Why your anger may be connected to your liver health.
When I was a teenager, I struggled with poor digestion, acid reflux, and other digestive issues. Unfortunately, at that time, there was no internet or information available to help.
As a young and calm boy, I often felt angry and frustrated. I had no idea about the link between digestive health and liver function, and the associated emotional mood issues.
After suffering for many years and conducting extensive research, I came to the conclusion that indigestion puts pressure and stress on organs, especially the liver. There is a correlation between liver function and emotional well-being. A healthy liver keeps us happy and calm, while a toxic liver can cause anger.
I noticed that when I had digestive problems, I used to get uncomfortable and sometimes angry. When my digestion was good and my liver was working efficiently, I was calmer and never felt angry.
After years of experience and experimentation, it became clear to me that liver health is critical to our mental health and emotions. The liver plays a role in processing emotions such as anger, sadness, and frustration, despite emotions typically being associated with the brain and nervous system.
The liver metabolizes various substances in the body, including hormones and toxins, which can impact our emotional health. If the liver is not functioning properly and is unable to effectively remove toxins from the body, this may cause feelings of anger, irritability, or frustration.
The liver also helps regulate the stress hormone cortisol. Prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels can be harmful to both physical and mental health.
When we suppress our anger and hold onto negative feelings, our energy becomes stagnant, preventing growth and expansion. Negative emotions require the liver to work harder, impacting its vitality.
Inflammation in the body causes the immune system to work hard, which may lead to a sluggish liver. Poor liver function may indicate that you are holding onto too much anger, retaining toxins in your body.
The liver regulates the flow of energy in our body. The primary emotional assault to the liver comes in the form of uncontrollable or repressed anger.
To channel your anger into productive and healing action, you can write down your thoughts, meditate, and take deep breaths. Recognize that negative thoughts and anger are harmful to your liver and mind. Remind yourself that the emotion is temporary and don’t let it decrease your precious energy.
“Create a healing environment in all the systems of the body by breathing deeply and slowly so your mind can align with your peaceful heart.”
Matt M. Eccles
“Improve your digestive system and care for your liver for optimal health, peaceful mind and desired longevity.”
Matt M. Eccles
Matt M. Eccles is the founder of Vitality and Happiness Blog. He is a philosopher, psychology enthusiast, wellness and digestion expert, author, and world traveler who is passionate about helping others reach and experience optimum health, true happiness, and increased vitality. The purpose of this website is to motivate and inspire people to handle life’s challenges. Uplift and encourage you to succeed in life and be happy and healthy, increase life quality, and become the best version of yourself.