Cleansing the liver with oil and lemon juice

The modern rhythm of life makes more and more people pay attention to their own health. Every year there are new ways to keep the body in good shape, many of which can be reproduced at home. So, along with other methods, liver cleansing with olive oil and lemon juice has become widespread. For people who are not indifferent to their well-being, it will be useful to figure out what this procedure is and what benefits it brings to the body.

Symptoms of liver dysfunction

The liver is called the filter of the body for a reason. Its main function is to process nutrients from food and clean them of harmful toxic compounds. The correct functioning of the organ not only affects the functioning of the whole organism, but also helps to prolong youth and increase the life span of a person.

However, like any filter, in the process of activity, the liver accumulates harmful substances in the form of toxins and toxins. A healthy body copes with such cleansing on its own. However, if the liver is weakened by unhealthy diet, alcohol and smoking addiction or frequent illnesses, it may not be able to cope with the full volume of toxic compounds without additional help. In this case, in order to avoid the occurrence of various diseases, it is worthwhile to cleanse the liver purposefully.

The fact that a human body needs cleaning may be indicated by the presence of the following symptoms:

• bloating and flatulence;
• heartburn;
• belching;
• nausea;
• lack of appetite;
• constipation;
• high blood pressure;
• chronic fatigue;
• delayed regeneration of wounds and abrasions;
• weak metabolism;
• irritability;
• increased or decreased production of sebum on the face;
• the taste of bitterness in the mouth.

However, it is worth remembering that the listed symptoms can also be signs of serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, therefore, before starting to cleanse the liver, you should definitely consult with your doctor and undergo the necessary examinations.

If there are no medical restrictions on liver cleansing, you can try to carry out the procedure at home. The most popular among the methods describing how to cleanse the liver is lemon juice with olive oil.

Benefits of cleansing the liver with lemon and oil

This method of cleansing owes its popularity to the high effect it has on the body. The combination of lemon and olive oil activates not only the filtering organ, but also the gallbladder, which begins to contract and intensively produce bile. It, in turn, enhances the work of the intestinal muscles, thereby normalizing the stool, and also cleans the liver ducts and successfully removes toxins and toxic compounds from it.

In addition, the lemon juice and olive oil cleansing method impresses with its simplicity and affordability. So, today lemons can be found in almost every kitchen, and olive oil, thanks to its excellent gastronomic qualities, has long been firmly established on store shelves and it is not difficult to acquire it.

In addition, both of these ingredients are organically pure and natural, which sets them apart from the medicated way to cleanse the liver. And the beneficial properties of lemon juice and olive oil for the human body make this method very popular among adherents of a healthy lifestyle.

Effects of lemon juice and olive oil on the liver

Lemon has proven beneficial for the human liver due to its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties, which enhance the regeneration of the filter organ and promote the speedy cell renewal in it. In addition, lemon juice is able to draw out toxic substances from the liver. Thus, the lemon cleanses it and prevents its intoxication. In this regard, in the treatment of alcohol poisoning, this particular fruit is often used.

Olive oil is equally beneficial for the liver. It contains polyunsaturated linoleic acid, which strengthens the mucous membranes of the organ. And vitamins A, B, C, E, in its composition, actively resist free radicals, thereby preventing premature aging and deterioration of cells, including liver cells.

Preparing the body for cleansing

To cleanse the liver with lemon juice and oil without harming the body, you should carefully prepare for the procedure.

1. You need to start preparing for cleansing with lemon and oil with a visit to a doctor who will identify possible restrictions, tell you about the presence of contraindications. During the medical examination, an ultrasound scan is mandatory. Certain tests may also be required.
2. 7 days before starting to cleanse the liver with lemon and olive oil, you should free your body from toxins in order to enhance the positive effect of the procedure. To do this, you need to pay close attention to your eating habits and reduce the amount of foods that contribute to the slagging of the liver. At the time of cleaning, it is advisable to completely exclude white bread, sugar-containing products, salt, spicy foods, fatty meats, spices, smoked meats, semi-finished products, pickled foods, fried foods, carbonated drinks and coffee from the menu.
3. Also, a week before cleaning with lemon juice, you must completely stop alcohol and smoking.
4. It is advisable to diversify your diet with poultry, especially white meat, fish, cereals, vegetable soups, fruits, breadcrumbs without inclusions, freshly squeezed juices. It is better to replace sugar in its pure form with honey. It is worth eating in small portions at least 5 times a day.
5. For 3 - 4 days before the period of cleansing, it is worth preparing the body for the upcoming session by going to the sauna or taking warm baths for 15 - 20 minutes.
6. 2 days before you cleanse the liver with lemon, you will need to cleanse the intestines. You can drink a laxative course and, if necessary, make cleansing enemas using at least 5 liters of water.

Step-by-step process for cleansing the liver with olive oil and lemon juice

Once all the conditions for preparing for the procedure are met, you can begin to cleanse the liver.

1. The lemon juice and oil treatment must be performed in the evening, between 19:00 and 21:00.
2. The recipe for liver cleansing does not require mixing olive oil with freshly squeezed lemon, but only preparing the ingredients using 1 cup of liquid each. You need to drink 1 tbsp. l. each component every 15 minutes, until the entire remedy has been consumed.
3. In between taking the composition, you can lie down alternately on the right and left sides of the body or squat so that the active substances of lemon juice and oil start the processes in the gallbladder more quickly. It is also advisable to keep the back and abdomen area warm during this time.
4. Subsequent bowel movements will be accompanied by various secretions, but you should not be afraid of this.This is an indication that the lemon and oil have begun to cleanse the liver. To enhance the effect, the next day with the onset of the morning, you should do the next enema.
5. After the enema, you need to drink freshly squeezed apple juice diluted with water at the rate of 1: 2 in order to start the stomach. After another 30 minutes, drink 1 glass of grapefruit juice.
6. Food is allowed to be consumed 1 - 2 hours after that, giving preference to fruits and vegetables, fresh juices, oatmeal or buckwheat porridge without salt, cooked in water. It is recommended to avoid fatty foods and fermented milk products. You should stay on such a diet for 24 to 48 hours in a row.
7. After the liver was cleaned with lemon and oil, you can return to the previous dietary regimen already on the 2nd day after the procedure.

Among lovers of folk remedies, a gentle way to cleanse the liver is also in use. The procedure involves taking olive oil with lemon on an empty stomach immediately after waking up. This method has no less benefit than the traditional method. This requires the juice of half a lemon mixed with 2 tbsp. l. oil and take the resulting mixture every morning for 1 month.

Regular cleansing

To consolidate the effect of the procedure, you should cleanse the body of toxins on a regular basis.

According to reviews, cleansing the liver with lemon juice and olive oil at least once a year leads to very satisfactory results, contributing to more effective loss of extra pounds and faster tissue metabolism.

Limitations and contraindications

Despite the positive effects that can be achieved if the liver is cleansed regularly, the olive oil and lemon cleansing procedure itself can do a lot of harm to a person. With all its advantages, this method of slag control has a number of contraindications. So, the method that includes lemon juice and oil cannot be used:

• with menstruation;
• pregnancy;
• hypotension and hypertension;
• cardiovascular ailments;
• acute inflammatory processes of the pancreas and other organs;
• stones in the gallbladder;
• gastritis;
• stomach and intestinal ulcers;
• cholecystitis and diseases of the genitourinary tract.

In addition, the procedure using lemon juice and olive oil can be unsafe for a completely healthy body, especially if the liver is not cleaned correctly.

In the process of cleansing with lemon juice, the gallbladder is additionally stimulated by provoking its spasms. Failure to follow the recommendations for cleaning with lemon juice can cause injury or even rupture of the organ.

Another danger is the thermal effect, which is often used when cleaning the liver with lemon and oil. So, heating an organ with a heating pad, carried out without the prior approval of a doctor, often leads to internal bleeding. Without medical supervision, such a complication can be fatal to a person.

Conclusion

Although the liver cleanse with olive oil and lemon juice is controversial with traditional medicine, it is very popular as a folk remedy and has a following. If you follow exactly all the instructions for carrying out this procedure, it can significantly improve the body and support the liver for many years.

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