Cirrhosis of Liver

A condition that refers to liver cells have become hardened and fibrotic. The scar tissue builds up and obstruct of blood flow in liver. Liver has many important function which include detoxification; blood sugar and cholesterol control; digestion and absorption of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Liver is an organ that can regenerate well but in cases of cirrhosis, the liver cells hardly replaced to become a healthy liver.


Symptoms

• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Eye problems
• Fatigue
• Indigestion
• Jaundice
• Loss of appetite
• Low-grade fever
• Nausea

Causes

• Excessive alcohol use
• Damage from gallstones
• Bacterial or viral infections (Hepatitis)
• Obesity
• Poor diet

Action Plan

• Increase the intake of fresh vegetable and fruit that provide abundant antioxidant for healing.
• Consume food that rich in chlorophyll for cleansing and rejuvenating the cells.
• Eat more plain foods rather than heavily spiced or flavoured food.
• Avoid the intake of sugar, margarine, heated fats, fried foods, processed meats, pastries, caffeine,  refined carbohydrates and foods containing additives.
• Avoid the alcohol used