If you're feeling tired, foggy, irritable, flat, or not quite yourself — your liver may be under more pressure than you realise. In this episode, Naturopath, Herbalist and Nutritionist Greg Newson explains why so many people experience fatigue, poor digestion, brain fog, skin issues and hormonal imbalance — even when they feel like they're doing "all the right things". You'll learn how the liver actually works behind the scenes, how modern life places constant pressure on it, and why symptoms don't show up overnight — but instead build gradually over time. Greg breaks down the connection between digestion, hormones, energy, detoxification pathways and circulation — and explains why supporting the liver properly can have a ripple effect across the entire body You'll also learn: Why fatigue, brain fog and poor sleep often trace back to liver function How the liver regulates hormones, blood sugar and cholesterol Why you feel worse after fatty meals or alcohol The connection between liver function and skin issues like rashes, acne and irritation How poor detoxification affects mood, irritability and mental clarity Why toxins can get "recycled" back into the body The real reason weight loss can stall despite doing everything right How stress, caffeine and alcohol impact detox pathways The role of bile in digestion and toxin elimination Why modern diets and environments are overloading the liver Most importantly Greg shares simple, practical strategies to help take pressure off the liver and support it properly — including: Diet and nutrient support Hydration and movement Breathing and circulation Key herbal and nutritional support used in clinic If you're dealing with low energy, digestive issues, hormonal symptoms, or just feel like your body isn't processing things as well as it used to — this episode will help you understand why, and what you can start doing about it. Quick Episode Summary 2:11 – What the liver actually does (beyond alcohol) 3:33 – Blood sugar, energy and adrenal connection 4:42 – Cholesterol, hormones and brain function 6:16 – Circulation and blood pressure 8:25 – Bile, digestion and fat metabolism 9:30 – Nutrient conversion and immune support 12:07 – Why symptoms build over time 12:42 – Phase 1 detoxification explained 13:44 – Phase 2 detox pathways (sulphation, glutathione, glucuronidation) 18:03 – What blocks detox pathways (stress, alcohol, caffeine) 19:36 – Phase 3 elimination (bowel + kidneys) 21:27 – Signs your liver is struggling 21:45 – Digestive symptoms and bloating 22:44 – Blood sugar crashes and poor sleep 24:47 – Skin issues and toxin overflow 26:15 – Weight gain and fat storage 28:03 – Mood, irritability and emotional patterns 30:05 – Headaches, brain fog and pressure 30:57 – Tight neck, shoulders and circulation 31:51 – Sensitivity to alcohol, smells and medications 33:50 – Fatty liver, enzymes and ferritin 37:28 – Why liver issues are so common today 43:16 – How to support the liver naturally 49:04 – Key herbs and clinical support strategies Explore More: Support for Liver Health and Detoxification If this episode resonated, here are the exact supports used in clinic to take pressure off the liver: Liver Support Liver Stress – Supports the liver during periods of overload and high demand Liver Detox – Helps support detoxification pathways and overall liver function Liver + GB Support – Supports bile production and fat digestion Antioxidant & Nutrient Support Antioxidant Support – Helps protect cells during detoxification Green Cleanse – Provides chlorophyll and nutrients to support elimination B-Complete – Supports detox pathways and energy production 👉 If this sounds like you, the next step is supporting the liver properly — not guessing. You can explore the practitioner-formulated range here: https://natrovital.com/collections/liver-health
