Tips for Maintaining
Liver Health
Dr Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopath. She has authored and co-authored over 35 books
Tips for Maintaining Liver Health Dr Carolyn Dean
Liver disease is best fought by avoiding it altogether, by making lifestyle choices that will maintain a healthy liver. There are many things that can be done to promote good liver health.
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Diet
Exercise
One of the most important things for a
Regular gentle exercise can stave off all
healthy liver is a healthy and nutritious
sorts of potential health issues including
diet that avoids ingredients such as sugar,
liver disease, as it burns triglycerides and
refined carbohydrates and saturated fats,
reduces fat in the liver.
and does not overload on calories. Fiber,
Drugs and Alcohol
diary, lean meats, polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats all help to maintain
Alcohol abuse can cause many health
a balance. Hydration is also essential.
problems, particularly in the liver. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and illicit
Alcohol abuse can cause
drugs helps to maintain a healthy liver.
many health problems, par-
Hygiene
ticularly in the liver. Avoiding
Personal hygiene helps maintain a healthy
excessive alcohol consump-
body. Washing hands regularly – particularly after going to the toilet or changing a
tion and illicit drugs helps to
diaper, and before preparing or eating food
maintain a healthy liver.
– helps keep livers healthy.
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Dr Carolyn Dean
Magnesium has also been linked to a healthy liver and the prevention of liver disease. You can read more about this by visiting the blog of Dr. Carolyn Dean.