Liver Health
When’s the last time you woke up and thought “How’s my liver today?” Probably not recently….or ever. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Before we relegate the liver to after-thought status, let’s talk a look at how this incredible organ keeps us looking and feeling our best.
Located just below the diaphragm, primarily in the upper right part of the abdomen, the liver is the largest solid organ in the body. Here’s a look at the liver’s crucial jobs:
- Manufactures proteins to help maintain the volume of blood and create blood clotting factors
- Metabolizes fats, including fatty acids and cholesterol
- Metabolizes and store carbohydrates, which are used as the source for the sugar in blood
- Forms and secretes bile to aid in the intestinal absorption of fats and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Eliminates the potentially harmful biochemical products produced by the body
- Detoxifies drugs, alcohol, and environmental toxins
Phew! That’s a lot of work for one organ! We can see why it might be beneficial to make sure our livers are in tip-top shape. But how can we tell if our livers aren’t lovin’ us? Unexplained nausea, unexplained headaches (including migraines), skin rashes and acne, hormonal imbalances, chronic constipation and lack of appetite in the morning are all signs that our livers are sending out an SOS signal.
The fall is a perfect time to pay attention to the liver and focus on detoxifying it. Join Suzanne with her Fall Cleanse and follow along with her during her 10 day Gentle Cleanse by purchasing the Seasonal Cleansing eBook Program.
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