Liver Issues? Take Curcumin for Lasting Relief

Liver refers to one of the largest organs present in the human body which is present on the right side of our abdomen, right below the rib cage. It is one of the most important organs that performs hundreds of functions, some of which are indispensable for our very survival. The liver works along with the pancreas and intestines to carry out those functions. These primarily include digestion, absorption and processing of the food that we take in. At the same time, it also helps our body store and release glucose as and when required, fight infections, detoxify the body and flush the toxins out. One of its major functions, however, is to fil diseaseter the blood coming in from the digestive tract, before sending this clean blood off to the other parts of our body. This vital organ is also responsible for making proteins for blood plasma, and regulating the process of blood clotting, thus preventing excessive bleeding in case of an injury, internal or external.

Liver Issues, Causes and Symptoms

Thanks to such overwhelming job profile, the liver remains all the more likely to experience issues unique to this organ. Some common liver issues include cirrhosis, hepatitis, ascites, hemochromatosis, gall stones, fatty liver disease, liver cancer and complete liver failure, among various others. While some of these are caused by viruses, other could either surface due to prolonged or excessive alcohol consumption or certain drugs/medications. Poor and neglected diet and lifestyle also contribute towards damaging the liver. While the symptoms of an underlying liver disease may vary, swelling in the abdomen, swelling in the legs and ankles, frequent bruises, chronic fatigue, nausea and jaundice could be some of them. Sometimes, a liver disease may also be there without any symptoms as such.

Natural Means to Manage and Maintain Liver Health

Most of the tips shared below include making some healthy diet and lifestyle changes, which not only help prevent liver issues, but also help cure them, to a great extent. Let us walk through some of them:

• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Eating a well-balanced diet
• Avoiding saturated and trans fats
• Avoiding sugars, especially the refined kinds
• Including omega-3 supplements in your diet
• Working out regularly
• Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption
• Avoiding exposure to chemicals or toxic substances
• Maintaining personal hygiene
• Getting timely vaccinations, especially those against viruses such as hepatitis A & B
• Drinking tea or coffee, without added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
• Drinking plenty of water all through the day.

Curcumin – The Power Ingredient

Belonging to the ginger family, turmeric or Haldi as we all know it, is a popular Asian herb derived from the roots of Curcuma longa plant. It happens to be one of the most versatile herbs found in nature. Being a kitchen staple, it is one of the major ingredients used in Asian cooking. With its warm and bitter taste, it not only adds a distinct hue and flavour to the dish, but also loads it up with various nutrients and a whole host of healing properties. No wonder why it is referred to as the king of spices, and Ayurveda continues to tout it as one of the most incredible herbs ever known to mankind.

Curcumin, is this bright yellow compound, one of the most active bio ingredients found in turmeric. In fact, Curcumin is precisely what makes turmeric one of the most potent therapeutic herbs found in nature. When it comes to Curcumin’s healing profile, it is high on anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Owing to its healing and skin brightening assets, it is also being used as a major ingredient in various cosmetic and skin care products.

What Research Says

Research suggests that curcumin is an especially effective herb when it comes to preventing and treating some chronic liver diseases. Here is why.

• Thanks to curcumin’s antioxidant content, it can scavenge the free radicals and prevent oxidative stress from damaging the liver.
• It also causes a reduction in swelling that arises as a symptom of an underlying liver disease
• Turmeric has the capacity to bring down the cholesterol and triglyceride content in our body
• Turmeric also helps maintain healthy lipoprotein levels, and manages blood glucose levels.
• It can stabilise mitochondrial function.
• Its cleansing and detoxifying capacity comes in handy when dealing with certain liver issues.
• Curcumin in Turmeric can potentially regulate and reverse serum biochemical changes, which are responsible for causing liver injuries.

As per a research, Turmeric is also found to have reduced liver fat content, thus preventing and offering relief from fatty liver disease. Therefore, there is not one or two, but a whole range of reasons why, if you suffer from a liver issue, you should totally incorporate Curcumin or its supplements in your diet. However, make sure to consult with your doctor before doing so, just to be on the safe side.

And lastly…

Someone has rightly said, that whether or not our life is worth living, depends largely on the health of our liver. Do not let a bad liver take a toll on your health. Starting today, indulge in all the healthy practices discussed above, and rejoice in the well-being that turmeric has to offer.

About the Author

Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

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