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Sep 16 9 tweets 3 min read Read on X
Is your liver screaming for help?

Most people don’t realise it…
But their liver might be overloaded and silently begging for relief.

Here are 6 warning signs your liver is in trouble, and how to fix it 🧵 Image
1. Constant fatigue that doesn’t go away

Feel tired all the time no matter how much you rest?

When your liver is overwhelmed, energy production tanks.
Why? Because the liver is the engine room of metabolism.

Fatigue is your body whispering… then yelling.
2. Frequent bloating, gas, and indigestion

Struggling with digestion even when eating "clean"?

Your liver makes bile — essential for breaking down fats.
When bile flow is sluggish, digestion suffers.

Bloating is often a sign your liver is struggling.
3. Nausea or fat intolerance

Do greasy foods make you nauseous?

A fatty or inflamed liver can't handle heavy meals.

If you feel sick after eating fatty foods, your liver might be overloaded with toxins and inflammation. Image
4. Itchy skin with no clear cause

Your skin is your backup detox organ.
When your liver is overwhelmed, toxins can build up and come out through your skin.

Unexplained itching could be your liver waving a red flag. Image
5. Mood swings, irritability, or brain fog

Your liver clears out toxins, including those that affect your brain.

When it’s dysfunctional, neurotransmitter metabolism takes a hit.

That’s when mood changes, anxiety, and mental fog creep in.
6. Weight gain, especially belly fat

Can’t lose fat around your midsection?

Liver dysfunction throws hormones and lipid metabolism out of balance, favoring visceral fat storage.

This isn’t just about diet, it’s metabolic chaos.
How to support your liver naturally 🛠️

→ Cut back on alcohol, sugar & ultra-processed junk
→ Eat liver-loving foods: artichoke, turmeric, dandelion, choline, silymarin
→ Move daily
→ Heal your gut, toxins often start in the intestines
Summary:

Your liver does over 500 critical tasks.

Don’t wait for a diagnosis to start caring for it.

Small daily habits can make a massive difference.

Support your liver → boost your energy, hormones, brain & metabolism.

Your body will thank you.

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If you're doing everything right but still stuck... this thread will show you 7 ROOT causes of stubborn belly fat (and how to fix them): 🧵 Image
1. Lower cortisol—or nothing changes.

Stress tells your body to store fat in the belly.

Walk daily. Breathe deeply. Sleep better.

A calm nervous system burns fat.
A stressed one hoards it.
2. Balance your blood sugar every meal.

Spikes in insulin tell your body to lock fat in your core.

→ Eat protein first
→ Fiber second
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Here are 5 science-backed ways to lower cortisol (your body’s stress hormone) — no guesswork, no fluff.

Each method is supported by real data — and you can start today.

Let’s dive in:🧵 Image
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GABA calms the brain, suppresses CRH, and stops cortisol release.

25–50mg orally reduces stress, improves fatigue, mental clarity & discomfort.
Studies show GABA drops cortisol fast after a stressful event.

It’s your first line of defense. Image
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2. Grounding (Earthing)

6 weeks of grounding normalized daily cortisol rhythm and improved sleep.

Touching earth (barefoot or grounded mat) reduces CRF output in the brain — lowering stress at the source.

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If you ate like this for just 30 days…

Your body, mind, and energy would completely transform.

Here’s a full week of simple, nutrient-packed meals & smoothies that will: – Detox your body
– Boost energy
– Burn fat
– Clear your skin
– And build muscle

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1. MONDAY — Energy Reset

Kick off your week with a fat-fueled, carb-balanced smoothie: 🥑 1 avocado
🥭 1 mango

This combo is packed with healthy fats + natural sugars. Smooth, creamy, energizing. Your brain and body will thank you before noon even hits. Image
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Give your liver & gut some love with: 🍋 ½ lemon
🍏 1 green apple
🍍 ¼ pineapple

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Trying to drop 15–80lbs?

Here’s the truth:
Running won’t get you there.

It’s one of the least effective ways to burn fat.

Instead of wasting hours on cardio, do this instead 🧵
1. Lift weights, not just your heart rate.

If you want to lose fat, not muscle…
→ Train 3–4x per week
→ Hit every muscle group
→ Stick to 6–12 reps
→ Push close to failure

Strength training reshapes your body—cardio won’t. Image
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Target 0.8–1g per lb of bodyweight.

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Protein is your fat loss cheat code. Image
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Your skin isn’t just breaking out.
Your cravings aren’t random.
Your tired mornings aren’t normal.

They're all early signs of something deeper:
→ A congested, fat-storing liver.

Here’s what your body is trying to tell you 🧵 Image
1. Fatty liver shows up in symptoms first
It often doesn’t appear in labs or scans.

But your body speaks up through:
→ Brain fog
→ Heaviness
→ Low energy

No red flags, no diagnosis — but something’s off.
2. Your liver is meant to break fat down
But when it’s overwhelmed, it does the opposite.

Triggers like:
→ Processed food
→ Meds + toxins
→ Chronic inflammation
→ Insulin resistance
→ Stress hormones

→ Force your liver to store fat instead of clearing it.
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Most advice? Outdated, incomplete, and missing key truths.

Here’s your blueprint to naturally reverse gout — not just mask the pain.

This thread could save your joints and kidneys: 🧵
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