Fatty Liver Disease~ Save Your Liver
Updated: Jan 12
What is Fatty Liver Disease?
The liver is our ‘great detoxifier’ organ. It is located on the right side of the body and weighs about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds. The amazing things about this organ is that is has the ability to regenerate itself, if given what it needs to heal! Fatty liver occurs when fat deposits lodge into the liver. Overtime, if not treated, this can lead to scarring of the liver with a build up of fibrous tissue, causing Cirrhosis.
Causes & Triggers:
Liver inflammation
Obesity
Viral Hepatitis
Toxic diet
Genetics
Alcoholism
Some medications (such as Lipitor) that disrupt liver enzyme function, as well as chronic use of NAISD (i.e. Ibuprofen- can often lead to ulcers and liver damage).
Possible Spiritual roots(s):
Impatience, frustration, anger
Signs & Symptoms:
Sometimes there are no symptoms experienced
Bloating
Abdominal pain (specifically on the right side of the abdomen)
Yellowed eyes, yellowed skin and nails
Sleep apnea
Liver enzyme count is compromised
High cholesterol/plaque build up can be a factor in Fatty Liver Disease:
To naturally lower LDL, take Red Rice Yeast Extract + CoQ10 (Suggested brand: Jarrow Formula, NOW, Life Extension).
Also check Vitamin D levels. If your blood work reveals you are less than 40, begin taking D3 supplement (5,000 IUS). Consult with your Health Care Provider.
Nourishment & Healing Foods:
Bone brothCook with coconut oil or flax oil
Greens (spinach, kale, watercress, collards, parsley)
Cooked vegetables (easier for the liver to break down)
Lemon in warm water
Apple cider vinegar (a shot a day is cleansing to the liver)
Turmeric
Ginger
Berries
Bananas
Lean proteins, such as nuts, seeds, fish, and some organic poultry, and a plant based protein powder such as Organic Protein Plant Based Protein Powder: https://bit.ly/3HXgr9Q
Helpful Herbs & Supplements:
Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. People with fatty liver disease have depressed levels of vitamin E in their blood, the result of high oxidation. It is important to choose mixed tocopherols & tocotrienols. Men: 600 IUs daily/ Women 400 IUs daily.
Milk Thistle - Detoxes liver.
Turmeric + pepperin (aka black pepper extract for best absorption) - Calms inflammation.
Spanish Black Radish- Supports liver function.
Herbs such as Dandelion, Artichoke, Beet, & Clover in blended tinctures/extracts such as Mountain Maus' Remedies Liver Tonic or NOW’s Liver Regenerator.
Plant Based Protein Powder (organic) https://bit.ly/3HXgr9Q
Essential Oils (Rub externally over the liver area):
Carrot Seed Oil https://bit.ly/31TJ9Jk
White Grapefruit Oil https://bit.ly/3qjZ5xT
Always use a carrier/base oil such as coconut, olive, or jojoba oil (https://bit.ly/3tiGjc7)
Therapeutic Body Work: Abdominal massage with above oils. Foot massage over liver reflex points with the above oils (reflex point is located on the right foot, midway down the sole of the foot).
Say NO to:
Trans fatty acid/hydrogenated oil based foods such as deep fried foods, fast foods, pastries, vegetable oils, shortening/Crisco.
Refined sugars (white carbohydrates), sweets, soda, candy, chips, white breads
Alcohol
Conventional red meat
Say YES to:
Sauna (for detoxing)
Green smoothies (i.e. add leafy greens with a protein powder and a liquid). I like Garden of Life RAW Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood: https://bit.ly/3ripw6u
Walking and stretching to encourage digestion and detoxing
Regularly supplement
Assess your current medications (to see if they are hindering liver health)
In Health,
Cara