National Liver Awareness Month
October is National Liver Awareness Month.
Aside from the mandate of abstaining from alcohol with liver disease, it can be nearly impossible for many to keep away from all stress, sugary and fatty foods during the holidays. Read on to learn what you can do to help minimize potential damage to your liver during this upcoming festive season.
- Water – The liver needs lots of pure water to process waste. Besides preventing dehydration from a hectic holiday schedule, drinking water helps flush out toxins that might otherwise cause liver damage. In addition, water assures this organ is well lubricated so that it can perform optimally.
- Relaxation – Taking time out for relaxation could be one of your greatest defenses against holiday stress. To better understand how stress injures the liver and learn about several relaxation tips, read The Connection Between Stress Relief and Liver Health.
- Healthy Food – Aside from avoiding sugary and fatty foods, choosing healthy fare can actually help your liver overcome the obstacles it faces. Especially when at a holiday celebration, keep your eye out for:
- fresh fruit and vegetables which contain antioxidants to reduce liver damage
- whole grains that are high in fiber to cleanse your liver naturally
- lean meat and fish which are high in protein to give your liver the building blocks it needs.
- Milk Thistle – Since it’s nearly impossible to avoid all potential liver toxins, be proactive by protecting your liver. Milk thistle offers superior hepatic protection by strengthening the liver’s outer walls to deflect damaging toxins. Especially during the season where temptation is everywhere, give yourself extra liver support by supplementing with a highly absorbable form of milk thistle.
There is little doubt that those with liver disease are put to the test during the holiday season. However, November and December’s burdens can be eased by avoiding alcohol, minimizing stress, sugar and fat. In addition, those with liver disease can begin the New Year with confidence by including plenty of water, relaxation, healthy food and milk thistle into their busy holiday schedules.
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