February Fatigue? What If You Helped Your Liver?

If the liver could talk to us, it would tell us about its role and the obstacles that keep it from doing its best work. Indeed, with more than five hundred different functions, it is a vital organ. It fights harmful elements in our environment such as pollution, chemicals, germs and viruses to keep them from reaching the rest of our body. It is the largest filter in the human body.

In short, the liver is our best ally for a healthy, energy-filled life. It is also important to be aware that our liver is sensitive to our emotional states. That is why we shouldn't be surprised by excessive bloating and poor digestion during periods of great turmoil and stress. Exercise, walking in the fresh air, yoga, relaxation, pleasure and a light, raw, protein-rich diet are all recommendations that will help the liver do its job. Believe me, it will be very grateful!

How Can You Help Your Ally?

Avoid consuming what slows it down. Now, in theory, we consider these foods and drinks "good" tasting and filling. In practice, however, coffee, alcohol, refined sugars, deli meats, prepared meals, cooked fats such as fried foods, and store-bought drinks (soft drinks, juices, bottled coffees, etc.) overload the liver and make its digestive task very difficult.

Give it what makes it happy and functional. If our liver is a filter, that means there is waste. This waste absolutely must leave the body so that it does not return to the blood and lymph and pollute our body again. To do this, consuming fibre to ease transit and the elimination of waste is essential. Fibre can be taken as a supplement. It is then called non-soluble and acts like a broom that sweeps up waste, trapping it and carrying it toward elimination. Fibre is also found in foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables eaten raw. Some foods, in addition to being cleansing, are also nourishing for the liver: artichoke, fennel, spinach, garlic, avocado, flaxseed, turmeric and basil are a few of them.

How Do You Feel?

Do you feel tired for no obvious reason, feel drowsy and bloated after meals, suffer from constipation and food intolerances, and have many discomforts? Help your liver and you will feel better for it. Here is a list of recommended supplements according to different symptoms.

Symptoms	Recommended Supplements and Dosages
Heartburn, swelling and muscle cramps	Dandelion in capsule form is recommended for you. It aids digestion (heartburn), it is rich in minerals (cramps), it is a diuretic (swelling) and it helps cleanse the liver. Take: 1 capsule with each meal, either diluted in water or as a capsule. Contraindication: high blood pressure.
Low mood, anxiety, overactive mind, heaviness	The STR-J blend will calm you and help quiet your thoughts. Take: as a herbal tea or in capsules. 1 to 2 a day.
Fatigue, digestive discomfort, nausea	Oregon Grape is a digestive stimulant and an energy tonic. Take: ¼ tsp 3 times a day in a cup of hot water. You can also combine it with a little liquid chlorophyll.
Eczema, psoriasis, acne, sugar or salt cravings, weak legs and lower back, difficulty waking up	That's a lot of symptoms, but all of these ailments can greatly improve and even disappear if you tone your liver. AD-C is a blend that, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, relieves tension and anxiety by toning the liver's energy. Take: 2 capsules in the morning before lunch. Contraindication: high blood pressure.
Clearing waste and toxins from the intestine	LOCLO is a blend of insoluble fibres that helps the body get rid of its impurities. Take: ½ tsp diluted in a little water in the morning on an empty stomach for 1 to 2 weeks, then ½ tsp morning and evening once the body is used to it, for 1 to 3 consecutive months maximum. You can repeat this course of fibre 2 times a year.

We wish you energy, good digestion and serenity ????  

Please note: This information is provided for informational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your doctor or another health professional. If you are taking medication, ask your pharmacist for advice before taking supplements.