Gallstones are formed when bile produced by the liver contains too much cholesterol or salts which cause the bile to harden. Bile is formed in the liver and stored in the gallbladder and later secreted into the small intestines where it aids in the digestion of fat. There are many causes of the formation of ...
According to Dr. Sandra Cabot’s book, The Liver Cleansing Diet, a healthy liver is required in order to metabolize food properly, and cleanse your body of toxins, bacteria and chemicals. As if that weren’t enough work, it is the main fat burning organ of the body! Dr. Cabot lists some of the symptoms of liver ...
Not too long ago, I saw Dr. Oz on Oprah describing the one organ that absorbs fat and dictates whether we are larger in size or small. Dr. Oz proceeded to take this disgusting organ, yellow in color and bulky in texture, right out on Oprah’s stage. I am not easily disgusted, but when I ...
Healthy liver function is a very important factor in maintaining clear, healthy skin. The liver is responsible for the removal of toxins in the bloodstream and keeping the body clean and pure. However, on a typical diet of highly processed foods and sugary treats, the liver quickly becomes bogged down and performs very sluggishly. The ...
Liver disease has many different causes, but the symptoms can be vague and often undetectable until liver disease has caused significant damage. This is why doctors recommend having regular tests performed on the liver to make sure that everything is healthy. Liver disease can be a tricky illness because it shares symtoms with several other ...
A baby’s eating habits vary widely for a variety of reasons. Some are simply finicky when it comes to eating while others will eat anything and everything on their plates. Babies that have a prolonged loss of appetite, however, require help in getting the nutrients necessary to grow and flourish. In these instances, parents may ...
Cancer touches millions of people in this country and across the globe. A diagnosis of cancer is terrifying for the patient and family members. However, a cancer diagnosis does not automatically mean death. True, cancer robs the life of many. Yet, it is imperative to bear in mind that millions of people also win the ...
The world is full of pollution today, and we take in pollutants is the food that we eat, the water we drink, the very air that we breath. This is all very hard on our liver, because the liver is the organ that is responsible for filtering toxins out of our blood. The liver becomes ...