Okay, so since we've been on the topic of detox for a few days now, I feel I need to cover an important area of detox. As a student of Chinese medicine, it is important for me to recognize that the kidneys are the centre of a person's hereditary energy and plays an important role in vitality and longevity of life. The kidneys cleanse, filter, reabsorb nutrients, excrete toxic waste, control blood pressure and so much more. For the older folks, as you age, the first organ to usually weaken are the kidneys and one of the clear signs of a weakening kidney is hearing loss. So let's take care of our kidneys with, you got it, parsley!
Parsley aids kidney function by eliminating waste and toxins in the kidney and prevents the re-absorption of those toxins. Thus, effective against many kidney and urinary complaints.
There are so many other health benefits of parsley that one could probably write a book on it. But here is the gist of it:
- Acts an anti-oxidant in the blood stream
- Kills bacteria
- Reduces bad breath
- Purifies the blood and helps to repair vessels
- Aids in digestion of proteins and fats (Good for those guys who wanna bulk up!)
- Lowers cholesterols
- Boosts the immune system
- Aids in irregular menstruation and pain
- Acts as a diuretic and reduces edema and water retention
- Fights fatigue
And so much more...
But wait, how can I forget? Aids in weight loss by removing dreaded water retention.
Now you're probably wondering how you can use parsley. Easy! Just boil a handful of parsley in hot water, let it steep and drink. Do this once a month to keep the pipes clean!
do you just drink parsley tea for the whole day like most detoxes? and can you add this to your regular diet?
ReplyDeleteHey Natalie. You can do this detox with your regular meals. It's best to do it just once a month. Like anything else, it should be taken in moderation. Eating parsley in excess can bring negative side effects as well. When I say excess, I mean parsley everyday, for every meal and snacks. =S
ReplyDeletethis is awesome! how often should one consume parsley in a week?
ReplyDeleteHey Negel, well like anything we eat we need to take it in moderation. Even parsley in excess can become toxic. Same with other greens, vitamins etc. The recommended dosage is 6 grams per day.
ReplyDeleteHowever, contraindications for parsley is when one currently has a kidney problem, allergic to herbs and/or is pregnant. So don't take it if you fit one of the former two above.