Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV). In Canada there are about 3,000 new cases each year. For some, the infection can be fatal if the condition becomes chronic, leading to liver scarring (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer.
once the liver is committed to losing an important component in our process of detoxifying the body, including liver function, as the storage of glycogen, plasma protein synthesis and production of bile. this is essential for the proper functioning of our body.
HBV transmission through blood or body fluids with an infectivity rate of almost 100 times greater than (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) HIV. The infection usually occurs through unprotected sexual contact, intravenous drug users who share needles or other objects (tattoos, piercing), and vertical transmission from mother to baby during childbirth or breastfeeding.
Signs and symptoms of hepatitis B infection include some or all of the following:
dark urine, light weakness, fatigue, drowsiness and loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Fever Headache Irritability Itching abdominal discomfort diarrhea and muscle pain, joint pain, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
Some people may be asymptomatic (without symptoms or signs of infection) that is essential to have a blood test if you think you have been exposed to the virus. Signs and symptoms usually appear 4-6 weeks after infection ranging from mild to severe. Chronic hepatitis is considered, if the body is able to eliminate the virus within 6 months.
Conventional treatments include the use of anti-interferon and antiviral (lamivudine and adefovir dipivoxil) for HBV. unfortunately, these medications are not without side effects. These include symptoms such as cough, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, muscle pain, depression and decreased production of red blood cells.
Natural therapies for hepatitis:
The therapeutic goals are in natural therapies to support liver function and prevent further damage to the liver. Treatments may involve the use of herbs like milk thistle (Silybum marianum), artichoke (Cynara scolymus), turmeric (Curcuma longa) and licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). dietary recommendations are made to eliminate foods that can be irritating to the liver, such as deep fried fatty foods and foods low in fiber.
a journey to heal Naturopathic Clinic we have treated many cases of hepatitis B successfully. In our cases, liver function tests (ALT, AST) levels returned to normal and the patient has no previous symptoms associated with hepatitis. We use individualized herbal formulas and dietary recommendations, not the gun that fired the same supplement approach to treat all patients with hepatitis B. These formulas are based on signs and symptoms that occur. Because symptoms and signs change, our formulas change accordingly. this is one of the main reasons for our success in the treatment of hepatitis B. if you can not drink herbal tea (for some of these formulas can be bitter) and have no time to cook the herbal teas that this can not be an appropriate treatment for you. Results may vary from person to person depending on the prognosis of the disease.
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