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Thoroughly revised and updated, it now includes such updates as new approaches for the management of eating disorders, and post-liver transplant patients, the latest advances in endoscopy, new therapies, refined advice on how to select between therapeutic options, as well as additional emergency topics on abdominal trauma, bowel obstructions, and major haemorrhage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an excellent and highly readable book ... The book is excellent value for money and should encourage a wide number of users to access this great book. Another success for this superb series of Oxford Medical Handbooks. * Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia *\u003cbr\u003eReview from previous edition This is a very useful addition to the Oxford Handbook series, and advances in the field and section improvements justify this second edition...4 stars! * Doody's Notes *\u003cbr\u003eOverall, for any member of the multidisciplinary team working in this area who need a concise, easy to use reference book this ticks all the boxes. * ANTS Bulletin *\u003cbr\u003eReview from previous edition This small but very pleasant book covers in a very individual and intelligent manner almost all daily gastrointestinal problems encountered in the clinic and on the wards...The authors are to be congratulated for having produced this must-have handbook which will be appreciated equally by junior doctors in training and by those immersed in busy hospital medical departments. * Digestive and Liver Disease *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1: Approaches to common clinical problems 2: Clinical practice and diagnostics 3: Endoscopy 4: An A to Z of gastroenterology and hepatology 5: Drugs used in gastroenterology and hepatology 6: Emergencies","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732773482839,"sku":"9780198734956","price":35.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780198734956.jpg?v=1791378721"},{"product_id":"giliver-secrets-plus-9780323260336","title":"GILiver Secrets Plus","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop 100 Secrets   I. 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Celery juice is now a part of our regular routine!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Lisa Rinna, star of \u003ci\u003eThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Days of Our Lives\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author, designer of the Lisa Rinna Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anthony is not only a warm, compassionate healer, he is also authentic and accurate, with God-given skills. He has been a total blessing in my life.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Naomi Campbell, model, actress, activist\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I had the pleasure of working with Anthony William when he came to Los Angeles and shared his story on \u003c\/i\u003eExtra\u003ci\u003e. What a fascinating interview as he left the audience wanting to hear more . . . people went crazy for him! His warm personality and big heart are obvious. Anthony has dedicated his life to helping people through the knowledge he receives from Spirit, and he shares all of that information through his Medical Medium books, which are life changing. Anthony William is one of a kind!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Sharon Levin, \u003ci\u003eExtra\u003c\/i\u003e Senior Producer\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I’ve been following Anthony for a while now and am always floored (but not surprised) at the success stories from people following his protocols . . . I have been on my own path of healing for many years, jumping from doctor to doctor and specialist to specialist. He’s the real deal and I trust him and his vast knowledge of how the thyroid works and the true effects food has on our body. I have directed countless friends, family, and followers to Anthony because I truly believe he possesses knowledge that no doctor out there has. I am a believer and on a true path to healing now and am honored to know him and blessed to know his work. Every endocrinologist needs to read his book on the thyroid!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Marcela Valladolid, chef, author, television host\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I am a doctor’s daughter who has always relied on Western medicine to ameliorate even the smallest of woes. Anthony’s insights opened my eyes to the healing benefits of food and how a more holistic approach to health can change your life.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Jenny Mollen, actress and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eI Like You Just the Way I Am\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anthony William’s God-given gift for healing is nothing short of miraculous.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— David James Elliott, \u003ci\u003eImpulse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrumbo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMad Men\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCSI: NY\u003c\/i\u003e; star for ten years of\u003ci\u003e JAG\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anthony William is a gift to humanity. His incredible work has helped millions of people heal when conventional medicine had no answers for them. 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Anthony William is someone I am now proud to call a friend, and I can tell you that the person you hear on the podcasts and whose words fill the pages of best-selling books is the same person who reaches out to loved ones simply to lend support. This is not an act! Anthony William is the real deal, and the gravity of the information he shares through Spirit is priceless and empowering and much needed in this day and age!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Debbie Gibson, Broadway star, iconic singer-songwriter\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anthony William has a remarkable gift! I will always be grateful to him for discovering an underlying cause of several health issues that had bothered me for years. With his kind support, I see improvements every day. I think he is a fabulous resource!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Morgan Fairchild, actress, author, speaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Within the first three minutes of speaking with me, Anthony precisely identified my medical issue! This healer really knows what he’s talking about. Anthony’s abilities as the Medical Medium are unique and fascinating.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Alejandro Junger, M.D., \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eClean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClean Eats\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClean Gut\u003c\/i\u003e and founder of the acclaimed Clean Program\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anthony’s gift has made him a conduit for information that is light-years ahead of where science is today.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Christiane Northrup, M.D., \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eGoddesses Never Age\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Wisdom of Menopause\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWomen’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Since reading \u003c\/i\u003eMedical Medium Thyroid Healing\u003ci\u003e, I have expanded my approach and treatments of thyroid disease and am seeing enormous value for patients. 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His book is truly ‘wisdom of the future,’ so already now, miraculously, we have the clear, accurate explanation of the many mysterious illnesses that the ancient Buddhist medical texts predicted would afflict us in this era when over-clever people have tampered with the elements of life in the pursuit of profit.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Robert Thurman, Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies, Columbia University; President, Tibet House US; best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eLove Your Enemies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInner Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e; host of \u003ci\u003eBob Thurman Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anthony William is the gifted Medical Medium who has very real and not-so-radical solutions to the mysterious conditions that affect us all in our modern world. 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The first edition was recognized worldwide as a landmark publication and helped to establish pediatric hepatobiliary surgery as a discrete subspecialty; the second was expanded to include pancreatic diseases, transplantation and trauma. This third edition is overseen by a new editorial team from two world-leading centers for children's liver surgery: King's College Hospital in London, and Lurie Children''s Hospital in Chicago. 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The liver is the site for the body’s most powerful detoxification, but over the years an unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle choices, and environmental toxins can take their toll on liver health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld renowned physician and author Dr. Russell Blaylock provides a comprehensive overview of the liver, outlines the latest health information on the many dangers to your liver-health, and what you can do to protect it:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Liver is Your Body’s Most Important Organ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Liver’s Role in Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dangers of Cancer, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis \u0026amp; Fatty Liver Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedication \u0026amp; Environmental Hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor Lifestyle Choices that Will Hurt Your Liver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Best Exercise for Liver Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Follow a Pro-Liver Diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant Options \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Liver Cure\u003c\/i\u003e offers natural remedies, lifestyle strategies, and dietary solutions that can take your liver off overload to resolve a wide range of symptoms and conditions, along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Liver Cure: Natural Solutions for Liver Health to Target Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease, Autoimmune Diseases, Diabetes, Inflammation, Stress \u0026amp; Fatigue, Skin Conditions, and Many More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1:  YOUR LIVER AND HOW IT KEEPS YOU HEALTHY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1 – Your Mighty Liver \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe liver is the most overlooked and misunderstood of all our body’s organs. 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The body must be able to process (chemically alter, or metabolize) drugs, and just as your liver helps metabolize food, it also processes medications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver disorders affect the metabolizing of drugs in the following ways:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much of the drug is absorbed from the intestine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow quickly and completely the liver metabolizes a drug — for example, changing the drug into an active form or into an inactive form (a form that has no effect on the body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much of the drug is transported throughout the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow quickly the drug is eliminated from the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow sensitive the body is to a drug's effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor instance, a chronic liver disorder can make people more sensitive to the effects of a drug, even when the amount is not increases. 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High in sugar and fat, and has been linked to the prevalence of chronic disease in the U.S., mainly because it results in chronic bodily inflammation, which is not visible to the eye, but which results in aging and damage to the body’s organs. The vast majority of research has focused on the effect of inflammation on other parts of the body, particularly the heart, and brain (chronic inflammation is linked to coronary heart disease, diabetes, insulin resistance, and even Alzheimer’s disease. But this may be changing, especially with the publication in 2017 of a paper in the American Journal of Pathology, which found that mice fed a Western diet developed inflammation of the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis clearly shows that, to keep a healthy liver, people should avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatty foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarchy foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5 – Excitotoxins Poison Your Liver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe liver plays a Herculean task of nourishing and protecting the body, but today’s modern life damages it in many ways and a key one is through the consumption of excitotoxins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcitotoxins are food additives commonly found in processed and packaged foods, which make up the majority of the American diet. This chapter will explore the most common excitotoxins and how they damage the liver. They include the following, as well as a fourth, high fructose corn syrup, which will garner special attention, as it is blamed for the epidemic of fatty liver disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese excitotoxins are commonly found in the processed \u0026amp; packaged foods we eat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAspartame:\u003c\/strong\u003e This artificial sweetener is a neurotoxic drug, which means it is poisonous to the nervous system. It is a molecule composed of three components, aspartic acid, a methyl ester which turns into methyl alcohol and phenylalanine. Persons with cirrhosis of the liver are at increased risk because they may be unable to metabolize aspartame and its breakdown products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSG:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very common flavor enhancer added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats. Glutamate is its main component, which is known to damage the liver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Fructose Corn Syrup:\u003c\/strong\u003e High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a type of corn syrup to which enzymes have been added to change the glucose into fructose, a form of sugar that adds sweetness, but is also more easily metabolized by the body, and also easily converted by the body into excess fat. This ingredient is believed to be fueling the epidemic of fatty liver disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6 – How Smoking \u0026amp; Alcohol Damage Your Liver \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most people think of smoking’s main hazard is to the lungs, but the truth is that the thousands of poisons contained in tobacco smoke damages every organ in the body, including the liver. Smoking can increase the risk of both liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver. The toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke can cause inflammation and eventual cirrhosis. Smoking also promotes the production of cytokines, chemicals that cause even more inflammation and damage to liver cells. This chapter will also cover the emerging science behind vaping, which is sending some users back to cigarettes to cope with an enhanced nicotine addiction, and questions that are being raised about cannabis. As smoking “weed” becomes more common, there are concerns being raised, including those in a recent study on CBD oil, in which researchers at the University of Arkansas found raised liver toxicity in mice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e it’s no surprise that too much alcohol results in cirrhosis, as this is a known disease of alcoholics.  But what about people who are not alcoholics and only imbibe socially. When it comes to your liver, they don’t necessarily get a free pass. For one thing, people who imbibe in alcohol often think they can mitigate its effect by eating greasy food, but this only compounds the insult to the liver. Alcohol is extremely hard on the liver, and people who say they drink “socially” may actually be taking in damaging alcohol than they realize.      \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7 – Environmental Liver Toxins \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven the air we breathe can damage the liver, which makes living a healthy lifestyle of even more paramount importance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are known to poison the liver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Polluted air is a known risk for liver damage.  Pollution is linked to liver fibrosis, metabolic disease and liver cancer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemicals: \u003c\/strong\u003eChemicals you may be exposed to on the job can cause liver injury. Common chemicals that can cause liver damage include the dry cleaning solvent carbon tetrachloride, a substance called vinyl chloride (used to make plastics), and a group of industrial chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePesticides: \u003c\/strong\u003eExposure to pesticides causes liver damage and can raise the risk of diseases including liver cancer, where recent research revealed it may hike risk by 71 percent. A recent study also linked exposure to glyphosate, the major ingredient in the popular weed killer “Roundup,” to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Exposure to the herbicide paraquat can result in toxic chemicals throughout the body, primarily the lungs, liver and kidneys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8 - How Medications Damage the Liver \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the major ways to safeguard the liver is to be very aware of the potential of certain drugs to damage it.  Such damage can take the form of liver failure, a serious condition for which there is no fix.  Some 2,000 cases of liver failure occur each year, which are directly due to the effect of medications. Sometimes medications are life-saving and cannot be avoided, but too often, liver damage can occur because too much medication is unthinkingly consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book will cover these 10 medications \u0026amp; their impact on the liver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcetaminophen (Tylenol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmoxicillin\/clavulanate (Augmentin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiclofenac (Voltaren, Cambia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllopurinol (Zyloprim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-seizure medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsoniazid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethotrexate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatins (cholesterol lowering medication)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: LIVER DISEASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiver disease is an umbrella term, encompassing any medical condition, toxin or other substance or material that affects the liver’s ability to function. This chapter will explain that there are two basic types of liver disease, acute and chronic, and will also cover general signs, symptoms, and ways that health care professionals use to determine whether liver disease is present.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis chapter will include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic vs. acute liver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiver disease signs and symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiver disease diagnostic tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere will also be a box on elevated liver enzymes, which are a common finding and can cause concern. Most of the time, elevated liver enzymes don't signal a chronic, serious liver problem, but they can indicate the presence of liver disease, so they will be discussed here.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9 – The Many Types of Hepatitis \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be mild or it can lead to a very malignant form of liver cancer.  It is an acute liver disease, which means it comes on suddenly, but it can transform into a chronic ailment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter will include the symptoms of hepatitis, as well as conventional and alternative treatments, of which there are several.  Hepatitis B and C will be discussed in depth, as they are the most common threat; the other types of Hepatitis (A, D and E) will also be briefly discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis chapter will include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHepatitis A: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCaused by the virus of the same name, hepatitis A is an infection of the liver that causes inflammation and flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue and fever. It is very contagious and more common in the developing world.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHepatitis B:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis serious liver infection was decreasing, but it is now on the rise again in the U.S. It is an acute liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), but it can become chronic. This serious form of hepatitis hikes the risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis, which permanently scars of the liver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rate of hepatitis B had been declining but in 2015, the acute hepatitis B infection rate in the U.S. increased by 20.7%, rising for the first time since 2006. The sharpest increases in new hepatitis B cases are occurring largely in states that have been impacted the most by the opioid epidemic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a vaccine for hepatitis B, but it’s rates have been declining, possibly also leading to the increase in cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended treatments will include both conventional as well as natural supplements.     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHepatitis C:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike hepatitis B, hepatitis C is also a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and can lead to serious liver damage. It can also be acute or chronic, and lead to the same dangerous conditions as does hepatitis B. Its incidence in the U.S. has been rising.  There is no vaccine for hepatitis C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHepatitis C is a big problem for Baby Boomers. Americans born between 1945 and 1964 are five times more likely to develop it, for reasons that are not completely understood. The symptoms of hepatitis C can be vague, so this chapter also discusses groups of people that are especially at risk, so they can be on the lookout should they become unwell. This is especially important because, unlike hepatitis B, which is manageable, but not curable, hepatitis C is curable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHepatitis C is also dangerous because it can cause complications that can affect other parts of the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended treatments will include both conventional as well as natural supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese potential complications include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryoglobulinemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKidney disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVasculitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended treatments will include both conventional as well as natural supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHepatitis D\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis form of hepatitis only affects individuals who already have hepatitis D\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHepatitis E\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis type of hepatitis is contracted through contaminated water (similar to hepatitis A), or can occur in people who already have a compromised immune system. Person-to-person transmission is rare.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcoholic Hepatitis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutoimmune Hepatitis\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn this type of hepatitis, the body's immune system attacks liver cells.  This disease can be quite serious and, if not treated, gets worse over time, leading to cirrhosis of the liver and\/or liver failure. But the good news is that, when properly diagnosed, this ailment is treatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere will also be a box on the connection between Epstein-Barr Virus and Hepatitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10 \u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e The Epidemic of Fatty Liver Disease  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-alcoholic liver disease is a serious health threat. An estimated 10-20 percent of Americans have this type of liver disease, which is caused by the buildup of fat in the liver, and the numbers are rising, apparently due to the increasing prevalence of obesity in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are two types of this form of liver disease. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to the buildup of extra at cells in the liver. Having fatty liver disease itself doesn’t necessarily damage it, but in 10 to 20 percent of these cases the fat infiltrates the liver, which leads to a progressive type of fatty liver disease called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNASH has become the third most common reason for liver transplants, following alcohol abuse and hepatitis C.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter will encompass conventional treatment, including weight loss, exercise, and avoidance of unnecessary medications. Diet is key, especially the avoidance of high fructose corn syrup, which is a major contributor to fatty liver disease. The chapter will include specific recommendations for natural supplements. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 11 \u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e Cirrhosis       \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach time the liver is injured, whether by disease, excessive alcohol consumption or another cause, it tries to repair itself. In the process, scar tissue forms. As cirrhosis progresses, more and more scar tissue forms, making it difficult for the liver to function (decompensated cirrhosis). Advanced cirrhosis is life-threatening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe liver damage done by cirrhosis generally can't be undone. But if liver cirrhosis is diagnosed early and the cause is treated, further damage can be limited and, rarely, reversed.  This chapter will discuss important ways to limit the damage from cirrhosis and other supportive care. A liver transplant may be an option for some.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 12 \u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e Liver Cancer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike other cancers, liver cancer is caused by the overgrowth of cells, resulting in the formation of a tumor.  Liver cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, and is one of two types – primary liver cancer, which means that the cancer arises in the liver itself, or secondary liver cancer, which means it has spread from another site.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter will include risk factors for liver cancer, causes, signs and symptoms and possible complications. Conventional treatments as well as natural supplements will be discussed. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 13 \u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e Liver Transplantation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the case of irreversible liver disease, a transplant sometimes becomes the only option.  As with liver cancer, an in depth discussion is not within the scope of this book but this chapter will provide an overview, including indications for a liver transplant, donor lists, complications, immunosuppression and factors on living with a new liver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 4: YOUR LIVER'S ROLE IN DISEASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe connection between the liver and your other organs and diseases is almost totally overlooked so this section of the book addresses this important topic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis part of the book shows how an ailing liver can manifest itself in a number of diseases previously thought to have no connection to the liver at all. But science is finding that this is not the case, and this part of the book demonstrates how keeping the liver healthy can help protect us against these major ailments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 14 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Diabetes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetes is a dangerous metabolic disorder that occurs when the body stops making insulin, or cannot use the insulin it has. Insulin is the hormone that regulates the amount of sugar (known as glucose) in the blood. Without insulin, the amount of glucose in the body rises, which results in damage to the body and its blood vessels, setting the stage for heart disease, stroke, blindness, amputation, and more\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen diabetes is discussed, the focus is always on the pancreas, which makes sense in a simplistic way, because it is this gland that regulates the release of insulin in the body. But what is totally overlooked is the liver, which has as one of its main jobs to protect the pancreas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter will discuss the different types of diabetes, and how types 1 and the newly discovered 1.5 is caused by injury to the pancreas, but how type 2, which accounts to about 90 percent of cases, can be impacted by the health of the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fact that the liver impacts the pancreas can be seen in the connection between fatty liver disease and diabetes. An insulin-resistant liver ignores the signal of the hormone to stop sending glucose to the blood, raising the levels and increasing the risk for diabetes. Some studies have found that slim people who aren’t considered ordinarily to be at risk for diabetes have fatty livers. These are indications that keeping a healthy liver can play a role in reducing the risk of diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter also will discuss conventional treatments and natural supplements for diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 15 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Adrenal Stress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter will describe the adrenal glands and their purpose, including their important role in manufacturing and releasing hormones, which keep the body functioning. This chapter will discuss the effect of an ailing liver on the adrenal glands, which can cause changes in emotional responses, heart rate and blood pressure.  The controversy over “adrenal fatigue syndrome,” will also be discussed here.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 16 – Obesity \u0026amp; Weight Gain \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost people don’t think of their liver when they consider weight loss but the liver is responsible for helping to metabolize fat, and therefore optimizing your liver health can help in weight loss.  When the liver is being overtaxed with toxins, it is not operating at its optimum efficiency, and therefore its role in metabolizing and helping rid the body of fats can be compromised. A stressed out, or sluggish, liver, can lead to weight gain, especially around the belly, so this chapter will focus on tip to prevent this problem, and help reenergize the liver so it can help play its proper role in metabolism and weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 17 – Skin Issues – Acne, Eczema \u0026amp; Psoriasis \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour liver acts as a filter. It literally cleanses your bloodstream of the toxins you are exposed to each day, and the waste products of metabolism that your body generates each day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your liver is not able to detoxify your bloodstream adequately, toxins must find an alternative route of excretion. When this occurs, the result can be skin problems, specifically acne.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut there is another aspect to acne as well, and that is its connection to your gut.  Emerging science is finding that the microbiome of the gut (which is the bacteria that reside in the gut) can play a role in many inflammatory disorders, including three that affect the skin: acne, eczema, and psoriasis. So eating a diet that is anti-inflammation (and pro-liver) helps to promote clear skin. Conventional treatment and natural supplements will be recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 18 – Gut Issues: Bloating, Constipation \u0026amp; IBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe liver both produces bile, which is essential for digesting food and also acts to rid your body of toxic substances, so if it is not working properly, a variety of gut issues, including bloating, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can result. This is certainly true in the case of the serious liver disease, cirrhosis, but living a lifestyle that is beneficial to the liver can help with problems of bloating and constipation. In addition, research has also uncovered a potential link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and patients with IBS. Dietary recommendations and natural supplements will be recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 19 – Gallbladder Disease \u0026amp; Gallstones \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe gallbladder and the liver are connected by proximity and function:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe gallbladder is a small storage organ located inferior and posterior to the liver. Though small in size, the gallbladder plays an important role in our digestion of food. The gallbladder holds bile produced in the liver until it is needed for digesting fatty foods in the duodenum of the small intestine.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe liver can play a role in the production of gallstones in two ways:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe bile produced by the liver contains two much cholesterol, or the liver is producing two much bilirubin, which is a chemical that’s produced when the body breaks down red blood cells. Dietary changes, including adding more fruits and vegetables (especially sodium-rich vegetables) can help, as can keeping a balanced diet and reducing excess meat. Certain natural supplements can also help.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 20 – SIBO \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when there are excess bacteria in the small intestine. SIBO often happens because of lack of movement of the small intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSIBO is an abnormal number of bacteria in the small intestine that can lead to the following:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebloating and increased passing of gas (flatulence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediarrhea or constipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabdominal pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enausea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventional treatment and supplements will be recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 5: HOW TO KEEP A HEALTHY LIVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 21 – Liver Detox or Not? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince one of the chief jobs of the liver is to detoxify the body of toxins, there is a certain irony in contemplating a liver detox. But, as the book points out, there are many things that place stress on the liver. This chapter will include identifying toxins, signs of toxic buildup in the liver, and how to create a personal liver detox plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 22 – The Pro-Liver Diet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis chapter outlines a nutritional plan that everyone can use to have not only a healthy liver, but a healthy brain and heart as well, because the principles are the same – following a low-fat diet, with at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, no more than a slice of whole-grain bread, and restricting high-glycemic carbohydrates. Fiber is also important, as is drinking plenty of water. This chapter will also include a list of “super foods,” that particularly benefit a healthy liver, as well as special tips for people living with liver disease. 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