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A practical approach for dealing with Hepatitis C.

This is the list of herbs and supplements that I recommend for reducing the viral load with hepatitis C. It can be intimidating but it is well worth trying for a full year as you get regular blood tests from your M.D. to monitor progress.

One of my clients has reduced his viral load to zero after a year on the program. He started a bit after his Interferon treatment had failed. He had been hepatitis C positive for 10 years. His liver enzymes are also normal now except for when he had some wine during the Holidays

Herbs, Dosage, Frequency

Both formulas are from Health Concerns and can be purchased through your acupuncturist.

Hepatoplex One, 9 caps/day, 5 morning 4 evening

Cordyeeps PS, 4 caps/day, 2 morning 2 evening

Supplements, Dosage, Frequency

Available at stores like Rainbow Groceries or online at Vitacost.com (much cheaper)

NAC (N. Acetyl Cysteine), 600 mg, 2 morning 2 evening

Reishi (mushroom extract), 500 mg, 1 morning

Selenium, 200 mg, 1 morning 1 evening

Alpha Lypioc Acid, 600 mg, 1 morning

Milk Thistle (standardized sylimarin extract 30:1), 150 mg, 3 morning 3 evening

Dandelion Root, 510 mg, 2 morning 2 evening

Thymus ( natural glandular) 500 mg, 1 morning 1 evening

Bromelain, 500mg, 2 morning 2 evening

Cucurmin, 95 500mg, 2 morning 2 evening

Ground Milk Thistle Seeds, 1 coffee spoon, 1 morning 1 evening

Aloe Vera Juice, Occasional

Grapefruit Seed Extract, Occasional

Eat organic food as much as possible to keep the liver “clean”. Exercise regularly with an aerobic routine to improve liver detoxification. (More about what to eat in further blog.)

Reading Material

Living Healthy with Hepatitis C by Harriet A. Washington

Hepatitis C Free by Lloyd Wright

Hepatitis C Handbook by Mathew Dolan

Hepatitis Liver Disease by Melissa Palmer

Joelle Dussuyer                                                                                                                             Licensed Acupuncturist                                                                               415-558-8953                                                                                                                www.sf-acupuncture.com