Daily we ingest a heavy dose of unhealthy chemicals, toxins, preservatives, metals, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified organisms, and other harmful substances from our air, food, and water supply. And as time goes on, the amount of those toxins increases exponentially.
One of the many responsibilities of the liver is to remove these toxins and dangerous substances from the body. It does this by producing bile that binds these poisons and removes them safely. However, if the liver is overburdened with too many toxins and becomes backed up, the clogged liver will lead to a long list of symptoms.
I noticed that as I was able to feel better doing a liver detox cleanse twice a year, I needed to do one every 4-6 weeks to feel my very best. Every time I do a liver detox cleanse, I see a drop in water retention, my metabolism speeds up, my sugar cravings decrease, my bloat disappears, my energy increases, and my skin clears up!
Reasons to Complete A Liver Detox Cleanse
Toxins encompass a variety of harmful substances that permeate our environment and infiltrate our bodies and livers through multiple avenues:
- Heavy Metals: Lead, mercury, and aluminum are among the heavy metals entering our bodies via water, air, and food sources. These toxic metals can lead to a spectrum of health issues, including neurological disorders, gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular complications, kidney and liver damage, respiratory ailments, bone health deterioration, infertility, immune system suppression, cancer, and chronic illnesses.
- Radiation: Exposure to non-ionizing and ionizing radiation disrupts our health by increasing insulin resistance and affecting the nervous, endocrine, and hormonal systems. Additionally, radiation elevates oxidative stress and contributes to free radical damage. The surge in radiation exposure from sources like 5G technology, smart meters, computers, smartphones, and nuclear incidents like the Fukushima power plant’s treated radioactive water release in August 2023 intensify these concerns.
- Dietary Toxins: Our food and water supplies have seen a substantial rise in toxins. Beyond genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and glyphosate from crops, industrial farming processes produce highly toxic compounds called dioxins, which accumulate in the food chain and fat tissues of conventionally raised animals. Furthermore, halogens such as fluoride, bromide, and chlorine have infiltrated our water and food, obstructing both liver function and iodine receptor sites across the body’s countless cells, including the thyroid.
- Xenoestrogens: Synthetic compounds found in various environmental sources such as plastics, pesticides, and industrial chemicals, have a profound impact on our liver function. These estrogen-like substances mimic the actions of natural estrogen hormones in the body, disrupting the delicate hormonal balance. When xenoestrogens enter the liver, they can overwhelm its detoxification processes. The liver’s primary role is to metabolize and eliminate toxins from the body, but when exposed to excessive xenoestrogens, it struggles to effectively process and remove them. This prolonged exposure can lead to a buildup of toxins, potentially causing liver dysfunction and increasing the risk of various health issues. As a crucial organ responsible for detoxification, the liver’s vulnerability to xenoestrogens underscores the importance of minimizing our exposure to these harmful compounds for overall well-being.
- Processed Foods: The adverse impact of processed foods, manufactured by big food corporations, is undeniable. These products play a significant role in fostering insulin resistance and overall toxicity. Packed with excessive fructose, inflammatory seed oils, GMO grains, and artificial sweeteners, processed foods lack the natural fiber crucial for health. Their consumption accelerates the development of insulin resistance and obstructs the body’s detoxification pathways, posing a grave health risk.
With a staggering 62 percent of the average adult’s diet consisting of processed foods, the rates of insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes have surged dramatically, painting a bleak picture for public health.
How Do You Know if Your Liver is Not Functioning Optimally?
Signs your liver function is not optimal include:
- Unexplained weight gain
- Sluggishness
- Nausea
- Poor fat and protein metabolism
- Hormonal imbalances
- Fat accumulation
- Low energy
- Man boobs in men
- Low metabolism and thyroid function
- Fatty liver
- Insulin resistance
- High uric acid
- Skin breakouts and acne
- Waking up in the middle of the night around 3-4 am
When the liver becomes overloaded by too many toxins, its function can become impaired. Since the liver is the largest and one of the most vital organs in the body, a damaged liver can result in serious disease and even death.
OVER 45 PERCENT OF ADULTS AND 25% OF CHILDREN HAVE FATTY LIVER.
More than ever before in the history of mankind, human beings need to have healthy livers, (and gallbladders) to break down the chemicals that have crept into our environment. The advantage of a liver detox is to flush out thousands of toxins, poisons, drugs, antibiotics, alcohol, heavy metals, gallstones, and more.
Here is a short list of the advantages of a liver flush:
- Flushes gallstones out of the body
- Helps eliminate pain, cramps and inflammation
- Helps lower AST and ALT liver enzyme counts
- Helps replace damaged liver cells with healthy ones
- Helps eliminate thousands of toxins and pollutants
- Helps reverse drug and alcohol damage to liver
- Helps improve digestion of fat and protein
- Helps the ACE2 receptor function that has been compromised by the Spike Protein
- Helps reduce water retention
- Helps reduce frustration and anger
- Helps flush out unhealthy cholesterol deposits
- Helps open obstructions in liver and gallbladder
- Helps boost the immune system and Macrophage count
- Helps allow liver and gallbladder to regenerate and heal
The good news is that my liver detox, Sara Banta’s Accelerated Liver Detox Cleanse is really easy to do! It involves eating real food and isn’t a liquid diet. You will not feel deprived at all!
Sara Banta
Sara Banta is a Stanford University Graduate with a Degree in Economics and Psychology, and a certified Natural Supplement Expert & Graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Sara is the Founder of Accelerated Health Products and host of the health & wellness podcast, Accelerated Health Radio.
