If you were diagnosed with a fatty liver disease, you probably know too well about the pain right under the right rib. The same pain that most doctors tell you shouldn’t exist… yet it’s there, annoying and potentially scary. That’s what we’re going to talk about today and learn why we actually feel that pain, … Read more
Running or jogging is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to stay active, but did you know it’s also a powerful weapon against fatty liver disease? It can indeed help improve your condition, which is usually linked to obesity, diabetes, and poor lifestyle habits – including a sedentary life. Running or jogging is … Read more
I will always remember when my doctor told me I had a “fatty liver.” I knew little about it, but I was convinced my days were numbered, and my mind raced with worst-case scenarios. In reality, fatty liver disease is a condition that is estimated to affect about 30% of adults in the US, according … Read more
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver disease and want to know exactly what your diagnosis means. Here’s the good news: no matter the grade, fatty liver can be reversed with the right lifestyle changes which include dieting and exercising. Fatty liver disease is divided into different grades of severity, … Read more
I am beyond thrilled to finally be able to say this: my book, From Fatty Liver to Healthy Liver, is officially launched and ready to help YOU transform your liver health and your life! For those of you who have followed my journey here on the website Fatty Liver Diary, you know how important and … Read more
UPDATE note: I initially wrote this article back in March 2015, 7 months after being diagnosed with a fatty liver. I decided to edit it to add some relevant links and updated information, but the original text remains (mostly) unaltered. I am back with some great news – especially for me, but also for those … Read more
The main symptoms associated with NAFLD are pain under the right rib, feeling tired, and bloating or nausea. There are other less common symptoms reported, like itching or developing red spots but in most cases, a fatty liver doesn’t come with any symptoms – especially in the early stages. I have had symptoms that can … Read more
Back in 2014, I launched the website Fatty Liver Diary to track my progress in (hopefully) reversing my fatty liver diagnosis that I had just received. Fortunately, I managed to do it – and the personal blog became one of the best resources online to help others in need with the knowledge to reverse their … Read more
Everybody is looking for a success story to get motivated. Here is mine. Main takeaway: You can do it too! Back in September 2014, almost one month after I was diagnosed with a fatty liver, I launched this blog, convinced that I have what it takes to reverse the condition and regain my health. The … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved, for the first time ever, a drug that can be used by those suffering from fatty liver disease. The drug, called Rezdiffra (active ingredient: resmetirom), will be used for the treatment of adults with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), now called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis), with moderate to advanced … Read more