Have you ever thought about supporting your liver? What would the reason behind support the liver be anyway? First we need to dig into what the liver does.

The liver is an organ that performs over 500 functions. Just a few include removing waste products and foreign things from the bloodstream, regulating blood sugar levels, and creating nutrients. Some of its most important functions are bile production, regulates and filters blood, fights infections, stores vitamins and minerals and processes glucose. (Do you ever wake up around 2-3 am? In acupuncture this is when the liver is prominent. This waking up could be due to processing glucose, aka sugar.)

• Bile Production: Bile aids in digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine, the liver produces 800-1000 ml a day.
• Filters Blood: All the blood passes through the liver, which removes toxins and byproducts.
• Regulates Amino Acids: The amino acids are imperative for sustaining the health of a human body. They largely promote hormone production, muscle structure, nervous system, vital organs working, and cellular functioning.
• Regulates Blood Clotting: Blood clotting coagulants are created using vitamin K, which can only be absorbed with bile.
• Resists Infections: The liver also removes bacteria from the bloodstream. 
• Stores Vitamins and Minerals: The liver stores vitamins A, D, E, K, and B12, as well as iron and copper.
• Regulates blood sugar: The liver removes excess glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream and stores it as glycogen. As needed, it can convert glycogen back into glucose, for energy.
• Albumin Production: Albumin is a protein that keeps fluids in the bloodstream from leaking into surrounding tissue.

Why to Support your Liver

A healthy liver is essential for optimal health and supporting the liver can help prevent a range of health problems. A poorly functioning liver can lead to a range of health issues, including fatigue, digestive problems, skin problems, hormonal imbalances and even liver disease.

The liver is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the body, including drugs, alcohol and environmental toxins. The ability to detoxify these substances, reduce the risk of liver damage and disease. A healthy liver improves digestion, boosts energy levels, improves skin health and supports hormonal balance.

How to Support your Liver

There are various ways to support your liver naturally, including supplements, teas and other natural remedies. The following are some effective ways to support your liver:

1. Milk Thistle: Milk thistle is a herbal supplement that has been used for centuries to support liver health. it contains a compound called silymarin which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect the liver from damage.
2. Dandelion Root: Dandelion root is a natural diuretic that helps to flush out toxins from the liver. It also contains antioxidants that protect the liver from damage.
3. Turmeric: Turmeric is a spice that contains cur cumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that protect the liver from damage.
4. Green Tea: Green tea contains catechizes, which are antioxidants that protect the liver from damage. It also helps to reduce inflammation and improve liver function.
5. Lemon Water: Drinking lemon water in the morning helps to flush out toxins from the liver and improve liver function.
6. Diet: Eating a healthy diet, void of white sugar and preservatives help with reducing inflammation and improve liver health.
7. Reduce Alcohol and medicines: Alcohol is a toxin which will cause cirrhosis of the liver over time. Prescription pills ,as well as, over the counter pills get processed in the liver and over time causes damage to the liver.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care can also support liver health. Chiropractic adjustments help to improve the function of the nervous system, which controls the liver. Misalignments in the spine can interfere with the nervous system, leading to poor liver function. Chiropractic adjustments help to correct these misalignments, improving liver function and overall health.

If you have any questions on how chiropractic can help improve your quality of live, give us or a chiropractor near you a call. Chiropractic is full body wellness, which includes preventative care!

~Dr. Lacey~
Carder Chiropractic Clinic, Inc.
El Reno, OK 73036