Written by Carrie Louise Daenell, ND
We all want to age gracefully. What does that mean? Freedom to be active and to care for ourselves. Independent living. Unfortunately, one of the hazards of aging most certainly includes the onset of degenerative disease states. The diseases that more of us get as we age. These diseases can certainly cut into our quality of life, our freedom and definitely our independence.
Science has shown that there are direct relationships between toxins, free-radicals and disease promotion. Preparing for healthy aging must include basic support for the body's natural detoxification pathways, and plenty of antioxidants to battle any free-radical activity along the way. Especially in this day and age – of stress, pollution and the constant decrease in the quality of our food supply.
The vast majority of detoxification taking place in the body happens in the liver. The other major organ system that is directly involved in detoxification is the digestive system. Supporting the liver and the digestive system to work optimally, is our best defense!
Read more: Liver Support – Nutritional Safeguards with Aging









