how do I take care of my liver?
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-Limit alcohol consumption\n-Avoid potential exposure to the hepatitis virus (if you think you may have one, you should get tested as they can be undetected in the body and show no symptoms; you can also get a vaccine against hepatitis B)\n-healthy diet\n-exercise\n-if you work around chemicals linked to liver cancer, follow safety guidelines to avoid unnecessary contact\n-before taking iron supplements, ask a doctor if you really need them\n-don't use anabolic steroids unless they're medically necessary\n-maintain a normal weight (obesity is a big risk factor in getting what is called fatty liver disease)\n-ask your doctor about any medications and herbal drugs you're taking... some herbs that are dangerous to your liver could be kava, comfrey, germander, borage, and chaparral\n\nNote: I've also heard that taking Milk Thistle is very good for the liver. You can buy capsules at a vitamin store or probably even just the supermarket. Look into it!
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Yeah as far as I know, a liver problem. Go to the doc!
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If you go to your local health food store you may find a product called milk thistle (either as a tablet or in liquid form) and that is supposed to help improve liver conditions.
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yes The liver is found within the lower part of the rib-cage on the right hand side of the body.  It has a huge variety of functions in the body and is the only organ that can repair and re-grow itself after damage. The liver is the second largest organ in the body and is often seen as the most important one. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, a healthy liver is seen as the most critical element in the body's ability to fight disease and function optimally. \n\nFor this reason, complimentary and holistic medicine always emphasizes liver health as one of the most vital components in overall systemic health. Amongst other important functions, the liver is responsible for eliminating and detoxifying the poisons that enter our blood stream. \n\nIt is very important in the digestion of food and produces bile which is essential in the breakdown of fats, thereby preventing obesity – one of the biggest contributors to ill health. It also regulates blood sugar and stores any excess sugar in a useful “quick-release” form for when it is needed. The liver clears the blood of  old red blood cells, bacteria and other infectious organisms as well as ingested toxins including alcohol. It is responsible for producing a large number of different proteins including hormones and blood clotting factors and is the organ which stores Vitamin A, D, E and K. \n\nEnvironmental pollution, fast foods, drugs, alcohol and sedentary lifestyles all contribute to sluggish and diseased livers. The result? Depressed immune systems, constant fatigue, obesity, sluggish livers and digestive systems, allergies, respiratory ailments, unhealthy skin and many other health problems.
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It plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body including glycogen storage, plasma protein synthesis, and drug detoxification. \n\nThe various functions of the liver are carried out by the liver cells or hepatocytes.\n\nThe liver produces and excretes bile required for dissolving fats. Some of the bile drains directly into the duodenum, and some is stored in the gallbladder. \nThe liver performs several roles in carbohydrate metabolism: \nGluconeogenesis (the formation of glucose from certain amino acids, lactate or glycerol) \nGlycogenolysis (the formation of glucose from glycogen) (muscle tissues can also do this) \nGlycogenesis (the formation of glycogen from glucose) \nThe breakdown of insulin and other hormones \nThe liver is responsible for the mainstay of protein metabolism. \nThe liver also performs several roles in lipid metabolism: \nCholesterol synthesis \nThe production of triglycerides (fats). \nThe liver produces coagulation factors I (fibrinogen), II (prothrombin), V, VII, IX, X and XI, as well as protein C, protein S and antithrombin. \nThe liver breaks down hemoglobin, creating metabolites that are added to bile as pigment. \nThe liver breaks down toxic substances and most medicinal products in a process called drug metabolism. This sometimes results in toxication, when the metabolite is more toxic than its precursor. \nThe liver converts ammonia to urea. \nThe liver stores a multitude of substances, including glucose in the form of glycogen, vitamin B12, iron, and copper. \nIn the first trimester fetus, the liver is the main site of red blood cell production. By the 32nd week of gestation, the bone marrow has almost completely taken over that task. \nThe liver is responsible for immunological effects- the reticuloendothelial system of the liver contains many immunologically active cells, acting as a 'sieve' for antigens carried to it via the portal system. \n\nHope this helps you...\nYou can also check this link if you want to know more:\nhttp://janis7hepc.com/Your%20Liver%20Functions.htm
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your liver cleans your body and when its not working the wast piles up causing swelling
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first i am sorry to hear about ur husbands liver problem. I would recomend fruits, vegetables, rice, beans, and other natural foods.
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If you or someone you know thinks they have the beginning to liver cirrhosis.. email me and I will send you the recipe for a wonderful liver/gallbladder cleanse that is easy and you can pick up all the ingredints at your grocery and or helath food store.. 3 days no fasting gets rid of any stones as well. JJ:)
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I don't know about a hospital.  But it depends on how severe your problem is. For digestive problems you can try "Boldocynara" By Dr.A Vogel.  It is a 2 month supply to help the digestive system and also to clean the liver function. \nI started taking it myself recommended by my family doctor as I want to clean the liver.  \nHope you check with your doctor and try it too.  Not too expensive and worth the try.\nGood Luck -
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"The liver is an organ in vertebrates, including humans. It plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body including glycogen storage, plasma protein synthesis, and drug detoxification. It also produces bile, which is important in digestion. Medical terms related to the liver often start in hepato- or hepatic from the Greek word for liver, hepar."\n\n"The adult human liver normally weighs between 1.3 - 3.0 kilograms, and is a soft, pinkish-brown "boomerang shaped" organ. It is the second largest organ (the largest organ being the skin) and the largest gland within the human body. Its anatomical position in the body is immediately under the diaphragm on the right side of the upper abdomen. The liver lies on the right of the stomach and makes a kind of bed for the gallbladder (which stores bile)."
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eat garlic, ginger and watch what you eat mostly and get a regular check up. Exercise.
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The correct question is, how to get your liver and kidneys to work overtime and dump the stuff out?\n\nTsk.  You need lots of water and lots of pissing time, my friend.  \n\n(And how would you know if your system's clear?  A good indicator:  when you start to prefer writing in grammatically correct English.)
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LIVER\n\nIt plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body including glycogen storage, plasma protein synthesis, and drug detoxification. This organ also is the largest gland in the human body. It produces bile, which is important in digestion. It performs and regulates a wide variety of high-volume biochemical reactions requiring specialized tissues.\n\nFAT\n\nFats play a vital role in maintaining healthy skin and hair, insulating body organs against shock, maintaining body temperature, and promoting healthy cell function. They also serve as energy stores for the body. Fats are broken down in the body to release glycerol and free fatty acids. The glycerol can be converted to glucose by the liver and thus used as a source of energy. The fatty acids are a good source of energy for many tissues, especially heart and skeletal muscle.
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yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you need to look at a site on the liver and stones ,,,,,this is where stones start at then whenthe liver is full  of stones  they then go to the gall bladder are you familiar with liver flushes i got out 1000 stones out of my liver  yeal i did say 1000 stones ,, heard about this several years back when i was very ill did a parasite cleanse thena liver flush and no.....................more troubles     why have a knife after you when there are natural ways  ck it out  go to liver flushs.com  many sites on this natural way  god bless hope you find the anwser,
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if your liver hurts ever, see a doctor really.
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Many, many functions:\n\nThe liver produces and excretes bile required for food digestion. \n\nThe liver performs several roles in carbohydrate metabolism: \nGluconeogenesis (the formation of glucose from certain amino acids, lactate or glycerol) \nGlycogenolysis (the formation of glucose from glycogen) \nGlycogenesis (the formation of glycogen from glucose) \nThe breakdown of insulin and other hormones \n\nThe liver is responsible for the mainstay of protein metabolism. \n\nThe liver also performs several roles in lipid metabolism: \nCholesterol synthesis \nThe production of triglycerides (fats). \nThe liver produces coagulation factors I (fibrinogen), II (prothrombin), V, VII, IX, and XI, as well as protein C, protein S and antithrombin. \n\nThe liver breaks down hemoglobin, creating metabolites that are added to bile as pigment. \n\nThe liver breaks down toxic substances and most medicinal products in a process called drug metabolism. This sometimes results in toxication, when the metabolite is more toxic than its precursor. \n\nThe liver converts ammonia to urea. \n\nThe liver stores a multitude of substances, including glucose in the form of glycogen, vitamin B12, iron, and copper.
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you probably mean a detoxification diet. automatically cleans the liver. try unsweetened freshly squeezed fruit juice oir cxabbage/celery juice to detoxify. for three days and drink it whenever you want.This is only required if your system is really sluggish.