We are exposed to hundred’s of chemicals and toxins on a daily basis. These chemicals can disrupt our health on every level. Luckily we have a built in detoxification system that helps break down and remove these harmful products from our body. And the star of the detoxification show is THE LIVER.
Let’s learn more about your LIVER…..
- Second-largest organ with over 500 functions
- Regulates blood sugar levels
- Converts glucose to glycogen – and glycogen to glucose
- Converts amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals into more usable forms
- Makes 13,000 different enzymes
- Manufactures cholesterol, lipoproteins and bile
- Breaks down and excretes hormones – super important with regard to ESTROGEN
- Stores iron, vitamins A, D, and B12
- Largely responsible for DETOXIFICATION – filters and removes toxins from the blood (2 quarts per minute) – changes chemical structure of toxins so they can be excreted safely
Feeling tired?
Overwhelming fatigue?
The liver uses roughly 80% of the body’s energy for detoxification, along with its other numerous responsibilities. When the liver is overloaded, other body systems become fatigued. Fatigue is an indicator that the liver is overwhelmed.
PMS, Heavy Bleeding, Breast Tenderness?
The liver is responsible for breaking down and removing estrogen from the body. When the liver is overwhelmed and not functioning optimally, estrogen doesn’t get broken down properly and it can be re-absorbed into the body (too much estrogen). Estrogen dominance symptoms (from high estrogen, or EDC’s) are an indicator that the liver may be congested and needs some support.
Struggling to lower weight? Feeling constipated, bloated, achy, trouble sleeping, skin issues? YES….the liver is involved in ALL of these!
This is why supporting your liver and detoxification system is so important. To detoxify means to reduce toxic burden, support detoxification organs, and enhance elimination pathways.
The goal of detoxification is to cleanse or balance the body, which leads to more vibrant health.
LOVE your LIVER
- Filter your drinking and bathing water
- Buy organic when possible
- Choose whole foods over packaged foods
- Read labels on food, personal care and household products
- Switch out current products for better and healthier options
- Limit your exposure to chemical and do the best you can – one day at a time
SUPPORT LIVER FUNCTION & DETOXIFICATION
- Eat whole foods that are colorful and nutrient dense – Include protein and vegetables at each meal
- Eliminate inflammatory foods that burden the liver – gluten, dairy, sugar, alcohol
- Drink filtered water – lots of it – you have to flush the toxins!
- Supportive supplements – glutathione, milk thistle, vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, amino acids –
- Sweat – exercise, sauna, dry skin brushing
YES – We are exposed to hundreds of chemicals daily in our environment.
YES – We can support liver function and detoxification through diet & lifestyle.
Reducing toxin burden and supporting the liver and detoxification aren’t just trendy, new age ideas. They are essential in restoring hormone balance and optimizing our overall health and well-being.
To purchase high quality liver and detox support supplements that I regularly recommend for supporting detox, visit my Fullscript Dispensary When you set up your account, you’ll be able to view the Liver / Detox Support protocol.
