How to Take Care of your Liver?

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Liver: An organ with ability to regenerate

The liver is an organ that can regenerate itself, and at the same time, it performs digestion, metabolism, and detoxification in the human body. We pollute the liver by consuming food items and beverages that are not good. Toxic substances or substances rich in acid can severely damage the liver and turn out fatal. However, looking after the liver is not a tedious task. Following simple and healthy measures, adopting a liver-friendly lifestyle can help us keep the engine of our body functioning and disease-free.

How to Take Care of your Liver?

Managing weight is key to a healthy life. Obesity hinders the functioning of organs of the body and increases the risk of a person falling victim to many ailments. An overweight person is at high risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Weight loss plays an essential role in reducing liver fat and helping the liver heal.

Check Your Diet in terms of quantity as well quality.

Avoid high calorie-meals, saturated fat refined carbohydrates. Instead prefer a diet rich in fibres. Include fruits, vegetables, whole-grain bread, rice, and cereals.

Avoid intake of toxins in any form.

Alcohol consumption cigarette smoking severely affects the functioning of the liver and damages it causing scarring of the liver. Damage is severe and irreversible. Avoid alcohol and cigarette smoking. Drink more water that helps the liver to detoxify the acids and keep the body hydrated. Consume alcohol wisely, and if possible, try quitting it. Restrict the use of medicines as far as possible. Attempt to avoid medicines for problems that can heal with rest, massage, sleep, or relaxation therapies.

Routine check-ups with Physician

The body has an alarming system. Every disease does show some warning signs that one must pay attention to and consult the expert to prevent further consequences. Monitor the functioning of your body while you do your daily routine activities. Noticeable changes in the body need attention and medical care.  Visit your physician and consult experts if needed.