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What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver disease is a condition in which accumulated fat in the liver can lead to swelling and inflammation, which over time may cause liver scarring, cirrhosis, and related health problems such as liver failure and liver cancer . This serious health issue occurs in up to 25 percent of Americans and frequently occurs in the setting of excess weight and diabetes . What causes Fatty Liver?

People who have a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 27, or are diabetic, are at higher risk for fatty liver disease . People who gain weight mainly in the abdomen are at greater risk compared to those who distribute weight in the hips or thighs . Additionally, those with a family history of fatty liver disease may have a genetic predisposition for the disease . Fatty liver disease typically occurs in conjunction with other obesity-related conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and most importantly, diabetes . How do I treat Fatty Liver?

Currently, no medications have been FDA approved to treat fatty liver disease, but weight loss has been shown to reverse fat accumulation, inflammation and even mild

Torfay Sharifnia Roman, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist at AdventHealth Transplant Institute. She completed her Internal Medicine residency training at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. She subsequently completed her Gastroenterology fellowship, as well as an advanced fellowship in Transplant Hepatology, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She is boardcertified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology. Additionally, she is board certified in Obesity Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

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scarring in the liver . Our specialty clinic offers targeted and individualized treatment plans to help patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with the goal of early intervention and reversal . These services include: Targeted diagnostic testing and staging of liver disease • Individualized, multipronged treatment approach targeting fatty liver disease/NAFLD • Lifestyle and nutrition counseling • Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) specific therapies • Medical weight loss • Collaboration with AdventHealth Translational

Research Institute and participation in NAFLD clinical trials • Multidisciplinary collaboration with experts in bariatric surgery, radiology and interventional radiology, pathology, organ transplant and endocrinology • Gastroscopy and colonoscopy as clinically indicated

Acupuncture Services

AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab is proud to offer acupuncture services as part of our comprehensive wellness program. Combined with regular exercise and a healthy diet, acupuncture can keep you feeling great and performing at your best.

How Acupuncture Works

An acupuncturist places hair-thin, sterile, disposable needles at specific acupoints on the body. These carefully selected points promote natural healing by enhancing recuperative power, immunity, physical and emotional health, and overall wellbeing. Acupuncture is a safe, painless and effective way to address a wide variety of medical problems.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your appointment begins with an evaluation by an acupuncturist, which includes a full health history, presenting symptoms, lifestyle and diet. Medical pulse diagnosis and examination of the tongue provide crucial information about what is occurring systemically in your body. A treatment plan is then administered, which may include acupuncture, cupping, topical herbal ointments, exercise and dietary changes. The first session with your physician lasts 50 minutes.

Emily Mammone, DOM, LAc

Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist AP 3956 Benefits of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is recognized by leading national and international health organizations to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of medical problems. Some of the most common health concerns that acupuncture can help with include: • Pain relief and management • Arthritis • Digestive issues • Stress, anxiety and depression • Menstrual symptoms • Migraine/tension headaches

Hours

Mondays: 10 am to 7 pm Wednesdays: 8 am – 5 pm

Call 407-646-7711 option 3 to schedule your appointment and take advantage of our introductory special.

Acupuncture is elective and paid out of pocket, and may be reimbursed by your insurance.

Initial Evaluation: $95 Follow-Up Treatment: $70

6 sessions for $370 ($50 savings) 12 sessions for $740 ($100 savings)

AdventHealth complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

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