I was diagnosed by a doctor for having fatty liver with inflammation (caused of liver enzymes elevation) due to being overweight (not obese) with high cholesterol (not a drinker). I had an ultrasound done but my liver size was normal but incredibly fatty at the time which was at my worst condition. Does that usually mean minimal-moderate inflammation because I have elevated liver enyzmes? They say RIGOROUS exercise or rapid weight loss can make the disease worst but safe exercise can reverse the disease. What can I eat and what's a good workout that is safe and helpful in healing my liver? Any nutritional and exercise advice would be great...would like to heal my liver the safe way. Thanks There are a number of things that they usually tell someone with liver disease and it is true for all liver patients:
(1) try to eat fresh fruits and vegetables that are washed thoroughly.
(2) try to eat meats and things that are non fat, like lean cuts of beef, chicken without skin, and fish. The best oils to use are olive oil or canola oil, if you need to use it.
People with high cholesterol know to limit the amount of milk and milk products.
(3) the things to avoid are high salt foods,
prepackaged preserved food (which have
an awful lot of salt); buy canned vege that have low salt content. Patients who have liver trouble can have a problem with the body retaining too much sodium. That doesn't mean to cut it out completely...just slow down on its use. Sodium is needed by the body and the doctor can tell, by your blood work, how much you should limit.
(4) do not eat from open salad bars and dip into communal dips where people dip chips and other things into. It is important right now that your liver not be forced to work any harder than it is. Therefore, you don't want to become sick with anything else where you have to take medications or the body has to fight off more. Medications go through the liver first to be broken down before going to the rest of the body. If the liver is not doing well, it may handle any medication quite differently than before.
It is a good idea to let the doctor know any medications you are taking, whether over the counter, herbs, herbal teas, or medications prescribed by another doctor.
(5) make sure you drink enough water. This is good to see that your kidneys are flush out when they are removing things from the body through their filtering system. Don't over due the fluids and check with your doctor to be sure how much fluid you are allowed to take in.
(6) walking is the best exercise for the body..it doesn't put a strain on the joints and
deep breathing exercise can help expand your lungs so your body gets more oxygen where it is needed in the body to help heal.
(7) liver cleanses are usually for people who have healthy livers....not for patients that are known to have a liver problem. It is best to only take things the doctor prescribes for you or talk with the doctor first before trying new things like herbs, vitamins, and cleanses.
(8) I mentioned before about becoming sick...this is also true in trying to keep you well...to wash your hands often, to stay away from people who are sick, have been sick or been around others who are sick...
when you cannot wash your hands, carry purell or germ-x with you to use. People touch many things like shopping cart handles, door knobs, they shake your hand,
money and even foods. Even children,etc. blowing out birthday candles on a cake really isn't good cause they may not show symptoms of being sick until the virus has built up inside their body.
Please take note that I was mentioning to limit things and not do away with them entirely. The body needs a certain amount of fats, proteins, and vitamins and mineral which will come from all sources. However,
I found that if I have something a little on the salty side one day, I will try to avoid it almost completely the next day. If I have a cheese sandwich one day (cheese is high in cholesterol), I will have fruits and vegetables the next day. This is just a
suggestion.
If you want to know more about your liver problem, here is a site:
http://www.medicinenet.com/fatty_liver/a...
Please take note that there is fatty liver disease that causes no problem...this is like having fat around the outside of the liver.
However, in fatty liver that the fat is in between the cells of the liver...it causes
inflammation because it blocks blood from flowing properly in the liver to reach the cells with nourishment and oxygen and also puts pressure on them. If this inflammation goes away by losing weight and taking medications the doctor prescribes, then the liver cells can heal. It will become more of a problem if the inflammation continues and the liver cells die because of it. This can lead to cirrhosis. you can heal yourself..naturally...and saftely...look up google for liver cleansing...eat raw ..unprocessed foods....fruits and veg..take supplements...just look up liver health...and all you need is gentle walking to start...swimming..until your comfortable...then try bike riding etc....use your mind and your will...believe in geting well....dont focus on bad liver...focus on a healthy liver...i really do wish you well...and i know you can do it...xx I have liver trouble myself too (also not alcohol related). My hepatologist tells me to deo aerobic exersize 30 min. 5 times a week, nothing rigourous, not high impact (at least not in the beginning.
Don't drink sweet beverages (including juice), drink lots and lots of water, don't eat (a lot of) red meat, no lamb, no pork. Not more than 4 eggs a week, not more than two pieces of fruit a day, eat high fibre food, don't take medication your doctor didn't approve (not even painkillers). Eat at least three meals at regular times. If you need snacks in between try to make the two pieces of fruit a day your snacks. Deep water fish is good (salmon, tuna, mackarel) it has lots of omega 3 and is generaly better than meat. Take omega 3 and vitamin supplements if your hep. approves.
CPK (in the LFT bloodtest) will be high when you start exercizing, don't be too alarmed by that. |
