The document provides guidelines for maintaining liver health, emphasizing limiting alcohol intake, exercising regularly, and following a balanced diet low in fats and high in fiber. It also advises on vaccination against hepatitis A and B, caution with traditional medicines and weight loss pills, and the importance of managing diabetes and high blood pressure. Additionally, it highlights the need to quit smoking and consult healthcare professionals for specific concerns.

1. Robert Daniel,
UrgentMed,
www.urgentmed.us
Phone:1-800-275-9630
Email: support@urgentmed.us

2. Limit your alcohol intake and
drink in moderation
 Our liver can only process or break down a small
amount of alcohol every hour. Beyond this, it can
damage the liver cells and lead to inflammation and
scarring (cirrhosis).
 For this reason, men should limit their alcohol intake
to two standard drinks a day while women should only
have one.
 A standard drink is equivalent to:
 one ordinary beer
 one small glass of wine or
 a small shot of whiskey

3. Regular exercise and have an
active lifestyle
 Regular exercise is key to a healthy liver. Exercise
decreases stress on the liver, increases energy levels
and helps to prevent obesity – a risk factor for liver
disease. Aim for a total of 150 minutes of exercise, such
as brisk walking or swimming per week.

4. Have a balanced and healthy diet:
Less fatty foods and more fibre
 High levels of fat in the blood (hyperlipidaemia) and high
levels of cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) are common
causes of fatty liver disease.
 Reduce the amount of saturated fats, transfats and
hydrogenated fats in your diet.
 Saturated fats are found in deep fried foods, red meats and
dairy products. Trans and hydrogenated fats are found in
processed foods. The liver stores excess dietary fat and fat
buildup can eventually bring on fatty liver disease.
 Eat more high-fibre foods such as fruits and vegetables and
whole grains. For proteins, choose more fish, white meat,
beans and nuts and cut down on red meat.

5. Watch your body weight
 Obesity, particularly, abdominal or central obesity, is a
major risk factor for developing fatty liver disease.
Together with a balanced diet and regular exercise, a
healthy weight can be achieved and maintained.

6. Get vaccinated
 Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, both viral
liver infections. Hepatitis A is contracted from
contaminated food and water- avoid raw or
contaminated seafood or shellfish. Hepatitis B can be
contracted through sexual contact, contaminated
blood and needles. If you choose not to get vaccinated
against hepatitis B, practice safer sex. Talk to your
family doctor about these vaccinations.

7. Be careful with traditional
medicine and remedies
 Some of these over-the-counter traditional medicines
or remedies contain heavy metals or unknown toxins.
They can result in liver toxicity or they can stress and
affect the regular functioning of your liver.
 Over-supplementation of traditional medicine may
cause liver inflammation and can lead to irreversible
liver damage or even failure. Please consult your liver
specialist prior to consumption if in doubt.

8. Be careful of weight loss pills or
fad diets
 Over-the-counter weight loss pills which are available
without a prescription may contain toxins and
ingredients which can be harmful to the liver such as:
 ephedra (ma huang in Chinese)
 kombucha
 pennyroyal
 skullcap
 cascara
 chaparral
 comfrey and
 kava.

9.  Fad diets that make your weight swing up and down
aggressively put excessive stress on your liver. Be
careful of any diet that promises large amounts of
weight loss in an unrealistically short period. These
diets are usually lacking in essential nutrients and are
not beneficial but harmful to your liver.
 Take care in consuming liver cleansing and detox diets.
Contrary to popular belief, no particular diet is proven
to be liver cleansing. Please ask your doctor or dietitian
to help you create a healthy diet.

10. Take care and protect yourself
against Hepatitis B or C
 Hepatitis C has no vaccine available currently.
Hepatitis C can be transmitted sexually or if there is a
chance of blood-to-blood contact.
 Practice safe sex and avoid unnecessary sharing of
toothbrushes, razors, needles and other personal care
items – these can also transmit hepatitis B or C.
 If you are a Hepatitis B or C carrier, consult your doctor
for a screening program to detect problems early. If
your parents are carrier and/or you are not sure, get a
Hepatitis screen.

11. Take care if you have Diabetes,
Hypertension and/or High
cholesterol:
 Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol form a
metabolic syndrome with obesity, posing major risks for
fatty liver disease.
 Keeping your diabetes, high blood pressure and high
cholesterol under good control with diet, exercise and/or
medications can help limit and prevent liver damage.
Please keep regular follow-ups with your family doctor.
 Some anti-cholesterol medicines can occasionally have a
side effect that causes liver problems. Some medicines can
hurt your liver if you drink alcohol when you take them, or
if you take many drugs in combination. Talk to your doctor
or pharmacist about your medications if in doubt.

12. Quit smoking
 There are some studies that link cigarette smoking
with the development of liver cancer. Smoking can also
enhance the toxic effects that some medications (such
as paracetamol) have on the liver.

13. Contact Urgentmed
 For queries reach us by following details:
Our Locations:
Davie
2337 South University Drive
Davie FL 33324
Plantation
10199 Cleary Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
 Phone: 1-800-275-9630
Email: Support@urgentmed.us,
 Web: www.urgentmed.us