An Interview with MR. LIVER

V – Hello Mr. Liver. It’s good to have you on our show. L – Am honored and it’s my pleasure too !
V –  Liver problems have become a matter of concern and now a days we see     many people suffering from these. L -  Yes, it’s just that people are not living a healthy life and this does affect     me.
V-   How does the liver help the human body ? L - I store the iron reserves that the body needs as well as lot of vitamins &     other minerals.     I make the bile to help digest the food.    I detoxify the poisonous chemicals that one gives me & that includes     alcohol, beer, wine & drugs (prescribed & over the counter) as well as illegal     substances.       I store energy like a battery, by stockpiling sugar ( carbohydrates, glucose       & fat) until the body needs it.    I make the blood that got your system going even before you were born.    I manufacture new proteins that your body needs to stay healthy and grow    I remove poisons from the air, exhaust smoke and chemicals you breathe.    I make clotting factors that stop the bleeding when you accidentally prick     your self.    I help you to defend against the germs ( cold / Flu ) going into your body     all the time. I either knock them outor at least weaken them.
V – This is quite interesting and sounds good. But then how do we take care     of the liver ? Any tips from your side ? L – Yes, you need to learn to love me as well and take care of me.    See to it that you don’t drown me in beer / alcohol or wine. Even one drink     is too much for some and can scarme for life.    Watch those drugs. All drugs are chemicals and when you mix them up     without a doctor’s advice you could create something poisonous that could     damage me badly.     Chemicals are big damager's for me ! I scar easily and those scars are called     “cirrhosis” which are permanent.    Be careful with aerosol sprays/ deo's/ bug & paint sprays. When using these     sprays wear a mask OR keep the room ventilated.    Watch what gets on your skin. The insecticides you spray on trees can get     on to me and destroy my cells too. Cover your skin with long sleeves, gloves,     hat and mask when you deal with them.    Avoid fatty foods. I make the cholesterol your body needs and make it in the     right amount.
V – Wow this is a lot of important information. Any symptoms that you can point     out, so that we know our liver is indanger ? L - I would love to, but unfortunately I can’t and won’t tell you that I am in     trouble until I am almost at the end of myrope and yours. I am a     non-complainer. Overloading me with drugs, chemicals, alcohol & other junk     can destroy me. This may be the only warning that you may get.
V – On a leaving note, what would be your advice for all of us ? L -  Remember to love me and follow the tips I have given. Check me out with     your doctor.     Blood screening tests canidentify some trouble. If I am soft and smooth     that’s good. But if I am hard and bumpy that could mean trouble.    If your doctor suspects trouble, Ultra sounds and CT scans can look into it.     Ultimately my life and yours depends onhow much you care & love me. I am     always your silent partner and ever loving lover.