Hep C Discussion Forum

Tig · Tig

I found this homemade Ginger Ale recipe and thought it might be helpful for those suffering from nausea and stomach upset. It will certainly be a healthier form versus the store bought brand and uses real ginger. Thanks to American Patriot Health for the recipe.Homemade Ginger AleIn traditional ho...

Linuxter · Linuxter

Hi Matt and All, I'm looking for good smoothie ideas, things that will help both during and after Tx to work on getting from stage F3 to much lower if possible. I know it will take time but I want to give my liver all the help I can along the way. So far I think something like the following would be good but want...

Matt Chris · Matt Chris

Hello fellow members, thought might be interesting to ask our members for their personal observations on what food and drink seems to agree with their Liver and body in general. Also what food and drink causes irritation to their Liver or pain.This little analysis is not for judging and criticizing...

Cinnamon Girl · Cinnamon Girl

I thought this was worth posting as there`s a lot of interesting and useful information here.Hep C: A Focus on Dietary Supplements Please note that anyone who has Hep C, or is currently on treatment for Hep C, should...

greenqueen · greenqueen

Please note : This section is an area set up for individuals to discuss their views on the benefits of nutrition, complementary medicine and therapies to help with the symptoms of Hep C. It does not reflect the medical profession's definition of a cure for Hep C, merely complementary help with sympt...

Karyl · Karyl

So I'm kinda chunky. Actually very chunky. I've been reading about people GAINING weight on Harvoni and I am NOT about to do that. In fact I need to lose some. 2 weeks ago I started on Nutrisystem and lost about 4 lbs so far. I figured the meals are nutritious and easy to prepare so I can relax and not worry...

Iris Dragonfly · Iris Dragonfly

Hi guys, This has been a major challenge for me. As hard as I try I am rarely making the gallon quota. To top it off I seem to have formed a water weight belly? I haven't lost any weight which normally is the course for greater water consumption and I look like I kinda have a beer belly. Now I wasn't slim prior...

Hoodietree · Hoodietree

Has anyone here experimented with the ketogenic diet or low carb way of eating either while on treatment or during their Hep C life? Any opinions or advice are welcome and appreciated. TIA, hoodie

JB · JB

I was dx with HCV in March/April along with fatty liver and some cirrhosis and currently on tx. I've always been fairly healthy, BUT: Did eat a lot of sweets, Didn't eat breakfast, Ate a lot of processed foods, etc. Upon my dx, I've changed quite a bit. I never ate red meat, so that's still out. I don't eat...

Scared E Cat · Scared E Cat

Someone suggested consuming at a least 1 gallon of water a day but that can be dangerous rule of thumb is to divide your body weight by two and that is how many ounces you should drink a day if you consume to much it can actually affect sodium levels and other things that could also cause a person to die. I wou...

Winfrey50 · Winfrey50

Can somebody please tell me if its okay to drink lemon juice while on treatment. Also, what, if anything, is possibly considered helpful to you while your on the treatment. RIBA, Sol, Daklinza.....I drink plenty of water and a daily kale, spinich, beets, pineapple, blueberry smoothie......Anyt...

greenqueen · greenqueen

Many people with Hep C choose to use certain herbs to alleviate their symptoms and help liver health. It's important to have reliable info, since some herbs can be dangerous for people with impaired liver function. The link below, has a comprehensive list of herbs and includes contraindications wi...

Anna · Anna

Does anyone else (who is not currently on Tx) fret over everything they put in or on their body? I've become obsessive. Some of this comes from listening to public radio where they talk about how everything is killing us and the government dosen't care, etc. I've trained myself to pay attention to all o...

Canuck · Canuck

Medscape Gastroenterology > Johnson on GastroenterologyCOMMENTARYNew Reason Your Patients With HCV Will Say 'Thanks a Latte'David A. Johnson, MDOctober 17, 2016 Hello. I am Dr David Johnson, professor of medicine and chief of gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia Medical School i...

Tig · Tig

An interesting article regarding fatigue, memory problems, metabolic disorders, and others, from an Iodine deficiency. Have you had your levels checked? We should all have our Thyroids checked for proper function. You may be surprised how many people aren't even familiar with it's purpose, or t...

ranaammar · ranaammar

HI Last Year I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C.I had gone through Pegintron+RBV based treatment for 6 months and i was successfully able to clear virus during and at the end of treatment.So I waited for 6 months to see if i have achived SVR or not.Today i got my PCR and that is also negative.I have issue is t...

wmlj1960 · wmlj1960

http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/5-rules-of-the-anti-inflammatory-diet/?eml=hepcen252

Loopy Lisa · Loopy Lisa

The last week I have ditched sugar completely, in any form from processed foods to junk food, soda drinks etc. Sugar is very tough on the liver and skin, I thought I would share the benefits of ditching it! My skin had lots of problems and allergies from spots to redness, and eczema. I am not sure about the...

Linuxter · Linuxter

I know lemon water help the liver but I was wondering if I can just use RealLemon juice to add to water instead of having to squeeze fresh lemons, it's just so much easier to use and the easier it is, the more I'll drink. RealLemon is made from concentrate, don't know if that makes a difference. Any thought...

humbled · humbled

Hi Everyone, Are diet drinks bad for the liver? What about spices? Or Vitamin E or C supplements? Thanks so much!

Linuxter · Linuxter

Made my first batch of bread dough since early on in Tx ... Feels good to have enough energy to bake again ... fun stuff. Actually I'm making breadsticks topped with Parmesan to go with the beef stew that Jo made yesterday. Should start to smell REAL good here very soon ... I'm a bit of a carbaholic so I DO l...

Linuxter · Linuxter

Just got a food dehydrator and vacuum sealer to dry and seal fruit and veggie snacks etc. Spent the afternoon preparing fresh and frozen fruits for the dehydrator ... it's drying now. This batch (maiden voyage) is frozen raspberies, frozen strawberries, kiwis,mangos, pears, apples ... And BOY, le...

Linuxter · Linuxter

Don't forget to add some fresh fish to your diet. A Mediterranean diet is a good one that includes 2 servings of fresh fish per week. -- Edited by Tig on Wednesday 19th of July 2017 08:55:37 AM

Sherri · Sherri

As I have seen more and more people writing about bad after effects on Harvoni on multiple forums and chat rooms, I dived back into research. I found that it was fast-tracked for approval by the FDA. That is never a good sign with pharmaceuticals. So, with further research, I stumbled onto a product ca...

wmlj1960 · wmlj1960

Wow, this soup I made today turned out to be delicious and it's packed with vitamins and liver friendly. I'll probably be jumping up and down with healthy energy tomorrow...and for weeks to come considering the amount I made, most of which I'll freeze in meal size containers.

Mike's Chicken Ve...

Shadowfax · Shadowfax

I purchased Kale yesterday for the first time after learning how good it was for us and the liver as well. I had it in a salad with other assorted vegetables but I had seen a few recipes about Kale chips and thought I need to try this. Earlier today I did but was skeptical ... was being the operative word. The...

Firechic19 · Firechic19

I've been using Gatoraid Propel kiwi strawberry water flavoring in my bottled water. It's single serve packets. I just realized today that the packet says in small writing "water beverage mix with vitamins". Anyone know if these are safe to use with treatment? I've used these for a few ye...

Linuxter · Linuxter

Chia Seed Jam "If anything is a superfood, it's chia seeds. They're packed with omega-3 fatty acids, rich in fiber and protein, and most important for our jam-making purposes they turn any liquid into a thick gel." I haven't tried this yet but plan on making some blueberry jam for toast (ho...

Linuxter · Linuxter

Sprouts are easy to grow, even in Winter. Nutritious and tasty in as little as 5 days. I might have to give this a try. Here's an article about it. Dave

josh032579 · josh032579

Does anyone know the name of the herb this compound is derived from? If you do please post and reach out to me at trolio2579@gmail.com. Thanks!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	STICKY: Homemade Ginger Ale (Preview) I found this homemade Ginger Ale recipe and thought it might be helpful for those suffering from nausea and stomach upset. It will certainly be a healthier form versus the store bought brand and uses real ginger. Thanks to American Patriot Health for the recipe.Homemade Ginger AleIn traditional ho...	Tig	11	8136	Aug 29, 2017 by bbomb
	STICKY: The Green Smoothie Ranch ( 1 2 3 ) Nutrition (Preview) Hi Matt and All, I'm looking for good smoothie ideas, things that will help both during and after Tx to work on getting from stage F3 to much lower if possible. I know it will take time but I want to give my liver all the help I can along the way. So far I think something like the following would be good but want...	Linuxter	146	65900	Apr 2, 2017 by Canuck
	STICKY: Foods that your Liver loves & foods that your Liver hates ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello fellow members, thought might be interesting to ask our members for their personal observations on what food and drink seems to agree with their Liver and body in general. Also what food and drink causes irritation to their Liver or pain.This little analysis is not for judging and criticizing...	Matt Chris	51	35901	Jun 22, 2016 by Linuxter
	STICKY: New NCCIH Clinical Digest on Hep C and Dietary Supplements (Preview) I thought this was worth posting as there`s a lot of interesting and useful information here.Hep C: A Focus on Dietary Supplements Please note that anyone who has Hep C, or is currently on treatment for Hep C, should...	Cinnamon Girl	2	5090	May 11, 2016 by wendyo
	STICKY: DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ! (closed) (Preview) Please note : This section is an area set up for individuals to discuss their views on the benefits of nutrition, complementary medicine and therapies to help with the symptoms of Hep C. It does not reflect the medical profession's definition of a cure for Hep C, merely complementary help with sympt...	greenqueen	1	6512	Feb 16, 2016 by Tig
	Nutrisystem? (Preview) So I'm kinda chunky. Actually very chunky. I've been reading about people GAINING weight on Harvoni and I am NOT about to do that. In fact I need to lose some. 2 weeks ago I started on Nutrisystem and lost about 4 lbs so far. I figured the meals are nutritious and easy to prepare so I can relax and not worry...	Karyl	5	4489	Sep 25, 2018 by Tig
	What if I cannot drink Gallon? (Preview) Hi guys, This has been a major challenge for me. As hard as I try I am rarely making the gallon quota. To top it off I seem to have formed a water weight belly? I haven't lost any weight which normally is the course for greater water consumption and I look like I kinda have a beer belly. Now I wasn't slim prior...	Iris Dragonfly	5	3374	Aug 20, 2018 by 5-1-18
	Ketogenic, low carb + high fat, or just plain low carb eating (Preview) Has anyone here experimented with the ketogenic diet or low carb way of eating either while on treatment or during their Hep C life? Any opinions or advice are welcome and appreciated. TIA, hoodie	Hoodietree	2	3307	Aug 2, 2018 by Hoodietree
	I need help with my diet w/ NAFLD, HCV (Preview) I was dx with HCV in March/April along with fatty liver and some cirrhosis and currently on tx. I've always been fairly healthy, BUT: Did eat a lot of sweets, Didn't eat breakfast, Ate a lot of processed foods, etc. Upon my dx, I've changed quite a bit. I never ate red meat, so that's still out. I don't eat...	JB	6	4122	Jun 6, 2018 by Tig
	Water consumption (Preview) Someone suggested consuming at a least 1 gallon of water a day but that can be dangerous rule of thumb is to divide your body weight by two and that is how many ounces you should drink a day if you consume to much it can actually affect sodium levels and other things that could also cause a person to die. I wou...	Scared E Cat	10	6060	Apr 12, 2018 by Ziggy65
	Lemon juice on treatment, and other foods. (Preview) Can somebody please tell me if its okay to drink lemon juice while on treatment. Also, what, if anything, is possibly considered helpful to you while your on the treatment. RIBA, Sol, Daklinza.....I drink plenty of water and a daily kale, spinich, beets, pineapple, blueberry smoothie......Anyt...	Winfrey50	6	6055	Jul 10, 2017 by Tig
	Safe herbs for Hepatitis C (closed) (Preview) Many people with Hep C choose to use certain herbs to alleviate their symptoms and help liver health. It's important to have reliable info, since some herbs can be dangerous for people with impaired liver function. The link below, has a comprehensive list of herbs and includes contraindications wi...	greenqueen	6	9751	May 10, 2017 by JimmyK
	Fretting Over Everything? Anyone? (Preview) Does anyone else (who is not currently on Tx) fret over everything they put in or on their body? I've become obsessive. Some of this comes from listening to public radio where they talk about how everything is killing us and the government dosen't care, etc. I've trained myself to pay attention to all o...	Anna	21	9123	Apr 20, 2017 by marcos828
	Coffee anyone? (Preview) Medscape Gastroenterology > Johnson on GastroenterologyCOMMENTARYNew Reason Your Patients With HCV Will Say 'Thanks a Latte'David A. Johnson, MDOctober 17, 2016 Hello. I am Dr David Johnson, professor of medicine and chief of gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia Medical School i...	Canuck	9	6317	Mar 22, 2017 by LamontCranston
	Iodine Deficiency and the Thyroid (Preview) An interesting article regarding fatigue, memory problems, metabolic disorders, and others, from an Iodine deficiency. Have you had your levels checked? We should all have our Thyroids checked for proper function. You may be surprised how many people aren't even familiar with it's purpose, or t...	Tig	0	4308	Mar 15, 2017 by Tig
	Food To Gain Wait After HCV Treatment (Preview) HI Last Year I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C.I had gone through Pegintron+RBV based treatment for 6 months and i was successfully able to clear virus during and at the end of treatment.So I waited for 6 months to see if i have achived SVR or not.Today i got my PCR and that is also negative.I have issue is t...	ranaammar	6	5780	Oct 18, 2016 by wendyo
	5 Rules of The Anti-Inflammatory Diet (Preview) http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/news/5-rules-of-the-anti-inflammatory-diet/?eml=hepcen252	wmlj1960	0	4978	Aug 17, 2016 by wmlj1960
	Sugar (Preview) The last week I have ditched sugar completely, in any form from processed foods to junk food, soda drinks etc. Sugar is very tough on the liver and skin, I thought I would share the benefits of ditching it! My skin had lots of problems and allergies from spots to redness, and eczema. I am not sure about the...	Loopy Lisa	3	5133	Aug 14, 2016 by Cinnamon Girl
	Question on Lemon water ... (Preview) I know lemon water help the liver but I was wondering if I can just use RealLemon juice to add to water instead of having to squeeze fresh lemons, it's just so much easier to use and the easier it is, the more I'll drink. RealLemon is made from concentrate, don't know if that makes a difference. Any thought...	Linuxter	23	12455	Jul 16, 2016 by Susie1
	Diet Drinks (Preview) Hi Everyone, Are diet drinks bad for the liver? What about spices? Or Vitamin E or C supplements? Thanks so much!	humbled	5	5371	Jul 9, 2016 by Tig
	Homemade Breadsticks ... (Preview) Made my first batch of bread dough since early on in Tx ... Feels good to have enough energy to bake again ... fun stuff. Actually I'm making breadsticks topped with Parmesan to go with the beef stew that Jo made yesterday. Should start to smell REAL good here very soon ... I'm a bit of a carbaholic so I DO l...	Linuxter	12	8663	May 15, 2016 by Tig
	Food Storage (Healthy snacks and off season goodies) (Preview) Just got a food dehydrator and vacuum sealer to dry and seal fruit and veggie snacks etc. Spent the afternoon preparing fresh and frozen fruits for the dehydrator ... it's drying now. This batch (maiden voyage) is frozen raspberies, frozen strawberries, kiwis,mangos, pears, apples ... And BOY, le...	Linuxter	16	6429	May 14, 2016 by Linuxter
	Mediterranean diet - Healthy Eating Tips Nutrition (Preview) Don't forget to add some fresh fish to your diet. A Mediterranean diet is a good one that includes 2 servings of fresh fish per week. -- Edited by Tig on Wednesday 19th of July 2017 08:55:37 AM	Linuxter	24	11506	Apr 24, 2016 by Linuxter
	Nutritional supplement called Viusid (Preview) As I have seen more and more people writing about bad after effects on Harvoni on multiple forums and chat rooms, I dived back into research. I found that it was fast-tracked for approval by the FDA. That is never a good sign with pharmaceuticals. So, with further research, I stumbled onto a product ca...	Sherri	2	5109	Apr 17, 2016 by Gracie
	My delicious healthy lunch. (Preview) Wow, this soup I made today turned out to be delicious and it's packed with vitamins and liver friendly. I'll probably be jumping up and down with healthy energy tomorrow...and for weeks to come considering the amount I made, most of which I'll freeze in meal size containers. Mike's Chicken Ve...	wmlj1960	11	6090	Apr 13, 2016 by wmlj1960
	Kale Chips as a healthy snack. (Preview) I purchased Kale yesterday for the first time after learning how good it was for us and the liver as well. I had it in a salad with other assorted vegetables but I had seen a few recipes about Kale chips and thought I need to try this. Earlier today I did but was skeptical ... was being the operative word. The...	Shadowfax	11	6145	Feb 21, 2016 by Ari-anna
	Vitamin Water (Preview) I've been using Gatoraid Propel kiwi strawberry water flavoring in my bottled water. It's single serve packets. I just realized today that the packet says in small writing "water beverage mix with vitamins". Anyone know if these are safe to use with treatment? I've used these for a few ye...	Firechic19	5	5787	Feb 19, 2016 by Linuxter
	Chia Seed Jam (Preview) Chia Seed Jam "If anything is a superfood, it's chia seeds. They're packed with omega-3 fatty acids, rich in fiber and protein, and most important for our jam-making purposes they turn any liquid into a thick gel." I haven't tried this yet but plan on making some blueberry jam for toast (ho...	Linuxter	6	6430	Jan 28, 2016 by Linuxter
	Winter Gardening anyone ... (Preview) Sprouts are easy to grow, even in Winter. Nutritious and tasty in as little as 5 days. I might have to give this a try. Here's an article about it. Dave	Linuxter	0	4993	Jan 28, 2016 by Linuxter
	New 'Chinese Herb' treatment/cure SBEL1 (Preview) Does anyone know the name of the herb this compound is derived from? If you do please post and reach out to me at trolio2579@gmail.com. Thanks!	josh032579	2	6800	Dec 23, 2015 by josh032579
1 2 3 > Last» \| Page of 3 sorted by

Hep C Discussion Forum

Legal Disclaimer: