In the diagnosis of liver disease the serum enzyme levels have proved to be most useful. Clinically, the patient presents with abdominal swelling and pain, tenderness to palpation beneath the right rib cage, enlargement of the spleen and general physical wasting and accompanying fatigue, jaundice, weight loss, high fevers and several other symptoms such as vomiting, nervous disorders, loss of body hair, clubbing of the fingers and abnormal pigmentation in chronic cases. It has been our clinical experience that use of a specific nutritional protocol has proved extremely beneficial in helping patients recover from hepatitis B and C. Clinical success has also increased when patients modify their dietary habits which serves to lessen the burden on the liver by reducing intake of processed foods and increase use of organic foods. These lifestyle changes are critical especially when patients have chronic problems that have not responded to conventional therapy. Certain foods such as, roasted peanuts, rice, pastas, vinegar, honey, bread contain molds which produce aflatoxins.
Aflatoxins reach the liver and destroys liver cells.
Since the liver cells can regenerate, reducing these variables enables it to recuperate more quickly. A two year period of a combined use of specially formulated antioxidants, vitamins, enzymes and herbs is needed to resolve hepatitis C and B cases. The patient is also advised to be monitored by his or her physician during this two year period with feedback when appropriate. This information is need to guide the use of nutrients and monitor treatment. Patients are also requested to conform to the dietary guidelines as best they can.