For the longest time, having long or irregular periods was dismissed as something women just had to put up with. But that’s changing. We now know a menstrual cycle gone awry can be a sign of serious illness — including liver disease. A few ways to rebalance your cycle can also protect your liver…

If you’ve felt a rush of heat come across your face, neck and upper body that caused you to reach for the nearest makeshift fan or ice pack, then chances are you were experiencing a hot flash.