How can I relieve and support my liver?
July 2, 2024 | 35,00 EUR | answered by Ralf Ullmann
Dear Doctor,
My name is Dietrich Böhm and I am reaching out to you with a question regarding my liver health. Lately, I have noticed that I am often tired, have gained weight, and my skin has worsened. I have also found that I have more digestive issues and often feel nauseous. These symptoms are concerning to me and I am wondering if they could possibly be due to an overloaded liver.
I have not been managing my diet particularly well in the past few months and have consumed more alcohol than usual. Additionally, I have been feeling very stressed and have found little time for relaxation. Therefore, I am wondering if these lifestyle habits could be putting a strain on my liver and how I can support and relieve my liver.
I have already tried to change my diet and abstain from alcohol, but I am unsure if that is enough. Are there specific foods or supplements that can support my liver? Should I take additional measures, in addition to a healthy diet and sufficient exercise, to improve my liver health?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me some advice on how to relieve and support my liver. I am eager to actively do something for my health and am willing to make changes in my lifestyle to improve my liver health.
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Sincerely,
Dietrich Böhm
Dear Mr. Böhm,
Thank you for your message and trust. It is good that you are concerned about your liver health and want to actively do something about it. The symptoms you described such as fatigue, weight gain, poor skin, digestive issues, and nausea can indeed be signs of an overloaded liver. The liver is a vital organ that performs a variety of functions in the body, such as detoxifying toxins, metabolizing nutrients, and producing bile.
The lifestyle habits you mentioned such as unhealthy diet, excessive alcohol consumption, and high stress can burden the liver and lead to dysfunction. It is important to reduce these factors and support your liver. A healthy diet is an important first step. Try to incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats into your diet. Avoid sugary drinks, fried foods, heavily processed foods, and too much red meat.
You should completely avoid alcohol as it heavily burdens the liver. Instead, you can support your liver with certain foods and supplements. Liver-protective foods include artichokes, turmeric, ginger, citrus fruits, flaxseeds, walnuts, cod liver oil, and green leafy vegetables. Supplements like milk thistle, dandelion root, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamin E can also support liver function.
In addition to a healthy diet, adequate exercise is important to promote circulation and support detoxification through the skin. Stress management techniques such as meditation, yoga, or autogenic training can also help reduce stress and relieve your liver.
It is advisable to regularly visit your doctor to check your liver values and undergo any further examinations if necessary. Your doctor can give you individual recommendations on how to improve your liver health.
I hope these tips help you and you can restore balance to your liver. If you have any further questions, I am happy to help.
All the best for your health!
Sincerely,
Ralf Ullmann
