Why Your Liver Might Be the Missing Link in Healing Your Skin, Thyroid, and Autoimmune Symptoms
When people think about liver health, they usually jump to alcohol or detox teas. But the truth is, your liver is one of the most critical organs in your body — especially if you're dealing with skin flare-ups, thyroid imbalances, chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, or even hidden infections like parasites.
If nothing else you’re trying is working, your liver might be the piece you’re missing.
The Liver: Your Body’s Main Filter
Your liver is in charge of processing toxins, hormones, inflammatory chemicals, food additives, pathogens, and even your body’s own metabolic waste. Every single day, it's filtering your blood, converting hormones, packaging toxins for elimination, and helping regulate your immune system.
When your liver gets sluggish or overburdened, here’s what can happen:
Hormones don’t clear properly, leading to PMS, estrogen dominance, and thyroid symptoms
Toxins recirculate, which can trigger skin flare-ups like acne, eczema, rashes
Your immune system gets confused, contributing to autoimmune flare-ups
Parasites and pathogens thrive, especially when bile flow is impaired
You feel exhausted, puffy, foggy, and inflamed
The Liver–Thyroid–Autoimmune Connection
Did you know your liver is responsible for converting inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into the active form (T3) your cells need to function? If the liver is sluggish, you may have enough thyroid hormone on paper, but it’s not getting activated.
This can lead to symptoms like:
Fatigue, hair thinning, constipation
Brain fog and mood swings
Feeling cold all the time
Weight gain, even with a “clean” diet
For autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis, poor liver function can increase inflammatory cytokines and reduce your body’s tolerance to environmental triggers.
In short: the more toxic your system is, the more likely your immune system is to go haywire.
Parasites & Liver Congestion
Parasites release toxic byproducts that burden your liver and suppress the immune system. When the liver is already overwhelmed, it can't effectively clear these toxins — or the invaders themselves.
Signs you might have parasites and liver stagnation include:
Waking up between 1–3 AM
Bloating, especially after meals
Sugar or carb cravings
Itchy skin, especially feet and scalp
Mood swings, anxiety, or irritability
Skin issues and food sensitivities
Liver support is essential when doing any parasite or gut detox protocol — otherwise, the die-off toxins have nowhere to go.
Skin Problems? Check Your Liver
The skin is often called the “third kidney” because when the liver and gut are backed up, your skin steps in to help eliminate waste. This often results in:
Acne (especially cystic or hormonal)
Eczema or psoriasis
Chronic rashes, hives, or itchy skin
Dull, puffy, or inflamed appearance
Healing your skin starts from the inside out, and the liver is where it begins.
Signs Your Liver Needs Support
Waking up between 1–3am
Skin breakouts, rashes, hives
Hormonal imbalances or thyroid symptoms
Autoimmune flares or mystery symptoms
History of parasites, mold, or chemical exposure
Fatigue, brain fog, irritability
Poor digestion or intolerance to fats
How to Support Your Liver Naturally
You don’t need a harsh cleanse to feel better. These gentle, sustainable strategies can help your liver do its job more effectively — so your whole body can function better:
✅ Bitter foods – Dandelion greens, arugula, radish, and artichoke naturally stimulate bile flow and digestion
✅ Liver-supportive herbs – Milk thistle, Oregon grape root, and dandelion root (all available in my Liver Tincture – click here to learn more)
✅ Healthy fats + bile movers – Beets, lemon water, lecithin, and taurine help keep detox pathways open
✅ Filtered water + herbal teas – Flush out toxins and support lymphatic flow
✅ Infrared sauna or sweating – Promote detox through the skin
✅ Avoid processed foods, plastics, and artificial fragrances to reduce your toxin burden
Start Here
If you're dealing with skin issues, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune symptoms, or have a history of parasites — your liver is likely under stress.
This is one of the first areas I address with clients, because when your liver works better, everything works better.
Need help figuring out the right kind of support for your body? Email me at nutritionalrestoration@gmail.com to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.
In health,
Dr. Jennette Malsbury, PhD
Founder, Nutritional Restoration & Two Moons Tinctures