The liver is the body's largest detoxifying organ, converting food into substances that are useful to the body and then absorbed, but certain toxins in the food may remain.

The liver makes bile, which is then stored in the gallbladder and released from the gallbladder when it is needed to break down fats. There is an idiom that says "the liver and gallbladder are in close contact", which aptly points out the close relationship between the liver and the gallbladder, and it can be said that the two are closely cooperating with each other as "comrades in arms". "

In addition, the liver and gallbladder have a close relationship with each other.

In addition, the liver can also filter and store blood, Chinese medicine believes that this process for the night 11:00 pm to 3:00 a.m., so if you want the liver to play the role of the maximum detoxification, in the evening before 11:00 pm, it is best to go to bed. If you neglect to go to bed, the next day will cause the "qi" stagnation, the body is tired and weak, and the stress is still very high.

For exercise, the liver filters and directs the blood and nourishes the muscles. If the liver has problems with its function of purifying and renewing the blood, it is likely to cause the body to become stiff and paralyzed. So, when doing an exercise detox, don't overdo it and tire your body out.

If you want to promote liver detoxification you can perform exercises such as deep stretching and yoga, which eliminate liver stagnation. Because mobility, softness and fluidity are the main characteristics of stretching and yoga, the use of these exercises can promote the flow of internal qi and blood, supplying more oxygen to the internal tissues. Additionally, when performing stretching exercises, it cleanses your mind of residual toxins, allowing both the body and mind to be purified and uplifted.

The two stages of the liver detoxification process

The first stage

The liver relies on enzymes to neutralize toxins and convert other substances into water-soluble forms. This allows the kidneys to eliminate waste products from the body. If the reaction is not complete, it becomes a "reaction intermediate".

Stage 2

Enzymes in the liver attach chemicals to the "reaction intermediates" in order to neutralize them or make them easier to excrete into the urinary tract and bile, and if this stage is impaired, the intermediates can't be eliminated from the body, causing damage.

It can be said that any imbalance in the above two stages will cause the reactants to remain in the body, increasing the damage caused by free radicals and causing discomfort such as nausea, fatigue, and headaches.