Detox your body this festive season

In the festive season, bingIing on food and drink can be harmful. Detox your body, especially that liver to stay healthy.

• Eat more fibre, sweat it out and get an intense massage.
• Drink lots of water. Milk thistle fights oxidation and free radicals.
• Burdock root cleanses and assists deto free radicals.
• Burdock root cleanses and assists detoxification.
• Green tea is high in catechins, supporting liver function.
• Dandelion is a natural detox flush.
• Turmeric reduces inflammation.
• Cinnamon reduces blood levels of glucose and fructose slowing development of fatty liver disease.
• Aloe vera is a digestive tonic and pain reliever Alpha Lipoic Acid possesses antioxidant properties; Ayurveda suggests cleansing the liver with highly alkaline sugarcane or pomegranate juice.
• Mix turmeric powder with milk and drink daily. Chewing fennel seeds aids digestion.
• Avoid supplementing with iron unless under medical supervision.