The Jacaranda FM interviewer wanted to know what else Liver Flush capsules could be useful for.

In addition to suporting the liver and kindeys, Liver Flush is also a good blood cleanser. One of the ingredients – Centaurium (common centaury) – can have a stimuant effect on the sympathetic nervous system and supports healthy citculation. It also has an anti-parasitic effect.
Liver Flush capsules also contain Cinnamonium (cinnamon) which has anti fungal properties, but more importantly it has well known for it’s regulating effects on blood sugar levels – something for which it is increasingly becoming popular in herbal products.

Now, the specific combination of herbs in Liver Flush capsules ensure that it supports general health and is therefor an ideal product to give your body a natural boost.

A Jacaranda FM listener is concerned because she’s careful about her diet, drinks enough water and exercises regularly but still feels bloated, tired and often even nauseous…

Over eating, too much of the wrong foods and excessive alcohol intake or lack of excercize are not the only causes of these type of symptoms. Another factor to consider is that toxins and heavy metals can accumulate systematically in the body over many years. We are all exposed to harmful metals and poisons on a daily basis and it’s hard to completely avoid such exposure. We don’t necessarily feel the results of such exposure so it may seem that everything is in order. But when we may perhaps over indulge over the festive season – even just a little – that extra strain on the liver and kidneys may be just enough to lead to the type of symptoms the listener experiences in spite of her positive efforts. That’s why it is important to support and protect your liver and kidneys. When these organs function well they help to prevent the accumulation of toxins and metals in your body. But when they are under pressure from such accumulation, it can lead to the symptoms this listener experiences in spite of doing the right things.

Flora Force Liver Flush capsules contain Silybum (Milk thistle), Centaurium (common centaury) and Zingiber (ginger) which contain antioxidants and flavonols. These active substances in the herbs may help to neutralise free radicals, thereby preventing damage to the liver and kidneys which may be caused by heavy metals, alcohol and other toxins.

Another Jakaranda FM listener writes that every year after his annual holiday, he suffers from stomach discomfort and bloating.

This is a complaint I hear very often, especially after our long summer vacations that fall over Christmas and the new year. It happens mostly because people tend to eat and and drink quite a lot more over the festive season. If you didn’t observe moderation over the festive season (or any other holiday or long weekend for that matter) then a natural product like Liver Flush capsules may help to get your body into action again.

Among the ingredients in Liver Flush capsules, the bitters from Centaurium (common centaury) Zingiber (ginger) and Rhamnus (cascara) help to stiumulate the whole digestive canal, thereby improving absorption of nutrients.
Rhamnus also has a stimulating effect on peristalsis in the colon, thereby helping to improve bowel motions and relieve constipation. This of course helps to eliminate toxins from the system, putting less strain on the liver. When the liver works better and the colon can eliminate better, you’ll feel less tired and less bloated after meals – you’ll experience more energy and even improved appetite for the healthy stuff.

A Jacaranda FM listener has a family member who suffers from alcohol addiction and wanted to know what natural products could be used to support his body.

Firstly, alcohol addiction is a serious condition and needs to be addressed from several angles, including rehabilitation and counselling, nutritional support and medicinal support where necessary. It is important to support the body as much as possible, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Excessive alcohol abuse over a long period leads to chronic or permanent damage to important organs like the liver, pancreas, kidneys to name just a few.

One needs to consider liver damage first as this is the first organ which has to protect the body from toxins. It works very hard on a daily basis and a natural product like Flora Force Liver Flush capsules may be useful. The specific combination of herbs help to stimulate metabolism and support the liver and gallbladder, pancreas and digestive system. Supporting the digestive system means absorption of nutrients is improved which in turn helps the body to defend itself better and to recover better from damage caused by toxins like alcohol.

Let’s expand on the question about how Cholesterol Aid can help to naturally support healthy cholesterol levels…

First, remember the blood lipid (fat) lowering as well as the circulatory and anti-inflammatory benefits of some of the ingredients in Cholesterol Aid, as mentioned in the previous post.

It is also important to know that one of the complications of high cholesterol is the development of hardening of blood vessels (calcification/atherosclerosis). When that happens, blood vessels are unable to stretch and contract appropriately which in turn may lead to high blood pressure and increases the risk factor for occlusion of blood vessels and/or the rupture of cholesterol plaques. Flora Force’s Cholesterol Aid contains Folic acid as well as Vitamin B6 and B12 – three nutrients which may help to keep bloodvessels supple.

Now, there is another important issue to keep in mind: When a cholesterol plaque ruptures, small pieces of plaque travel in the blood stream and may cause a blockage in small blood vessels in organs or tissues, such as the heart and brain – i.e. a heart attack or stroke! One of the main factors that causes the rupture of such cholesterol plaques is chronic low grade inflammation. That is why some ingredients with natural anti-inflammatory effects are included in Cholesterol Aid.

Some of the herbal ingredients are known to stimulate circulation, but more importantly, to also support liver function.

I want to emphasize again that one should not rely only on medication to manage or control high cholesterol. Lifestyle and nutritional modifications are important for effective management of high cholesterol.

A Radio Jacaranda FM listener wanted to know why the herb Cayenne can be recommended for heart disease…

One of the most important aspects of treating heart disease is reducing the risk of blood clot formation (thrombosis). A blood clot can have very far reaching detremental effects in someone suffering from heart disease with narrowing / hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis) and the circulation problems that accompany the condition.

Cayenne may help by virtue of it’s stimulating and strengthening effect to improve blood circulation and it’s anti-oxidant properties that may help to reduce inflammation – an important aspect of reducing the risk of developing heart disease.

Because cayenne has this stimulating effect on circulation, people who suffer from cold hands and feet may also find this herb of benefit.

The December holidays have hardly passed and Easter is around the corner. If you still feel the after effects of over indulgences of the festive season – you know, that sluggish & just can’t get going feeling – then the next couple of weeks should help you to get into gear again. I’ll share information about some herbs and natural supplements to support your health and get back into balance. The posts will be based on answers to questions from Radio Jacaranda FM listeners.

This week’s talk was about a herb which can be found in most people’s kitchen’s – Cayenne.

Cayenne
The herb Cayenne is a wonderful herb that provides many benefits. But most of us wouldn’t be able to eat the amount of cayenne pepper required to obtain or experience meaningful health benefits. That’s why it is important to take it in a capsule form in adequate doses, such as Flora Force Cayenne capsules.
Cayenne has stimulant effects and can help to improve metabolism and digestion. It can help to relieve indigestion – yes I know this probably hard to believe as you are probably thinking “wait a minute, it’s gonna GIVE me indigestion – but this is not so if taken in capsule form. On the contrary, some people find that it can actually help to alleviate bloating and heart burn type of stomach discomfort!

So cayenne can be very helpful if you feel worn out and sluggish after over indulging during the past festive season.

Cayenne contains capsaicin – an important active ingredient which regulates the release of the the neuro-transmitter “Substance P” from the brain. Increased activity of Substance P leads to increased pain impulses, so cayenne can help to down-regulate pain, especially if it is applied locally to sore joints and muscles.

Next week I’ll share how Cayenne supports the heart and cardiovascular system.