#theliver

Reading Claudia Rankine before bed. #claudiarankine #dontletmebelonely #reading #theliver #apologies

The Liver The liver – is in the right side of our belly and large, meaty organ. weighing about approx. 1 kg, the liver colour is reddish – brown and feels like rubber to touch. Normally liver is by the rib cage so we cannot feel the liver. Liver consists two large sections which are right and left lobes. The gallbladder sits under the liver, along with the parts of the pancreas and intestines. These organs and liver work together to digest, absorb, and process food. The main job of the liver is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing to the rest of the body. It detoxifies chemicals and metabolize drugs. As it does so, the liver segregates bile that ends up back in the intestines. The liver also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions. Types of liver disease include Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver cancer, Liver failure, Ascites, Gallstones, Hemochromatosis, Primary sclerosing cholangitis, Primary biliary cirrhosis. Different Ways to a Healthy Liver Maintain a healthy weight, Eat a balanced diet, Exercise regularly, Avoid toxins, Use alcohol responsibly, Avoid the use of illicit drugs, Avoid contaminated needles, Get medical care if you’re exposed to blood, Don’t share personal hygiene items, Wash your hands, Follow directions on all nutrition. #TheLiver# #Knowyourself#Lifestylehabits4u# #4u4everReddySudarshan# https://www.instagram.com/p/CALOZ6PHesb/?igshid=haafaiyg0oj5