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Why We Removed the Dr. Berkson Thread
Hi,
We took down the thread about Dr. Berkson until we have a chance to check into his background, credentials and treatments. Given this is a holiday weekend, we won't be able to do that until next week.
We appreciate your patience and wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
Cindy Thompson
MedHelp
We took down the thread about Dr. Berkson until we have a chance to check into his background, credentials and treatments. Given this is a holiday weekend, we won't be able to do that until next week.
We appreciate your patience and wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
Cindy Thompson
MedHelp
Oct 09:
ALT 61
AST 33
GGT 63
Dec 09:
ALT 29
AST 14
GGT 35
The hardest evidence for me are my own labs.
Viral load will follow in early Feb.
Happy New Year
ALT 61
AST 33
GGT 63
Dec 09:
ALT 29
AST 14
GGT 35
The hardest evidence for me are my own labs.
Viral load will follow in early Feb.
Happy New Year
This may not be the thread to debate the relative efficacies of anti-oxidants or other agents in eliminating the HCV. Maybe more appropriate to this thread would be the issue of what constitutes scientific proof of efficacy.
To Bali - SVR is the goal and the answer for me. I will continue to try. Right now, palliative treatments are of secondary concern. But I do see your point on the health of the liver in the meantime, however, I have not seen proper study that shows hard evidence of anything beyond a healthy diet and exercise to achieve that end so far. That could change later, I admit.
Matt - what can I say that hasn't been said to you before? I don't think I can add anything constructive.
To Bali - SVR is the goal and the answer for me. I will continue to try. Right now, palliative treatments are of secondary concern. But I do see your point on the health of the liver in the meantime, however, I have not seen proper study that shows hard evidence of anything beyond a healthy diet and exercise to achieve that end so far. That could change later, I admit.
Matt - what can I say that hasn't been said to you before? I don't think I can add anything constructive.
Thanks , IamTheWalrus,
That is exactly my next , to see if and how long my LFTs will stay in this
range. In order to help this Dr. Berkson gave me diet and supplement protocoll
which by the way are very reasonable. A diabetic has a much stricter diet than that.
Also the supplements are not all that many and easy to take with food.
By the way if I have to keep getting a few ALA infusions once in a while is not that bad.
Keep in mind I am also taking Alinia (Nitazoxanide) that has proven antiviral
properties for geno 4.Still counting on that one.
One step at a time. For now my liver is in a healthy normal range which means it
can repair itself given the proper nutrition and care.
Isn`t that what they say when you do SOC and fail ? That at least for the time while
on interferon your inflammation goes down and your liver can heal even if you relapse later ?
As I said earlier SOC is not the first answer for me because if you fail which is a 50% chance you
still need to figure out how to deal with this disease only that in addition to that you
will properbly be suffering from brainfog and god knows what else.
So better to look at that possibility upfront while still healthy and energetic.
One lab report at a time.
Bali05
That is exactly my next , to see if and how long my LFTs will stay in this
range. In order to help this Dr. Berkson gave me diet and supplement protocoll
which by the way are very reasonable. A diabetic has a much stricter diet than that.
Also the supplements are not all that many and easy to take with food.
By the way if I have to keep getting a few ALA infusions once in a while is not that bad.
Keep in mind I am also taking Alinia (Nitazoxanide) that has proven antiviral
properties for geno 4.Still counting on that one.
One step at a time. For now my liver is in a healthy normal range which means it
can repair itself given the proper nutrition and care.
Isn`t that what they say when you do SOC and fail ? That at least for the time while
on interferon your inflammation goes down and your liver can heal even if you relapse later ?
As I said earlier SOC is not the first answer for me because if you fail which is a 50% chance you
still need to figure out how to deal with this disease only that in addition to that you
will properbly be suffering from brainfog and god knows what else.
So better to look at that possibility upfront while still healthy and energetic.
One lab report at a time.
Bali05
Very interesting thread. I've come to this board many times claiming how I healed my parents of Hep-C. It is interesting that there's a doctor who is using antioxidants to help people with Hep-C. He uses antioxidants such as "alpha lipoic acid."
I also used "alpha lipoic acid" including many other antioxidants. I gave my parents lots of fresh dark green leafy Vegetable juice, including Spinach and Broccoli on a daily basis.
Here's an article about alpha lipoic acid:
http://www.ihealthdirectory.com/alpha-lipoic-acid/
Alpha lipoic acid
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is the one and only antioxidant that is both water and fat soluble. This is a great thing because it means that alpha lipoic acid can reach all parts of our cells. This gives our cells ability to trap free radicals inside the body. With less free radicals floating around in our body, the healthier we can be.
Since aging is caused by free radicals causing damage inside our bodies, we can help prevent this from happening by giving our bodies enough alpha lipoic acid. This will give our cells all the power they need to fend off the damage and help keep our bodies youthful from the inside out. Alpha lipoic acid is also responsible for increasing the levels of glutathione. Glutathione increases the body’s ability to get rid of toxins. Alpha lipoic acid can also cross the barrier from the blood into the brain. Therefore the important substance can be used throughout the body and where it is needed. By reaching the cells of the brain, the alpha lipoic acid can eliminate toxins in the brain, which can prevent from having memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, dementia and even Parkinson’s disease.
Another great thing about alpha lipoic acid is that it has the ability to recycle itself along with other important nutrients including vitamin C and vitamin E. With this ability, the alpha lipoic acid and the other antioxidants continue ridding the body of toxins over and over again. This enables the body to use the alpha lipoic acid in many beneficial ways. Alpha lipoic acid is also being used for patients suffering from diabetes. The important nutrient can help speed up the removal process of the glucose from the blood. It is also beneficial in helping patients with HIV and AIDS to boost the immune system and fight off other illnesses. As well as helping cancer patients get rid of toxins from chemotherapy and prevent tumors from growing larger.
In order to get your required amount of alpha lipoic acid you should eat plenty of green leafy vegetables. Spinach, collard greens, chard, broccoli, and other dark green vegetables are good sources of the nutrient. You may also get enough alpha lipoic acid by consuming animal products. However, animal products are not always the healthiest form of getting these nutrients since animal products also contain high amounts of fat. Yeast is another healthy food that contains alpha lipoic acid.
When it comes to taking an alpha lipoic acid supplement it is important to find the correct form of alpha lipoic acid. Most of the supplements on the market are synthetic form of the nutrient. This can be found on labels as S-alpha lipoic acid. In order to get the true benefits of the vital nutrient you must take the real and true form. This is labeled as R-alpha lipoic acid. This form can be much harder to find and may need to be prescribed by your doctor. When taking the correct from of alpha lipoic acid you do not need to take nearly as much and your body absorbs it much quicker.
If you have a health condition that could benefit from taking alpha lipoic acid, discuss the possibility of using a supplement with your doctor. Before taking any supplement you should talk it over with your doctor. The doctor can also discuss with you the potential side effects of consuming too much of the nutrient. Although there are many wonderful ingredients for our bodies, taking something in moderation is often the best way to ensure your getting the proper amount without causing harm to the body.
I also used "alpha lipoic acid" including many other antioxidants. I gave my parents lots of fresh dark green leafy Vegetable juice, including Spinach and Broccoli on a daily basis.
Here's an article about alpha lipoic acid:
http://www.ihealthdirectory.com/alpha-lipoic-acid/
Alpha lipoic acid
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is the one and only antioxidant that is both water and fat soluble. This is a great thing because it means that alpha lipoic acid can reach all parts of our cells. This gives our cells ability to trap free radicals inside the body. With less free radicals floating around in our body, the healthier we can be.
Since aging is caused by free radicals causing damage inside our bodies, we can help prevent this from happening by giving our bodies enough alpha lipoic acid. This will give our cells all the power they need to fend off the damage and help keep our bodies youthful from the inside out. Alpha lipoic acid is also responsible for increasing the levels of glutathione. Glutathione increases the body’s ability to get rid of toxins. Alpha lipoic acid can also cross the barrier from the blood into the brain. Therefore the important substance can be used throughout the body and where it is needed. By reaching the cells of the brain, the alpha lipoic acid can eliminate toxins in the brain, which can prevent from having memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, dementia and even Parkinson’s disease.
Another great thing about alpha lipoic acid is that it has the ability to recycle itself along with other important nutrients including vitamin C and vitamin E. With this ability, the alpha lipoic acid and the other antioxidants continue ridding the body of toxins over and over again. This enables the body to use the alpha lipoic acid in many beneficial ways. Alpha lipoic acid is also being used for patients suffering from diabetes. The important nutrient can help speed up the removal process of the glucose from the blood. It is also beneficial in helping patients with HIV and AIDS to boost the immune system and fight off other illnesses. As well as helping cancer patients get rid of toxins from chemotherapy and prevent tumors from growing larger.
In order to get your required amount of alpha lipoic acid you should eat plenty of green leafy vegetables. Spinach, collard greens, chard, broccoli, and other dark green vegetables are good sources of the nutrient. You may also get enough alpha lipoic acid by consuming animal products. However, animal products are not always the healthiest form of getting these nutrients since animal products also contain high amounts of fat. Yeast is another healthy food that contains alpha lipoic acid.
When it comes to taking an alpha lipoic acid supplement it is important to find the correct form of alpha lipoic acid. Most of the supplements on the market are synthetic form of the nutrient. This can be found on labels as S-alpha lipoic acid. In order to get the true benefits of the vital nutrient you must take the real and true form. This is labeled as R-alpha lipoic acid. This form can be much harder to find and may need to be prescribed by your doctor. When taking the correct from of alpha lipoic acid you do not need to take nearly as much and your body absorbs it much quicker.
If you have a health condition that could benefit from taking alpha lipoic acid, discuss the possibility of using a supplement with your doctor. Before taking any supplement you should talk it over with your doctor. The doctor can also discuss with you the potential side effects of consuming too much of the nutrient. Although there are many wonderful ingredients for our bodies, taking something in moderation is often the best way to ensure your getting the proper amount without causing harm to the body.
Congrats on the great improvement in LFT values! I hope they continue post ALA Tx.
Best Christmas and Holiday wishes to all y'all!
Best Christmas and Holiday wishes to all y'all!
MY last lab report from Dr. Berkson:
ALT now 29
AST now 14
Again everything else in normal range and improving.
According to the very respected hepatologist and Hep C treater Dr. Ira Jacobson
my ALT is now in the healthy normal range which is below 30.
Leaving tomorrow for NYC and will do new LFTs after a week of stopping
ALA IVs and I will run the entire menu of labs including PCR in about
8 weeks.
Happy Holidays and a healthy and prosperous 2010
Bali05
ALT now 29
AST now 14
Again everything else in normal range and improving.
According to the very respected hepatologist and Hep C treater Dr. Ira Jacobson
my ALT is now in the healthy normal range which is below 30.
Leaving tomorrow for NYC and will do new LFTs after a week of stopping
ALA IVs and I will run the entire menu of labs including PCR in about
8 weeks.
Happy Holidays and a healthy and prosperous 2010
Bali05
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