Liver

Hangovers – Facts, Remedies, and Protocols

February 10, 2016 by Ashley Stevens
Last updated on: February 11, 2016

There’s nothing like a good buzz, but add to it with another drink and tomorrow morning may be torture. Hangovers are terrible, horrible things, as many of us can attest. But ironically enough, while we’re all too familiar with the… [read]

Boost Your Liver Function Naturally

April 5, 2014 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: January 20, 2016

The liver is one of the most important of all our vital organs. The liver is responsible for filtering and detoxifying environmental toxins and pathogenic organisms. Unlike many organs, a failing liver is unable to be surgically fixed or replaced. … [read]

The benefits of Milk Thistle

September 23, 2013 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Milk thistle is a flowering plant that is part of the daisy family. It gets its name from its bristly and prickly nature and the “milky” sap that oozes out of the plant. The leaves, fruits, and seeds of milk… [read]

The Gallbladder, Bile, and Gallstones

May 1, 2010 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: August 24, 2018

The Lifecycle of Bile and How the Gallbladder Works While the following explanation of the gallbladder’s function is very simplistic, it should give an overview that explains the importance of the role bile plays in digestion and toxin removal. Bile… [read]