The liver is vital to overall health, so keeping your liver clean and working efficiently will help you feel your best. The main function of the liver is to secrete bile, a fluid that helps the body eliminate waste. The better the liver is able to produce bile, the better the cleansing power of the ...
Salads don’t have to be boring “rabbit food.” As with so many life experiences, what you get out of it depends on a large degree on what you put into it. Here are some salad toppings that will add an abundance of flavor and show your guests just what you bring to the table: Nuts, ...
The milk thistle plant has been used as a medicinal agent for many centuries and is still a popular supplement today particularly for those who suffer from liver related disorders. But does milk thistle actually have benefit against liver related problems and can it help to protect the liver from injury? Most of all, is ...
Anytime you feel bloated, rundown or moody, you probably don’t consider that your liver may be to blame. The same goes if you’re gaining weight for no explicable reason, your hair is dull or is falling out, your skin is dry, your fingernails crack and break easily or you have allergy-like symptoms. These are all ...
Please note: Research on the medicinal uses of herbs, alone and in combination with synthetic drugs, is new and not yet definitive. If you already take prescription drugs, have a serious or chronic medical condition, or are just unsure if herbal remedies are appropriate for you, please consult with your physician before using them. General ...
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is easy to recognize by the distinctive white veins in its leaves. As with other thistles, there are sharp spines around the edges of the leaves, and it has a dark pink thistle flower. It is native to the Mediterranean region but grows widely in North America. Common names are Holy ...
