How we deal with stress, the pressures of the job, our families and life in general, probably depends more on the health of our livers than on any other factor. According to the Chinese, the liver is the home of where we “live”. Without a healthy liver, we cannot have true peace and tranquility in our lives. Hypoglycemia, a common imbalance of the liver, is one example of how the liver effects our attitudes and outlook on life.

Common symptoms associated with hypoglycemia include fatigue, nervousness, mood swings, irritability, dizziness, headaches, and over-sensitivity to noise. Other symptoms include PMS and depression.

People who seek out a doctor’s help with these symptoms are frequently put on sedatives or anti-depressant drugs because they are mis-diagnosed as having mental disturbances. Dr. Carlton Fredericks, President of the International Academy of Preventative Medicine, estimates there are at least twenty million hypoglycemics in America today. Possibly one of the biggest contributing factors towards liver stress for many people, is the practice of eating fruit for breakfast. One study, involving two hundred hypoglycemic adults found that when these people ate protein for breakfast they didn’t suffer from wide blood sugar swings during the day. Meat source protein gave the best results. The people in this study were watched closely throughout the day, blood was drawn periodically, their bosses rated them for productivity, they rated themselves for energy levels and mood swings, and their spouses rated their moods and energy at the end of the day.

When fruit or simple carbohydrates were eaten for breakfast the results were the poorest. Even if protein was eaten for lunch, after a fruit breakfast, the dramatic blood sugar swings continued throughout the day. Only when a meat source of protein was eaten for the first meal of the day did the blood sugar stay stable all day long. Also, energy and productivity were rated the highest, as well as moods and attitudes.

When I first heard about this study I was a diabetic and had three children who were hypoglycemic. I decided to put all of us on this “diet” of meat for breakfast to see if it would make a difference. The results were remarkable. I noticed immediately the calm in my body that I hadn’t felt in a long time. It continued as long as I continued to eat a good source of protein for breakfast (usually meat), and I no longer had problems with diabetes. My three children also showed remarkable improvement. As homeschoolers I often witnessed blood sugar lows in the way of learning problems. When their blood sugar levels would drop I found it impossible to teach them anything. Often they would forget what they learned the day before or would simply cry from frustration when presented with something new. I could always tell when it was snack time or lunch time by one of these signs. After implementing meat into our breakfast menu these symptoms have completely disappeared. We no longer have to carry extra food with us for the unexpected blood sugar swings when we go out and we don’t do morning snacks anymore, because we’ve found they are no longer necessary.

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People who have a problem dealing with depression frequently complain of their lack of energy. When I work with people who have problems with depression I always encourage them to eat a good quality protein for breakfast. At first this suggestion is met with skepticism because it defies what we are currently being taught in the health food books of the day. However, those who do incorporate this into their diets are pleased with the results, although a little shocked at how “simple” it was. Their energy improves as well as their attitude and clarity of mind. On the contrary, eating fruit in the morning causes blood sugar swings that are stressful on the liver, as proven in blood tests. Moodiness is increased, as well as forgetfulness, irritability, fatigue, anger and depression.

Another important factor contributing to imbalance of the liver is the practice of vaccinating our children. One of these vaccines in particular, the Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus (DPT) vaccine appears to damage the liver.
Personality changes reflecting liver disease often manifest after DPT shots. This may explain why liver related disorders, such as hypoglycemia, became widespread around the same time that mass vaccination programs were implemented. In my own family, I have three children who have had one or more of their DPT shots. These are the same three who have problems with hypoglycemia. Two other children, who have not had these shots, do not have liver problems. Some of the personality changes noted after the DPT vaccine is given, (that indicate liver problems), are: stubbornness, impatient irritability, moodiness, physical and mental nervousness, anger, frustration, demanding and difficult to please personalities, impulsiveness, a desire to be left alone, defensiveness, blaming others, inability to handle criticism, and rage.

Some drugs and medications, as well as foods containing chemical additives, preservatives, artificial colorings or sugar will stress the liver and accentuate the symptoms listed. Constipation adds stress to the liver because toxins from the colon, that should have been expelled from the body, get back into the blood stream and eventually make their way to the liver where it has to break them down.