Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
From the book, Herbs for Hepatitis C and the Liver, by Stephen Buehner.
Virologists have discovered that when a balanced symbiotic virus is disturbed it tends to jump species in order to survive. There are some 4000 mammal species on the earth, and 750,000 insect species. Of the mammal species, 2000 are rodents and 1000 are bats. That is 3/4 of the mammals in two families. Most viruses that jump species and infect people come from rodents, bats and primates.
This is truly interesting: there is a squirrel monkey in the Amazon who lives in peace with a herpes virus, it does not bother the monkey although it lives in the monkey. Even if the monkey's immune system is artificially suppressed, the virus will cause it no harm. This virus is in the feces and urine of this monkey, so it is liberally sprinkled everywhere in their territory. Now, if another competing monkey, such as the mormoset, tries to invade squirrel monkey territory, the virus jumps immediately. The marmoset monkey is infected and quickly develops lymph cancer and dies.
For those who cannot do Tx, or for whom Tx is not an option, or for those for whom Tx has failed, there is hope. If we can see this virus as an ally, not an enemy, perhaps we can see a way to live with it in harmony. When viruses first enter a new species they are very aggressive and try to kill off the one they have invaded. But that which does not kill us makes us stronger. And viruses are a part of our ecosystem.
Perhaps we can delve deeper into the implications here and see that HCV is our ally. If we can learn to live in harmony with it, we will be stronger for it, and it can no longer hurt us. We cannot kill off viruses, this has been known for a long time, there is no cure for the common cold, which is caused by a virus. Some people get colds all the time and others never do, yet the virus is everywhere. So what makes the difference? The immune system. Keep the immune system strong and viruses cannot destroy you.
Virologists have discovered that when a balanced symbiotic virus is disturbed it tends to jump species in order to survive. There are some 4000 mammal species on the earth, and 750,000 insect species. Of the mammal species, 2000 are rodents and 1000 are bats. That is 3/4 of the mammals in two families. Most viruses that jump species and infect people come from rodents, bats and primates.
This is truly interesting: there is a squirrel monkey in the Amazon who lives in peace with a herpes virus, it does not bother the monkey although it lives in the monkey. Even if the monkey's immune system is artificially suppressed, the virus will cause it no harm. This virus is in the feces and urine of this monkey, so it is liberally sprinkled everywhere in their territory. Now, if another competing monkey, such as the mormoset, tries to invade squirrel monkey territory, the virus jumps immediately. The marmoset monkey is infected and quickly develops lymph cancer and dies.
For those who cannot do Tx, or for whom Tx is not an option, or for those for whom Tx has failed, there is hope. If we can see this virus as an ally, not an enemy, perhaps we can see a way to live with it in harmony. When viruses first enter a new species they are very aggressive and try to kill off the one they have invaded. But that which does not kill us makes us stronger. And viruses are a part of our ecosystem.
Perhaps we can delve deeper into the implications here and see that HCV is our ally. If we can learn to live in harmony with it, we will be stronger for it, and it can no longer hurt us. We cannot kill off viruses, this has been known for a long time, there is no cure for the common cold, which is caused by a virus. Some people get colds all the time and others never do, yet the virus is everywhere. So what makes the difference? The immune system. Keep the immune system strong and viruses cannot destroy you.
http://www.rawdetox.org/modalities/coffee-enema.html
Although my viral load has increased over the years, the fibrosis decreased from stage 2-3 down to stage 2 after I took treatment the first time.
Our poor little livers are very sensitive to everything they have to break down and although we might not abuse them with alcohol and recreational drugs, it's also important not to abuse them with chemicals in the foods we eat (like nitrates in luncheon meats, etc.). My rule of thumb is if I get any sort of reaction after I eat or drink something, I eliminate it from my diet or eat it very infrequently. This is how I believe I've managed to keep well for so long.
I'm gonna kick this bugger in the ass and be free once again!!
BTW the original post was very interesting.
If you're interested in Alternative treatments here is the group site.
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/alternative-treatments-for-hep-c
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/alternative-treatments-for-hep-c/discussions/messages/13871591
Might explain why some people clear and some never do, no matter what.
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hep_c/news/2010/1015_2010_a.html
Hep C can cause brain damage.
http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2012/01/hepatitis_c_gai.html
Hep C can cross the blood brain barrier and infect the brain.
I've spent a lot of time today contemplating the meaning of life. Watching the movie, Thrive. and wondering what life is really all about.....My hubby said life is to be happy, and I replied, who's to say that we weren't happy before we got here? Were we sitting in a corner of the galaxy, sad, and looked at each other and said, wow, let's go to earth, we can be happy there??? Also thinking of the song by Zagger and Evans, In the Year 2525. So much of what they sang has come true in our lifetime.
listen to "abraham hicks" on youtube. or check out the books or cd's from the library. it will help a lot with the 'meaning of life' question.
from everything that i've read we're just here to have a damn good time! to have fun! party and be happy!
i think we were happy where ever we were before but we can to earth to explore contrasts. this versus that? that or this?
and i go along with you husband...we are here to enjoy this life! that's about it. i don't think it's complicated.
the tao says great truths cannot be spoken of but can only be known through story and myth.