Posts Tagged ‘diet’
Dandelion as a Diuretic
Dandelion as a Diuretic Source Besides their culinary uses as coffee substitute and salad ingredient, the root and leaf of this pervasive weed of the aster family are also used in traditional medicine. Dandelion is grown commercially in both the United States and Europe. Traditional Use Both dandelion leaf and root have been used for…
Read MoreCould Curcumin Help Your Liver?
Could Curcumin Help Your Liver? New research demonstrates that a compound in curry could help in the management of chronic liver disease. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Curcumin is found in the cuisine of several Eastern hemisphere cultures. A compound in the spice turmeric, curcumin is classified as an antioxidant with reported anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.…
Read MoreCoffee’s Liver Benefits
Coffee’s Liver Benefits The healthcare community has done its fair share of investigating the effects of drinking coffee, and a subsequent array of health warnings and encouragements have been issued regarding its regular consumption. Since the liver processes all that we ingest, people living with liver disease, including hepatitis, must be extra vigilant in watching…
Read MoreCoffee Slows Progression of Liver Disease
Coffee Slows Progression of Liver Disease People living with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and advanced liver disease who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53 percent lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers, according to a new study published in the November issue of Hepatology. According…
Read MoreCirrhosis Risks Reduced By Eating Dark Chocolate
Cirrhosis Risks Reduced By Eating Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate has health benefits for those with cirrhosis and a related condition called portal hypertension, according to some recent research. This article explains the science behind this sweet news.|Dark chocolate is not only good for the heart. It can also be good for the liver, especially in…
Read MoreCirrhosis – Dietary Factors
Cirrhosis – Dietary Factors Healthy Foods. Because important antioxidant vitamins are depleted in the cirrhotic liver, cirrhosis patients should maintain a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Antioxidant Supplements. There is some preliminary laboratory evidence that various antioxidant supplements including vitamin E, selenium, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may help protect against liver damage…
Read MoreCelebrating Valentines Day: A Sweet Treat for Hepatitis C
A Sweet Treat for Hepatitis C Upon first glance, the Valentine’s Day tradition of gifting chocolates may seem counterintuitive for someone with Hepatitis C. Though, research boasts two reasons why choosing the right kind of chocolate will show you care about your sweetheart’s liver health. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Simply stepping into any grocery, drug…
Read MoreBreakfast Counts Towards Your Liver’s Health
Breakfast Counts Towards Your Liver’s Health In addition to providing steady energy levels throughout the day, find out why eating the right foods in the morning may prevent or reverse fatty liver disease. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Fatty liver disease is steadily climbing as one of today’s premiere health threats. Because a fatty liver can…
Read MoreBenefits of Grapefruit Seed Extract
Grapefruit Seed Extract 1. Broad Spectrum Grapefruit seed extracts main advantage is it’s extraordinary ability to perform both (internally and externally) against a wide variety of known or unknown infections caused by viruses, bacteria, funguses and parasites. 2. Grapefruit seed extract is alkalizing. Grapefruit seed extract helps alkalize the body. It is considered one of…
Read MoreArtichokes Help an Ailing Liver
Artichokes When it comes to choosing a vegetable, discover why there may not be any better than the artichoke for your liver’s health. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. The prevalence of chronic liver disease is staggering. Affecting an increasing number of Americans, many with chronic liver disease cannot be cured by modern medicine. Instead, they must…
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