Look after your Liver for a Healthier Christmas

Your liver will be working overtime over the next few weeks as you drink a little more, eat a little more and stress a little more.


Some of the symptoms of an overworked liver are:

• Feeling tired and lethargic

• Tummy upsets particularly nausea

• Skin eruptions like acne and eczema

• Emotional ups and downs, particularly irritability and frustration


So, how can you take care of your liver and avoid the feeling of being completely run down over Christmas?


Temperance
Drink moderately. The liver has to detoxify poisons, including alcohol, so be sensible with your intake.


Balance
If you do have a “big night” out, make the next day really light. Drink fresh vegetable juice (especially carrot), eat lots of fruit and salads, and drink plenty of water.


Protection
Nourish your body. Take liver herbs such as Milk Thistle and make sure you’re getting plenty of antioxidants so that your body is well equipped to deal with the extra stress. Vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid and beta-carotene are particularly important.


Wisdom
If you’re stuck in traffic or waiting in queues, rather than getting angry, remind yourself that at this time of year, everything is supposed to take longer and the shops are supposed to be busier! To keep your serenity, give yourself a little extra time to do things, be organised and forgive yourself if you choose the wrong queue.



Greetings of the Season to you and yours,Brenda Rogers NDUSANA Naturopath