Diet
High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Liver Scarring
High Fructose Corn Syrup (PhysOrg.com) — High fructose corn syrup, which is linked to obesity, may also be harmful to the liver, according to Duke University Medical Center research. We found that increased consumption of high fructose corn syrup was associated with scarring in the liver, or fibrosis, among patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease…
Read MoreHepatitis C: Role of Diet
Hepatitis C: Role of Diet Hepatitis C is a condition where the liver is infected with the damaging hepatitis c virus. It can stay in remission for several years or gradually worsen causing cirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis of the liver is a condition that causes the liver to become extensively scarred, making it unable…
Read MoreHeavy Coffee Consumption Linked to Better Hep C Treatment Response
Coffee Linked to Better Hep C Response Patients with advanced hepatitis C virus–related liver disease who drank three or more cups of coffee per day were three times more likely to respond to therapy with peginterferon alfa-2a plus ribavirin at four time points than were patients who didn’t drink coffee, Neal David Freedman, Ph.D., and…
Read MoreGuidelines for a Low Sodium Diet
Guidelines for a Low Sodium Diet Sodium controls fluid balance and maintains blood volume and blood pressure. A diet high in sodium may raise blood pressure and cause fluid retention, resulting in swelling of the legs and feet. Water may also collect around the lungs and lead to shortness of breath. The average American eats…
Read MoreFour Nuts That Support Your Liver
Four Nuts That Support Your Liver December 23rd, 2011 Besides being a tasty snack, some nuts provide a surprisingly healthy combination of liver-protective substances. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. When it comes to questioning their healthfulness, nuts are not always portrayed in a positive light. This perception is largely due to the popularity of honey-roasted snacks…
Read MoreFive Foods to Reduce Cirrhosis-Related Insomnia
Five Foods to Reduce Cirrhosis-Related Insomnia April 21, 2010 Dealing with Hepatitis C infection is more challenging when you can’t sleep. Before using a pharmaceutical sleep aid, you might want to first try eating one of these five insomnia-easing foods before bed. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. At some point or another, most of us have…
Read MoreEvidence shows diet soda is not a healthy weight loss product
Diet Soda not a weight loss product Sunday, February 26, 2012 by: Celeste M. Smucker, MPH, PhDSee all articles by this author (NaturalNews) Artificially sweetened drinks are often promoted as healthy alternatives for weight loss and diabetes because they are low in calories and don’t contain sugar. However, there is plenty of evidence to suggest…
Read MoreEating Fruit!!
Eating Fruit!! This is informative! We all think eating fruit means just buying fruit, cutting it up and popping it into our mouths. It’s not that easy. It’s important to know how and when to eat fruit What’s the correct way to eat fruit? It means not eating fruit after a meal: Fruit should be eaten on…
Read MoreDiet with Cirrhosis, Hepatitis
What is the realtionship between diet and Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a virus that infects the liver. Up to 85% of people exposed to this virus develop chronic liver disease. Progression to cirrhosis { irreversible scarring of the liver } occurs in about 25% of individuals. While not as yet totally defined, many factors…
Read MoreDiet Plan Tips For Reducing Fatty Liver
Diet Plan Tips For Reducing Fatty Liver What is the best fatty liver diet? If you’ve been diagnosed with or suspect you may have fatty liver disease, then one of your first questions might be, “What foods should I eat to maintain healthy liver function?” The easiest and most accurate response to that question is,…
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