Moderate exercise is as easy as taking a walk 3 or 4 times a week, stretching out every day for 15 to 20 minutes or trying yoga or tai chi. The most important part of exercise is enjoying it. To improve liver function, a detoxification program with that specific goal in mind will help. This will need to be repeated periodically, because we are continuously exposed to chemicals and pollutants in our every day lives. It is important not to go over board with detoxification, however, because too many toxins may get released back into circulation, and the kidneys may not be able to filter them out fast enough.
Supervision is recommended.
Bitter herbs, as discussed in Part I, like dandelion, artichoke, and gentian, stimulate the liver and gall bladder to release bile for digestion. It promotes bile flow, reduces gall bladder inflammation and jaundice caused by a congested liver. This gives the liver time to rest in between. Because it is quite powerful in its action, its use should be supervised if gallstones are present, as it may cause them to move. After six weeks, stop.