If you are struggling with poor digestion, acne, hormone issues or are thinking about transitioning off of hormonal birth control, your liver health should be a top priority.
Our liver plays a very important role when it comes to detoxifying our bodies and if it isn't functioning optimally we can start to notice many different symptoms.
Potential symptoms of a sluggish liver:
-acne
-blood sugar imbalances
-food intolerances
-hormone imbalances
-difficulty digesting fat
-psoriasis, eczema
-difficulty managing body composition
-difficulty maintaining normal cholesterol levels
-difficulty digesting fat
-bloating, constipation
-intolerance to caffeine or alcohol
-excess body odor
-headaches
Potential causes for this could include:
- excessive alcohol consumption
- a diet filled with processed foods, refined sugar and fried foods
- Prescription medication
- High cortisol levels due to excessive stress
- inadequate fiber intake
- dehydration
- nutrient deficiencies
- environmental factors (exposure to plastic, parabens, pesticides)
Natural ways to improve your liver health:
- Exercise and move your body regularly
- Eat at least 25-30g of fiber daily
- Drink at least 1/2 of your bodyweight in ounces daily
- prioritize food quality
- minimize alcohol
- minimize plastic exposure (switch to glass or metal for all food strorage, coffee cups, water bottles, etc.)
- switch to natural hair care, body care, cosmetics (paraben free)
- Eat lots of cruciferous veggies (think kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts)
- Eat lots of liver loving foods (sprouts, beets, carrots, avocado, sweet potatoes, berries, lemon, garlic, dandelion greens)
- Consider supplementing with dandelion (Look up Dandy Blend), selenium and milk thistle
Having some of these symptoms? Not sure where to start? Reach out today, I would love to help!
Email Melissa today! (bewellblueprint@gmail.com)