Your liver plays a crucial role in safeguarding the body against toxins and harmful substances, a point of focus in this weeks newsletter. As the digestive system acts as a primary defense mechanism against various threats like bacteria, germs, and toxins, it’s essential to note the significant connection between the gut and the liver through the portal vein.
When gut health is compromised, toxins may infiltrate the bloodstream via the portal vein, burdening the liver unnecessarily. Functioning as the body’s primary filtration system, the liver detoxifies substances, cleanses the blood, metabolizes nutrients, and produces essential proteins and bile.
However, factors such as dietary habits and environmental pollutants can impede its optimal function. In a healthy state, the detoxification process operates smoothly. However, when the accumulation of toxins overwhelms the liver, it can lead to various serious health issues.
Signs that your liver may not be effectively filtering toxins include:
- Increased Sugar Cravings
- Persistent fatigue
- Irregular bowel movements
- Heightened sensitivity to allergens
- Feeling unwell despite a nutritious diet
- Skin issues (eczema, rashes, hives)
- Sensitivity to chemicals
- Elevated stress or anxiety levels
- Difficulty in achieving desired weight changes
- Mood fluctuations
- Gas and bloating
The following is a list of 10 natural methods to support liver cleansing
- Adopt a diet that promotes liver and gut health, such as the Mediterranean diet, rich in antioxidants.
- Ensure adequate hydration with filtered or spring water, possibly opting for warm water to aid digestion and lymphatic system function.
- Incorporate liver-friendly foods like almonds, artichokes, berries, beets, broccoli sprouts, citrus fruits, dandelion, fermented foods, glutathione-boosting foods, green tea, leafy greens, lentils, and salmon.
- Experiment with intermittent fasting to enhance liver detoxification processes.
- Strategically use liver-supporting supplements like milk thistle, glutathione, turmeric, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), vitamin C, chlorella, activated charcoal, and selenium.
- Engage in daily exercise to improve liver function and overall health, including aerobic activities and strength training.
- Incorporate activities that induce sweating, such as saunas or hot towel scrubbing, to facilitate toxin removal through the skin.
- Manage stress effectively through relaxation techniques like aromatherapy baths or engaging in activities that promote joy and well-being.
- Chiropractic Adjustments aid liver health by optimizing nervous system function, facilitating better communication between the brain and liver, which can enhance overall organ performance and promote detoxification processes.
- HOCATT (Hyperthermic Ozone Carbonic Acid Transdermal Therapy) enhances liver function by promoting detoxification, stimulating circulation, and reducing oxidative stress, leading to improved metabolic processes and overall liver health. We now offer HOCATT at the North Charlotte Clinic of Cornerstone Health Center.
Understanding the intricate connections between our lifestyle choices, holistic therapies, and organ function empowers us to take proactive steps towards optimal health. By nurturing your liver through mindful practices, therapies like chiropractic adjustments and HOCATT therapy, and a balanced lifestyle, we pave the way for a vibrant and thriving life.
If you are looking for a functional way to clean your liver from top to bottom, including up-regulating phase I and II detoxification pathways and supporting Methylation / MTHFR mutations consider having a consulation with one of our doctors: You can schedule a FREE 15 min consolation by CLICKING HERE