The latest research & treatment news about Hepatitis C infection, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
Most people associate the removal of blood from their veins with donating to the Red Cross or getting tested for some ailment. However, the removal of blood from someone's body can serve many purposes. Learn how the safe ancient practice of bloodletting, or phlebotomy, has proven therapeutic value, and why it is gaining momentum as a treatment of chronic Hepatitis C.
Continue reading »When you apply pressure to certain points on your body, it is possible to reduce pain and improve your health. Discover how acupressure can be used to relieve some common symptoms associated with Hepatitis C, including liver-area pain and fatigue.
Continue reading »An unlikely ally has been uncovered for Hepatitis C treatment. Interferon and ribavirin treatment is known to inflict severe side effects resulting in low retention rates. While the link is not yet concrete, medical marijuana appears to reduce those side effects, improving a person's chance of completing treatment.
Continue reading »What can interferon non-responders do about Hepatitis C? What about people who cannot or will not tolerate the devastating side effects of interferon therapy? Find out about the positive preliminary results from a medical study of a natural Japanese prescription medicine that's available to patients now.
Continue reading »A commonly prescribed medicinal plant, milk thistle's protective properties to the liver have been supported by literally hundreds of research studies around the world. A recent article discusses one such study involving the milk thistle extract, Silybin Phytosome®, and its ability to prevent hardening of the liver, a sign of advancing liver disease.
Continue reading »An Iranian research study recently concluded that the herbal components of Liv.52 are beneficial in the treatment of cirrhotic patients. The six-month study demonstrated that patients treated with Liv.52 showed better test results than those treated with placebo.
Continue reading »A Japanese research study demonstrates benefits of Vitamin E and C supplementation during combination therapy. These vitamins appear to protect cells from damage typically incurred from conventional Hepatitis C therapy.
Continue reading »Okay. This story is of most interest to me because of the origin of the compound they are studying. Oxidized... View Article
Continue reading »This study of previous studies showed inconclusive results for milk thistle preventing death from liver disease. However, the researchers conclude... View Article
Continue reading »The following report concerns a study done with Hepatitis C patients who underwent interferon therapy and are classified “non-responders” to... View Article
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Learn how hepatitis infection may affect the pregnant mother and baby.
Learn about the conventional medical treatments used to fight Hepatitis C.
Numerous links to studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis of Ribavirin/Rebetron medicines.
Alternative methods of treatment due to side effects and dissatisfication with current medical treatments.
A number of herbal products useful in the management of liver disease.
Provides information regarding the best known liver supporting supplements.
Provides information regarding the best known milk thistle supplements.
A basic diet for those with Hepatitis C.
Survivor stories that have been shared to benefit others with Hepatitis C.
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