If you find yourself experiencing sudden emotional outbursts of anger and irritability, this could be an indicator that your liver needs help. It is sending out a serious S.O.S. signal that is trying to tell you that it needs a reset in maintaining its internal equilibrium.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that our liver plays an essential role in maintaining an efficient flow of Qi (energy) and blood throughout the body, and when its functions become compromised due to any factor, negative feelings may accumulate until we feel emotionally “stuck”. Over time these feelings can grow into anything from reduced motivation to full-fledged depression — indicators that it’s high time to prioritize liver health.
Liver health and negative emotions have an intricate relationship. An overworked and toxic liver often plays an essential role in driving negative feelings such as frustration, anger and aggression. A healthy liver ensures smooth energy and blood flows that allow us to respond more flexibly and swiftly when life presents us with challenges; disruption can lead to feelings of physical or emotional stagnation.
If your liver becomes overwhelmed with toxic materials like poisons, petrochemicals, or prescription/OTC medications, it cannot perform its vital tasks of maintaining blood sugar levels, synthesizing proteins for normalization purposes, and helping balance hormones within your body. Giving this vital organ the support it needs to do what it does best could be one of the single most impactful steps you take toward better overall health.
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