Do you have lines between your eyes? Did you know that there’s a link between your liver, hormonal disharmony and the emotion of anger?

If your liver is showing the signs that it’s sluggish, then this could be the reason you have low energy, hormonal imbalance and headaches.

We know that the health of our skin i.e. wrinkles & fine lines have a lot to do with our genetics and lifestyle choices (such as food, sun exposure, tobacco, alcohol, sugar).

The information shared here, is so that you can consider that there may also be a link between your facial lines, your emotions and your liver.

The lines on your face can be an indication of what is happening in your body – especially those deep ones. Such as:

• The Lines/wrinkles between your eyebrows on the right side — can indicate that you are repressing emotions, such as anger. This may be tied to poor liver function.

Is Your Liver Sluggish?

Think of your liver as the general commander overseeing many processes in your body. When your liver is happy and functioning optimally, you're more likely to experience a harmonious balance in your weight, hormones, emotions, and overall vitality.

Unusual signs you may not yet have connected to a poor Liver function

1. Sensitivity to smells, leading to headaches and dizziness.
2. Adverse reactions to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or bioidentical hormones.
3. Brown spots on the skin, not related to sun damage.
4. Sensitivity to alcohol and/or caffeine.
5. Lack of appetite in the morning.
6. Skin issues like spots and rashes.
7. Deep furrows between your eyes.
8. Eye problems such as floaters, dryness, and sensitivity to sunlight.

Modern lifestyles take a toll on our livers, from the food we eat, the beauty products we use daily and the air we breathe.

Other signs your liver isn’t happy or working at its optimum:

• digestive issues, IBS, candida overgrowth
• breast tenderness, 
• menstrual pain, PMS, cramps
• headaches, migraines
• dizziness
• tendonitis
• Inability to digest fat
• thyroid conditions
• fluid retention in the legs, ankles, or abdomen.
• easy bruising 
• persistent fatigue and low energy levels.

For Women The Liver plays an Essential Role in Hormones: 

1. Removing “dirty” oestrogens

2. Converting T4 to T3 thyroid hormone 

3. Balancing blood sugar levels 

4. Producing HDL (“good”) cholesterol 

5. Reducing toxic load, and lowering inflammatory responses 

Liver problems = hormonal problems

When it comes to your period and your hormones, your liver plays a pivotal role in hormonal balance, particularly when it comes to your menstrual cycle.

When the liver is sluggish, it affects your hormones, causing hormonal havoc and mood swings.

Not surprisingly, hormonal issues can improve significantly when the liver is taken care of. 

Clearance of hormones and Oestrogen dominance: 

Your liver breaks down and clears excess oestrogen and progesterone into less active forms, which are then excreted. Proper clearance of hormones prevents hormonal imbalances, such as oestrogen dominance.

Oestrogen dominance is an excess of oestrogen relative to progesterone in the body. If the liver is not functioning optimally, it may impact the clearance of oestrogen, with symptoms like menstrual irregularities, breast tenderness, and mood swings. 

Blood sugar, insulin, and glucose metabolism: The liver helps regulate blood sugar levels by storing and releasing glucose as needed, and playing a key role in insulin sensitivity. Disruptions in liver function may lead to insulin resistance or fluctuations in insulin levels.

Thyroid hormones: an optimal liver function is necessary for the conversion process of inactive thyroid hormone T4 into its active form T3. If the liver is sluggish, the conversion may be impaired, leading to imbalances in thyroid hormone levels, that can affect metabolism, energy levels, and overall hormonal balance.

 Acne - If the liver is not functioning optimally, it may impact your body's ability to effectively eliminate toxins, and hormones from the body which may contribute to acne. 

Emotional signs that may indicate your liver is NOT happy!! - “Flying off the rails” or sudden agitation, anger and irritability, can be influenced by various factors such as stress, lack of nutrients, plus psychological factors. 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners use Face mapping as a diagnostic tool that involves making connections between lines on someone’s face and the person’s overall health.

Some experts, including some dermatologists, consider face mapping to be an approach that combines elements of Eastern and Western medicine philosophies.

If you have a Liver Line? Does this mean that the liver may need some love and care?

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine or face mapping. 

A Line between your eyebrows on the right side indicates repressing emotions, such as anger and poor liver function 

A line on the left side means that the digestive system may need some help.  

In Chinese medicine, your Liver also “opens up to the eyes” meaning it is the primary meridian that is responsible for healthy vision. 

Eye conditions often associated with Liver imbalances include: floaters, glaucoma, red and dry eyes, bloodshot eyes, poor night vision, blurry vision, headaches.

What do you need to do to give your liver some more love?

The Liver, has 3 phases of detoxification and we need to ensure they’re all working.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 occur within the liver and make fat-soluble toxins into more water-soluble substances that can be easily transported out of the body (stool, urine, sweat) in Phase 3.

Supporting each phase is essential for optimal liver function and overall well-being.

• Phase 1: Breaks down harmful substances, e.g. ‘bad’ oestrogen hormones into smaller, manageable pieces.
• Phase 2: Converts toxins so that are water-soluble for easy elimination.
• Phase 3: Neutralised toxins leave the body through urine, stool, and sweat.

Each phase can benefit from specific nutritional and herbal support.

Phase 1: Vitamins - B, C E, and Milk thistle
Phase 2: Specific Amino Acids and Cruciferous veg

Here are a few foundational tips on how can you take care of your liver:

• First and foremost to alleviate pressure on the liver Avoid toxins - chemicals, smoking, excess alcohol. Including your personal care I created a handy clean-beauty guide you can download it here from my website.
• Eat a whole foods nutrient-dense diet (Incorporate greens, cruciferous vegetables, fennel)
• Prioritise sleep
• Move your body daily
• Include nutritional supplements and Liver herbs: Milk Thistle, B vitamins, NAC, Taurine
• Castor oil packs, and low carb diets can be helpful