What You Will Learn:

In this episode, I discuss the importance of liver health. I explore how the liver affects overall health, its main functions, how it interacts with our hormones, gut, and thyroid, and how to promote liver health using lifestyle tools and essential oils.
Here are some of the key points discussed during the show:

Why the liver is so popular (1 min)

The many physiological roles of the liver (3 min)

The various functions of the liver (4 min)

How hormones impact liver health (7 min) 

How the liver regulates hormones (8 min)

The liver-gut connection and why it is important (9.30 min)

Why you need to have a clean colon before a liver cleanse (10 min)

The role of the gut-liver link and estrobolome for estrogen balance in the body (11 min)

The role of an enzyme in the gut that impacts estrogen clearance, hormone levels, and female health (12 min)

The thyroid-liver link (13 min)

Why integrative doctors will assess and support the liver and gut when hormones are imbalanced (15 min)

Some key characteristics of essential oils that support liver and hormonal health (16 min)

Some key symptoms indicating metabolic, female, and male hormonal imbalances (17.30 min)

Tests for liver health and hormonal breakdown (19 min)

The thyroid-cholesterol link (20 min)

Ways to support a healthy liver (21 min)

Why DIY cleaning with essential oils support a healthy liver (23 min)

Foods to eat to nourish the liver (26 min)

Nutrients that support liver health (27 min)

Supplements that support a healthy liver (28 min)

One of the healthiest things you can do for your brain and liver (28.5 min)

Herb for liver conditions vs. liver health (29 min)

Essential oils for liver health (30 min)

Closing thoughts and showing gratitude (32 min)


Resources From the Show:

How Your Liver Affects Your Hormones and The Many Wonders of the Liver: Part I

Supporting Your Liver for Better Hormone Balance: Part II

The Gut-Liver Link and the Dangers of “Leaky Gut”

Hepatoprotective Essential Oils: A Review


Resources for Living a Healthy, Non-Toxic Life for Better Mind-Body Balance: Greener Living with Clean Food, Safe Cosmetics, Chemical-Free Household Products, and Quality Water 


Previous Episodes Mentioned on the Show:

Ep. 414: The Overlooked Vital Organ: Holistic Kidney Health with Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND

Ep. 412: Five Cool Ways Essential Oils Can Holistically Support Hormone Health

Ep. 394: Essential Oils and the Microbiome, Do They Harm or Hurt Our Gut Bugs?


Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:

My Essential Oils Community Membership

My Resource Page

My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils


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