It is estimated that the United States will see a steady and growing rise in liver transplants in the coming years. The only known treatment for liver disease due to obesity is not a treatment at all, but a lifestyle plan and way of life. The only way to stop the rapid spread of liver disease is to get regular physical activity and eat a healthy diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
When a patient is going to have laparoscopic surgery, they are advised to eat a low calorie, low sugar diet that allows the liver to rest. This diet allows for a reduction in liver inflammation so the surgeon can see clearly for surgery. Since this diet works well for surgery, it could also work well for normal, daily living. The main requirement is a low intake of calories, along with no fruit punches, fruit juices, sodas, energy drinks, or unnecessary sugar in the form of drinks or food. It is also advised to eat whole, fresh foods and lean meats, while avoiding processed, fried or fast foods.
The liver is an amazing organ. If you start taking care of yourself before your liver is severely damaged, many times the liver will bounce back to its original state. Liver damage can be reduced and reversed, but it must be caught early and the power is in the individual’s hands. No pill or surgery can take care of liver damage; only living healthy and caring for oneself can keep the liver healthy. With proper exercise and a thoughtful diet, obesity, diabetes, and liver damage can be reversed.
So, for guys in middle age and beyond, the next time your primal impulses seem to compel you, beyond reason and sanity, to wolfishly down that Domino's pizza all by yourself, consider that it's not just your self-esteem and your mid-section that are potentially at stake. It may also be your internal organs, all of which are very important, no doubt, but few more important than your liver.
Article comments
1 - Gina Lynne Smith
Wow great information. I can't believe that 1 out of 3 TEENS have fatty liver. This is a very scary rate. I have been doing alot of research on the liver and obesity and love your information. We need to constantly watch we eat and be careful of what we put into our bodies. Steatohepatitis is a very scary disease and can ruin lives. Without our liver we can't function. Thanks for bringing this great information to my attention. I have a new blog I am starting with some information also, I hope you dont mind if I share some of your thoughts on my blog Liver Detoxification Thanks and best of Health to you all!
2 - Jason
yeah i agree a very great information. Even me myself have a fatty liver and i am very sad about why this happen to me. But i try using water therapy and healing my abuse liver.