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The American Liver Foundation has put together this list of 25 things you should
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know to help you live a healthy, happy life. For more information, you can contact us
Liver Disease at info@liverfoundation.org or call us at 1-800-465-4837, Monday through Friday, 9
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In Your Area 1. Avoid taking unnecessary medications. Too many chemicals can harm the We rely upon donations to fund
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4. Drink alcohol responsibly.
5. Never mix alcohol with other drugs and medications.
6. Be careful when using aerosol cleaners. The liver has to detoxify what you
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10. Exercise regularly walk a little further, climb the stairs.
11. Dont share personal use items such as combs, razors, and manicure tools.
Follow 12. Teach your children what a syringe looks like and that they should
Shareleave it
alone.
13. If you received a blood transfusion prior to 1992, you may have hepatitis C.
You should talk to your healthcare provider about getting tested.
14. Use caution and common sense regarding intimate contact hepatitis can
be transmitted through blood.
15. Eat a well-balanced, nutritionally adequate diet. If you enjoy foods from each
of the food groups you will probably obtain the nutrients you need.
16. Keep your weight close to ideal. Medical research have established a direct
correlation between obesity and the development of fatty liver disease.
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 17. Do not smoke.
18. If you have any body piercing, check that the instruments used are properly
sterilized or used only once
19. Increase your intake of high-fiber foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables,
whole grain breads, rice and cereals.
20. At your annual physical, ask your doctor to do a complete liver blood
analysis.
21. Take the right dosage of medication too much can cause trouble.
22. Help someone else sign an organ donor card.
23. See your doctor for regular check-ups and share any information about
health problems.
24. Make a contribution to the American Liver Foundation to help further the work
of the Foundation, including research.
25. Remember liver disease can happen to anyone from infants to the elderly.
Do your part to stay healthy.

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