Just as the eyes are windows into the soul, urine is a window into the body. It can reveal whether you're dehydrated, for instance, a common health issue during these sweaty summer months. Healthy urine consists of yellow waste products that are dissolved in water.
Comfrey ointments have been used to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis. In the past, comfrey was also used to treat stomach problems. However, it has toxic substances called pyrrolizidine alkaloids that damage the liver and can lead to death. Comfrey is no longer sold in the U.S., except in creams or ointments. The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Germany also have banned the sale of oral products containing comfrey.
Acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, is an âintrinsicâ liver toxin, meaning it stresses your liverâs metabolic capacity at nearly any dose. Alcohol and aspirin are also intrinsic liver toxins. Your liver is usually capable of handling such substances when they are taken in smaller amounts, but moderately high doses over long periods of time can cause chronic liver enzyme elevation, and massive doses can cause acute liver failure.