More Filipinos Diagnosed with Liver Disease

More and more Filipinos are being diagnosed with liver disease each year. The western influence in our lifestyle is said to be one of the reasons.

Cases of fatty liver disease, Hepatitis B and C infections, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer are on the rise. According to data, 80% of liver cancer patients have cirrhosis (irreversible scarring of the liver) as precursor.

Today, liver or hepatic cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in the Philippines. According to DOH (Department of Health), it is 2nd most widespread among men and 9th among women.

Sadly, liver cancer often doesn't present any symptoms until the tumor and damage is in the advanced stage. Therefore, the chance of recovery and survival is low. In addition, lack of access to affordable health care services and stubbornness among Filipinos make it all the more difficult for early detection of the disease.

Meanwhile, treatments only give patients 35% chance of surviving for as long as 5 years after diagnosis. For some people, they die within a year of diagnosis.

That's why we are in an ongoing mission to spread prevention of the disease through healthy lifestyle, which means eating healthy foods that help detox your liver and minimize intake of food or drinks that cause toxicity to your liver.

Health tips:

Eat more of these foods!
1. Garlic
2. Ginger
3. Lemon
4. Pineapple
5. Lemongrass
6. Watercress (Kangkong)
7. Broccoli
8. Seaweed
9. Apples
10. Watermelon

Or drink more of these!
1. Water
2. Green tea
3. Apple cider vinegar

Those who are taking maintenance drugs are also prone to liver damage. That's why it really helps to have a regular check-up.

Another big help is to take food supplements that is specifically for the detoxification of liver. One that I strongly recommend is USANA's Hepasil DTX.

It contains a comprehensive liver support formula (milk thistle extract, green tea extract, olives and turmeric) that promotes and balances the body's natural detoxification processes. It also protects your liver from further damage.

Be a liver lover! Detox your liver for one month at least once a year!

Source: mims.com