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Foods to fight virus and infections
All plants contain antiviral compounds but few foods have been thoroughly tested to confirm how many of these compounds exist in each plant and which viruses they kill. At this time we do not know how the viruses get blocked or killed but in general, we have laboratory study evidence, as well as immune enhancing effects in humans. These foods are also rich in essential nutrients needed for a strong immune system and a healthy liver.
Historical usage also counts; for instance, lemon has long been a cold and flu remedy, and citrus fruits contain 15 different antiviral compounds; lemon leaf having the highest known concentration of antiviral compounds of any plant.
Liver cancer , China has 50% of worldwide cases, Molds in food
Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in men and the ninth in women. An estimated 782,500 new liver cancer cases occurred in the world during 2012, with China alone accounting for about 50% of the total. Rates are more than twice as high in men as in women. Liver cancer rates are theContinue reading “Liver cancer , China has 50% of worldwide cases, Molds in food”
Viral Hepatitis
Introduction · Viral hepatitis is caused by viruses that cause inflammation to the liver Spectrum of clinical manifestations · Asymptomatic/ subclinical infection = serologic evidence · Acute hepatitis: symptoms are common to all viruses · Carrier state = asymptomatic individual but harbouring replicating virus · Chronic hepatitis → liver cirrhosis Systemic viral infections · InfectiousContinue reading “Viral Hepatitis”