Time to Detox

Here are seven steps to ensuring that your liver stays healthy

– Healthy diet: A diet rich with magnesium,iron,and carbohydrates will keep the liver healthy and help in detoxifying the body. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is also essential.

– Avoid alcohol: Consuming large amounts of alcohol can lead to three serious conditions—alcoholic hepatitis,fatty liver and alcoholic cirrhosis. Keep your alcohol intake to a bare minimum or avoid alcohol altogether.

– Avoid drugs: Recreational drugs severely damage liver cells. Some prescription drugs can also be hepatotoxic,so do not exceed the recommended dosage of medication,unless advised by a doctor.

– Organic foods: Organic fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants that protect the liver as well as help in its cleansing processes. Try to include organic foods in your diet.

– Avoid environmental pollutants: Toxic fumes from paint thinners,bug sprays and other aerosols can enter the body through tiny blood vessels in your lungs and be carried to your liver,which can cause injury to the organ. Wear a protective mask when using these products.

– Exercise: A recent study has shown that obesity is a major cause for fatty liver disease. Therefore,exercise on a regular basis to reach your ideal weight.