Symptoms of Liver Stress
The liver has many functions in the body including cholesterol metabolism, carbohydrate regulation, digestive support, and assisting with hormone production. One of the main roles of the liver is to cleanse and filter the bloodstream and remove toxins.
When the liver becomes overloaded its ability to filter and cleanse our bodies is impaired and this may lead poor health and disease. When the liver and other elimination systems in the body become impaired, toxins and chemicals are stored in fatty tissues, including the brain, glands, bones and other tissues. This means that these poisons can be stored for many years in our tissues, becoming an ongoing source of ill health. A liver detox program supports the body’s natural process to remove and eliminate toxins from the body which allows the cells to repair and return to normal function which will help to maintain health and prevent disease.
Signs you may need a Liver Help:
Is your body giving you any of these clues that may indicate that your liver might be under stress?
- Bloating & Flatulence
- Obesity & Weight gain
- Constipation
- Poor digestion
- Nausea
- Bad breath or body odour
- Fatigue
- Poor sleep
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Frequent immune complaints
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hormone imbalances
- Itchy skin
- Sugar cravings
- Headaches
- Allergies
- Poor memory and concentration
- Cardiovascular problems
- Mood swings
- Swelling and fluid retention
- Fatty Liver
- High Liver enzymes on blood work
With our current way of living, we are continually exposed to toxins on a daily basis. There are a variety of different toxins that the liver must work to detoxify from our bodies, including:
- Environmental toxins – car fumes, air pollution, chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers and water pollutants.
- Household toxins – cleaning products, paint, glue, personal care products such as body washes, make-up and toothpastes
- Internal toxins – excess hormones, bacteria, viruses and by-products from chemical reactions and dead cells, dysbiosis(bacterial imbalances in the GUT).
- Dietary toxins – alcohol, caffeine, trans-fats, processed foods, artificial preservatives, additives, flavours and colours, sweeteners, and allergies to gluten, wheat and dairy.
A detox program should also address your digestive health as well as stimulating your liver to remove toxins that have been stored in your cells . A detox is a way to give your body a spring clean and make sure it is functioning to its best ability to maintain long term health. Other benefits of detoxing include;
- Improve energy
- Improve immune function
- Better digestion
- Reduced bloating and indigestion
- Purify the blood
- Removing toxins
- Disease prevention
- Clearer skin
- Balance healthy gut bacteria
- Reduce infections
- Alkalize the body
- Lose weight
- Improve concentration
- Assist with disease prevention
- Reduce mucous congestion
- Reduce allergies
- Reduce cravings
- Reduce aches and pains
The dietary and detoxification programs at Nourished Naturopathy & Nutrition limit the intake of toxins through the diet and support the liver and digestive system to eliminate toxins. We offer a 4 week or 8 week Detoxification Nutrition Plan Program including support and motivation strategies, recipes and recommendations for personalized herbal and nutrient liver and GUT support and antioxidant formula’s to repair liver damage and support detoxification pathways.
Get started here
