 2 capsules 3 times a day or if your brave eat 1 whole clove a day.
- Coenzyme Q10 is necessary for enhancing oxygen in the lungs and helps remove toxins from the body.
- Astragalus: a Chinese herb that is known for its healing properties in the bronchial tubes and better breathing
- Avoid high Fatty/Greasy diets: these cause excess mucas production in lungs, sinuses and nasal cavity. they also slow digestion which can fatigue your body and add body fat. Higher body fat can make for higher blood pressure and difficulty breathing even sleep apnea.
- I highly recommend the supplement Ridgecrest-Clear Lungs (red Label)there are 2 types ephedra and Ephedra Click on the link below
Ridgecrest - Clear Lungs (Red Label), 1000 mg, 120 capsules
Exercise: Improve how well your body uses oxygen, which is important since people with COPD use more energy to breathe than other people do.
Decrease your symptoms and improve your breathing.
Strengthen your heart, lower your blood pressure, and improve your circulation.
Improve your energy, making it possible to stay more active.
Improve your sleep and make you feel more relaxed.
Help you maintain a healthy weight.
Enhance your mental and emotional outlook.
