Do you wake up at night?

If you wake up consistently between 1:00am and 3:00am, your liver may be asking for some support. While we sleep, the liver becomes more active and works on cleansing and detoxification. Waking up around this “liver time” can signal that the liver is exhibiting signs of toxicity and needs some cleansing.  Many times this happens from eating either too much sugar in the evening or animal protein.

Eye problems?

Conjunctivitis, lots of mucus, itching, macular degeneration, dry eyes, and cataracts indicate liver weakness. Another physical clue is a vertical line between the eyebrows.

Skin problems?

Eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin rashes, acne and dry skin are clues. The first organs of detoxification are the liver, kidneys, bladder, and if these are overburdened the skin can be used to remove unwanted substances from the body. Think of the scent garlic coming from the pores.

Angry emotions?

If the liver is congested and being forced to work too hard, it becomes “hot,” causing excessive anger and irritation. The liver is one of the largest producers of heat in the body.

Hormonal imbalances?

PMS, hot flashes, and pre-menopausal symptoms are increased due to a congested liver. It may be linked with excess hormonal re-circulation due to not being removed adequately by the liver.

Constipation?

This condition can often be caused by a congested and over taxed liver or even stressed adrenals. The colon should still be addressed, but it is often not the root cause. Hemorrhoids can be linked to strain aggravated by constipation but also linked with the hepatic or liver circulation system.