Benefits of Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle is unique in its ability to protect the liver. 

Milk thistle acts in a similar fashion to detoxify other synthetic chemicals that find their way into our bodies, from acetaminophen and alcohol to heavy metals and radiation.

Milk thistle was approved in 1986 as a treatment for liver disease and it is widely used to treat alcoholic hepatitis, alcoholic fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver poisening and viral hepatitis.

The active ingredient, or liver-protecting compound in milk thistle is known as silymarin. This substance, which actually consists of a group of compounds called flavonolignands, helps repair liver cells damaged by alcohol and other toxic substances by stimulating protein synthesis. By changing the outside layer of liver cells, it also prevents certain toxins from getting inside. Silymarin also seems to encourage liver cell growth. It can reduce inflammation (important for people with liver inflammation or hepatitis), and has potent antioxidant effects. Antioxidants are thought to protect body cells from damage caused by a chemical process called oxidation. Our Milk Thistle is not standardized to an exact amount (as it is made from pure dried natural herbs.

This herb benefits adrenal disorders and inflammatory bowel syndrome, and is used to treat psoriasis (increases bile flow).

This herb is a must for cleansing and for anyone with any sort of liver dysfunction or exposure to toxins.

Some studies have found milk thistle to increase the milk supply for lactating women.

Many DETOX teas contain this herb and can be consumed daily for a delicious dose!
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Natural Energy Boosters

Working too hard?  Playing too late? This can leave a girl feeling run down. So can a lingering cold or flu, or too much stress. Any of these things can make losing weight, working out, or just getting through the day a chore. So instead of reaching for a fattening latte, why not get a natural boost.

 

Arbonne Essentials are a line of quality nutritional supplements. Arbonne Energy Fizz Tabs have only 10 calories each, but pack a high-energy jolt. They are also designed to help boost metabolism. They contain a blend of green tea, B vitamins, and other minerals. There is also green tea caffeine, taurine, and ginseng from Arbonne’s Energy Booster Blend. Just one tasty tab sends me soaring for hours.

 

Antioxidant & Immunity Booster is a concentrated juice shot with added botanicals, such as Milk Thistle, Holy Basil, Amal powder, olive and elderberry to boost immunity. There is also added green tea, caffeine and taurine and ginseng from Arbonne’s Energy Booster Blend.

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Why Detoxify?

Our bodies were designed to constantly detoxify on our own.  The problem is that in our lives are so full of stress, chemicals, pollutions and many other harmful substances. We are bombarded with these toxins every day. Any system when constantly flooded cannot maintain its function.  Think of it as a water levy that is designed to take the excess water and take it to the ocean. If the weather were such that we had daily downpours over many months, these levy’s would eventually fail because they simply could not support so much activity. Our bodies are the same way. We are overloaded with everything that we put in to it, and eventually it breaks down if we do not help it out. That is where detox comes in. Detoxification is a way to get the body to get rid of bad toxins and substances that accumulate inside the body.
DETOX AND DIET
What we consume every day, is an extremely important aspect of detox. Eating the right things could make the difference between overloading our bodies with toxins or keeping it clean and working properly. There are quite a few foods that assist in this detox process. Given the fact that millions of people are realizing the benefits of proper detox, we decided to assemble the Detox diet. These are the absolutely best foods that help the body rejuvenate and repair itself. You need to incorporate the foods in this list to your diet!
Water is imperative during Detox- 8 Glasses every day!
Broccoli is an amazing Detox Food
Broccoli contains the phytonutrient glucoraphanin which is converted into sulforaphane in the body. Scientists have found that sulforaphane boosts the livers detoxification enzymes helping to clear potentially substances that be cancerous.
Lemons are an amazing Detox Food
Lemon juice detoxifies and cleanses the digestive tract and balances pH
Cilantro is an amazing Detox Food
Cilantro can detoxify and reduce mercury levels
Prunes are an amazing Detox Food
Prunes help cleanse and detoxify the digestive system and helps prevent constipation.
Garlic and Onions are extremely important detox foods
Garlic and onions stimulate the liver in producing detoxification enzymes that help filter out toxic residues in the digestive system.
Green Tea or Arbonne's Detox Tea for Detoxification
Packed full of antioxidants, green tea not only washes toxins out of the system through its liquid content, but also contains a special type of antioxidant called catechins, known to increase liver function. Arbonne's tea contains milk thistle to help detoxify the liver.
Seeds and Nuts to aid Detox
Incorporate more of the easily digestible seeds and nuts into your diet. This include flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, Siberian cedar nuts and sunflower seeds. While detoxing, avoid nut butters.
Omega-3 Oils to detoxify
Use avocado, virgin olive oils or flax seed oil while detoxing. This will help lubricate the intestinal walls, allowing the toxins to be absorbed by the oil, and eliminated by the body.
Artichoke helps Detox
Artichoke increases bile production and purifies and protects the liver and has a diuretic effect on the kidneys

Detoxify and Gain-

1. Sustained energy throughout the day
2. Desire for healthy eating
3. Increased sex drive
4. Regular body clean-out
5. Improved seasonal allergies
6. Clearer thinking at work/home
7. Passion to know what you're eating
8. Desire to pass this on to everyone we know
9.  Achieve total body balance

Lose-

  1. Headaches & body aches
  2. Desire for a daily coffee fix
  3. Cravings for sugary-prepackaged foods
  4. Tons of toxins
  5. Need for wine with dinner
  6. Unwanted weight

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The Best Protein For a Detoxification Diet

 

With all of protein sources available, it turns out that the pea protein + rice protein combination yields the best combination of all while being 100% hypoallergenic! Rice protein is high in cysteine and methionine, but tends to be low in lysine, and pea protein is low in cysteine and methionine, but is high in lysine. By combining the two, you get a protein source that yields a complete protein comparable to whey and eggs.

Arbonne Fit Essentials Protein is the best protein for daily use, and for a detoxification diet. It contains pea / rice protein combination, along with the addition of cranberry protein. Cranberry protein is a fantastic addition to this formula because it is a complete protein source, and is antioxidant rich!
Fit Essentials protein is 100% vegan, and is vegan certified!
It also contains a powerful blend of Coenzyme Q10. CoQ10 is a fantastic vitamin like supplement that has powerful effects on the cardiovascular system, including the ability to lower blood pressure and prevent congestive heart failure. IT has also shown a positive effect on increased HDL cholesterol, and alleviating migraine headaches!

In addition, this protein contains absolutely no trans fat, no artificial color, no artificial flavor, no soy and no whey!  Finally, unlike most protein supplements available today, Arbonne Fit Essentials protein contains 0 maltodextrin. In fact, it is sweetened with all natural Stevia and sugar cane!

But what about the taste?  The first thing you will notice is that this protein smells delicious. Both the vanilla and the chocolate have very natural aromas! The next thing is the texture. This protein mixes easily in a shaker cup, and is as smooth as silk even when mixed with plain water.  I like to mix it with unsweetened almond milk and it has the consistency of a recently melted milk shake!  The flavors are both delicious!  I do serve the shakes to my kids and they LOVE it!  They actually fight over who gets the biggest serving!  Adding frozen berries can change the flavor and make for an awesome smoothie treat!
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Herbal Detox Tea

Herbs are mainly found in three forms- teas, powders or extracts.  Herbal teas are mild and gentle and can be consumed readily throughout the day.  They contain no caffeine and are a excellent digestive aid and detoxification tool.  Herbal ingredients and commonly used ingredients include: sweet fennel, peppermint leaf, stevia root, licorice root, chamomile flower, uva ursi leaf, dandelion root and milk thistle.

Detox Herbal Tea
This is a special group of herbal teas that use blends of herbal teas and natural compounds that help with the digestive system, enhance weight loss, promote bowel movement, and detoxify and cleanse the body.

Detox teas are best taken after a meal.  Keep in mind that detox teas usually have a laxative effect.  Most people will notice this within the first few days.  This is due to the normal cleansing of the body system.  Adjust the amount of tea you need to get the desired result.  It is always a good habit to drink plenty of water while detoxing and cleansing.

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