What is Hepatitis?
This is the swelling and inflammation of liver. It is not a condition, it is more commonly used to refer to a viral infection of the liver.
Hepatitis can be caused by:
- Immune cells in the body attacking the liver and causing autoimmune hepatitis
- Infections from viruses (such as hepatitis A, B, or C), bacteria, or parasites
- Liver damage from alcohol, poisonous mushrooms, or other poisons
- Medications, such as an overdose of acetaminophen, which can be deadly
HEALTHY liver vs HEPATITIS liver
Food to Use?
- Steamed green vegetables
- Fresh vegetable juices
- Squashes
- Whole grains
- Legumes, including tofu, tempeh, and soups with mung beans
- Fish, organic chicken, and turkey
- Plenty of fresh water; add juice of half a lemon to a quart of distilled water
- Fresh fruit in season, one to three pieces a day, depending on season and climate
Foods To Avoid?
- Alcoholic beverages of any kind
- Hot foods
Such as chili peppers and onion; use only moderate amounts of garlic. Ginger is the preferred spice because it has a protective effect on the liver.
- Pain-relieving drugs
Asprin and products containing acetaminophen. Many are toxic to the liver.
- Most pharmaceutical drugs, especially anti-inflammatories and antibiotics. Check the Physician’s Desk Reference, available in a home edition and at most libraries, if you are uncertain about the potential toxicity to the liver
- Fried greasy foods
They are often difficult for the liver to handle
- Stimulants like coffee, black tea products
They increase body metabolism and act as a central nervous-system stimulants, increasing body heat
- Refined sugar products such as cakes, cookies, candy, and ice cream; or foods with white sugar, honey, and maple syrup.
Refined sugar suppresses the immune system, stimulates metabolism, and increases heat in the body. Depend on fresh fruit in season for natural sweets.
Nutritional Supplements to Add?
- Antioxidants
Such as milk thistle, vitamin E (400 to 800 lU/day), vitamin C (1 to 3 grams per day), grape-seed extract (150 to 200 mg/day)
- Essential fatty acids
Be sure there are enough in your diet. Use one or two teaspoons of organic flax seed oil a day on salads or steamed vegetables, or take capsules.
- B vitamins
Take a B-vitamin complex supplement that contains thiamine, choline, riboflavin, and niacin.
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References :
Your Guide to a Healthier Life 