New research has found that approximately one in four adults worldwide has a liver disorder that could put them at a higher risk for heart disease. The condition, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), occurs when elevated amounts of fat are deposited in the liver, resulting in inflammation and scarring.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a condition that can often be hidden or missed in routine medical care. However, it is vital to know about the condition to treat it early because it can be a risk factor for chronic liver damage and cardiovascular disease. Awareness of this disease includes getting proper access to improved screening tools and treatments and information about lifestyle changes to help prevent and treat the disorder.
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There are two types of NAFLD; one when only fat is present in the liver (non-alcoholic fatty liver), and the other when inflammation and scarring are also present (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis). Since excess alcohol can cause similar dysfunction and fat deposits in the liver, the term NAFLD is used to distinguish between the liver disorder caused by alcohol intake versus the disease without alcohol as the underlying cause.
An American Heart Association scientific statement has linked both types of NAFLD to heart disease. It has been named the leading cause of death in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The diseases share many of the same risk factors, including increased abdominal fat, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome (elevated blood sugar and triglycerides, increased abdominal fat, and high blood pressure), and impaired glucose tolerance.
Prevention
NAFLD is often preventable by following a healthy lifestyle. This includes maintaining healthy body weight, exercising regularly, eating heart-healthy foods, and getting the vital nutrients and vitamins needed to keep the body healthy. It is also essential to manage conditions such as type 2 diabetes and elevated triglycerides in the blood.
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Sarah began her interest in nutritional healing at an early age. After going through health problems and becoming frustrated with the conventional ways doctors wanted to treat her illness (which were not working), she took it upon herself to find alternative treatments. This led her to revolutionize her own diet to help her get healthier and tackle her health problems. She began treating her illness by living a more balanced lifestyle through healthy food choices, exercise and other alternative medicine such as meditation. This total positive lifestyle change led her to earn a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England. Today, Sarah enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press. Also, passionate about following her dreams in life, Sarah moved to France and lived in Paris for over 5 years where she earned a certification in beadwork and embroidery from Lesage (an atelier owned by Chanel). She then went on to be a familiar face sitting front row and reporting from Paris Fashion Week. Sarah continues to practice some of the cultural ways of life she learned while in Europe. They enjoy their food, and take the time to relax and enjoy many of life’s little moments. These are life lessons she is glad to have brought back home with her.
