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Liver & Fertility Health

November 18, 2016 by Dr Julie Vecera

Liver & Fertility Health

  • The liver is one of the most important organs in the body.  It works like a filter and governs around 500 metabolic processes which keep the body healthy and fertile.
  • It also helps to maintain blood sugar levels by assisting carbohydrate metabolism.  this process helps metabolize fat and balance cholesterol.
  • In charge of blood storage and protein metabolism
  • Helps digestion with bile salts production
  • Stores iron, potassium, copper, zinc, Vit A, B, C, D, E and K

Liver function is strongly affected by toxins and stress.  Things such as non-organic foods which may contain mercury, lead, PCBs or any number of pesticides can put a strain on the liver.  Air pollution, medications, alcohol, caffeine, household cleaners and even some skin cares can affect the natural mechanism of the liver.

The liver does a great job of breaking down and eliminating excess hormones which is essential for hormonal balance and detoxification.  For example, when estrogen has finished what it needs to do during a menstrual cycle like build a uterine lining, it is then sent to the liver to be broken down and removed through the colon.  If, however, your liver isn’t healthy and the ‘filter’ is blocked then the estrogen is then reabsorbed back into the body.  The result of all this estrogen dominance can lead to:

  • PMS
  • Irregular and heavy periods
  • endometriosis
  • migraines
  • fibroids
  • fibrocystic breasts
  • infertility

Estrogen dominance can also come about when progesterone levels are low.  Remember when I keep harping on about cortisol levels?  Well, when stress from overwork, over-exercise, or life in general gets too much then those cortisol levels rise and block the receptors that progesterone needs to rise.  So, progesterone levels drop and can cause estrogen dominance.

A healthy liver and less stress are the key!

  • manage stress
  • eliminate processed foods
  • monitor dairy and meat intake
  • eat lots of leafy green vegetables

Start your day with hot water and lemon juice!

  • this assists with hormonal balance
  • detoxification
  • liver health (enhances liver function)
  • improves digestion
  • nourishes and strengthens cells and cell membranes
  • very alkalising

Apple Cider Vinegar with warm water is also a great cleanser and alkalizer.  A tablespoon in water before each meal (or at least once daily)

Love your liver!

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At The Fertility Pod (formerly Bump Acupuncture & Nutrition), our focus is on the physical and emotional state of the person as a whole.  This means looking at being in optimum health to maximize the chances of fertility and the ability to bounce back after the pregnancy.  Whether you are trying to get pregnant naturally, or are needing that extra bit of IVF support, we are there with you.  For this reason we have created the Fertility Lifestyle Program to help guide you through the journey of becoming pregnant.

All treatments are designed specifically for your particular needs through a combination of IVF acupuncture, nutritional advice, herbal medicine and massage. Our clinic provides a place to relax between appointments both before and after your embryo transfer.  We want to fill the voids we have experienced throughout the IVF process. Pre/Post embryo transfer acupuncture is done at our Monash IVF locations in Brighton East, Hawthorn and Clayton as well as our Carlton Wellness Centre.

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23a/255 Drummond St
Carlton, Vic 3053
Also seeing patients in Brighton East, Hawthorn and Clayton.
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