ABSTRACT Liver health is important because it is a vital part of the human body. The liver is located in the right upper abdomen, on top of the stomach, beneath the diaphragm, and protected by the right lower ribs....
ABSTRACT
Liver health is important because it is a vital part of the human body. The liver is located in the right upper abdomen, on top of the stomach, beneath the diaphragm, and protected by the right lower ribs. It is the second largest organ in the body which is conical in shape dark reddish brown in colour and 1500 gm in weight. It contains a portal vein and hepatic artery. As food is taken the bile juice works on it and helps in the digestion process. Bile juice plays an important role in liver health as it helps in the digestion of fat, removes extra bilirubin and cholesterol, helps in liver regeneration, absorbs fat and fat-soluble vitamins, and neutralises the acidic pH of the chyme.
INTRODUCTION
The liver secretes bile juice which helps in the digestion of fat which is converted into energy provides healthy functioning of the body and improves quality of life. If the liver is unhealthy it leads to very serious health issues. Due to the deposition of fat in the liver, there is swelling and inflammation in the liver as a result the liver does not work properly. To maintain a healthy liver, maintain a healthy weight of the body, eat a rich fibre diet, avoid alcohol and coffee, and do physical activities.
WHY LIVER HEALTH IS IMPORTANT
The liver is a vital part of our body that works on 500 vital functions to keep the body healthy. As the liver is the second largest organ of the body it helps to remove the toxins from the body. The liver processes the bile juice which helps in the digestion of food and maintains the blood sugar levels of the body. It removes the sugar from the bloodstream and stores it in the form of glycogen. It helps in processing the food, storing and utilising the nutrients, producing bile juice, and providing energy to the body.
HEALTHY LIVER FUNCTIONS
Clear the toxins from the body Helps in the metabolism of drugs Helps in the digestion of food Responsible for blood clotting Cleansing of chemicals Production of bile Clearance of bilirubin Remove old red blood cells Remove bacteria from the bloodstream helps to prevent infections Production of protein and cholesterol that carry the fat in the bodyBENEFITS OF A HEALTHY LIVER
The ITP includes the following symptoms-
Improve the overall health of the body Enhance energy in the body Boosting the immune system Improve digestion Maintain oral health Maintain hormonal balance Slow ageing Reduces the chances of allergy Maintain healthy skin and hair Weight loss as the liver burns the fatDISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH UNHEALTHY LIVER
Hepatitis Liver cancer Liver cirrhosis Fatty liver Autoimmune hepatitis Hemochromatosis (too much iron deposition in the body ) Primary sclerosing cholangitis (inflammation and scarring of bile ducts) Wilson disease (too much copper deposition in the body) Primary biliary cholangitis (inflammation and destruction of small bile duct of the liver)RISK FACTORS FOR UNHEALTHY LIVER
Alcohol Environmental factors Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Viral hepatitis Avoid excess sugar and salt Unhealthy lifestyle Improper diet and activities Exposure to chemicals Drinking Overweight Maintain poor hygieneSYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH UNHEALTHY LIVER
Jaundice Low blood pressure Itching in skin Tremors Lack of concentration Ascites Weakness Fatigue Loss of balancePREVENTION TO KEEP THE LIVER HEALTHY
Avoid drinking alcohol Avoid exposure to toxins Maintain a healthy weight Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Follow a healthy lifestyleNATURAL INGREDIENTS TO MAKE LIVER HEALTHY
Aloe vera juice Turmeric extract Triphala juice Bhumi amla Punarnava Garlic Whole grain NutsYOGA FOR MAINTAINING LIVER HEALTH
Pranayam - Kapalbhati, Anulom vilom Dhanuraasana GomukhasanaHERBAL REMEDIES FOR HEALTHY LIVER BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Planet Ayurveda provides natural and pure products that are free from any type of preservatives, fillers, chemicals, or adulterants. Products are made under the guidance of M.D. Ayurveda experts with a pure vegetarian formula. It contains age-old herbs described in ayurveda ancient texts. The formulation offered by Planet Ayurveda for a healthy liver-
PRODUCTS LIST
YAKRIT PLIHANTAK CHURNA PHYLLANTHUS NIRURI INDIAN ECHINACEA LIVER DETOX FORMULALiver Care Pack
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna
The churna is made by mixing of various herbs like Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh), Tephrosia purpurea (Sharpunkha), and many more herbs. Bhumi amla contains protective, anti-viral, and antioxidant properties which protect the liver from damage. Bhringraj balances the pitta dosha of the body which helps in the proper flowing of bile in the body and manages liver problems. Kalmegh regulates the liver enzymes which help in the distribution of bile. It also contains deepan and pachan properties which help in digestion and improve the functioning of the liver.
Dosage - 1 teaspoon twice daily.
2. Phyllanthus Niruri
Phyllanthus niruri capsules are made up of extraction of Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumiamla). It removes toxins from the liver and produces regenerative properties. It improves digestive power and increases appetite. It increases the bile secretion which helps in maintaining a healthy liver.
Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily.
3. Indian Echinacea
The Indian echinacea capsules are made up of a single extraction of Andrographis paniculata (Indian Echinacea). Kalmegh stimulates the liver enzymes and regulates the flow of bile and the production of bile which helps in maintaining liver health. It has deepan and pachan properties which increase the appetite and help in digestion. It fights with the infection and inflammation of the liver.
Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily.
4. Liver Detox Formula
The liver detox formula capsules contain the Makoy (Solanum nigrum), Himsra (Capparis spinosa), Jhavuka (Tamarix gallica), and other herbs. Katuki has hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties which reduce the free radicals that harm the liver cells. Punarnava contains purification and diuretic properties which helps to remove the toxins from the body and maintain the proper functioning of the liver. It also contains a deepan property that helps to increase the digestive fire. Haritaki helps to eliminate the toxins from the body. Himsra also contains hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties which help protect liver cells that are damaged by free radicals and oxidative stress.
Dosage - 1 capsule twice daily.
CONCLUSION
As we studied in this article, liver health plays a significant role in our health. Liver health depends on our day-to-day life activities. Some of the Ayurveda herbs are there which protect the liver from damage. These help in improving the immune system and support the metabolism, removing the toxins from the body and helping in digestion and vitamin storage. Planet Ayurveda offers herbal remedies that are effective in maintaining a healthy liver and products are free from adulterants, preservatives, or chemicals and safe to use as they have no side effects on the body. The formulations are Yakrit Plihantak churna, Phyllanthus niruri, Indian Echinacea, Liver detox formula.
