Posts Tagged ‘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 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 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,…
Read MoreDiet for cirrhosis – rich in protein!
Diet for cirrhosis – rich in protein! An article that actually recommends a high protein diet – will wonders ever cease!!!! Craig A fundamental aspect of the hepatitis diet is to avoid alcohol of any kind. In cases where this rule is not respected, the liver cirrhosis occurrence is frequent and can lead to the…
Read MoreDiet and Weight Loss with Cirrhosis
Diet and Weight Loss I’m was only a slim guy before being hit with cirrhosis in Nov 2008, weighing around 155lbs. Over the Christmas period I was unbelievably sick and was throwing up at the top end and the bottom end was like a Peruvian mud slide! I lost weight, particularly muscle on my arms,…
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