Posts Tagged ‘liver’
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Liver Fibrosis Evaluation Methods
Chronic liver disease severity is determined by the liver’s landscape; the more liver cells that are damaged and scarred, the more advanced the liver disease is. Even after an initial diagnosis, the current state of your liver’s tissue is a major factor for predicting prognosis and making ongoing therapeutic decisions. Liver biopsy is the globally…
Read MoreThe science of alcohol: How does it affect your liver and heart?
The science of alcohol: How does it affect your liver and heart? From the first taste to the long-term effects, Dr Nick Knight explains exactly what alcohol does to your body Wednesday 06 August 2014 Alcohol, the presumed panacea of low confidence, bad days in the office, and social cohesion, has built-up quite the reputation.…
Read MoreDark Urine Could Indicate a Liver Problem
Dark Urine Could Indicate a Liver Problem February 14th, 2014 Urine that is orange, amber or brown might signify liver disease. Know what you can rule out and which other symptoms might point to the same conclusion. Dark Urine Could Indicate a Liver Problem By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Liver disease is becoming one of the…
Read MoreThe Importance of Bile Flow and Liver Health
The Importance of Bile Flow and Liver Health January 30th, 2014 Make sure you understand why the production, secretion and flow of bile is essential for maintaining optimal liver health. By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. The liver is an amazing organ, with an estimated 500 functions necessary to sustain life. Of these many roles, the liver…
Read MoreThe Liver
The Liver The liver is a large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly. Weighing about 3 pounds, the liver is reddish-brown in color and feels rubbery to the touch. Normally you can’t feel the liver, because it’s protected by the rib cage. The liver has two large sections, called the…
Read MoreTreating Liver Disease
Treating Liver Disease I had to post this. If you read it carefully, this article confirms what I have been saying about TREATING cirrhosis through dietary means rather than being hung out to die. Craig Treating Liver Disease The predisposing cause should be identified and eliminated. Identify and remove any drug or toxin which may…
Read MoreDemystifying the liver and it's diseases
Demystifying the liver and it’s diseases At a glance: Functions of the liver include protein synthesis, detoxification, and metabolic processes. Liver problems are often discovered incidentally through routine laboratory testing or screening blood tests. Liver disease can have either an infectious or noninfectious etiology, such as hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disorders, and drug-induced injury. Patients…
Read MoreCirrhosis From Wikipedia
Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules (lumps that occur as a result of a process in which damaged tissue is regenerated), leading to progressive loss of liver function. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B…
Read MoreCirrhosis and Liver Disease with Nutritional and Supplemental Support
Cirrhosis – Nutritional and Supplemental Support The liver is the largest organ in the body, weighing up to 2.5 percent of total lean body mass. Located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, the liver varies in size and shape, depending on each person’s anatomy. Its main function is to metabolize substances in the…
Read MoreWorking With Your Livers Clock Benefits Cirrhosis
Working With Your Livers Clock Benefits Cirrhosis While most of us check the time throughout the day to stay on schedule, few realize that the liver also has a timed agenda. By heeding your liver’s innate clock, those with cirrhosis can help relieve some of the extra burden on this multitasking organ. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.…
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