Naomi Judd, R.N., National Spokeswoman for the American Liver Foundation
"To read this book is to help gain a sense of control and involvement in defeating hep C. As a proponent of Integrative Medicine, I applaud the book's inclusion of holistic therapies. This is a comprehensive and well written book that I highly recommend."


John Tindall, Chinese Medicine Specialist
"Excellent reading, filled with many ideas and thought- provoking concepts which will help all involved with this health issue...."


Dr. Geoff McCaughan, AW Morrow Gastroenterology and Liver Center, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
"I recommend the book to patients, those who support patients, and to health-care workers, including hepatologists."


Book Description
The Hepatitis C Handbook describes the origins and prevalence of a viral infection that is fast becoming one of the most feared and yet common diseases of our time. Originally published in the U.K., the book includes contributions from internationally renowned specialists and the experiences of patients. This book will help patients and health professionals address hepatitis C from an informed perspective. Twice as big as the original, this second edition contains exhaustive research into all aspects of this widely misunderstood and serious medical condition. Matthew Dolan covers all aspects of the virus: its prevalence and variations; course and symptoms; theories, origins and epidemiology; transmission; and testing issues. He also thoroughly addresses treatment options (conventional medicine; Traditional Chinese medicine; Western herbal medicine; vitamins, minerals and amino acids; homeopathy; naturopathy; and no treatment at all), lifestyle issues (diet, alcohol, drugs, exercise, yoga, Qi Gong; and stress), and includes appendices on the immune system and models of viral persistence. The Hepatitis C Handbook is essential reading for all concerned with, or affected by, hepatitis C.


Book Info
(North Atlantic Books) Author is a systems analyst and the cofounder of the first hepatitis C support group in the U.K. Describes the origins and prevalence of hepatitis C in the U.K. Guides the patient to an informed and balanced choice between available treatments including interferon and other antiviral agents. For consumers. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.

ANNOTATION

"...a definitive guide, outlining the course of the disease and associated symptoms...discusses available treatments and lifestyle changes, with an extensive section on herbs, vitamins, and nutritional supplements."

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This definitive guide explains clearly what hepatitis C is, outlines the course of the disease and the associated symptoms, and describes how it is transmitted. The author discusses available treatments as well as lifestyle changes that may help. Extensive sections on herbs, vitamins, and nutritional supplements are also included.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

To read this book is to help gain a sense of control and involvement in defeating hep C. As a proponent of Integrative Medicine, I applaud the book's inclusion of holistic therapies. This is a comprehensive and well written book that I highly recommend.  — (Naomi Judd, R.N., National Spokeswoman for the American Liver Foundation)

Excellent reading, filled with many ideas and thought-provoking concepts which will help all involved with this health issue....  — (John Tindall, Chinese Medicine Specialist)