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Health Tip of the Week:  There is an old saying that “life is in the liver.”  The liver is a triangular organ that lies underneath the ribs on the right side of the body.  The largest internal organ and gland in the body (not counting the skin), the liver is about the size of an American football.  It lies next to the stomach and on top of the gallbladder;  is 100% necessary for survival and there is no way to live without it.  As a digestive organ it has many different functions.  The liver produces bile, a green liquid that breaks down fats.  It is also responsible for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.  The role of the liver in hormone production is paramount.  Hormones such as insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), responsible for childhood growth, are produced in the liver.  The liver also plays a role in cholesterol synthesis, blood cell production and immune system function, and it stores the body’s supply of fat soluble vitamins, A and D.  The liver is best known as the detoxification organ, as it cleanses the body from toxins and impurities such as drugs and alcohol.  This function is the primary reason that the liver is vulnerable to disease caused by the regular use of prescription and over-the-counter medications.  A very interesting fact about the liver is that it is the only organ in the body capable of regeneration.  Meaning, the liver can be destroyed as much as 75% and the body can completely form a ”new” liver, but only as long as the liver-offending lifestyle habits are changed.  To maintain the health of the liver, avoid the over use of alcohol, over-the-counter drugs, and only take prescription medication when absolutely necessary.  There are also steps you can take to improve the health of your liver.  The herbal anti-oxidant, Milk Thistle, (available in capsules and as a tea) supports liver function. Drinking a glass of water with lemon juice will decrease the work load of the liver by helping the digestive process breakdown food particles.  The acid in the lemon juice prevents small food particles from ending up in the liver as contaminants.