Posts by craig@cnlpcb.com

Liver Care After Successful Hepatitis C Treatment

Liver Care After Successful Hepatitis C Treatment March 19, 2014 Being cured of Hepatitis C is an exciting and more frequent occurrence thanks to improvements in antiviral therapy; however, caring for your liver afterwards is important for the liver’s longevity. By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. One of your most precious internal organs, the liver takes a…

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New Liver Drug Big News for Intercept

New Liver Drug Big News for Intercept Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc reported big news, that its new liver drug, obeticolic acid (OCA), can effectively treat primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), an autoimmune disease that damages bile ducts in the liver. The findings bring the company a step closer to filing for market approval. Intercept is unique for…

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So Why These Articles?

Liver disease or cirrhosis is a very complex subject. Indeed the liver is a very complex organ (or gland), it is arguably as complex as the brain and certainly less understood. When issues start occurring with your liver the effects can be devastating and potentially deadly. Your liver controls around 500 different functions within the…

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Who Should Read This?

Who Should Read This? Obviously the target audience is people who are diagnosed with liver disease or cirrhosis. If you are looking for signs, symptoms, or otherwise proof of your condition, this is probably not the place for you. Liver disease is pretty unambiguous. If you have it, you know all about it. If it…

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Dark Urine Could Indicate a Liver Problem

Dark Urine Could Indicate a Liver Problem February 14th, 2014 Urine that is orange, amber or brown might signify liver disease. Know what you can rule out and which other symptoms might point to the same conclusion. Dark Urine Could Indicate a Liver Problem By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Liver disease is becoming one of the…

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The Importance of Bile Flow and Liver Health

The Importance of Bile Flow and Liver Health January 30th, 2014 Make sure you understand why the production, secretion and flow of bile is essential for maintaining optimal liver health. By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. The liver is an amazing organ, with an estimated 500 functions necessary to sustain life. Of these many roles, the liver…

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7 Ways to Stop Liver Scar Progression

7 Ways to Stop Liver Scar Progression January 27th, 2014 Hone your awareness of liver scar progression, the importance of stopping its advancement and seven strategies to accomplish this goal. By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. More than one in every four American adults has some form of chronic liver disease, a statistic that puts millions of…

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Living With Auto-Immune Heptatitis

Living With Auto-Immune Heptatitis Comments (0) Out of the blue, Marina Barlow developed a yellow hue to her skin – jaundice – and found herself in the Bristol Royal Infirmary for a week where doctors diagnosed auto-immune hepatitis, for which there is no cure. So Marina, who is 29 and lives in Filton, is stuck with…

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