3 ways dandelions can help improve almost any health issue!

​We all know and love (or hate) and dandelions as a common growing plant with it's cheery bright yellow flowers and jagged lion-toothed leaves.....

But do you know that it is one of the most valuable medicines for so many health imbalances many of us face?

​Read more to learn how dandelions can help you and how to prepare them for consumption! :) 

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​Dandelion Health & Medicinal Benefits

1. They help repair gut health

Many chronic illnesses are linked to poor gut health. The roots of the dandelion contain gut healing compounds that improve poor gut bacteria. A balanced digestive system can properly function and detoxify waste! (More on cleansing toxicity below)

Dandelions (roots especially) have a bitter quality that helps to stimulate the creation of digestive enzymes and bile. With proper production of enzymes and bile, our body can adequately break down nutrients and boost absorption of the foods we consume, This in turn helps improve gallbladder issues, liver stagnation, and other digestive imbalances like bloating or other discomforts.

2.They support liver and gallbladder functioning and detoxification

To expand a bit on the above, we live in a time where we are exposed to so many different stressors and toxins from every different angle. Here are some of the most common:

-Physical/chemical level: polluted air, water, food, and cosmetic/cleaning products.
-Excessive exposure to artificial light via screens and indoor lighting
-Living out of alignment, which can be different for everyone! Consider things like being busy 24/7, working a miserable job, or surrounding yourself with toxic people
-Unresolved emotional trauma stored in tissues

After being exposed to so much toxicity, our liver, gallbladder, and kidneys all need support to detoxify and function at their best capacity.

3. Combining the two actions above (improved digestion & liver/gallbladder health). this can lead to the improvement of many other chronic issues. Some of the benefits include:

-More balanced hormones; this in turn leads to improved symptoms of PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, other reproductive imbalances
-More balanced blood sugar, cholesterol, and overall digestion
-Improved overall immune system and full body functioning
-Clearer skin and healing of eczema, acne, etc
-Auto immune or poor functioning immune system related conditions
-Arthritis
-Chronic pain and inflammation
-Urinary infections, fluid retention, etc

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​HOW TO CONSUME DANDELIONS

Thankfully, dandelions are easily accessible (as long as they are harvested from areas that aren't sprayed with pesticide). Dig your own roots or purchase them organically.

Make a Dandelion Infused Vinegar:
The leaves and flowers can be infused in apple cider vinegar for a mineral rich digestion, Check out this post for how to directions!

Make a Dandelion Root Extract:
The roots infused in alcohol makes a wonderful liver and gallbladder healing medicine. Check out this post for how to directions! and the roots make a nice herbal tea OR a tincture  (alcohol extract)  

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