The liver is a bulky organ located in the right side of the abdomen. Its main function is to filter blood from the digestive tract, before transmitting it to other parts of the body. But, excessive consumption of alcohol, processed foods high in preservatives and additives, and the long-term use of pharmaceutical drugs can weigh down the liver and overload it with toxins.
In case your liver becomes lazy, toxins do not leave your body, so they are accumulated in adipose tissue as they are stored in fat. In addition, these toxins will not be eliminated until liver function is improved, which is why it is important to know the symptoms.
Symptoms of lazy liver:
- Skin problems, like acne
- Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating and gas
- Unexplained weight gain
- Chronic fatigue
- Excessive thirst
- Deaf headaches that improve with rest, migraines or headaches behind the eyes
- Difficulty digesting fatty foods
- Lethargy, cerebral fog or feeling of exhaustion
- Excessive perspiration
- Hormonal imbalances
- Muscular pains and chronic joint pain
- Unstable mood
- Chronic bad breath
- Depression and anxiety
Fortunately, there are some helpful tips on how to improve your liver function.
How to improve the liver function of your liver?
Following a healthy and balanced diet is not complicated and it will allow your liver to regain optimal liver function. Just follow these recommendations to be on the right track:
- Eat healthy. This means that you must eat natural foods, seeds and nuts, healthy fats and vegetable proteins.
- Avoid processed foods and those containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Opt for organic foods.
- Eat more foods high in sulfur, such as garlic, Brussels sprouts, kale, asparagus, onions, broccoli and hen eggs raised on pasture.
- Exclude processed sugars, such as brown or white sugar and beet sugar from your diet.
- Eat foods rich in fiber. Take at least 35g of fiber per day from complete food sources, including flaxseeds, chia seeds, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, artichokes and avocado.
- Eat more green and green leafy vegetables as they are an excellent source of vitamin C and B, magnesium and folate.
- Introduce healthy fats such as avocado, extra-virgin coconut oil and ghee butter (or clarified butter) into your diet.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
In addition to all these recommendations for a healthy diet, there are certain foods that will further detoxify your liver and optimize liver function.
Detoxification of the lazy liver
The milk thistle
It is an herb that has long been used because of its powerful properties to clean the liver because its main active ingredient, silymarin, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.
You can find it as a supplement, without GMO and high quality. In addition, milk thistle is also available in liquid form that you can add to your vegetable or fruit juice.
The globe artichoke
The globe artichoke is actually a member of the thistle family. It belongs to the same family as milk thistle and is recommended in cases of intoxicated liver. It increases bile production while improving liver function. In addition, it is rich in fiber, which promotes intestinal transit and help eliminate toxins in the body.
Simply steam your artichokes and season them with Himalayan salt, garlic, coconut or ghee for a special liver detox meal.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that can reduce inflammation. Its active ingredient, curcumin, has been linked to a number of health benefits. It can also prevent liver damage by promoting regeneration of liver cells through its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Add turmeric to your dishes and consume it diluted in lukewarm water, in the morning on an empty stomach, to enjoy its virtues.