ALT & AST: High liver enzymes indicated hepato-cellular
injury. What injures the liver in HepC is an auto-immune mechanism
whereby the lysosomes use a reactive oxygen species to attack the virus.
This causes oxidative damage to the liver. Anti-oxidants such as milk
thistle, alpha-lipoic, glutathione and selenium help mitigate liver
damage. The deeper approach is quieting down lysosome output by the
use of lithium and calcium orotate. This was discovered by Dr. Hans
Nieper of Germany. Also, to lower enzymes, we like fresh juices, especially
watercress, fennel, carrot, beet, parsley and lemon with part of the
peel, apple, wheat and barley grasses. In general an alkaline diet
is helpful, one that is rich in fruits and vegetables. We also make
use of phosphatidyl choline to help heal the liver.
Albumin: Albumin performs at least sixty-five vital
biological functions. Low levels of albumin always indicate poor general
health. To raise albumin levels we use six grams daily of broken cell
wall chorella.
Alkaline Phosphatase: Can indicate blockage of bile
flow when elevated. We use lidan, milk thistle, and phosphatidyl choline.
Alpha-fetoprotein: This is a marker for
liver cancer. Slight elevations in alpha-fetoprotein are not cause
for alarm. Readings that are problematic range 200 and over. If A-f
is high we use squalene, red clover combination, artemisinin, coriolus
(found in REM+), and high doses of methyl-selenocysteine.We also use
Tian Qi, a Chinese herb mostly known for its ability to stop hemorrages
for its anti-tumor properties as well. The more we have used Tian Qi
in cases of elevated A-F, the more we have realized its utility in
all chronic hepatitis cases as it has profound ability to normalize
blood flow. The liver in its healthy state is extremely well vascularized,
imagine cow's liver how it looks. As livers get damaged, blood flow
is impeded, which is called stagnant blood in Chinese Medicine. Tian
Qi treats stagnant blood as well excess bleeding, a very useful herb.
Ammonia: Ammonia
is a normal by-product of protein digestion. The liver clears ammonia,
and when liver function becomes poor, ammonia levels rise interfering
with mental clarity. We use Ornithine Aspartate 1 packet twice daily
and 1 NADH tablet before breakfast to lower ammonia levels. Ornithine
Aspartate, or technically l-Ornithine-l-Aspartate (LOLA) primes the Urea
Cycle (also known as the Orinithine Cycle) and Glutamine Synthetase which
consume ammonia. NADH also is part of the metabolic detoxification of
ammonia through the Urea Cycle. Ornithine Aspartate is easily tolerated
without the side effects associated with Lactulose. Also useful is having
more of your dietary protein from vegetarian source and beneficial intestinal
bacteria. Diuretics by washing out potassium can increase ammonia levels.
Bilirubin: Very high levels cause jaundice. Popular myth suggesting
the liver is fine if there is no jaundice is not true. Bilirubin is a breakdown
product
of red blood cells and again it indicates poor liver function if elevated.
Often there is intense itching, especially at night in bed with excess bilirubin.
We
use high doses of the red clover combination.
Blood Counts:
White cells low: We use thymic extracts, REM+, and red root combination.
Red cells low: We use blood tonic, and micro-algaes
like blue-green, chlorella, or spirulina. Do not use extra iron. We
also use unprocessed
whey powder, as
well as focusing dietarily on leafy greens, beets, cherries, lamb and other red
meats, essentially eating dark red or green foods. Most importantly we use Essential
GSH. Glutathione (GSH) has the ability to raise RBC count quickly. We also routinely
use Liver Yin Essence to build the blood.
Cholesterol: For elevated cholesterol lidan, phosphatidyl choline, CO-Q10, red
yeast rice, and magnesium orotate. Liver diseases often cause disruptions in
normal lipid profiles.
GGTP: Similar to Alkaline Phosphatase though more specific to the liver as AP
can reflect other systems as well.
Genotype: All genotypes are responsive to our treatments. Our
only differentiation between them is recognizing that some genotypes progress
more quickly than others
in our understanding of individual cases.
Glucose: The
liver stores glycogen and has an integral place in maintaining blood sugar balance.
Much more often we will see high glucose reading in Hep C patients, we will add
in to their base protocol alpha lipoic acid, and magnesium and calcium arginates.
Arginates help in making insulin receptors function more efficiently. We also
use chromium, and pau d’arco tea with
a touch of licorice. Exercise loweres blood sugar extremely well.
Iron: Excess iron can deposit in the liver promoting the formation
of free radicals. Free radical are highly reactive and can injure healthy cells.
Do not take extra
iron. Check your multiple vitamins and make sure there is no added iron. Lactoferrin,
a constituent of colostrum has been the most effective product in lowering iron
levels in Hep C patients. Lactoferrin meaning 'milk iron' in Latin regulates
iron levels. There
are a number of chelation treatments that pull toxic metals out of the system.
In our protocol we use IP6, oregon grape root, and alpha lipoic acid to treat
high iron levels as well as Zeolite.
Platelets: For low platelets use alfalfa extract, red root combination,
thymic protein A, and acidophilous. Same for excessively long prothrombin time.
Alfalfa
extract is very high in vitamin k which helps strengthen platelets. Vitamin k
is synthesized in the intestines, this is the rationale for adding acidophilous.
Viral Load: We use thymic protein A, methyl-selenocysteine,
REM+, and d-lenolate which is a strong form of olive leaf extract. If enzymes
are normal we add in
zinc orotate to increase the activity of the lysosomes. Because this last substance
can increase liver inflammation we usually use it only when enymes are normal
and the viral load in under 100,000 already. Currently we are employing Argentyn
23, a silver hydrosol in our arsenal of anti-virals. In lab tests it far outperformed
MesoSilver against Staph Aureus and other infections. One of our strongest anti-virals
is LarreaRx a derivative of chaparral. In research done at John Hopkins it inhibited
the replication of the HIV-1 virus. This compound is fabulous against the herpes
family in particular. We are careful in its use against Hep C as it can raise
liver enzymes. Though we will use it when viral load is high and inflammation
is low. Lastly we have resurrected LEM+, being able to use much higher doses
than ever before. Literally up to 6 times our previous dose with much better
results.