If you\u2019re obese or even somewhat\u00a0overweight, you\u2019re in danger of having a\u00a0fatty liver that can lead to non-alcoholic\u00a0fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the\u00a0fastest growing forms of liver disease.\u00a0
Weight loss can play an important part in\u00a0helping to reduce liver fat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Balanced Diet <\/strong> Exercise regularly <\/strong> Exercise can help keep your BMI at the right level, which could protect against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Use alcohol responsibly <\/strong> Practice safe sex <\/strong> Follow directions on all medications <\/strong> Don\u2019t Overdo Acetaminophen <\/strong> Wash hands<\/strong> Drink coffee <\/strong> Get Vaccinated <\/strong> Watch out for contaminated needles <\/strong> <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Don\u2019t share personal hygiene items <\/strong> www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5440772\/ <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Disclaimer:<\/strong> The advice provided is intended for informational purpose only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult with your doctor if you\u2019re seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The liver is a key player in your body's digestive system. \u200b Everything you eat or drink, including medicine,\u00a0passes through it.\u00a0\u200b You need to treat it right so it can stay healthy and\u00a0do its job.\u00a0 Here are 12 tips to help you achieve liver wellness. Maintain Healthy Weight\u200b If you\u2019re obese or even somewhat\u00a0overweight, you\u2019re […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2813","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2813"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2813\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
For a well-balanced diet, eat fiber, which you can\u00a0obtain from fresh fruits, vegetables, multigrain\u00a0chapati & bread, rice, pulses and lentils.\u00a0
Also eat lean protein like chicken, eggs, dairy\u00a0(low-fat milk and small amounts of cheese) and\u00a0good fats like nuts, seeds, fish and vegetable oils.
Hydration is essential, so drink a lot of water.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But even if your BMI doesn\u2019t change,\u00a0exercise is likely to help. How?\u00a0
When you exercise consistently, it helps to\u00a0burn triglycerides for fuel and can also\u00a0reduce liver fat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/alcohol-bottles-2.jpg\")
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When you drink, your liver stops doing\u00a0other things so it can break down the\u00a0alcohol and remove it from your blood.\u00a0
If you overdo it -- more than a drink a day\u00a0for women, two a day for men -- it\u2019s hard\u00a0on the organ and could hurt it.\u00a0
Over time, this often leads to \u201cfatty liver,\u201d\u00a0an early sign of disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Unprotected sex or sex with multiple\u00a0partners increases your risk of hepatitis B and\u00a0hepatitis C.\u00a0
Most people\u00a0don't\u00a0notice they have it until\u00a0many years later when much of the damage\u00a0has been done.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Side](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woman-with-sore-throat.jpg\")
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When medicines are taken incorrectly by\u00a0taking too much or the wrong type, your liver\u00a0can be harmed.\u00a0
Never mix alcohol with other drugs and\u00a0medications even if they're not taken at the\u00a0same time.\u00a0
Tell your doctor about any over-the-counter\u00a0medicines, supplements, and natural or\u00a0herbal remedies that you use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is present in\u00a0many drugs, including cold and flu drugs.\u00a0
Common\u00a0Indian\u00a0drugs that contain\u00a0acetaminophen are Dolo, Crocin, Calpol,\u00a0etc.\u00a0
Incorrect overdosing\u00a0of these drugs could\u00a0hurt your liver.\u00a0
Never take more than what the\u00a0package\u00a0instructions recommend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hand-wash.jpg\")
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It\u2019s\u00a0a simple, easy way to keep germs away\u00a0that could infect your liver.\u00a0
Use soap and warm water immediately\u00a0after using the bathroom, when\u00a0you have\u00a0changed a diaper, and before preparing or\u00a0eating food.\u00a0
You can spread hepatitis A when you\u00a0touch food or water with contaminated\u00a0hands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
People who drink a few cups of coffee a day\u00a0may be less likely to get liver diseases\u00a0including cancer and scarring (fibrosis,\u00a0cirrhosis).\u00a0
Regularly drinking moderate amounts of coffee\u00a0may prevent liver cancer \u2013 the World Health\u00a0Organization has recently confirmed this\u00a0reduced risk after reviewing more than 1,000\u00a0studies in humans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/get-vaccinated.jpg\")
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There are vaccines for hepatitis A and\u00a0hepatitis B.\u00a0
Unfortunately, there\u2019s no vaccine against\u00a0the hepatitis C virus.\u00a0
Talk to your doctor about whether you\u00a0need it.\u00a0
It might be especially important if your\u00a0immune system is weak, or your liver\u00a0already shows some damage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you or someone you know has ever\u00a0injected illegal drugs, you should consult a\u00a0doctor and get tested for hepatitis B, C\u00a0etc. which can spread through blood.\u00a0
The same is true if you\u2019ve had an\u00a0accidental needle prick.
Also, use only clean needles for tattoos\u00a0and body piercings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/personal-care.jpg\")
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Avoid sharing of personal hygiene items\u00a0like\u00a0\u00a0razors, toothbrushes and nail clippers\u00a0can carry microscopic levels of blood or\u00a0other body fluids that may be\u00a0contaminated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n