The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the body and the most abused. It has many jobs. It aids in digestion by breaking down carbs, proteins and fats into glucose, the body’s fuel. It also creates proteins, store vitamins and detoxifies the blood. Because it works so hard, it’s important to give the liver a break so it doesn’t get overwhelmed and start doing a sloppy job.If you support the liver it does a wonderful job of self-healing the damage done to it. The liver is incredible at regenerating if you give it a bit of tender loving care.
The best way to support the liver is to do a detox. Think of it as a relaxing, much deserved vacation for your liver. Three weeks, or 21 days, is an ideal length for a liver vacation. The 21-Day Body Makeover is a gentle cleanse that focuses on supporting the liver and other organs with clean, simple food and liver-loving supplements and shakes.
So how do you know when your liver needs a break? It’s got obvious ways of communicating if we learn to listen. Below are some clear signs that the liver is in trouble. Waiting too long to address liver distress can do irreversible damage but if you catch it in time, a 3-week cleanse will do wonders for your health, mood and energy.
6 Signs of Liver Problems
- The primary sign that the liver is struggling is yellowing of the skin, nails, and whites of the eyes. This means the liver is having a hard time filtering toxins and there’s a build-up of bilirubin, the substance found in bile.
- The liver and the skin are closely linked, so skin issues like unexplained itchiness or over-sensitivity to touch may be a sign of liver sluggishness. Using moisturizers may quiet down the itch, but if liver issues are not addressed this symptom will get worse.
- Changes in the color of urine or stool are a third sign that the liver is in trouble. If your urine is dark, it can be a sign of dehydration, but if you’re drinking enough, dark urine points to liver issues. Also, the stool can become pale, bloody, black or pellet-shaped if the liver is struggling. It can also cause diarrhea.
- The liver is located on the right side of the body under the rib cage, so abdominal issues are common with liver problems. It can begin as pain, cramps or gas and, in extreme cases, lead to a build-up of fluid in the abdomen and trouble breathing.
- Fluid retention, especially swollen lower legs, ankles, and feet may indicate liver trouble.
- More general symptoms of liver problems are indigestion and acid reflux, especially if accompanied by vomiting. Digestive symptoms, loss of appetite and fatigue are additional symptoms of a struggling liver. These general symptoms can be caused by many different factors, but if experienced in conjunction with the symptoms above, it’s likely related to the liver.
If your liver is struggling, you’re likely struggling also. Feeling generally unwell is not a normal part of life but should be addressed and reversed. You don’t have to live with tiredness, irritability, anger, headaches and skin problems.
Your Next Step
Treat yourself better by giving your liver and body a deserved break with a gentle detox like the 21-Day Body Makeover. Improving your liver function will improve your day-to-day life and can make a huge difference in your energy, appearance, weight and mood.
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