S02 E32 – Detox for Your Skin Part 1: Gallbladder & Liver’s Role in Acne Clearing

S02 E32 – Detox for Your Skin Part 1: Gallbladder & Liver’s Role in Acne Clearing

In this enlightening episode, we talk about the intricate roles of the liver and gallbladder in maintaining our health and it’s role in acne clearing. The conversation dives deep into the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how bitter foods, high-fiber diets, healthy fats, and lean proteins can support these vital organs. 

Cris sheds light on how avoiding pro-inflammatory foods, sugar, and potential food sensitivities can alleviate inflammation and contribute to overall well-being. We also discuss the profound connection between emotions and our physical health, particularly how stress and unresolved emotions can impact the liver and gallbladder. 

Together, we explore the importance of expressing emotions freely, nurturing oneself with love and kindness, and eating seasonally. The episode provides practical tips on incorporating liver and gallbladder-friendly foods like dandelion greens, beetroot, and turmeric while avoiding harmful substances found in everyday products. We even touch on the societal pressures of comparison and the need for mindfulness in our daily lives. 

Don’t miss this episode if you’re eager to learn how to better care for your liver and gallbladder through diet, lifestyle changes, and emotional well-being. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The important functions the liver has in the body, including the production of cholesterol, bile, sex hormones, and vitamin D.
• The need for lifelong digestive support for those who do not have a gallbladder.
• How getting enough sleep and keeping the immune system strong is important for liver and gallbladder health.
• How traumatic events and stress can affect the liver and gallbladder.
• Foods that can support the gallbladder and liver and why they are crucial for clear skin.

If you have acne, you have liver issues. The end.

Katie Stewart

Key Episode Moments:

• 00:00 Introduction and Love for the Gallbladder and Liver
• 08:52 The Excitement and Importance of the Gallbladder
• 25:30 Understanding the TCM Organ Body Clock
• 34:03 Supporting the Liver and Gallbladder
• 41:01 The Connection Between Liver and Acne
• 51:35 Emotional Well-Being and Liver Health

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