The Liver: Your Body’s Unsung Hero

When was the last time you really thought about your liver?
It’s one of those organs we tend to overlook until something feels off. Most people associate the liver with detoxing, but that’s just one piece of the puzzle.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is known as the organ that governs the smooth flow of Qi, our life force, along with blood and emotions. When liver energy becomes “stuck,” it doesn’t just show up as sluggish detoxification. It can look like irritability, frustration, fatigue, or even a quiet loss of joy.

Here’s a simplified look at just a few of its many incredible roles:

·        Detoxification and filtration of the blood

·        Metabolism and energy production

·        Nutrient storage

·        Hormone regulation

·        Digestive support

·        Fluid balance

·        Cholesterol metabolism

Your liver is truly one of your body’s hardest-working organs. But in today’s world, filled with stress, nutrient depleted soils, processed foods, medications, alcohol, and environmental toxins, it’s under more pressure than ever. No wonder liver-related imbalances are becoming increasingly common (Hint: the skin is often times the first place these imbalances show.)

Supporting your liver isn’t about quick fixes, juice cleanses, or harsh detoxes. It’s about long-term and daily nourishment, through real food, hydration, gentle movement, emotional release, and stress reduction. Herbal remedies can also play a beautiful supportive role in keeping detox pathways open and balanced, as well as supporting your body with vital minerals it may be lacking in (which we can test using Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis).

I’ll be diving deeper into liver health in upcoming posts, exploring signs of dysfunction, how it impacts overall wellbeing, and simple, sustainable ways to support your liver every day. Stay tuned!