Natural Liver Cleansing According to Ellen White

Liver health is restored by removing the causes of congestion and employing nature's simple agencies to purify the blood and invigorate the systemCG 366.2+1. True cleansing involves a total reform of lifestyle habits, as the liver is directly burdened by improper dress, lack of fresh air, and unhealthful dietary choicesHL 206.3+1.

🌬️ Fresh Air and Breathing

The liver suffers significantly when the body is deprived of pure air.

• Remaining in closed rooms causes the blood to become impregnated with poisonous impurities that the liver must then labor to remove2SM 462.4+1.

• Deep, full inspirations of air are necessary to "electrify" the blood and give it the lively color that sustains every part of the living machineryT15 56.1.

• Neglecting to exercise the abdominal muscles during breathing prevents the liver from receiving the stimulation it needs to function properlyT15 56.1.

💧 Simple Natural Remedies

Instead of resorting to drugs, which leave a wretched influence on the liver, use the simple treatments provided by God2SM 281.2+1.

• Water Treatments: Skillful water treatments, including a daily cool or tepid bath, improve circulation and give energy to the liverCCh 219.3+1.

• Hot Fomentations: In cases of fever or inflammation, applying hot fomentations to the area of the liver and stomach is a successful way to quell the difficulty3MR 365.3+1.

• Simple Herbs: There are simple herbs found in the field that can be used for recovery without the injurious aftereffects of poisonous drugs2SM 288.1+1.

• Divine Power: Ultimately, the power of the Great Healer must be combined with these simple agencies for true restoration John 9:7TSDF 85.2.

🍎 Dietary Reforms

A torpid or inactive liver is often the result of taxing the digestive organs with unwholesome food2SM 434.3+1.

• Discard Fine Flour: The use of fine-flour (bolted) bread aggravates liver difficulties; it should be replaced with unbolted wheat bread to keep the system healthy2T 68.1+1.

• Avoid Stimulants: Sour cider and fermented drinks deaden vital functions and cause permanent liver complaintTe 95.2+1.

• Reduce Sugar and Grease: Sweet biscuits, cakes, candies, and food prepared with grease or spices create diseased livers and impure blood2SM 434.3+1.

• Temperance: Overeating, even of healthy food, clogs the system and burdens the liver with the task of throwing off excess wasteHL 206.3+1.

🏃 Physical Activity and Clothing

The physical condition of the body greatly impacts the liver's ability to "cleanse" itself.

• Exercise: Active labor quickens the circulation and helps the liver throw off impurities that would otherwise stagnate in the system1TT 419.2+1.

• Loose Clothing: Tight lacing or corsets compress the liver and prevent it from having room for healthful actionHR December 1, 1871, par. 23+2.

• Warmth: Keeping the limbs and feet warm ensures a good circulation, which prevents the blood from becoming impure and causing liver congestionPH134 7.1+1.

☀️ Mental and Spiritual Health

The state of the mind has a direct physiological effect on the liver.

• Cheerfulness: Sadness and despondency deaden the circulation and retard the action of the liver2MCP 458.2+1.

• Obedience: Health of the body and mind is the reward for those who persevere in obedience to nature's laws Proverbs 4:22CG 366.2.

• Self-Denial: Bringing the appetites into conformity with natural law is a sacred duty that allows us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice Romans 12:1POSDAI 22.6+1.