Long live your liver this holiday season!!

This is the time of year when your liver takes quite a bit of abuse. Here are a few ways to help prevent damage to your little old liver. First off, lifestyle habits are the biggest factor in the state of your liver. Alcohol, heavy foods, foods high in saturated fats, and medications play a big role. So here’s a quick rundown of your game plan for the holidays.

Holiday Game plan;

Los Angeles Livers vs. The Rest of the World, 12pm Thanksgiving- New Years Day ‘08

Boost your liver’s health with fruits and vegetables; plenty of good, pure water; adequate fiber; fermented foods such as yogurt and kefir; exercise; regular bowel habits; and toxin elimination with specially designed cleanses such as Vitaliv or Extended Health’s Oral Chelation.

Some herbs that are great for your liver.

Milk Thistle

Dandelion

Green Tea

Artichoke

Turmeric

Blessed Thistle

Yellow Dock

Remember prevention is always easier than trying to fix or repair damaged tissues, such as your liver. And no, you cannot get a liver transplant. So you better take care of what you have. Have a great holiday season. Enjoy it to its fullest but remember to take care of yourself also. Cheers!