Liver is a silent and powerful organ that performs over 500 vital functions daily, including digesting and metabolizing our food, removing toxins from our blood, and producing and storing vital nutrients. In fact, our liver continues to work even when two-thirds of it has been damaged. Hence it’s critical to take good care of the liver as its wellbeing is vital to sustaining life.
Problems In Liver:
Just like any other organ, a liver is prone to damage due to a sedentary lifestyle, over-processed, chemical-laden foods, excess alcohol consumption, overuse of non-prescription pain relievers, and inadequate sleep. All of this can stress out your liver, impairing its function.
Some early symptoms of an overtaxed or tired liver include:
Feeling sluggish and fatigued
Wake up with the tongue coated with white
Experiencing blurry vision or dry, itchy eyes
Nauseous after a heavy meal
Skin rashes, acne
Poor appetite
Luckily our liver possesses the amazing ability to heal and regenerate. Here are a few tips to befriend this powerful organ and help it get back on track:
Ten Pointers For A healthy Liver
1. Regular check-ups & vaccination – A ‘silent organ’, the liver continues working quietly even when stressed or damaged. Liver diseases may remain symptom-free for decades. Hence, regular liver function tests and vaccination against the viruses Hepatitis A and B are a must. A regular check-up can also help in early detection.
2. Natural & wholesome diet – Fresh, organic foods, high in fiber and low in toxins and fats reduce the pressure on your liver. Maintaining good gut health and digestion too, are critical for a healthy liver. If you face constipation or frequent bowel irritation, adding supportive care with Organic India’s Triphala or Bowelcare capsules will help normalize digestion, aiding liver and gut health. These additions to your diet will keep all liver diseases at bay and control the triglyceride concentration and blood transaminase activity, which can adversely affect your liver.
3. Maintain optimum weight – Obesity and excessive weight gain cause fat to accumulate in the liver leading to chronic inflammation and scarring of the liver as well as an increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). So, daily exercise and maintaining a healthy BMI, i.e Body Mass Index are critical to good liver function. Clinical trials show that resistance and aerobic training as well as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) several times a week help in reducing fat build-up in the liver, independent of weight.
4. Consuming a liver-friendly diet – Your liver loves leafy greens, citrus, and bitter foods that cleanse and detoxify, increasing the production of liver enzymes and restoring its acid-alkali balance. Certain herbs have been empirically proven to aid in maintaining a healthy liver. For instance, turmeric containing the powerful antioxidant curcumin protects the liver from the damage caused by toxins and is also known to aid in the healing of the fatty liver. Then there is Tulsi, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory herb, that supports the overall wellbeing of the body while protecting the liver from the damage caused by free radicals.
Organic India has a multitude of Tulsi-based infusions, teas, and supplements that help nurture and protect the liver. These include Tulsi Green Tea Classic and its many flavours; Turmeric Formula, a supplement that comes with pepper which helps in the absorption of the active ingredient – curcumin – in turmeric, and many more.
5. Building a strong immune system – There’s a symbiotic relationship between the immune system and the liver, as liver cells are responsible for the production of immunity proteins in the body, and the organ itself contains in-house immune cells. Following a lifestyle that pushes up your immunity levels strengthens the liver’s role in the immune system. Organic India’s Immunity supplement, made from organic herbs Katuki, Vana Tulsi, and Krishna Tulsi, helps strengthens the body’s immune response to illness and infections. Katuki, particularly, is known for its liver healing benefits.
6. Regular Detox – The best gift you can give your liver is to make detox a routine. The Organic India CLEAN Detox Program for 7 Days, and an extended one for 21 days, are powerful protocols, containing smoothies, supplements, and infusions that rejuvenate your digestive system. It helps remove fat deposits and toxins, regulates fat metabolism, and strengthens the digestion system, benefitting the liver.
Each packet contains five proprietary formulations or supplements designed to provide cleansing support.
● Liver Kidney Care (a potent mix of the herbs Bhumyamalaki, Punarnava and Katuki with diuretic properties) heals and protects the liver and kidneys.
● Triphala cleanses and supports the GI tract.
● Bowelcare normalizes digestion and elimination.
● Neem is a natural blood purifier.
● Turmeric Formula acts as an anti-inflammatory element, protecting the liver from toxin damage.
The smoothies provide easily digestible nutrients, reducing the work of the digestive system. Each smoothie packet contains organic plant protein, superfood herbs, greens and fibre, along with targeted ingredients such as Chlorella, Spirulina and Organic Grass Juice powders rich in vitamins, minerals and cleansing compounds.
The Clean program also has four variants of caffeine-free wellness infusions (Tulsi Wellness Tea, Tulsi Tummy Tea, Tulsi Lax Tea, and Tulsi Cleanse Tea) that act as herbal laxatives, gently freeing your body of toxins, while restoring natural energy and vitality.
Because no two bodies are alike, the detox kit comes with a Personalized Diet Plan based on your specific body type, developed specifically for you by an expert NutriHealth nutritionist.
You may use the Vedique App, a real-time device for weekly consultations with our NutriHealth nutritionist and get recipes, information, inspirational material, alerts and updates to keep you motivated through the program.
7. Keeping calm – In Chinese medicine, the liver is associated with the emotion of anger. Unhealthy levels of stress are both symptoms and/or contributing causes of liver dysfunction.De-stress practices such as regular meditation, consuming herbs such as Ashwagandha and Brahmi with calming properties, all help your liver. The Organic India REVIVE Stress Less kit is a go-to as it contains the goodness of Ashwagandha, Brahmi and Tulsi.
8.Good sleep hygiene – Liver detoxification primarily happens during our sleep hours, especially between 11 pm to 3 am. Losing a single night’s sleep may affect the liver’s ability to produce glucose and process insulin, increasing the risk of metabolic and liver diseases. Organic India’s REVIVE SLEEP DEEP protocol containing Morning and Evening Supplements, and wellness Tulsi Infusions, aid in restoring your sleep patterns.
9. Limit your alcohol intake – Each time your liver filters alcohol, some liver cells die. The liver grows new cells, but prolonged or excessive alcohol consumption can impair its ability to regenerate.
These are some of the daily habits and dietary additions you can make to keep your liver healthy and working at optimum levels to support the overall well-being of the body. So, make sure you adhere to these rules along with your loved ones.