18 Signs Your Liver Is Not Functioning Well

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Dark Under-Eye Circles? Digestive Issues? Depression? Here's Why It Could Be Your Liver. They're all seemingly unrelated pesky health complaints, from dark under-eye circles to chronic fatigue to postnasal drip. What do they have in common? They are all signs that your liver—the body's second largest organ—needs support.    We are all hit with a steady stream of environmental pollutants, industrial chemicals, and other toxins every day (e.g., the weed killer glyphosate is commonly found in our food). Not surprisingly, the liver's natural ability to detoxify can have trouble keeping up. What can you do to protect and cleanse your liver?   First, keep in mind that detox (of any kind) is not a quick process, and trying to speed it up can cause problems, aka, a "detox crisis." People can become weak from oxidative stress that occurs with methods like extended fasting or harsh detox formulas. These can cause toxins to be released from tissues too quickly. The body doesn't have a chance to process these toxins, and they get redistributed. In the meantime, you'll get symptoms like headaches, fatigue, flu symptoms, and others as the body struggles to manage the sudden increase in circulating toxins.   But if the burden of toxins being released into our circulation is managed properly, you can achieve a more thorough cleanse with little to no side effects. The following liver-friendly tips, foods, herbs, and nutrients can not only help optimize overall liver function, but also specifically support the organ's detoxification mechanisms—slowly, on a daily basis.  Read More >>> Live Well. Live Active. Two yearly magazine subscriptions plus member-exclusive content from Better Nutrition and 18 Outside network brands. Join Outside+ today → Get More Greens: 5 Superfoods to Transform Your Health Some greens, such as wheat grass, have been popular for decades, while others, such as moringa, are relative newcomers, but all are concentrated food sources that can help overcome a lack of those dark leafy greens we keep hearing about. Boost Your Brain Power With Delicious Chocolate Truffles Dark chocolate is a power player for brain health, with flavanols, fiber, and minerals. These rich truffles add the brain-health benefits of nuts, seeds, and whole grains. What a smart way to treat yourself! A Famous Cardiologist Shares His Top Heart Health Tips Whether or not you take prescription drugs for your heart, these key supplements—and important lifestyle changes and habits—can help strengthen and protect your ticker, says world-renowned cardiologist Stephen Sinatra.  Kick Candida to the Curb, Once and for All   It's one of those conditions—like hemorrhoids or body odor—that we're reluctant to discuss. But yeast infections are a common problem that affect men as well as women. Candida albicans, the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections, can also multiply in the intestines, leading to a variety of unpleasant symptoms and potentially increasing the risk of illness. With a little perseverance and a few sensible steps, you can combat Candida. Download the September 2021 Issue of Better Nutrition Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall with our September 2021 issue! We have inspiration on improving your mood with food, fixing gut health problems, aging well (with advice from a nutrition pioneer!), mastering the use of five powerful medicinal mushrooms, and more! More to Explore ... OXYGEN MAGAZINE Is Organic Meat Better? Your protein needs are a must to fuel your active lifestyle. Here's why organic meat might make a better choice than conventional. INSTITUTE OF NATURAL MEDICINE How Naturopathic Doctors Treat Sinus Infections There are a host of natural medicine approaches to give symptom relief, address the root cause, and help prevent further incidence of this debilitating ailment.  CLEAN EATING The 9 Best Foods to Boost Testosterone Men have some specific needs when it comes to diet, and many studies suggest that eating the right foods can keep the prostate healthy and testosterone levels balanced.  Live Well. Live Active. Two yearly magazine subscriptions plus member-exclusive content from Better Nutrition and 18 Outside network brands. JOIN OUTSIDE+ You are receiving this Better Nutrition Newsletter because you are subscribed to Better Nutrition, which is a part of the Outside Network. Better Nutrition Home | Outside+ Outside | 5720 Flatiron Parkway | Boulder | Colorado | 80301 | USA Email Preferences | Privacy Policy