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Fatty Degeneration Of Liver!

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Dr. Shayna Gupta0Ayurvedic Doctor
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The liver is the second largest organ in the body. It’s responsible for many functions in the body including filtering harmful substances from the blood.
One of the most common changes to the liver is fatty liver disease that is multiple deposits of fats (triglycerides) in the liver cells.
Ayurveda describes the liver as a hot, fiery organ. As a vital organ, the liver is no less important than the heart.
Most problems can be detected early through liver disease symptoms such as abdominal pain beneath the ribs on the right side, nausea, vomiting, weakness, jaundice — yellowish skin and eyes, loss of appetite, and abnormal stools.
With appropriate diet and lifestyle changes, you can encourage liver rejuvenation and reduce the chances of falling prey to dangerous liver conditions.

Lifestyle & diet to prevent liver disease-

1. Liver-cleansing foods-

One should follow a pitta-pacifying diet and increase the amount of vegetables and fruits, introduce high-fiber plants such as whole grains and legumes to diet. 
Food for healthy and clean liver-

It would be a good idea to bulk up your meals with fresh fruits and vegetables like grapefruits, blueberries, cranberries, grapes, beetroots, cruciferous vegetables, and leafy green vegetables. They help to minimize any risk of liver damage. Olive oil, turmeric, and green tea would also make for healthy additions.

2. Foods to avoid
Certain foods need to be restricted like-

  • Intake of both salt and sugar
  • Junk foods
  • Consumption of alcohol. 

3. Exposure to harmful substances
It isn’t just the food and drink you ingest that affects liver health. We are constantly exposed to toxic substances 

  • Protect your skin. Common products that we use in everyday life can have high levels of toxicity, such as household disinfectants, pesticides, aerosol sprays, paints, and so on. While some amount of exposure is unavoidable, one can wear gloves. 
  • Get vaccinated. Vaccination is the most effective method of preventing chronic liver disease that is associated with hepatitis a and b infections.
  • Stay away from body fluids and blood of other people.

Ayurvedic herbs for healthy liver function-

1. Turmeric-

This anti-inflammatory ‘spice of life’ is highly regarded in ayurveda for its purifying effects. It is often used in cleansing rituals and diets to detoxify the liver.
Ayurvedic physicians also recommend consuming a glass of warm milk with a teaspoon of turmeric powder daily.

2. Manjistha-
In ayurveda, manjistha is regarded as a blood purifier and lymph mover. Manjistha comes with a potent cooling effect and is ideal for soothing aggravated pitta, which is why it is regarded as beneficial for liver disease protection. 

3. Ginger-
Ginger is now one of the most widely used culinary herbs across the world, the herb is regarded as a superfood that destroys ama or toxins and supports healthy digestion and respiration. Although its rasa and virya make it potentially pitta aggravating, it can be beneficial for the liver when consumed in moderation.

4. Cinnamon-
The herb is regarded as excellent for pacifying vata and kapha, but is a potential pitta aggravator. This is why users are advised to consume it in moderation.
One of these benefits relates directly to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, making it one of the most promising fatty liver home is a strong safeguard against liver damage. Daily dosage of cinnamon should not exceed 1500 mg.

5. Amla-
Amla has a pacifying and balancing effect on all three doshas and is most notable for its immune boosting effect. It is often recommended as a natural remedy for fatty liver and other liver conditions.
You can consume amla by eating the fresh fruit, drinking the juice, or ingesting it in the powder or capsule form.

Ay urvedic medicine, focusing primarily on dietary and lifestyle modifications. Maintaining a healthy bodyweight is broadly regarded as the most important strategy for the management of liver disease, with a weight loss of just 3 to 5 percent also lowering the risk. Of course, if symptoms of liver disease surface or worsen, you should seek medical help. 
 

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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