Healthy Liver

The foundation of living a fulfilling life is HEALTH. What happens when we fail to prioritize our health?, we will have to suffer the consequences. Now, let's move to one of the consequences which is disease; this can be prevented through good maintenance of the body system.

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Every part of the internal body has its unique functions but once we misuse them by consuming harmful substances or ignore self- care practice, then we have to suffer the side effects of that. Let's take the LIVER for example; the largest internal organ in the body that support various processes which keeps our bodies functioning well, once this organ is faulty, there will be problem in the entire body system. How do we know a healthy liver?

Understanding a Healthy Liver

Liver is responsible for many processes in the internal body and here are the roles this organ plays in order to know it is functioning properly;

• Healthy Liver stores and also releases vitamin and minerals to the body when necessary.
• It supports the immune system by removing bacteria from the bloodstream
• It hinders excessive bleeding by producing proteins required for blood clotting.
• Liver makes sure that harmful substances are broken down and excreted from the body
• Liver helps to regulate blood sugar levels and also provide energy to the body

Once a person experiences normal energy level, proper digestion, good metabolic processes and clear skin, it is definitely a sign of a healthy liver. How can one have a healthy liver? Let's find out below;

Common Tips to Have Healthy Liver

• Learn to drink a enough water daily to enable the liver flush out toxin from the body system
• Exercise regularly
• Stay away from harmful chemicals or protect yourself when working with chemicals or other substances
• Do not overuse drugs; pay attention to the doctor's description
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
• Eat healthy foods
• Do not take hard drugs or smoke
• Visit the doctor for regular check-up

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Health Problem Due to Liver Dysfunction

Since liver is associated with other processes in the body, there are health problem that can occur due to liver dysfunction and they include; cancer of the liver, hypertension, liver failure, bleeding, fatigue, jaundice and cirrhosis which is the late stage of liver disease.

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I will invite few friends to join the health contest (@josepha, @ruthjoe and @eliany).