Do you have any tips for keeping my liver healthy?
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. It is located in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen and acts as a filter to remove toxins (harmful substances) and waste products from the blood. Here are a few tips to help keep your liver in tip-top shape.
• Chew your food well to help release enzymes that aid in digestion.
• Avoid any foods to which you may be intolerant. They will produce toxins in the digestive system and reduce your body's natural ability to detoxify.
• Eat foods rich in antioxidants like raisins, berries, bananas, carrots, sweet potatoes, peas and hazelnuts
• Add yoga poses or exercises to your workout routine that involve side bends and gentle twists. These positions squeeze and stretch the liver to help it detoxify.
Keep your liver happy and you're helping keep your whole body happy.
Alison Finney is a certified hatha and kundalini yoga teacher in Ottawa. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association and is the founder of PranaShanti, a health and yoga resource. For more information, visit www.pranashanti.com.
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