Getting a good night’s sleep enables our body to repair and protect itself against inflammation. Some evidence suggests that not getting eno

A Mediterranean diet is often promoted by nutritionists as a healthy diet to follow. Evidence has shown it to be particularly beneficial for

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) describes a range of conditions caused by too much fat stored in the liver in people who drink little or no alcohol. Healthy liver cells should contain little or no fat. More than 5% fat stored in liver cells is considered too much, and this can result in a fatty liver. 1 in 3 people in the UK is estimated to be affected by NAFLD. There are four stages of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Simple fatty liver or steatosis Non-

Milk thistle has long been associated with being beneficial to the liver. It has been used by herbalists and homeopathic practitioners for c

Obesity is a major risk factor for developing the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Having a healthy weight will benefit your health and well-being in many ways, including your liver function. In fact, weight loss is one of the best ways to reverse fatty liver if you are overweight or obese. So what's that got to do with a tortoise & a hare? Well, when it comes to weight loss, "slow & steady wins the race" just like the rabbit found out the hard way. Your body mass i

A healthy liver should contain little or no fat. A diet high in fat and sugars can overload the liver with triglycerides, which are the most common fats in our bodies. A diet low in fat and sugars can help keep your liver healthy. Here's our view on sugars and how to reduce the amount of 'free sugars' in your diet. Sugars can be categorised into two types: Natural or Intrinsic Sugars – are sugars that are found naturally within the cell structure of WHOLE foods (for example,

We are seeing a rising tide of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) around the world. Early detection is key to slowing down the growth

The liver performs well over 500 different functions and one of the hardest working organs in our body. It hardly ever complains until it's really strained. Perhaps, that's why we don't pay much attention to this vital organ. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your #LiverHealth. Most of these are easy to follow and require minimal effort on our part. So, without much due, here are some easy ways to look after your liver. 1. Get plenty of sleep Sleep is essen

Eating a healthy diet is important to keep yourself feeling good and your liver happy. Diets that claim to help ‘detox’ your liver are not required as there is no evidence that toxins build-up in the liver. Some of these ‘detox’ or ‘liver cleansing’ diets can be potentially dangerous for people with liver disease. Following a healthy, varied diet is the best solution. So what actually is a healthy diet? 1. Eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day Less than 3

Liver disease is emerging as one of the toughest medical challenges of 21st century. Implications of the Liver Disease can be devastating, b