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  • Former England midfielder to undergo liver transplant

    Former England midfielder to undergo liver transplant

    Former England midfielder Kieron Dyer needs to have a liver transplant, his club Ipswich have confirmed.

    Dyer, who coaches Ipswich’s under-23 side, has primary sclerosing cholangitis and was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for tests.

    According to BBC, the 42-year-old former Newcastle, West Ham, QPR and Middlesbrough player has been in his current role for a year.

    “Kieron has been managing problems with his liver for the past couple of years,” an Ipswich statement said.

    Dyer, who won 33 England caps between 1999 and 2007, is now awaiting test results to discover when he will have to undergo his transplant.

    “Unfortunately, I was (previously) diagnosed with a condition of the liver that would lead to me one day needing a transplant,” he said.

    “I see myself as a very positive person that will overcome this minor setback.

    “I’m very grateful to the club, supporters and the general public for their messages of support over the past week.

    “I would like to ask everyone now to respect my privacy, and my family’s privacy.”

  • How energy drinks can damage to your liver

    How energy drinks can damage to your liver

    Dr Emeka Obi, a dietician in Abuja, has said that the high level of “B vitamins’’ in energy drinks can be very toxic to the human liver.

    Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Obi therefore, advised Nigerians to be cautious with the consumption of such drinks.

    “Energy drinks like `Monster’, `Red bull’ and `Lucozade Sports’ can be extremely helpful when the body is low on sugar level and energy.

    “That is why we see so many athletes drinking them; it gives a boost in energy when you want to exercise, especially when you want to partake in cardiovascular activities.

    “The problem is that we see many people being brought to hospital because of liver poisoning due to abuse of the drinks.

    “Energy drinks contain a lot of Vitamin B3 and B6.

    “An excessive amount of B3 can cause flushing of the skin and liver toxicity while excess B6 can cause sensory nerve problems and skin bruising.

    “I remember there was an incident in the UK last year where a man drank five energy drinks a day for three weeks and ended up getting hepatitis.’’

    According to him, there are other possible side effects from the level of caffeine, Glucuronolactone, sugar and other components of the drink.

    He, therefore, stressed that the best drink to have is water.

  • 4 fantastic detox water to help cleanse the liver and kidney

    4 fantastic detox water to help cleanse the liver and kidney

    According to Livelovefruit.com the less toxins in your body, means the less work your liver and kidneys have to do to filter them out.

    When we consume too many toxins, our liver and kidneys become overwhelmed and this can manifest as skin issues, headaches, blood disorders and more.

    Below are 4 detox water to try out this yuletide season.

    Ingredients:

    Strawberry citrus with a hint of mint:

    1/2 cup chopped strawberries
    1 orange, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
    2-4 sprigs of mint

    Cucumber lime raspberry surprise:

    1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber (half-moon shape)
    1 lime, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
    1/2 cup fresh raspberries

    Grapefruit cucumber belly slimming water:

    1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber (half-moon shape)
    1/2 grapefruit, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons

    Blueberry citrus antioxidant punch:

    1/2 cup fresh blueberries
    1 orange, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons

    Method:

    For each combination above, place in a liter of water in a glass jar and let sit for 30 minutes – 1 hour. Alternatively, you could make these the night before, and drink them the next day for better blending of flavours.