Liver related diseases are widely seen in Taiwan, and for years, they have been in the list of the ten major causes of death on the island. Now, many are starting to believe in food remedies that have claimed to be effective to cure these diseases. However, doctors question over the alternative treatments that are not scientifically proven.

This apple juice is claimed to be effective to treat liver diseases.

There's even a class teaching people how to do food remedies.

According to the lecturer, apple juice blended with a special secret formula is said to be able to remove calculus in liver.

Patients have to drink 500c.c. of the special juice and a glass of olive oil, also a secret recipe.

After drinking the juice and oil, patients need to lie down on their right side for a while.

Treatment like this is not cheap, which costs 36,000 NT dollars in total.

However, doctors remain skeptical about the efficacy of the food remedy that has no scientific proof.

Still, for a healthy liver, doctors suggest there are many everyday things that you can do to keep your liver healthy such as avoiding alcohol;

eating a healthy diet; engaging in moderate exercise; and getting sufficient rest.