Posts by craig@cnlpcb.com
(Almost) Everything You Know About Saturated Fat Is Wrong
(Almost) Everything You Know About Saturated Fat Is Wrong Milk, avocados, burgers—put them back on the table. We’ve been told saturated fat is dangerous, but the newest research says that’s not so by Peter Jaret Nutrition advice has performed some spectacular flip-flops over the years. Eggs were banished from the breakfast table, then later welcomed…
Read MoreRed Meat & Its Effect on the Liver
Red Meat & Its Effect on the Liver Aug 14, 2011 | By Rachel Nall Your liver is the processing plant of your body: Its job is to designate nutrients like proteins and fats for use and to send the toxins that result from protein breakdown to your kidneys. However, excess proteins and fats in…
Read MoreHow Long Have I Got?
Let us tackle this thorny subject first as it seems to be the one question that many people are asking (and quite rightly!). Cirrhosis, however it comes about usually takes a long time to develop. I say usually because in the current culture of binge drinking in the UK, death from acute liver failure is…
Read MoreSofosbuvir taken before or after liver transplant reduces hepatitis C recurrence
Sofosbuvir taken before or after liver transplant reduces hepatitis C recurrence Liz Highleyman An interferon-free combination of sofosbuvir plus ribavirin administered before liver transplantation prevented hepatitis C recurrence in nearly two-thirds of patients, while the same regimen led to early viral clearance in three-quarters of those treated after transplantation, according to studies presented this week…
Read MoreDiabetes and Liver Disease Are Entangled
Diabetes and Liver Disease Are Entangled November 5th, 2013 November is National Diabetes Month. Learn how closely liver disease and diabetes are connected. Liver Disease and Diabetes Are Entangled By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Mass education campaigns have helped increase our awareness of the connection between poor lifestyle habits and Type II Diabetes, but few realize…
Read MoreOver-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,…
Read MoreKnow 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…
Read More'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…
Read More13 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. …
Read MoreNew 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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