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It\u2019s not just what you eat. It\u2019s how it gets there.<\/em>
\nEater\u2019s Digest, from Replenish PDX<\/a> is a monthly reflection on the journey of food.
\nThis month: loving your liver for energy, metabolism and bright eyes!
\nIn Sean Croxton\u2019s Thyroid Sessions<\/a> \"\"<\/a>(the awesome free online event happening now<\/em>), you\u2019ll hear me speak about \u201cbacking it up\u201d when it comes to the function of the thyroid<\/a>.
\nBut just what do we want to back it up to so that our thyroid<\/a> can provide us with energy and metabolism as it\u2019s meant to do?
\nBack it up to Digestion.<\/strong>
\nAnd by digestion I don\u2019t just mean what you eat (though that\u2019s critical too!), but also how each of the organs in your digestive systems works for you.
\nThose organs include your mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small & large intestines but also your pancreas, gallbladder and your beloved liver<\/a>.
\nInterestingly, in ancient Chinese practices the cycle of the day and the cycle of the year had correspondence with organ systems in the body. The relevance even relates to the seasonal foods during that time of year and how they feed and fuel those associated organs.
\nWaking up at 3am on a regular basis?<\/em>
\nCould be your liver.<\/a>
\nFeeling a bit of anger as we enter into the season?<\/em>
\nUm. . . could be your liver.<\/a>
\n(And believe me when I tell you that you\u2019re not alone!)
\nThat\u2019s why each spring I like to back it up and bring my own attention (and yours too), right back to the importance of the liver with a liver loving cleanse. In these venerable philosophies, that connect the outside to the inside, spring is the time of the liver.
\nRejuvenate: A TrulyFood Spring Cleanse<\/a> kicks off with an introductory class on Saturday and provides the opportunity to move into deep restoration with a one week food-based protocol that starts this coming Monday.
\nBUT WHY CLEANSE THE LIVER?<\/strong>
\nYour liver is a powerhouse of activity.<\/em>
\nIt\u2019s the biggest internal organ in your body and has hundreds of functions. One key role is acting as the gatekeeper for your entire system, filtering all toxins and foreign substances from the bloodstream, breaking them down, and excreting them.
\nSome of the toxic substances that your liver has to contend with are produced right within your own body! These include excess hormones and neurotransmitters. Other substances come from your environment ~ what you eat, what you breathe and even what you put on your skin.
\nThere are both voluntary and involuntary invaders that the liver encounters. It\u2019s working overtime, all the time, every second of every day, without much gratitude or payback.
\nHey, your liver deserves a break today!
\nWhat does the liver have to do with thyroid function?<\/a>
\nIt\u2019s a two way street, a round-robin and a bit of a cyclical relationship between your thyoid and your liver, really.
\nWhile your thyroid hormones (got enough of those?) are needed for your healthy liver cells, it\u2019s the liver that has a starring role in converting the hormone that your thyroid makes into the one that your cells can use. (And you need to be able to use your thyroid hormones for good metabolism and weight management, energy throughout the day, and the bright eyes you have when people ask you what you\u2019ve been doing to look so great!)
\nThat\u2019s why, in my book, it stands to reason that at least once a year<\/em> we need to pamper our livers. Love them. Give them some extra attention. Say thank you to our livers for all that they do for us.
\nUnfortunately your liver won\u2019t appreciate a simple Hallmark card.<\/strong>
\nWhat it will most appreciate is a vacation. . .
\nA vacation that includes time away from some of its usual workload, delicious healing food, as well as daily massages.
\nDoesn\u2019t that sound good?<\/em><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can \u201cback it up\u201d and love your liver today!<\/a><\/h3>\n

I love the idea of liver massage as much as my liver appreciates the loving.
\nIt\u2019s gentle and effective and anyone, any age, can do it. I\u2019m ready to wrap my liver in some love with castor oil, and old washcloth and a hot water bottle this coming week. In fact, I may have to start before we kick into cleansing gear.
\nThis protocol of massaging and oiling the liver is called a castor oil pack<\/em>. It\u2019s a great way to love your liver and boost its productivity.
\nCastor oil ~ massaged on the liver region, located beneath the right rib cage ~ can penetrate the skin to increase circulation, promote elimination and enhance the healing and rejuvenation of the cells beneath the surface. It\u2019s remarkably effective, if not a little sticky.
\nThis week I invite you to give it a try. Truly, all you need is some castor oil, an old washcloth, a hot water bottle and a little bit of intention. It\u2019s a perfect way to love your liver and yourself.
\nYou both deserve to get a little wrapped up in love this spring.<\/strong>
\nAnd if you\u2019d like some further liver loving, Rejuvenate: A TrulyFood Liver Cleanse<\/a>, is an optimal way to step into appreciation. . . appreciation of delicious seasonal foods, appreciation of the power of community healing, appreciation of your self and particularly appreciation of your liver<\/strong>. (Think what the rest of your body gets out of the deal too!)
\nIf you\u2019re looking to find me next week, I\u2019ll be on liver vacation. I hope to see you there!
\nWarmly,
\n\"AndreaSig\"
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Eater\u2019s Digest Homework:<\/h2>\n

Simple Castor Oil pack preparation<\/em><\/p>\n