CHECK Magazin - Gesundheitsmagazin für Männer No.4

HEALTH
have adverse effects, but in severe cases, can
cause cell necrosis (death of cells), cholestasis
(biliary congestion) and hepatitis (jaundice).
It is important not to place too much
strain on the liver. For this reason, it is advised
not to drink while on the medications.
LIVER, GALL BLADDER, PANCREAS
The liver isn‘t a solo artist though. It works in
conjunction with other organs, like the gallbladder
and the pancreas, to form the biliary
system. This is responsible for the delicate
regulation of hormones like insulin to break
down sugar and fluids like bile to help the
body break down fats.
PROMETHEUS
According to legend, the titan Prometheus
had created people from clay, taught them
reading and arithmetic, astrology, the art
of healing and various other kinds of work.
When he deceived the gods by stealing the
fire from them to give it to „his“ humans,
Zeus, the father of the gods, chained him to
a rock. There an eagle ate his liver every day,
which kept renewing itself overnight.
One must wonder how much knowledge of
modern science the ancient Greeks must
have had? The tissue of the liver has an
enormous regenerative capacity. In the
event of damage or resection, i.e. surgical
removal, the liver can renew itself by up to
75 percent. This is because all liver cells
are fundamentally involved in all metabolic
functions.
The liver belongs to the body‘s five vital
organs. The others are the brain, the heart,
the lungs and the kidneys. We simply
couldn’t survive if either was missing. So
paying special attention to the liver and
taking care of it is crucial for holistic selfcare.
(mm, ts,sw)
With kind support of the Witzleben Apotheke
WWW.UBN-PRAXIS.DE
DR. MED. UWE NAUMANN
Facharzt für Allgemeinmedizin / in BAG mit
KEVIN UMMARD-BERGER
Facharzt für Allgemeinmedizin
DR. MED. NINA WINKLER
Fachärztin für Innere Medizin / angest.
UBN / PRAXIS
Infektiologie / Hepatologie
Suchtmedizin
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