You are probably asking yourself, “How do I know if my liver is toxic?”

It is not always easy to determine if a liver is functioning poorly. The reason is that there are many conditions that are associated with a sick liver that arise from different causes. Symptoms like irritability and fatigue may indicate a toxic liver but they can also be caused by a multitude of factors.

A doctor may tell you your chronic fatigue arises from stress and a poor diet. Those problems may actually be contributing to a poorly functioning liver, but because toxic liver symptoms are so common to other conditions, you are diagnosed incorrectly.

Once you experience multiple adverse health conditions regularly, this could be a sign that you have an unhealthy liver. Remember that the liver’s main function is to rid the body of harmful substances. So if it is not working properly, a long list of negative health conditions and symptoms can arise. Continue reading →

Google “liver detox” and you will find millions of results. There are a lot of liver detox programs out there. The ones that are effective for creating optimal health all have one thing in common …

They include dietary changes and supplements to cleanse your liver, return it to its naturally functioning state, and keep your liver working properly in the future. 

Eating the right foods and supplements can quickly create a healthy, strong liver that does its job properly. As part of a smart liver detox, as well as practices that are part of a healthy lifestyle, do the following:

Drink Lots of Water

The Mayo Clinic, American Cancer Foundation, WebMD, Arthritis Foundation and other respected health authorities offer the same advice regarding water consumption – you should be ingesting a minimum of 1 gallon (3.8 litres) of water each and every day. Continue reading →