Hepatitis
by
White Sparrow, Medicine Woman
Many different groups of viruses that causes Hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E, mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus disease, or yellow fever. Many times, when the virus enters the body, there are no symptoms for awhile. Liver infection is a common occurrence in all types of hepatitis and can be fatal if left untreated.
The basic symptoms of Hepatitis are muscle and joint aches, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, jaundice, dark urine, and a decrease in the bloods clotting ability.
Hepatitis A (HAV)
This virus is contagious and has an incubation period of about 2 months. The highest group-at-risk is children from the ages of 5-14. It is spread by fecal-oral, poor sanitary conditions, poor personal hygiene, person-to-person contact, or by ingesting contaminated food or water. This is usually prevented by immunizations, with their potential harmful side effects, or the proper modulation of the immune system through high quality supplements.
Hepatitis B (HBV)
This is a DNA virus infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus. This virus triggers the immune system to cause inflammation to the liver as the body tries to eliminate the virus and heal. Having a strong immune system to fight the virus makes your chances of recovery very likely and the body develops a life-long immunity for the virus.
Some of the known risks are sexual transmission, shared needles with illicit drug use, exposure to infected blood that could also be by tattooing, piercings or acupuncture, and a mother passing the virus to an unborn child.
Hepatitis C (HCV)
This is caused by the Hepatitis C virus and is made from RNA genetics (ribonucleic acid). (RNA is naturally found in the body. RNA is a molecule that is similar to DNA and crucial in protein synthesis and other cell activities.) This type of hepatitis is the leading cause of liver transplants. Without proper immune system modulation the immune system will have a difficult time eliminating this virus. The age risk group ranges from 40-60.
The virus cells have an outer coat that contains enzymes and proteins that allow the virus to reproduce within the cells of the liver. This will trigger the immune system to cause inflammation of the liver. (Inflammation is the body’s immune systems first response to start the healing process). Prolonged inflammation causes scarring of the liver which could eventually lead to cirrhosis and cause liver failure.
Risks are sexual transmission, shared needles with illicit drug use, passed from mother to unborn child, and exposure to infected blood that could also be by tattooing, piercings or acupuncture.
Hepatitis D (HDV)
This virus causes liver inflammation and can only propagate in the presence of the Hepatitis B virus. Transmission is by infected blood, needles, and sexual contact with an infected person. Modern medical HBV vaccine can eliminate the risk of this virus, but only with the potential harmful side effects of vaccination. A healthier, all natural alternative is modulating the immune response through proper diet or supplementation.
Hepatitis E (HEV)
This is a form of liver disease and an inflammation of the liver caused by infection due to the Hepatitis E virus. Transmission is from food or drinks that are handled by an infected person, an infected water supply due to poor sanitary conditions, and uncooked deer meat. The modern medical establishment does not have an established treatment or vaccine for this illness.
All of these viruses affect the body and trigger the immune system response. The immune system is the first line of defense against preventing infection and disease. Without the proper building blocks, the immune system cannot do its job properly. If you are deficient in nutrition, minerals, smoke, use alcohol or are surrounded by environmental toxins, or under stress; this can wear down the immune system. Start by eating healthy, taking high quality immune modulation supplements like Apán, drink more water, and exercise.
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