Resource Type: Blog Post
Banish Dirt the Liver-Friendly Way
When you’re looking for effective ways to get out stains, fight odours or disinfect surfaces, sometimes homemade solutions are not only less toxic but also more effective than today’s most popular cleaning products. Since your liver has to process everything that you breathe in or get on your skin, the […]
“They gave me life”—Natalie’s Story
Natalie and her twin sister were born a few weeks early, but otherwise healthy. The first weeks of life at home were a chaotic but happy time as Natalie’s parents learned how to deal with the demands of twins. It wasn’t long however before Natalie stopped growing and gaining weight. […]
Investigating a treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
In the human body, the liver converts the foods we eat like fat, sugar, and protein into energy that keeps us active and alert. In the bodies of the 6 million Canadians who are classified as clinically obese (a BMI of 30 or higher) however, this “energy metabolism” system malfunctions […]
Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes
Every season can be “slow cooker season” if done properly! Slow cookers are an easy way to take the time-consuming dread of making healthy meals out of your meal planning. Simply prepare the ingredients, add them to your cooker, set the timer and off you go! Take a look at […]
The Challenges and Achievements of a Female in Clinical Research
Every year on March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a global day to express the successes and pitfalls women are subject to in social, economic, cultural and political environments around the world. The Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) is fortunate to not only be partially led by incredibly intelligent and […]
Tips For A Struggling Caregiver
It’s all too common for the average person to feel the mental and physical burden of stress in today’s world. When your loved one that you now provide care for is suffering, this stress amplifies and sometimes becomes deafening.
Give Your Liver A Break
The holidays are a time for celebration and with that often comes overindulgence in both food and alcohol. In the UK, there is a trend toward giving up alcohol during the month of January. Although this idea of ‘giving the liver a break’ is a good one, returning to unhealthy […]
Chartering A Map For Metabolic Liver Disease
When abnormal chemical reactions disrupt the body’s metabolism, the effects can be felt on many vital organs such as the heart and of course, the liver. These metabolic diseases can be challenging to diagnose, but research funded by the Canadian Liver Foundation is providing doctors and specialists with the tools […]