Causes:
Our present lifestyle brings with it an arsenal of chemicals via the air, food, and water that we take in every day. Coupled with a high-stress, frenetic, pace of life, all these factors make for an extreme burden that the liver must deal with. Over time, the liver can, itself, become stressed, reducing its ability and capacity to function. As all organs in our body work together, a weakened immune system or generally stressed out system can further hinder the liver's ability to function. This can result in a number of problems ranging from physical body changes to emotional and mental dysfunction.
Other dietary / social causes of liver dysfunction include foods high in sugar, saturated fats, and caffeine, processed foods, alcohol, tobacco, prescription painkillers, and a variety of other prescription drugs.
Indeed, the liver should be considered one of the most important organs. As such, it must be cared for and given what it needs to function properly. This will in turn lead to a healthier body and thus a healthier you
What to Expect:
Depression can be caused by an overburdened liver as can an inability to properly assimilate nutrients. Fatigue can result from toxins normally eliminated by the liver continue to "float" around the body, stressing other systems.
