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89. History of Hepatitis

A history of hepatitis can be an indicator of an increased need for liver support. Hepatitis is an inflammatory and destructive process that destroys the hepatic cells and causes liver damage. The liver has the ability to regenerate itself given the correct environment. However, long-term damage to the hepatocytes from hepatitis is not reversible.

Supporting the many functions of the live from protein synthesis, blood sugar regulation, detoxification, blood filtration etc. can be very helpful for people recovering from hepatitis.


Lifestyle Changes
Read handout located here on Recommendations for keeping your Liver healthy


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Iron-Rich Foods

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82. Bitter Taste in Mouth, Especially after Meals

A bitter taste in the mouth, especially after meals, may be due to bile. This is a symptom of gallbladder dysfunction. Bile should not be regurgitated and you should consider gross pathology first, such as biliary or abdominal congestion, or gallstones, before beginning supplemental protocols. Identify and removing hidden food allergies may help.

If this is a consideration, you must contact your medical physician for their evaluation and treatment.


Lifestyle Changes
See handout located here on Healthy Lifestyle for a Healthy Gallbladder





Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

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Ways to Prevent Overtraining

As with most things, prevention is better than cure. To follow are a few measures that can be taken to prevent overtraining.

• Only make small nd gradual increases to an exercise program over a period of time
• Eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet
• Be sure to get enough relaxation and sleep
• Be prepared to modify the training routine to suit environmental conditions. For example, on a very hot day go to the pool instead of running
• Monitor other life stresses and make adjustments to suit
• Avoid monotonous training by varying exercise routines as much as possible
• Do not exercise during an illness
• Be flexible and have some fun with the exercise undertaken

Reference: Walker, B. (2013). The Anatomy of Sports Injuries. Chichester, England. Lotus Publishing.

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43. High Blood Pressure Medications

High blood pressure is a condition that responds well to diet, lifestyle, and nutrition. The mainstream approach is to treat hypertension with beta-blockers, diuretic, calcium channel blockers, etc. This may be helpful in acute cases or situations when the blood pressure is very high. for most people a natural approach can reduce their dependence on such medication, which is not without significant side effects.



Many times the heart is just a mirror for deeper problems with the body. Changing the diet, reducing the amount of processed and refined foods and exercising can make a profound difference.

Please talk to your physician about ways to start working on the foundational issues that affect your body, and ways to treat blood pressure naturally.



Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

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