The First Year: Hepatitis C

Author: Cara Bruce
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0786732660
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 283

Book Description
The number of people infected with the Hepatitis C virus has risen to a staggering 200 million worldwide, yet there is surprisingly little information available to the public about this silent epidemic. Cara Bruce and Lisa Montanarelli, both of whom live with Hepatitis C and have become experts on the condition, guide those newly diagnosed step-by-step through the first year following diagnosis. They provide crucial information about the nature of the disease, treatment options, diet, exercise, the myriad of emotional issues that accompany the diagnosis, and much more. The First Year--Hepatitis C will be an invaluable guide for everyone struggling to rebuild their lives after a Hepatitis C diagnosis.

The Hepatitis C Cookbook

Author: Heather Jeanne
Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
ISBN: 9781581824186
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
The Hepatitis C Cookbook is a tool for assisting anyone who suffers from hepatitis C to live a longer and healthier life through good food management practices. Hepatitis C is not always fatal-it can be fought-and although there are strict dietary guidelines, eating doesn't have to be a miserable experience. By using these medical dietary guidelines, The Hepatitis C Cookbook provides a road map to healthy, tasty foods and their enjoyment. Following these dietary changes can also make a significant difference in one's attitude as well as in the frequency, variety, and severity of symptoms. All of this can enhance the quality of life for anyone with hepatitis C. In 1998 the author discovered that her father had a severe case of hepatitis C. The doctors told her that he was very ill and did not have long to live. She was given a very basic, very bland, diet for him to follow, but she wanted to give her father a better quality of life. Once his condition stabilized, she began experimenting with recipes that would taste good and be healthy and also conform to dietary guidelines for the disease. More than six years later, her father continues to enjoy life. Book jacket.

Herbs for Hepatitis C and the Liver

Author: Stephen Harrod Buhner
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9781580172554
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Providing practical guidance and hope, Stephen Harrod Buhner offers a thorough examination of the most effective herbal remedies for hepatitis C. While promoting a protocol of cleansing the liver and strengthening the immune system through a combination of diet, herbal medicines, and lifestyle changes, this guide will help you choose the best remedies for your individual needs. Clear descriptions of how common herbal treatments work to combat hepatitis C will empower you to make informed choices that can successfully mitigate your suffering.

Healing Fatty Liver Disease

Author: Maitreyi Raman (Gastroenterologist)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781921966453
Category : Cookbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 285

Book Description
Fatty liver disease is the most common type of liver disease seen in the world today.Some people with fatty liver disease simply have excess fat in the liver. Although not normal, it’s not serious if it doesn’t lead to inflammation or damage. However, once there’s a build-up of fat, the liver becomes vulnerable to injury. Others have what’s called non-alcoholic steatohepatisis (NASH). NASH can lead to permanent liver damage and cirrhosis.Both types of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are becoming more common. Up to 20% of adults have either fatty liver or NASH. The most common causes of fatty liver disease are obesity and diabetes mellitus.Written by experts and based on the most current information available, this indispensable guide is for anyone living with fatty liver disease. And diet plays a major role in managing the condition, so 100 specially selected recipes are also included.

Sober Kitchen

Author: Liz Scott
Publisher: Harvard Common Press
ISBN: 9781558322219
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 504

Book Description
People in the early stages of alcoholism recovery are often sugar-addicted and nutritionally deficient. Trained chef and recovering alcoholic Liz Scott tackles these issues head on in a cookbook that pursues lifelong sobriety through building a healthy lifestyle around food.

Handbook of Liver Disease

Author: Lawrence Samuel Friedman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780443066337
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 481

Book Description
Here's instant access to the symptoms, signs, differential diagnosis, and treatment for the full range of liver disorders. Written by an international 'who's who' of hepatology-and now in full color-this new 2nd Edition provides readers with top-notch, authoritative guidance they can count on! Discusses the hottest topics in the field, such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and the latest information on liver transplantation. Includes expanded coverage of chronic hepatitis C, most notably the use of combination therapy with peginterferon and ribavirin and improvements in the management of the side effects of antiviral therapy. Offers the most recent therapeutic options for the management of chronic hepatitis B and advances in the understanding of the molecular biology of this virus. Updates the approach to the diagnosis of many liver diseases due to newer tests based on molecular techniques and advances in imaging. Features over 340 full-color illustrations. Uses a redesigned templated, outline format that makes reference a snap. Presents a concise, in-depth clinical summary-in an outline format-of the current practice of hepatology for each major disease entity. Provides a liberal use of tables, algorithms, and figures, rendering complex concepts understandable. Includes key point boxes at the beginning of each chapter, providing at-a-glance access to vital information. Includes alert symbols that highlight information that's critical to patient safety.

Your Complete Guide to Liver Health

Author: Paul J. Thuluvath
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421443821
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Book Description
"This comprehensive guide to liver disease and health teaches readers everything they need to know about the human liver, including how to prevent liver infections and disease, how liver diseases are diagnosed and treated, and how to take care of one's liver"--

A Book of Love for Those with Hepatitis C 1a

Author: Sheryl Ann Hedrick
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412040973
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description

A Never Event

Author: Evelyn Vinduska McKnight
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615394978
Category : Hepatitis C
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
CANCER CLINIC CAUSES WORST HEPATITIS OUTBREAK IN US HISTORY In the small farming community of Fremont, Nebraska, townspeople eagerly welcomed an acclaimed doctor as the first full-time oncologist at their new cancer treatment center-but the fanfare soon turned into a nightmare. During chemotherapy treatments, 857 patients who were already waging the fights of their lives against cancer, were inexplicably exposed to the deadly, blood-borne hepatitis C virus. At least ninety-nine of them contracted the lethal illness. The horror was unprecedented-this was the largest healthcare-transmitted outbreak of hepatitis C in American history. A Never Event-a term used to describe a preventable medical tragedy-is a searing story of recklessness, deception and betrayal. It's part mystery, part courtroom drama. Written by a survivor of the tragedy and an attorney who represented many of the victims, A Never Event is a wake-up call to medical and legal communities nationwide. "[A] harrowing account... I commend [McKnight's] advocacy and efforts to raise awareness about healthcare-related infections and other potentially life-threatening illnesses."-Hon. Shelley Berkley, congresswoman, Nevada "The wake-up call to doctors, nurses and to patients."-Joe Hardy, MD, Nevada State Assembly "A 'must-read' for patients." -Charles Stokes, president and CEO, CDC Foundation "[McKnight's] story has provided hope to people across the nation."-Lawrence Sands, DO, MPH

The Liver Cure

Author: Russell L. Blaylock
Publisher: Humanix Books
ISBN: 1630061379
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
Protect your mighty liver! Learn how it keeps you healthy, how to keep it healthy, and why you need to act now! The liver is the most overlooked and misunderstood of all our body’s organs. Because of the sudden, potentially fatal consequences of heart attack and stroke, everyone’s attention is always focused on the heart or the brain, but without a healthy liver, you ultimately cannot survive. Of all your organs, none does more for you than the liver. Still, until something goes wrong with the liver, it’s usually completely overlooked. The Liver Cure: Natural Solutions for Liver Health to Target Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease, Autoimmune Diseases, Diabetes, Inflammation, Stress & Fatigue, Skin Conditions, and Many More explains the major reasons why you need to take action NOW to protect your liver, because it is assaulted everyday by factors in our modern-day life. The liver is the site for the body’s most powerful detoxification, but over the years an unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle choices, and environmental toxins can take their toll on liver health. World renowned physician and author Dr. Russell Blaylock provides a comprehensive overview of the liver, outlines the latest health information on the many dangers to your liver-health, and what you can do to protect it: Why the Liver is Your Body’s Most Important Organ Your Liver’s Role in Disease The Dangers of Cancer, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis & Fatty Liver Disease Medication & Environmental Hazards Poor Lifestyle Choices that Will Hurt Your Liver The Best Exercise for Liver Health How to Follow a Pro-Liver Diet Transplant Options & Cautions The Liver Cure offers natural remedies, lifestyle strategies, and dietary solutions that can take your liver off overload to resolve a wide range of symptoms and conditions, along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.