HEALTH HUB Liver Health
Your antacid could be harming your gallbladder
Your antacid could be harming your gallbladder By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that long term use of stomach acid blocking drugs increases the risk of gallstones? Antacids, especially proton pump inhibitors [...]
Fatty liver almost doubles pancreatic cancer risk
Fatty liver almost doubles pancreatic cancer risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Rates of pancreatic cancer are rising. It is a very difficult type of cancer to treat because it is usually diagnosed late. [...]
Are chemicals in your cosmetics having a detrimental effect on your thyroid?
Are chemicals in your cosmetics having a detrimental effect on your thyroid? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has shown that a class of chemicals [...]
Are you tired because of a sluggish liver?
Are you tired because of a sluggish liver? By Dr Sandra Cabot The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body, and is a central processing factory for everything absorbed from [...]
A healthy liver will reduce your risk of cancer taking hold
A healthy liver will reduce your risk of cancer taking hold By Dr Sandra Cabot When we think about preventing cancer as well as reducing the risk of cancer spreading, [...]
Vitamin K helps to protect a fatty liver
Vitamin K helps to protect a fatty liver By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know vitamin K has positive effects on your metabolism? People who don’t get enough vitamin K are more susceptible [...]
Iodine deficiency raises risk of fatty liver
Iodine deficiency raises risk of fatty liver By Margaret Jasinska Did you know that iodine is a vital mineral for a fast and efficient metabolism? People who are deficient in iodine are at [...]
New blood test for fatty liver
New blood test for fatty liver By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Most people have a liver function test to check on the health of their liver. Did you know there is another blood test [...]
Fatty liver could be responsible for your arthritis
Fatty liver could be responsible for your arthritis By Margaret Jasinska Many people with a fatty liver have arthritis or stiff joints. You may not realise the two conditions are linked. Enzymes and [...]
Having a fatty liver means you have double the risk of dying
Having a fatty liver means you have double the risk of dying By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A recent study showed that people with a fatty liver have almost twice the mortality rate of [...]
