Stress No More: Vitamin D could de-stress Liver Disease Treatments

January 31st, 2012

One of the most impressive human traits is our persistent drive for innovation.  Innovation drives medical research and technology.  Medical technology has brought another key advancement to the liver health scene by taking a second look at the benefits of vitamin D.   It has been  discovered that vitamin D does more than encourage calcium absorption, […]

Give Your Liver a Break — Detox, Anyone?

January 28th, 2012

You must have seen those ads in the morning paper, or maybe you heard about it from a friend – but by now EVERYONE has heard of “liver detox”.  The term liver detox is now part of today’s health vocabulary.  But how safe are these detoxification programs and how exactly do they work to make […]

“Virtual Liver”: The Surgeon’s New And Remarkable Aid to Liver Operation

January 17th, 2012

It was a collaboration between intellect and imagination that enabled the development of the “virtual liver” which experts claim to be the most promising innovation in liver disease treatment. Dubbed the “virtual liver,” this new technology is a breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer. It is designed to provide surgeons with accurate information […]

Eat for Your Liver: Easy Choices for a Liver-friendly Diet

January 12th, 2012

What we eat and drink every day can greatly impact liver disease and our health. While  busy schedules and a seemingly never-ending to-do list can easily keep us from preparing a proper healthy meal, the importance of proper nutrition and its real impact on our bodies and lives,  should be enough to encourage carving out […]

Watching Your Weight Saves Your Liver – Studies Say

January 11th, 2012

The Holidays are over, relatives and friends have flown back to real life, having left you alone to stare at the mirror wondering: how many pounds have I gained? And seriously, asking yourself (drumroll right here): how do I get rid of this excess baggage? Recently, the problem of obesity has risen up in the […]