Cirrhosis of the Liver is serious business-herbs that can Help
Cirrhosis of the liver is the serious end of liver disease. If you have it, you already have liver disease, and your liver is basically already being replaced by scar tissue. It can be caused by a few things, alcoholism is one of them, as well as Hepatitis B and C, and also fatty liver disease.Fluid retention in the abdomen called Ascites, and can be painful, and can be an increased risk of infection. Cirrhosis of the liver is something that cannot be cured, it is something that can only be managed. If the liver is damaged enough, possibly the only option is a liver transplant.
What’s with the liver?
The liver is an extremely important organ in the human body. Without it, it cannot function properly. When the liver is only working at a fraction of it’s capabilities, the body suffers. A few side effects of a struggling liver is- jaundice, fluid retention, loss of sex drive, reddened palms, increased breast size in males, and a musty breath odor. Other side effects are bruising and bleeding easily, not removing toxins from the blood so there is a decreased brain function, forgetfulness, and minor kidney injury.
What can I do to help myself?
Because Cirrohis of the liver is irreversible, there are not many options, other than managing the symptoms. If you are an alcoholic and that is the cause of the Cirrohis, please, refrain from drinking as it will only cause more damage to the liver. As always, drinking the proper amount of water a day, and a healthy, whole food diet, is going to be the best start you can take to help healing the liver. There are also a great many herbs to help repair the damage on the tissue of the liver, as well as nourish the body completely.
The Great World of Herbs
If you interested in adding herbs to your diet, in hopes of helping alleviate the symptoms of Cirrhosis of the liver, today is a good time to start. It is always important to do any and all research on the effects some herbs could have with medication. This is especially important in those with Cirrhosis of the liver, because of the body’s decreased ability to process medications. One of the top diuretic herbs for helping boost liver function, is Blue Vervain. It has been used for thousands of years,and this little purple blue flower has been known to not only help increase liver function, but aid in digestion. This is helpful in the fluid retention often experienced by those with Cirrhosis of the liver. Dandelion is another useful diuretic that could help the liver. Because it is widely available, using Dandelion could potentially be easier than Blue Vervain. Dandelion helps eliminate the toxins from the kidneys, liver and gallbladder.Milk Thistle seeds are also another consideration. Milk thistle can help protect the cell membranes in liver cells, and can neutralize the toxins found there.Stinging Nettle is also another great herb that will help improve liver function and eliminate the toxins in the liver, which is important in the Cirrhosis of the liver patients. Another indispensable herb, is Agrimony. Agrimony is native to Europe, and maybe because of it’s simplicity, is why it is commonly used to help restore organ functions. It is a relaxant that helps put more order to the digestive system. Agrimony is also great for helping release the tension that can be ultimately associated with having a debilitating disease.
Cautions, Side Effects
If you continue to drink alcohol and you have cirrhosis of the liver, please feel free to write your own eulogy. Maybe that’s harsh, and maybe many do not wish to face the reality of cirrhosis of the liver, but, if you have cirrhosis of the liver because of alcoholism, the only way to even remotely try to reverse it, is to stop drinking. Your body is already trying to repair itself, to keep feeding the body with the same poison that put it in that situation to begin with, is not only detrimental, but will put you on a fast track to the grave. Also, please exercise caution always with herbs, as it may interact with medications. Always ask your doctor if you are uncertain, before imbibing in any or all herbs. Some herbs have a tendency to react with each other, so please be certain of the effects each individual herb has, or it can potentially be adverse. Also, few people have been known to be allergic to specific groups or families of herbs or flowers, and may potentially experience the same negative side effects, even if the flower is a close cousin of the known allergen. This information gathered about herbs has been tested for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and many people have tried and used these herbs successfully.
Category: HEALTH, HERBAL REMEDIES
