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If your liver is fit, then your life is a hit. I really believe in this saying. The liver, after the skin, is the largest organ in the body and it is the master of almost every function that keeps us alive.

We go to the liver before the body is distributed to the body before every bite of food. During fasting, it releases the nutrients stored to continue us. When the infection strikes, the liver increases our immunity to fight them. When toxins are formed, it makes tireless efforts to remove them. It controls digestion, keeps blood sugar and cholesterol in check, and acts as the master’s regulator of the body.

In India, our films have long used “liver“As a word – My liver rhyme – But in fact, the liver has not always received the respect that is worthy of it.

Public awareness has been low, and unhealthy lifestyle is increasing. Today, alcohol consumption, junk and sugar-diet, lack of physical activity and continuous stress have become part of daily life. These habits lead to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and cholesterol problems, which in turn endanger our risk for liver, heart, lungs, kidneys, and even cancer.

Many liver diseases, such as fatty liver, fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatitis and liver cancer, are silent for years before appearing. So I follow some practices to keep my liver healthy.

I completely survive or limit alcohol strictly. I exercise at least 30-45 minutes every day, maintain an optimal body weight, and eat a well-balanced, low fat, low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet.

I am vaccinating against Hepatitis A and B and keep in mind about cleanliness – clean hand, safe drinking water, and clean food. I also avoid unnecessary over-the-counter drugs, pain relievers and hormone-based supplements.

What do i know about alcohol

Alcohol is a large “not” if you have chronic illness, any liver disease, or if you are pregnant. The country’s alcohol is particularly harmful due to its unknown and often toxic composition.

While alcohol usually takes several years to damage the liver, the shorter you drink, and shorter duration is better. Women are more weak, developing liver damage on about half of men’s intake.

Even if you are thick, sedentary, diabetes or smoking, it can still be harmful in small amounts. Drinking biping is especially dangerous. If you drink, it is important to maintain healthy diet and regular exercise.

If a family member is thick, diabetes, or cholesterol or heart disease, I consider myself at high risk. While I cannot change my gene, I can change my lifestyle. This means lean, active and care for my health options.

My fitness routine

I aim for 150–250 minutes aerobic exercise per week – spreading, running, cycling, or swimming in most days. I add strength training 2-3 days a week and practice daily yoga for 15 minutes. Surya Namaskar is my cow-to.

I follow a routine “early on bed, to get up early” – wake up till 11 am and by 5 pm – which keeps my body, and keeps my liver in rhythm.

A healthy bodyweight matters

I keep a food diary about what I eat, pay attention, to pay attention to trigger (eg stress), and weekly monitoring your weight. I log in to my exercise, set realistic goals, and do regular workouts. My food is small and frequent, it is served on small plates to avoid eating more. I load fruits, vegetables and fiber, and I avoid storage of junk food, sugars drinks and energy drinks at home.

A healthy liver is a community effort

Beyond my personal habits, I try to spread awareness through my campaign: “Test all, treat quickly, and vaccinate against the rest of hepatitis.” In my school, workplace and residential community, I encourage hepatitis tests, ensure that pregnant women are examined, and promote safe injection practices – anytime needles, syringes, shaving blades, or tattoo equipment.

I teach about “good food” which is less in fiber-rich, fresh and processed or packed items. I also promote annual health check -up after the age of 40. Instead of gifting the birthday cake, I often give friends a preventive health check-up coupon. And to keep the community active, I encourage daily group games – whether it is cricket, badminton, or any activity that combines fun with exercise.

For me, Liver Health is not just about my own body, it is about creating a healthy environment for all people around me. A fit liver means a better life, and it is worth working for every day.