Fatty Liver Disease – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com About 1 in 4 adults has an often-missed liver disorder linked to higher heart disease risk. American Heart Association Scientific Statement The liver plays an important role in the body. Although it primarily takes care of itself, a person can help maintain liver health by consuming certain foods and drinks. The body stores fat for energy and insulation in many areas, including the liver. If the fat content in the liver is too high, it may be a sign of fatty liver disease. Dietary changes are the first-line treatment for this condition.  Fatty liver disease is a common condition caused by storing extra fat in the liver, often related to obesity and insulin resistance, which can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver tissue. Most people have no symptoms, and it doesn’t cause severe problems for them. In some ...

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The Perahera season is starting in a few days in Kandy and a variety of home grown fruits are galore and the vendors are making preparations for their harvest. The smell of durian fruit is all over, in the streets and most homes. Mosquitoes so abundant have disappeared temporarily when normally they buzz, and the biting starts at dusk. Meanwhile, the monkeys on coconut trees wait to aim a nut on your head, which could be hazardous. ...

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