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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. See the Detoxification section for high-quality products. See the Liver section for high-quality products. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Musculoskeletal Digestion Finally, a Healthy Energy Drink for you and your kids! |
Information on HepatitisDescription Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver; usually from a viral infection, but sometimes from toxic agents. Hepatitis A, an RNA enterovirus, spread by contact with fecal matter or blood, most often through ingestion of contaminated food. Rarely fatal, it cannot be treated except by bed rest for 1Ð4 weeks, during which time no alcohol should be consumed. It may recur after 3 months. Hepatitis B is shed through blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and saliva approximately 4Ð6 weeks after symptoms develop; the virus may take up to 6 months to incubate, and people may also become asymptomatic carriers. Hepatitis B may heal slowly, and is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Effective vaccines exist, but it is the fastest spreading form of the disease in the U.S., with some 300,000 cases reported annually. Rates were up 80% from 1981Ð1986 among IV drug users and up 38% during the same period among heterosexuals; among homosexuals, previously a high-risk group, rates held stable. Hepatitis C, infecting about 150,000 Americans annually, remains in the blood for years and accounts for a large percentage of cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer cases. Its main mode of transmission is through blood transfusion, and possibly sexual intercourse. Types D and E are less frequently seen in the U.S. Causes Causes of viral hepatitis includes: Multiple viruses; simultaneous infection with more than one virus possible. HAV and HEV transmitted enterically; parenteral route rare ¥ Maximum infectivity 2 weeks prior to jaundice HBV transmitted sexually via blood or perinatally; also enterically. Co-infection with HDV markedly increases severity of HBV HCV transmitted through blood or its products. In 30%, mode of transmission unknown. HDV identified only with HBV infection RISK FACTORS for viral hepatitis include: Health care workers/other occupational risks; Hemodialysis patients; Recipients of blood and/or blood products; Intravenous drug users; Sexually active homosexual males; Household exposure; Adopted children from areas of high exposure; Positive needlestick; High risk sexual behavior; May be endemic in institutions Conventional Labs Marked elevation of AST/ALT (particularly ALT, 400 to several thousand U/L) Mild to moderate elevation of alkaline phosphatase Bilirubin from normal to markedly elevated; with elevation, conjugated and unconjugated fractions usually increased For more severe hepatitis, measure prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times, serum albumin, electrolytes and glucose, CBC and platelets Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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