Webinar, Liver 1

Liver Alchemy – A Journey into the Body’s Master of Transformation

In Chinese medicine, the liver is associated with the expansive Wood element, associated with Spring. It is our metabolic command centre of transformation and detoxification, in constant service to every cell, tissue, and organ in the body. When the liver functions harmoniously, it enlivens the whole biological system.

Yet in the fray of modern life, the liver is under unprecedented strain. Signs of imbalance are now commonplace – from fatty liver disease (increasingly seen even in children) to gall stones and gallbladder removal becoming almost par for the course. There has never been a more urgent time to honour this vital organ with our attention and understanding.

Webinar 1: Understanding the terrain – the liver’s architecture and function

In this first session, we’ll embark on a guided tour through the liver’s remarkable landscape. You’ll gain a clear understanding of:

• Its dazzling structure: The intricate design of hexagonal lobules and the specialized community of cells within.
• The biochemistry of bile: How bile is created, its essential flow, and its role in digestion and detoxification.
• The liver’s greater network: Its central role in metabolism, hormonal health, and detoxification, and its intimate connections with the gut, heart, and brain.
• Root causes of dysfunction: Key drivers of liver imbalance and their downstream effects, including how to interpret common lab tests and scans.

This lesson includes:

The following resources will posted to this page after the live webinar, along with BONUS handouts and guides, and curated third-party resources.

• Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics
• Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes)
• Helpful glossary of key terms