I am still trying hard to eat healthy, so far I haven’t had a sip of cola in a week (it’s been a week since my medical tests) and my rice intake has been lessened considerably. I am due for a weigh-in tomorrow and I am super excited! We just need to look for some ariens snowblower parts at the Handyman store and I will go for a weight-in!
Some of my usual dining fare: chopsuey and eggplant and tomatoes (half a cup of rice)
A cousin of mine is a taekwondo athlete. I remember the times when she was just starting out, she often complained of sore muscles and will even go for a massage in a nearby spa. Nowadays, she does not complain anymore after training but she does get serious muscle pains after tournaments. They are seriously considering installing a natural hot tub in their home so that she can relax her sore muscles every time she needs to.
They plan to visit a natural hot tub company soon to inquire about the prices and the cost of maintaining one. Hot tub chemicals do not exactly cost little so they want to make sure that they can sustain the hot tub if they decide to install it. However, soaking in warm water does wonders for muscle pains so the cost might be worth it for them especially since her parents also suffer from muscle pains caused by old age. Also, her sisters are also athletes although they do not compete like her so the hot tub will be put to good use by all the members of the family.
I guess you won’t bee seeing any posts from me about (fattening) food from now on as I have to be in control of my diet. My health is failing and only a strict diet regimen will get me back into the ball game. So while I am waiting for our kitchen faucet to be fixed, I did some research on the diet regimen for those with a fatty liver.
What is fatty liver?
Fatty liver is not a disease, but a pathological finding. A more appropriate term is fatty filtration of the liver.
What causes fatty liver?
Fatty liver can be caused by certain chemical compounds, nutritional or endocrine disorders, and by genetic factors. Drugs and chemical compounds that can cause fatty liver include alcohol, tetracycline, methotrexate, valproic acid, cortisone and cortisone-like medications, carbon tetrachloride, and other solvents. Of these, alcohol is by far the most common cause. Liver inflammation may accompany exposure to these toxins and is responsible for the associated symptoms of fever, fatigue and jaundice.
Nutritional causes of fat in the liver include starvation, malnutrition, or obesity. Fat in the liver can also occur with rapid or extreme weight reduction such as might occur following an intestinal or gastric bypass operation for obesity. In some patients with fatty liver the fat is accompanied by inflammation (steatohepatitis), and occasionally the fat and inflammation may lead to scarring of the liver (fibrosis).
The endocrine causes of fatty liver include diabetes mellitus, elevated cholesterol or triglycerides, and fatty liver of pregnancy. Fatty liver during pregnancy occurs near the end of pregnancy and may result in premature delivery or termination of the pregnancy.
How is fatty liver treated?
Treatment of fatty liver depends on the cause.
Fatty liver due to obesity is best managed with a program of weight reduction, consisting of a nutritious, low fat diet, and exercise. In patients with diabetes, fatty liver is managed with diet and better control of blood sugar. In individuals with elevated cholesterol or triglycerides, diet therapy is prescribed first. Patients not responding to diet, and in those with severe elevations of cholesterol and triglycerides, specific medications to reduce the these levels may be prescribed (e.g., Questran, Colestid, Lopid, Lipitor, Pravachol, Lescol, Zocor, Mevacor). Niacin is generally avoided because of its tendency to cause liver test elevations by itself. Some patients may be treated with dietary supplements. (e.g., lecithin, L-carnitine). L-carnitine may enhance fat metabolism by the liver, whereas lecithin may prevent some of the tissue damage caused when oxygen reacts with fat during routine chemical reactions in the liver (lipid peroxidation).
Since many medications can cause liver test abnormalities, close follow-up with a physician is recommended.
Watch your diet….
In particular, avoid concentrated sweets, saturated fats, and foods high in cholesterol (heart healthy diet). Whenever possible use monosaturated fats (olive oil, canola oil), instead of polyunsaturated fats.
General Fatty Liver Diet Guidelines
* Eat plenty of lean protein: You’ll want to fill your plate with lean meats, beans, soy and seafood.
* Enjoy vegetables: You can eat as many servings of vegetables as you like each day, as long as they are not drenched in butter, oils or dressings. Opt for fresh, local vegetables whenever possible. Aim to eat a salad a day, topped with a moderate amount of a salad dressing made with heart-healthy fats.
* Add in legumes wherever you can: Throw in an extra can of kidney beans into that batch of chili; mix in some beans with your rice. Toss some black beans into that burrito.
* Fill up on whole grains: Enjoy whole grains such as whole grain bread, brown rice and whole wheat pasta. Explore whole grains such as quinoa and bulgur wheat.
* Use fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth: Instead of sugary sauces, treats and processed foods like hostess cakes or donuts, eat fruit as a dessert. Because fruit causes a spike in blood sugar, you -ll want to wean yourself off sugary foods so that fruit becomes your healthy choice for that sweet taste at the end of meal.
* Use oils sparingly and with discretion: Choose only heart-healthy oils such as olive oil, and cook with fats and oils sparingly. Avoid saturated fat completely.
* Avoid alcohol, sugar and high calorie foods: Limit your intake of sweets, junk food, sodas and alcoholic beverages such that they are occasional treats, not everyday indulgences.
Have you always looked for weight loss pills that work and came home empty-handed and frustrated? You can accomplish more by eating right and exercising daily than looking for diet pills. Pills can only help as much but it will not take away your bad habits that lead to weight gain.
You might want to try Zumba – so far, I have not been bored by it:
Zumba is the name of a dance fitness program created by dancer and choreographer Alberto (“Beto”) Perez in Colombia during the 1990s. Zumba was marketed by entrepreneur Alberto Perlman[1], who made the concept popular through dance classes as well as branded merchandise.[2] The program combines Latin and international music with dance in an effort to make exercise fun. Zumba classes are offered through licensed instructors in more than 90,000 fitness center locations in 110 countries with ten million participants.[3] DVDs are also available for learning at home. Classes and instructional DVDs use music based on salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, samba and other international music styles and forms.
I have heard of the great Accutane lawsuit against the manufacturer of the drug, Roche. Isotretinoin, sold under the brand name Accutane, is the only drug that can cure acne, but it can cause horrible birth defects when taken by pregnant women. As a result, many women and their babies have been affected. Birth defects such as Crohn’s disease were traced to the usage of Accutane by the mother before and during pregnancy.
If you know a victim or have been a victim, know your right to claim compensation. If you suspect you have an Accutane injury such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis, and need to talk to a seasoned team of professionals, contact the law offices of O’Hanlon, McCollum & Demerath today.
No one wants to be called a loser but if being a loser means losing a pound or two per day, many people would not mind being one. In fact, many people are actively searching for ways to lose that much weight in such a short time. This is why HCG diets and products might seem too good to be true for some people. These diets and products claim to be an effective, safe, and easy way to lose weight and to keep it off.
There are numerous HCG diets and products in the market today but not all of them will produce excellent results. HCG Diet is one of those who will deliver the results that you are expecting. Their complete program includes HCG drops, recipes, instructions, shopping lists, support, and many more.
Ordering the HCG Diet program is easy enough with their website. The home page gives adequate amount of information without overloading you with data that are not easily understandable to regular customers. For those who want more information, the ‘ABOUT HCG’ link in the header provides valuable information on HCG.
A video on the home page is also easily viewable which could inspire anyone who is interested in trying HCG Diet. Customers are also given two options – lose 5 to 20 pounds or lose more than 20 pounds. For those who have Facebook accounts, quick access to the HCGDiet Facebook page can be found at the right sidebar. This gives customers a convenient way to connect and interact with other HCG Diet users.
Once you are ready to try the product, the ‘BUY HCG’ link brings you to a page that will reaffirm your choice to get HCG Diet from their website. The website gives you simple options when it comes to choosing the products that you want and all of these are neatly and clearly laid out.
A testimonials page is also available for those who would like to hear about actual experiences of other people who have tried the program. The website even accepts wholesale orders for those who truly believe in the product and who would like to offer it to other people.
The holiday season is going to be over and done with when the clock strikes 12 come December 31st tomorrow. And I will be going on a strict diet afterwards. It will be the year I finally lose weight, I want to claim that! With the husband staying with us, I will now have my own fitness trainer, coach and food guard (I call him that sometimes!). I just need to put on the last finishes of address labels of the thank you cards I will be sending out and then I will start listing down everything I need to buy at the grocery tomorrow.
A few days before 2010 officially comes to a close, my husband figured in an accident and fractured his clavicle. It has set our health and wellness plans by about four weeks, since it takes a month before it really heals (fuse together). I just do not know if he can really lift weights again.
We have planned to do some jogging in an oval track near our place every morning starting next week, but since he has fractured his right clavicle, he cannot drive. (All the more reason for me to finally learn how to drive) He also cannot do any strenuous activities. He wears a brace 24 hours a day and needs physical therapy maryland to be able to regain full mobility of his shoulder again. It has only been three days since the accident happened so he is still bruised and wincing from pain but I hope he will get better in time for our trip in less than two weeks.
Thankfully, it is only a fracture and nothing else. In time, it will heal. He would not need to undergo work rehabilitation or surgery. For that alone I am so thankful already. Next time, we just need to be more careful.