Do's, Don'ts, and Alternative Treatments for your liver

In my search for finding an alternative to the transplant and removal of Larry (Yes, I have grown quite attached to my lil liver) I have "googled" I have "binged" I have searched high and low, yet I have not seen anything that can CURE end-stage-liver-disease.... What I have found is TONS of information on how to stop or slow the progression of liver disease, and though they are life altering changes (such as strict diet and some exercise) your life is worth it, right? RIGHT!! Unfortunately, once your liver becomes as bad as Larry, and symptoms such as jaundice, encephalopathy, and ascites are present, there do not seem to be any other options (especially when Hep C is present... poor Larry) There is no magic cure for liver problems but first thing is first. Find out what is causing the damage. It could be something genetic (like Wilson's disease , PBC , or Hemochromatosis ) or it could be something environmental, toxins. It could be drugs, alcohol, Budd-Chiari (a blockage in the hepatic veins) Hepatitis or NASH ... the list of causes is long, but if it is found early, many people CAN stop or at least slow further damage to their livers and lead happy and healthy lives. But, and it's a BIG BUT, you will probably need to make some maaaaaaaaaaaaaaajor changes. I found the below Do's and Don't list on a Hep C site ( click here to view ), however, I wanted to share it because it is not only good advise for us Heppers, but for anyone who wants to take better care of their livers... heck, better care of themselves in general. Remember, (not to get all Eastern Medicine on you) but you really have to live in balance, mind and body!And just like anything else, you have to work at that!

Hep C Do’s And Don’ts !!!

"Don’ts" Don’t stress out Avoid Stressful People as much as possible Don’t Blame Yourself or others Don’t Drink Alcohol Don’t eat foods fortified with Iron Don’t eat foods fortified with Vitamin A Don’t Eat too many Fried Food Don’t Eat too many sugars, fruit's ok Avoid Red Meat and Pork Avoid certain Herbs like Valerian Root & Clove and Comphry Avoid man-made multi-vitamins Don’t use Toxic Cleaning Products or Air Fresheners Don’t live with Mold or Mildew Don’t be bullied into Interferon Treatment If you have not had Hepatitis A do not eat shellfish Don't share your razor or toothbrush Avoid drinking Tap water

“Do's” De-Stress - Breathe - Relax - Take Walks Let go of toxic relationships or work Meditate - Yoga - Exercise - Prayer Love Yourself Forgive yourself and others Smile more ! Write a gratitude list daily Ask lots of Questions Ask for Help Eat Organic – More Raw Fruits and Veggies Eat more Salmon Turkey Natural Foods Drink lots of good water Add fresh lemon to your water every day Buy Green Cleaning Products ONLY Add a shower filter Get yourself started on an Alternative Protocol Make up a dream board!