Fatty Liver Could Shrink Your Brain

shrink your brain

We love to report good news on the identification and treatment of NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Often, particularly if in the earliest stages (1 or 2), NAFLD is easily treated via lifestyle changes and sometimes, with medication as recommended by one’s physician. Today, though, the news isn’t all bright. A paper written by Galit Weinstein, … Read more

Milk Thistle: Why Does Everyone Recommend It?

milk thistle

You have read about milk thistle many times on this website, and perhaps you may : Can milk thistle (really) help strengthen the liver? If so, can it address NAFLD specifically? Are there any studies to back all this up? Well, dear readers, you’re in luck – we’ve investigated these questions and have compiled them … Read more

Why Do You Get Fatty Liver Disease?

Fatty Liver Disease

If you are healthy and have been diagnosed with NAFLD, otherwise known as Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, you are probably asking yourself why this has happened to you. Actually, a lot of healthy people develop Fatty Liver Disease and like you, ask themselves this question: Why me? To those who feel reasonably well and believe themselves to … Read more

Microbes: How important are they?

Microbes

Probiotics. “Friendly” bacteria. Intestinal permeability. You’ve probably heard all these phrases and more related to “gut health.” But did you know that the microbes in your intestines may be having an effect on your weight – and on your NAFLD condition? Here’s the news on gut microbes and how they affect liver health – and the … Read more

Broccoli helps prevent cancer and NAFLD

broccoli

You already know broccoli is good for you, but did you know it may ward of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? According to this March 2016 study, broccoli has the potential to counter NAFLD in addition to its well-known anti-cancer development properties. The study, which bears the ponderous name Dietary Broccoli Lessens Development of Fatty Liver in Mice … Read more

Should you stay away from carb? Is carb that bad?

carb

We’ve addressed this issue before (read HERE). But carb remains a hot topic when it comes to weight loss and overall health. A significant percentage (but not all) of NAFLD patients, or individuals who suspect they have a fatty liver condition, are overweight according to current BMI charts. Therefore, many, many people with NAFLD work daily … Read more

The Unexpected Causes of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive liver disease that can cause serious health complications, such as cirrhosis and even liver failure. NAFLD is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver, which can lead to inflammation and scarring. In this article, … Read more

Black seed oil: A natural way to treat fatty liver

black seed oil

What is fatty liver and how black seed oil can help? Fatty liver is a condition in which there is an accumulation of fat in the liver cells. This can lead to problems such as inflammation, scarring, and cirrhosis. Black seed oil has been shown to be effective in reducing fat accumulation in the liver … Read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease diet

nafld

NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat in our body is deposited on the liver. As we all know liver is a vital organ for our digestive system, hence deposition of fat starts to defunct its various activities. In the initial phase NAFLD doesn’t pose any serious problem nor does … Read more

Fatty Liver Diseases: Causes and diet plans

fatty liver

You may not have heard of fatty liver diseases, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to be specific. But chances are, you know someone who has it. As a dietitian in private practice, it’s becoming increasingly common for me to tailor diets for clients who’ve been diagnosed with a build-up of fat in their liver. If … Read more