Archive for October 2013

Over-the-Counter Painkillers and the Liver

Over-the-Counter Painkillers and the Liver March 1st, 2012 Those with liver disease must be aware that the three most common pain relievers could be hazardous to a compromised liver – even at a reasonable dosage. By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Editor’s Note: The information below is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace,…

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Know About the Combo that Can Lead to Liver Failure

Medication Risks October 31st, 2013 Taking medication to relieve severe pain is understandable; but make sure you don’t choose a combination that can stop your liver from functioning. Know About the Combo that Can Lead to Liver Failure By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Maybe you, along with millions of other adults, have fatty liver disease and…

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'Oblivion Drinker'

‘Oblivion Drinker’. Are YOU an ‘Oblivion Drinker’? It’s the chilling new term for middle-class women using alcohol to blot out the stress of trying to be perfect like Ruth and Jackie The phenomenon is increasingly common among career women And more so if these high-powered women are also juggling motherhood Alcohol gives such women an…

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13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil

13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil Posted on: Monday, September 3rd 2012 at 5:00 am Written By: Sayer Ji, Founder 13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil While coconut oil has dragged itself out of the muck of vast misrepresentation over the past few years, it still rarely gets the appreciation it truly deserves. …

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New Study Confirms Chocolate's Fat-Busting Properties

New Study Confirms Chocolate’s Fat-Busting Properties One of my favorite past times is not only eating chocolate, but reporting on it. Recently, for instance, I reported on a myth-busting study finding chocolate burns belly fat, as well as improves cholesterol .[i] Before that I reported on research indicating that the medicinal properties of chocolate are…

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'Liver cirrhosis from binge drinking made me look pregnant '

‘Liver cirrhosis from binge drinking made me look pregnant ‘ ‘People think I’m pregnant but I’ve got liver failure’: Woman has 23 LITRES of fluid drained from her abdomen every 3 WEEKS after binge drinking wrecks her body Jo developed liver cirrhosis after drinking three bottles of wine every day Excessive drinking has made liver so…

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So What Is Cirrhosis?

In order to begin to understand about cirrhosis and why the disease is quite so devastating we need to start with the liver. This rather nasty picture is of a cirrhotic liver which was taken out of a friend of mine. She was 22 years old at the time and suffered with Cryptogenic Cirrhosis (which…

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What is hereditary hemochromatosis?

What is hereditary hemochromatosis? Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited (genetic) disorder in which there is excessive accumulation of iron in the body (iron overload). It is a common genetic disorder among Caucasians in the United States, affecting approximately one in 240 to 300 Caucasians. Individuals affected with hereditary hemochromatosis may have no symptoms or signs…

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Hemochromatosis – Recommended Diet

Hemochromatosis – Recommended Diet When the diagnosis of hemochromatosis is made it is important to adjust the diet so that too much iron is not being absorbed because of an improper diet. However such adjustment need not be at the expense of enjoying life and good food. The biggest considerations are not to take medications…

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