Liver cancer is a growing global health concern and is often linked to lifestyle and dietary habits. While genetic factors and environmental exposures do play a role, much of the risk for liver disease is influenced by everyday choices. The liver, one of the most vital organs in the body, performs critical functions such as…
Liver damage is often asymptomatic. One could lose up to 90% of liver function before signs are apparent. This makes early diagnosis of utmost significance. Fat deposition, inflammation, and scarring (e.g., in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/ NAFLD) can all insidiously creep up without raising an eyebrow. By the time these dangerous issues become apparent, the…
Moderate coffee is actually shown to protect the liver. But when stress, dehydration, and poor gut health are in the mix, as they often are in IT jobs, caffeine can worsen the situation. Instead, a warm cup of dandelion root tea or fennel tea early in the morning soothes the gut, reduces bloating, and helps…
Thick, yellow, or crumbly toenails are common in fungal infections. Most people blame tight shoes or locker rooms. But liver health could also play a role here. A compromised liver can weaken the immune system over time. When the immune response slows down, it becomes easier for fungal organisms to settle in and thrive, especially…
6 common habits are damaging your liver When it comes to liver injury, alcohol is normally the first perpetrator to spring to mind. Health professionals, however, indicate that various routine tendencies—silently neglected—are capable of subtly damaging this vital body organ. The liver is an integral part of assimilating nutrients, detoxifying toxins, and balancing metabolism. But…
Jaundice is one of the most obvious signs of liver trouble. It happens when bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells, builds up in your body. A healthy liver processes and removes bilirubin, but a damaged liver cannot do this efficiently. This causes your skin and the whites of your…
