My poor liver

It has been very busy week so far, haven't had time to write anything on the blog. Yesterday I went to see my Natural Health Consultant, and did my second bio scan. Apparently all my other organs except liver are more or less in perfect order. A bit disappointed that my liver's health hasn't improved much, so I need to concentrate on this more from now on. This means more green vegetables, few more liver flushes, no alcohol, fatty foods, meat (which I don't eat anyway) and adding superfoods and herbs which support liver.

Liver performs over 200 functions in the body, including breaking down toxic matter and poisons. The liver is also responsible for your energy levels and regulates hormonal balances. Many of us have fatty livers due to bad diets (and also alcohol consumption), and most people have liver stones that block liver's functions. So doing several liver flushes will help to expel the stones, toxins, parasites and even worms. Adding liver supporting food and herbs will additionally help to heal the liver. Below are notes from my Natural Health Consultant:

Symptoms associated with liver dysfunction

Abnormal Metabolism of Fats

Abnormalities in the level of fats in the blood stream, for example, elevated LDL cholesterol and reduced HDL cholesterol and elevated triglycerides. Arteries blocked with fat, leading to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. Build up of fat in other body organs (fatty degeneration of organs). Lumps of fat in the skin (lipomasand other fatty tumours). Excessive weight gain, which may lead to obesity. Inability to lose weight even while dieting. Sluggish metabolism. Protuberant abdomen (pot belly). Cellulite. Fatty liver. Roll of fat around the upper abdomen - (liver roll).

Digestive Problems

Indigestion. Reflux. Haemorrhoids. Gall stones and gall bladder disease. Intolerance to fatty foods. Intolerance to alcohol. Nausea and vomiting attacks. Abdominal bloating. Constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome. Pain over the liver - (upper right corner of abdomen & lower right rib cage).

Blood Sugar Problems

Craving for sugar. Hypoglycaemia and unstable blood sugar levels. Mature onset diabetes (TypeII) is common in those with a fatty liver.

Nervous System

Depression. Mood changes such as anger and irritability. Metaphysically the liver is known as the “seat of anger”. Poor concentration and “foggy brain”. Overheating of the body, especially the face and torso. Recurrent headaches (including migraine) associated with nausea.

Immune Dysfunction

Allergies - sinus, hay fever, asthma, dermatitis, hives, etc. Multiple food and chemical sensitivities. Skin rashes and inflammations. Increased risk of autoimmune diseases. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Fibromyalgia. Increase in recurrent viral, bacterial and parasitic infections.

External Signs

Coated tongue. Bad breath. Skin rashes. Itchy skin (pruritus). Excessive sweating. Offensive body odour Dark circles under the eyes. Yellow discolouration of the eyes. Red swollen itchy eyes (allergic eyes). Acne rosacea (red pimples around the nose, cheeks and chin). Brownish spots and blemishes on the skin (liver spots). Red palms and soles which may also be itchy and inflamed. Flushed facial appearance or excessive facial blood vessels (capillaries/ veins).

Hormonal Imbalance

Intolerance to hormone replacement therapy or the contraceptive pill (eg. side effects). Menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes may be more severe. Premenstrual syndrome may be more severe.

NOTE:
All of the above symptoms are common manifestations of a dysfunctional liver. However, they can also be due to other causes, of a more sinister nature, so if not sure, it's best to see your doctor.

If you have even only few of these symptoms it's best to start to look after your liver. Here is how:

1. Eliminate consumption of recreational and junk food, diary, wheat, meat and alcohol.

2. Divide your weight in half and drink that many ounces of non-polluted water each day or three-quarters your weight in fresh raw juices.

3. Decrease cooked food to no more than 50% of the diet. The rest should be raw fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts.

4. Ensure you are using Celtic sea salt rather than any other kind of salt. Pure white salt has been heated and the 78 trace minerals your body needs have been removed.

5. Cleanse the colon so there is no more self-poisoning from putrid, stagnate waste.

6. Exercise vigorously for an hour each day. Exercise stimulates blood circulation, which improves all the organs. Stretching and deep breathing exercises in the morning provide great benefit for a weakened liver.

7. Cleanse your liver. It is too vital to leave it polluted and congested.

8. Cleanse your kidneys.

The best liver cleanse consists of a "liver friendly" diet, a 5 day juice fast to allow maximum healing and cleaning and herbs and friendly bacteria to restore health to the colon as well. The herbs stimulate, cleanse and protect the liver and gall bladder and rid the body of parasites. Milk Thistle has chemicals that bind to and
coat liver cells. These phytochemicals (plant chemicals) not only heal previous liver damage but also protect the liver from future damage. The Oregon Grape root bark, Gentian root, Wormwood leaves and Dandelion root are all bitter liver herbs which stimulate the liver to excrete more bile, which cleans the liver and gall bladder, flushing the gallstones naturally during the juice fast. Black Walnut, Wormwood and Garlic are strong anti-parasitical plants. Finally the olive oil and lemon liver flushes will clean your liver, usually 5-10 are needed for complete cleanse. I'm so looking forward to another 3-5 Friday nights staying home and drinking olive oil instead of my usual glass of red! Not!