Category Archives: Liver

Everything we do and take in somehow affects our liver. Our liver performs over 500 functions that work to keep us healthy overall. But what do we do when the liver gets sick? Your best defense against a sick liver is to adhere to a healthy lifestyle as much as possible. It’s really that simple. ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has been found to have a link with insulin resistance—a characteristic of patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. Based on this finding, researchers in Sweden have been successful in developing a common treatment for both fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis (HS), ...click here to read more

January is nearly done—are you still adhering to your New Year’s resolution? For many of us, January is a time to detox our bodies to fix the damage we did back in December. Too much food, too much alcohol, and way too many late nights. That can really take a toll on the body, which ...click here to read more

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a condition in which the liver cannot remove toxins found in the blood. It results in a loss of brain function and can lead to liver failure. This neuropsychiatric syndrome is caused by metabolic abnormalities. The liver is unable to remove and break down toxins found in blood either because it ...click here to read more

Liver disease is on the rise, yet many patients don’t even realize they have it until it’s too late. The liver is often overlooked even though it is a true powerhouse when it comes to keeping you healthy. Your liver faces many threats on the daily, from medications and alcohol to infection and even your ...click here to read more

In January, many of us compile of list of New Year resolutions that often consist of becoming healthier. During this time of the year, there is mention of detox and cleanses, but what are these and do you really need to do one? First things first, your body is equipped with its own natural way ...click here to read more

For years, heart disease has remained the number one killer of men and women. But by the year 2020, heart disease may be overtaken by another disease that is on the rise. That disease is liver disease, and as drinking habits worsen and obesity rates continue to rise, so do premature deaths caused by liver ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease is growing to be a serious problem, as more and more individuals are developing the condition. Unfortunately, many of them are not being diagnosed until it’s too late. Fatty liver disease occurs as a result of fat permeating and surrounding the liver, which causes it to become bogged down and sick, impairing ...click here to read more

Transaminitis refers to having high levels of certain enzymes called transaminases. These types of enzymes are commonly associated with the liver, which produces several different kinds of enzymes that get released into the body. The most important of which are alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST), which can be useful for evaluating liver health ...click here to read more

This coming week is Perk up Your Liver week! It is a time to take a coffee break with your friends and family, not only to spread information about various liver diseases, but also to help reduce liver damage as well. This is because drinking coffee can, in fact, reduce the chances of developing preventable ...click here to read more

This upcoming week of October has been hailed Red Ribbon Week, a time to celebrate good character and combat drug abuse across the nation. For nearly 30 years, red ribbon week has been a conduit used by educators and community leaders to help teach citizens the importance of saying no to drugs and saying yes ...click here to read more

Firsthand smoke is smoking the cigarette yourself. Secondhand smoke is when you inhale someone else’s smoke who is smoking. So, what is thirdhand smoke? Well, thirdhand smoke (THS) is when you inhale smoke that is lingering on hair, clothing, and other materials left behind by a smoker. People don’t think that thirdhand smoke is dangerous, ...click here to read more

Almost everyone experiences heartburn. It is characterized by the feeling of burning chest pain caused by stomach acid regurgitating up into the esophagus. While most people can avoid getting heartburn symptoms by avoiding foods that trigger it, those who suffer from a more severe form of the condition require the use of gastric acid-reducing medication. ...click here to read more

As the saying goes, “It’s wine o’clock, somewhere!” The popularity of wine is quite evident, especially among younger women. It seems that wine—although around for centuries—is really hitting its peak in popularity, with people partaking in “Wine Wednesday.” On one hand, many studies have pointed to the health benefits of wine due to it being ...click here to read more