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The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show
Do you need a detox? – with Bernie Harrison
Season 26, Ep. 7
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Feeling sluggish lately? Nutritional therapist Bernie Harrison joins Liz to share advice on how we can naturally support our body's detoxification processes.
Liz and Bernie reveal the surprising links between toxins and hormone health, plus the tell-tale signs that your liver isn't functioning properly or is overburdened.
This episode, brought to you in partnership with BioCare, also covers supplements and key nutrients that can support detoxification, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and simple lifestyle tweaks we can make to help eliminate toxins.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Use the LIZLOVES25 code to save 15% on BioCare's Glutathione Complex
- Use the LIZLOVES25 code to save 15% on BioCare's Liver Cleanse Complex
- Learn more about the Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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