Your liver is the largest and one of the most important solid organs in your body- yet it is likely to be the most abused. According to researchers, the liver is responsible for almost 400 different jobs to aid the body in functioning to its maximum potential. This organ is necessary for survival and currently there is no way to compensate for the absence of a liver. Luckily, under the right circumstances liver is able to regenerate its own damaged cells- however it is not invincible!

The liver plays a major role in the removal of waste products from the blood. This means that the liver is consistently filtering and cleansing our bodies of toxins. Unfortunately, our liver is at risk for damage as we are over exposed to toxins daily. There are several types of toxins:

1. Toxins we consume by choice- alcohol, caffeine and prescription drugs
2. Toxins we are exposed to through the environment- pesticides, chemical food additives, contaminated water supplies, indoor pollutants from paint, carpets and cleaners, other pollutants such as car exhaust, second hand smoke and many others
3. Endotoxins which are natural by-products of the bodies normal process

Under normal circumstances your body handles the toxins appropriately by neutralizing, transforming to water soluable chemicals which are then eliminated through urine, feces, sweat, mucus and breathing. However, when your liver is overloaded and it lacks the essential nutrients needed it is unable to function properly. If your liver is tired and toxic it effects almost every other organ in your body causing a major imbalance throughout your entire system:

1. Hormone imbalances- estrogen dominance
2. Accumulation of fat- can not efficiently burn body fat
3. Enlarged blood vessels- slow blood flow
4. High blood pressure
5. Increased sugar cravings
6. Overload on your immune system from assaults of the toxins
7. Fatigue