| The immune system is the body's defence | | | | Similarly, the root of the Burdock is ideal for |
| mechanism, fighting infection and disease on the | | | | stronger cleansing needs,a dn can go a long way |
| front line. A person's frequency of illness is very | | | | to diminishing the build up of heavy metals within |
| much dependent on the strength of their immune | | | | the body, which can cause problems for the |
| system, which is made up of a complex network | | | | immune system. |
| of lymph channels and nodes. Certain detox herbs | | | | Another detox herb often used is the root of the |
| have beneficial properties to the immune system, | | | | dandelion, which has strong cleaning properties |
| and are a perfectly natural way of removing | | | | particularly for the liver. It is also good for clearing |
| those nasty toxins from the immune system for | | | | waste from the gall bladder and works well on |
| less frequent illness and a feeling of better all | | | | the kidneys when used in conjunction with other |
| round general wellbeing. | | | | detox herbs. |
| Some detox herbs are better for the immune | | | | The use of herbs as part of a detox programme |
| system than others, and there are a number of | | | | is not a new idea, and the healing and cleansing |
| definite considerations for any detoxification | | | | properties of these plants have been known for |
| programme. Psyllium seeds can be used to | | | | thousands of years. They are only now beginning |
| promote a healthy bowel and generally help | | | | to see more mainstream acceptance, and be |
| maintain its condition, helping with problems such | | | | used to detoxify patients worldwide. The detox is |
| as diarrhoea. It is also a good herb for detox due | | | | a particularly important concept in today's |
| to its sponge-like absorption properties, which | | | | environment, with dirty polluted air and processed |
| helps to soak the toxins from within the body. | | | | foods full of toxins. By making use of these |
| Another herbs which is a natural laxative and is | | | | natural resources, you can effectively flush out |
| good for flushing the system is cascara sagrada. | | | | your system, leaving you looking and feeling a |
| This goes some way to help strengthen the colon | | | | great deal better, with fewer and less severe |
| and related muscles, and is often used along side | | | | illnesses as a result of a strengthened immune |
| psyllium seeds. Another extremely valuable | | | | system. |
| substance is milk thistle, which is frequently used | | | | When used in conjunction with a programme of |
| to effect in the liver where it simulates the | | | | diet and exercise, detox herbs can be a |
| synthesis of proteins. It is also particularly | | | | wonderful way of helping weight loss, with |
| effective in soaking a variety of toxins from | | | | patients reporting remarkable results in very short |
| alcohol and drugs, which can be damaging to the | | | | periods of time. The brilliant little herbs really are |
| body. | | | | great for the body and great for the mind. Why |
| Nettles can also be used as part of a mixture of | | | | not give them a go yourself, and join the herb |
| detox herbs to clear the urinary system, and is | | | | revolution? |
| also useful for cleansing elsewhere in the body. | | | | |