Located just below the rib cage to our right, our liver
plays a crucial role in the many essential functions of the body, such as
producing bile that reduces the amount of fat in the body. It maintains our
sugar, fat and iron levels and is also involved in the production of protein.
liver
Liver diseases are a group of disorders, infections and
medical conditions that affect the liver tissue and its structure, and may
cause damage or stop its functioning all together.
Common symptoms of liver disease:
Yellowing of the skin Fever
Upper right side abdominal tenderness Jaundice
Dry mouth weight gain
Dark urine
loss of appetite
vomiting blood
Breast development in males
Weight loss Enlarged
liver
diarrhea Joint
aches
Main Causes of Liver Disease:
- Lack of night sleep (sleeping more in the morning, less at
night).
- High consumption of food in one sitting
- Not urinating in the morning
- Consuming too many artificial preservatives and
sweeteners.
- Consuming fried foods when tired.
- Being infected with Hepatitis A, B or E.
- Autoimmune diseases that attack liver cells and cause
inflammation
- Alcohol abuse can directly cause liver inflammation.
Recommended Home Remedies for Treating Liver Disease:
Dandelion Root Tea
One of the best home remedies for liver disease. You can
make tea out of dandelion leaves twice a day. For even better results, you can
boil some roots of the dandelion in water.
Dandelion tea
Milk Thistle
This remedy can be very effective in dealing with liver
disorders. Consume about 850 ml of milk thistle twice a day with food.
This
will keep your liver in good condition and also supply relief for certain liver
problems. Studies have shown that this can be a very effective agent in the
fight against liver problems such as cirrhosis, hepatitis (viral), high
toxicity and others.
Indian Gooseberry:
Besides being a fantastic source of vitamin C, which helps
keep your liver healthy, it is known that gooseberries help protect your liver.
It is recommended to eat about 5-6 raw gooseberries every day or add them to
food (salads, for example). Recent studies have shown that consuming the Indian
gooseberry leads to an improvement of the liver function caused by a
normalization of the liver-specific enzyme, alanine transaminase.
Gooseberries
Turmeric:
Turmeric, or better yet its active ingredient, curcumin, is
well known for its antioxidant and antiseptic properties.
Consuming turmeric or
adding it to foods on a regular basis will keep your liver in good condition.
Studies have shown that turmeric can protect the liver from the viruses that
causes hepatitis A, B and E. You can add it to food, milk or just take 1/2 a
tablespoon of turmeric with 1 teaspoon of honey once a day.
Turmeric
Papaya Fruit:
The papaya fruit is really good at getting rid of liver
disorders. It also offers good relief to those who suffer from cirrhosis of the
liver.
Consume one teaspoon of lemon juice with 3 teaspoons of papaya juice
once a day and repeat for 4-6 weeks in order to relieve the condition.
Papaya
Apple Cider Vinegar:
This is a cleansing remedy that will help flush out the toxins
from inside the liver. Take it before meals to help maintain a healthy level of
fat in the body.
Take one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and mix it with a
glass of water, then add one teaspoon of honey and mix again. Drink this 3
times a day to really cleanse your liver.
Apple cider vinegar
A few more tips for taking care of your liver:
~ Drink green tea every day. It contains catechins that aid
the function of the liver.
~ Physical activity, even mild, will reduce your toxin
levels through sweat and by keeping your body fit.
~ Drink a lot of water, it's always a healthy choice and it
will flush the toxins out of your system.
~ Eating apples and leafy vegetables is a good idea, as they
too help flush out toxins from the body.
~ Avoid alcohol like the plague.
~ Avocados and walnuts also offer protection against liver
disorders.
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