Erica has been training, but lets make her work harder.
Lets make the girl run!
For every $5 dollars we receive in donations, Erica will run an extra mile that week. For example, a $25 donation will make Erica run an extra 5 miles when she trains.
Lets make Erica earn that money!
RUN ERICA RUN!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
So what does your liver do?
Did you know the liver is the heaviest organ in the body and is one of the largest??? It's located in the upper right part of your belly under the ribs and is responsible for functions vital to life. The main functions of the liver is to process nutrients from food, make bile, remove toxins from the body and build proteins. It's easy to see how inflammation of the liver, or hepatitis, interferes with these important functions and can lead to poor health. Most cases of liver inflammation don't even come to medical attention, but in cases of severe liver disease, there can be serious interruption of the below essential liver functions:
Processing Nutrients from Food-When the liver is severely damaged, such as in liver failure, it can't continue to process nutrients from the blood that the body must have.
Making Bile- which help digest food, especially fat, as it passes from the stomach to the intestines. When the liver is damaged it is harder for the liver to make the bile needed for the digestion of food.
Removing Toxins from the Blood-when the liver is damaged, toxins can't be removed and they start to accumulate creating problems.
Building Proteins-When the liver is damaged, sometimes the body isn't able to clot blood effectively. In mild cases, it just takes a longer time for bleeding to stop.
These are just some reasons why it is imperative that we take care of our liver. Please be kind to your body.
For more information: http://hepatitis.about.com/od/overview/a/Liver_Import.htm
Posted by Lucy Vega
Processing Nutrients from Food-When the liver is severely damaged, such as in liver failure, it can't continue to process nutrients from the blood that the body must have.
Making Bile- which help digest food, especially fat, as it passes from the stomach to the intestines. When the liver is damaged it is harder for the liver to make the bile needed for the digestion of food.
Removing Toxins from the Blood-when the liver is damaged, toxins can't be removed and they start to accumulate creating problems.
Building Proteins-When the liver is damaged, sometimes the body isn't able to clot blood effectively. In mild cases, it just takes a longer time for bleeding to stop.
These are just some reasons why it is imperative that we take care of our liver. Please be kind to your body.
For more information: http://hepatitis.about.com/od/overview/a/Liver_Import.htm
Posted by Lucy Vega
Monday, October 25, 2010
Weekend Donations Rock!
A very special thanks to the weekend donations made by Thomas Castillo, Kenneth Farrell, and Eric Dietz! Way to represent, Sactown!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Another great day for training in Sunny San Diego!
Erica ran 5 miles by the San Diego Bay today. Make some more donations to make her run faster this upcoming week!
Six Tips On How To Detox Your Liver
A gentle detoxification regimen
Instructions:
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Step One: Turn off your computer. I'm serious. No disrespect intended to the miracle that is the internet, but I had a terrible time trying to research this stuff online. Many websites just cut and paste information from each other, but in the process instructions get changed. One site recommends eating more fruit, the other says to avoid all fruit during a cleanse. You get the idea. So do a little searching on your own to see what makes sense to you.
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Step Two: Reduce your intake of sugar, wheat, dairy, alcohol and caffeine. These are cornerstones of the western diet, and can bog down your liver with toxic overload (and sugar overload, since it's in four of those foods). I balked at giving up coffee entirely, but have cut back significantly and substituted green tea, which is liver-friendly.
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Step Three: Help the process along by drinking water. Your liver's main function is to break apart toxins so they can pass through your system via the lungs, intestines, skin, or urine. Clean, fresh water helps them on their way.
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Step Four: Up your fiber intake, for the same reason stated above. Eat more green vegetables, pears, brown rice and flax seeds.
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Step Five: Can you guess what it is? Those toxins can come out through the lungs and skin...so a little exercise, done until you break a sweat and are breathing hard, will also help show toxic buildup the door.
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Step Six: Herbs. Dandelion, turmeric, burdock, milk thistle and chamomile are all liver-friendly, but use your noodle before just popping supplements. If you're sick, see a practitioner or read up on what works best based on specific symptoms.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Freaky Friday Donations!
A very sincere and special thanks to todays generous donations made by Janet Barney, Irma Torres-Garcia and Ramona McGee!
You ladies are awesome!
You ladies are awesome!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
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First Day Donations
A very special thanks to the first three donations made by
Margarita Castillo, Isabel Harper and Anna Dzhabaryan.
You ladies RAWK \m/
Margarita Castillo, Isabel Harper and Anna Dzhabaryan.
You ladies RAWK \m/
NY TIMES ARTICLE
Click on the link below to read the latest article in the NY Times about a healthy female's experience with her healthy LIVER...or so she thought?
"The Night My Liver Started Running My Life"
"The Night My Liver Started Running My Life"
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Erica is running the Carlsbad Half Marathon to Support the American Liver Foundation!!!!!
Erica is running the Carlsbad Half Marathon on January 23, 2011 to help benefit the American Liver Foundation. In doing so, she is trying to reach a goal of $500 by December 15, 2010, to help fund future research and possible cures for various liver diseases. Show your support for Erica and the American Liver Foundation by joining this group as she trains to run the Half-Marathon. Remember your contributions to the cause will be greatly appreciated no matter how big or small it may be. Every little bit makes a difference, help Erica reach her goal.
Keep tuned to this blog! We are planning to post pictures and updates on how Erica is training for the Marathon!!
Remember she is working hard to support the American Liver Foundation! Show your support for Erica by donating to the cause!
As Erica trains, make sure to make a donation to show your support!
Every dollar donated will make Erica run faster! Donate NOW!
MAKE HER RUN!
Keep tuned to this blog! We are planning to post pictures and updates on how Erica is training for the Marathon!!
Remember she is working hard to support the American Liver Foundation! Show your support for Erica by donating to the cause!
As Erica trains, make sure to make a donation to show your support!
Every dollar donated will make Erica run faster! Donate NOW!
MAKE HER RUN!
Why should you care about your liver?
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Explore this section to learn more about the ways in which alcohol affects the liver and how alcohol-induced liver disease is diagnosed and treated.
Why is the liver important?
The liver is the second largest organ in your body and is located under your rib cage on the right side. It weighs about three pounds and is shaped like a football that is flat on one side.
The liver performs many jobs in your body. It processes what you eat and drink into energy and nutrients your body can use. The liver also removes harmful substances from your blood.
How does alcohol affect the liver?
Alcohol can damage or destroy liver cells.
The liver breaks down alcohol so it can be removed from your body. Your liver can become injured or seriously damaged if you drink more alcohol than it can process.
What are the different types of alcohol-related liver disease?
There are three main types of alcohol-related liver disease: fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
Fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is the build up of extra fat in liver cells. It is the earliest stage of alcohol-related liver disease. There are usually no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include fatigue, weakness, and weight loss. Almost all heavy drinkers have fatty liver disease. However, if they stop drinking, fatty liver disease will usually go away.
Alcoholic hepatitis
Alcoholic hepatitis causes the liver to swell and become damaged. Symptoms may include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever and jaundice. Up to 35 percent of heavy drinkers develop alcoholic hepatitis.
Alcoholic hepatitis can be mild or severe. If it is mild, liver damage may be reversed. If it is severe, it may occur suddenly and quickly lead to serious complications including liver failure and death.
Alcoholic cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis is the scarring of the liver -- hard scar tissue replaces soft healthy tissue. It is the most serious type of alcohol-related liver disease. Symptoms of cirrhosis are similar to those of alcoholic hepatitis. Between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis. The damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed and can cause liver failure. Not drinking alcohol can help prevent further damage.
How does alcohol-related liver disease progress?
Many heavy drinkers will progress from fatty liver disease to alcoholic hepatitis to alcoholic cirrhosis over time. However, some heavy drinkers may develop cirrhosis without having alcoholic hepatitis first. Others may have alcoholic hepatitis but never have symptoms.
Heavy drinkers who also have a chronic liver disease such as hepatitis C are at high risk for developing cirrhosis.
What are the complications of alcohol-related liver disease?
Complications from alcohol-related liver disease usually occur after years of heavy drinking. The complications can be serious.
They may include:
build up of fluid in the abdomen
bleeding from veins in the esophagus or stomach
enlarged spleen
high blood pressure in the liver
brain disorders and coma
kidney failure
liver cancer
How is alcohol-related liver disease diagnosed?
Alcohol-related liver disease may be suspected based on medical conditions related to alcohol abuse. Blood tests may be used to rule out other liver diseases. Your doctor also may need to do a liver biopsy. During a biopsy, a small piece of liver tissue is removed and studied in the lab.
How is alcohol-related liver disease treated?
Treatment for alcohol-related liver disease requires a healthy diet including avoiding alcohol. Your doctor may suggest changes in your diet to help your liver recover from the alcohol-related damage. Treatment may require you to participate in an alcohol recovery program. Medications may be needed to manage the complications caused by your liver damage. In advance cases of alcoholic cirrhosis, a liver transplant may be needed. Those with alcohol-related liver disease need to stop drinking alcohol to be considered for a liver transplant.
Explore this section to learn more about the ways in which alcohol affects the liver and how alcohol-induced liver disease is diagnosed and treated.
Why is the liver important?
The liver is the second largest organ in your body and is located under your rib cage on the right side. It weighs about three pounds and is shaped like a football that is flat on one side.
The liver performs many jobs in your body. It processes what you eat and drink into energy and nutrients your body can use. The liver also removes harmful substances from your blood.
How does alcohol affect the liver?
Alcohol can damage or destroy liver cells.
The liver breaks down alcohol so it can be removed from your body. Your liver can become injured or seriously damaged if you drink more alcohol than it can process.
What are the different types of alcohol-related liver disease?
There are three main types of alcohol-related liver disease: fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
Fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is the build up of extra fat in liver cells. It is the earliest stage of alcohol-related liver disease. There are usually no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include fatigue, weakness, and weight loss. Almost all heavy drinkers have fatty liver disease. However, if they stop drinking, fatty liver disease will usually go away.
Alcoholic hepatitis
Alcoholic hepatitis causes the liver to swell and become damaged. Symptoms may include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever and jaundice. Up to 35 percent of heavy drinkers develop alcoholic hepatitis.
Alcoholic hepatitis can be mild or severe. If it is mild, liver damage may be reversed. If it is severe, it may occur suddenly and quickly lead to serious complications including liver failure and death.
Alcoholic cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis is the scarring of the liver -- hard scar tissue replaces soft healthy tissue. It is the most serious type of alcohol-related liver disease. Symptoms of cirrhosis are similar to those of alcoholic hepatitis. Between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis. The damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed and can cause liver failure. Not drinking alcohol can help prevent further damage.
How does alcohol-related liver disease progress?
Many heavy drinkers will progress from fatty liver disease to alcoholic hepatitis to alcoholic cirrhosis over time. However, some heavy drinkers may develop cirrhosis without having alcoholic hepatitis first. Others may have alcoholic hepatitis but never have symptoms.
Heavy drinkers who also have a chronic liver disease such as hepatitis C are at high risk for developing cirrhosis.
What are the complications of alcohol-related liver disease?
Complications from alcohol-related liver disease usually occur after years of heavy drinking. The complications can be serious.
They may include:
build up of fluid in the abdomen
bleeding from veins in the esophagus or stomach
enlarged spleen
high blood pressure in the liver
brain disorders and coma
kidney failure
liver cancer
How is alcohol-related liver disease diagnosed?
Alcohol-related liver disease may be suspected based on medical conditions related to alcohol abuse. Blood tests may be used to rule out other liver diseases. Your doctor also may need to do a liver biopsy. During a biopsy, a small piece of liver tissue is removed and studied in the lab.
How is alcohol-related liver disease treated?
Treatment for alcohol-related liver disease requires a healthy diet including avoiding alcohol. Your doctor may suggest changes in your diet to help your liver recover from the alcohol-related damage. Treatment may require you to participate in an alcohol recovery program. Medications may be needed to manage the complications caused by your liver damage. In advance cases of alcoholic cirrhosis, a liver transplant may be needed. Those with alcohol-related liver disease need to stop drinking alcohol to be considered for a liver transplant.
Erica's Half Marathon For A Better Liver
Erica is running the Carlsbad Half Marathon on January 23, 2011 to help benefit the American Liver Foundation. In doing so, she is trying to reach a goal of $500, by December 15, 2010, to help fund future research and possible cures for various liver diseases. Show your support for Erica, and the American Liver Foundation by joining this group, as she trains to run the Half-Marathon. Remember your contributions to the cause will be greatly appreciated, no matter how big or small it maybe. Every little bit makes a difference, help Erica reach her goal.
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