What have you done for your liver today? Did you know that your liver is the primary organ for emulisfying fat? That it is also the primary organ for detoxification. Please consider the liver is responsible for the production of over 13,000 different chemicals, blood filtration, maintenance of over 2000 enzyme systems, regulation of blood sugar, producing bile, producing and breaking down hormones. It behooves you to take care of your liver and support it.
The Liver Foundation identifies these risks for Liver Disease and Damage
Support your liver and reduce your risk for liver disease and damage
* You are exposed to blood or bodily fluids on the job.* You are regularly exposed to toxins or chemicals such as aerosol, cleaners, bug spray, paint fumes and tobacco smoke.
* You have injected drugs, especially if you shared a needle.
* You have had frequent, unprotected sex with multiple partners.
* You have had a tattoo or piercing with an unsterile needle.
* You consume alcohol. Even moderate amounts of alcohol can have toxic effects, especially when taken with over-the-counter drugs containing acetaminophen.
* You use certain herbs or herbal remedies. Mega doses of vitamins can also cause liver damage.
* You have certain conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, or high triglycerides.
* You received a blood transfusion before 1992. You may be at risk for hepatitis C.
* You are a military veteran, especially a Vietnam-era veteran who was exposed to someone else's blood.
* You have ever had an abnormal liver function test.
* If you can answer yes to any of the statements above, you should see your doctor and ask for a liver enzyme test. It's painless, and most importantly it's dangerous to wait.
Why should you care about your liver?
* Because the liver performs over 5,000 important functions every minute of the day to keep your body going.
* Your liver converts food into nutrients and stores vitamins, minerals and sugars.
* The liver detoxifies substances that are harmful to the body.
* A healthy liver is essential to a healthy life.
How can you keep your liver healthy?
* Avoid putting yourself at risk for hepatitis and other liver diseases.
* Be careful about what you eat, drink, and breathe, because everything gets filtered by your liver.
* Consult your doctor if you think you have any risk factors for liver disease and ask about the vaccines for hepatitis A and B. If you do have liver disease, there are specialists who can help you.
If you have any of these risk factors please consider
supporting your liver with Extreme Health's Liver Cellular Rejuvenation Formula.
For more information on how important your liver is go to Liver-Cirrhosis.com.
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- Liver Support Formula
- Natural formula for detoxifying the liver normalizing liver metabolism and preventing further liver damage. Recommended for those who:
* Have a history of a Fatty Liver
* Consume Alcohol
* Consume Tobacco Products
* Have been taking Medications/Drugs
* Are exposed to Environmental Toxins or Chemicals or Second Hand Smoke
* Have a history of Liver or Gall Bladder Problems
Regardless today in this toxic world everyone should consider supporting their liver. - Liver Cirrhosis
- Learn about your liver and how important it is for your health.
- Diseases of the Liver
- Offers links to information on liver diseases, articles, books and other liver-related resources.
- Liver Diseases
- Collection of brief descriptions outlining liver diseases, from Gastroenterology Consultants, PC.
- Glossary of Terms for Hepatobiliary Diseases
- Terms related to disease of the liver and bile ducts, including anatomy, medicines, disorders, and tests.
- Medicinenet.com: Liver Overview
- Information about the liver, including diseases and conditions, medications, doctor's views and responses, and health facts.
- Liver Biopsy
- A discussion about this procedure, its preparation and recovery.
- eMedicine Health: Liver Biopsy
- Explains what it is, the different methods, purposes, and possible side effects. Includes preparation, follow-up, and links to additional information.
- Liver Disease
- Article from TalkMedical includes causes and symptoms of common liver diseases, long-term effects, treatments, and side effects.
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Illustrated guide to this slowly progressing disease of the bile ducts inside and outside the liver. Includes causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
- 50 Ways to Love Your Liver
- Humorous list of tips for maintaining a healthy liver, told from the liver's point of view.
- Merck Manual: Ascites
- Describes this condition, most often associated with cirrhosis of the liver, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
- British Liver Trust: About Your Liver
- Includes the location of the liver and related organs, some of the many functions, and what can go wrong.
- Baylor College of Medicine: Liver Disease
- Article provides basic facts, symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment approach.
- American Liver Foundation: Liver Function Tests Factsheet
- Explanation of common lab tests used to determine liver health and diagnose specific liver diseases.
- Ascites
- Section of textbook discusses how it occurs, physical changes that aid in diagnosis, early and late complications, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
- Alcoholic Liver Disease
- Textbook chapter explains fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis related to excessive alcohol usage. Includes symptoms and management.
- Drug-Induced Liver Disease
- Section of textbook chapter details types of acute, cholestatic, chronic, and miscellaneous hepatic drug reactions.
- Cholestasis
- Textbook section describes causes and symptoms of intra- and extrahepatic cholestasis. Includes diagnosis and management of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.
- Congenital Hyperbilirubinemia
- Section of textbook chapter gives brief overview of four conjugated and unconjugated syndromes.
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Textbook explanation of advancing kidney failure as caused by liver disease. Includes diagnosis and treatment information.
- Inherited Liver Disease
- Medical textbook information about three genetic disorders that damage the liver. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Overview of this disease and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes explanation of liver and bile duct functions.
- What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)?
- Describes this chronic disease, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research. Includes information on transplantation and prognosis.
- What Are the Myths Vs. Facts About Alcohol and the Liver?
- Explains causes and types of liver disease, how much is too much alcohol, prevention, risks by gender, cirrhosis, and transplant.
