Did you know the liver regulates the balance of sex hormones, thyroid hormones, and other adrenal hormones? If your liver becomes sluggish, it hinders its ability to balance hormones and/or properly excrete excess hormones, leading to hormonal imbalances.

Your liver detoxification system can become impaired for several reasons

• Nutritional deficiencies due to poor diet (lack of whole foods/too much-processed foods)
• Nutritional deficiencies due to increased intestinal permeability, lack of enzymes, bile production, etc…
• Excessive toxin exposure
• Excessive alcohol/smoking
• Parasites, infections, viruses, SIBO, etc…
• Chronic stress (internal, external)

Some signs of a sluggish liver are

• Fatigue
• Brain Fog
• Hormonal Imbalances (ex. estrogen dominance)
• Mood Issues
• Blood Sugar Imbalances
• Elevated Cholesterol Levels
• Headaches
• Skin Issues
• Digestive Issues
• Allergies
• Joint Pain & more

Some ways to detox the liver and improve liver function

• Coffee Enemas
• Liver Castor Oil Packs
• Liver, and gall bladder flushes
• Eliminate/limit toxin exposure
• Address any underlying issue
• Practice daily stress management techniques such as meditation, breathwork, prayer, etc..
  Daily movement
• Supplement to support the liver: Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root, Indole-3-Carbinol, etc…
• Eat a diet rich in whole foods (eat 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, protein, and healthy fat with every meal)
• Drink plenty of water (aim for at least 80 oz daily)
  

  Other herbs and spices for the liver: ginger, cilantro, watercress, wormwood, mint, horseradish, sorrel, radish, peppermint, parsley, coriander, garlic, and turmeric.

One thing to note is that you want to make sure you are having at least 1-2 bowel movements daily as well so that you are effectively eliminating toxins and excess hormones from your body. If you’re not, start there first.

*This is not medical advice