Scientists at Sapporo University Medical School in Japan may have developed a method to stop the progression of liver cirrhosis, and in fact, to actually reverse the disease.1 Sato Y, Murase K, Kato J, et al. “Resolution of liver cirrhosis using vitamin A-coupled liposomes to deliver siRNA against a collagen-specific chaperone.” Nat Biotech 2008/04/ 26:4 431-42. http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v26/n4/full/nbt1396.html Until now, the disease has been considered incurable (at least by the medical community) with liver transplant the only real option.
Cirrhosis occurs when the liver becomes overtaxed by excessive consumption of alcohol or carbohydrates, or in response to certain diseases such as Hepatitis B and C. Hepatic stellate cells2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatic_stellate_cell within the liver respond to liver damage by producing collagen, a fibrous, sticky substance, which in turn scars and hardens the surrounding tissue. To address this condition, the researchers developed molecules that actually block collagen production. They then found a way to encase the collagen-blocking molecules in vitamin A — which the stellate cells naturally absorb — and injected the “disguised” molecules into rats that had cirrhosis. The “tricked” stellate cells absorbed the disguised molecules, which in turn blocked continuing collagen production.
Apparently, after receiving the collagen-blocking molecules, the liver started to regenerate tissue. “We were able to completely eradicate the fibrosis by injecting this agent … we cured them of the cirrhosis,” researcher Yoshiro Niitsu said. He explained that the liver both creates the collagen and creates enzymes that dissolve collagen, once the cirrhosis is cleared.
And since this study was published, researchers have continued to make inroads in reversing at least some cases of cirrhosis. For example, a 2010 study published in Hepatology found that patients with chronic hepatitis B who received at least 3 years of cumulative entecavir (antiviral) therapy achieved substantial histologic improvement and regression of fibrosis or cirrhosis.3 Ting-Tsung Chang, Yun-Fan Liaw, Shun-Sheng Wu, et al. “Long-term entecavir therapy results in the reversal of fibrosis/cirrhosis and continued histological improvement in patients with chronic hepatitis B.” Hepatology, Volume 52, Issue 3. September 2010 Pages 886–893. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hep.23785/abstract;jsessionid=B47F9FC9DAEC2E3D98085DCF3640A468.f04t04 And in 2014 a study out of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine announed, “First, we’ve shown that liver fibrosis is markedly reversible and we now better understand how it happens. Second, we can start looking for ways to direct active myofibroblasts to stop producing scar, and become inactive. We can focus on developing drugs that promote cell change and regression. It raises the bar for prospective treatment tremendously.”4 Keiko Iwaisakoa, Chunyan Jianga, Mingjun Zhanga,et al. “Origin of myofibroblasts in the fibrotic liver in mice.” PNAS August 12, 2014 vol. 111 no. 32. http://www.pnas.org/content/111/32/E3297.full?sid=db49ea5e-b603-499b-acb0-f4c2f8daeace
My goodness, it sounds like they’ve all been visiting my website. As I’ve been saying for the last thirty years, the liver has an “astounding ability to regenerate itself — if given a chance.” Now we see “scientific” evidence that by removing diseased tissue, the liver has the amazing ability to build itself anew. This makes clear how much benefit you can reap by improving your diet and cleansing your liver, even if your self-care hasn’t been exemplary until now.
As I detail in Lessons from the Miracle Doctors, the liver is the largest organ in the body and certainly one of the most important — if not the most important. The liver is the body’s primary filter, responsible for over 200 functions. It regulates fat stores, destroys toxins and removes waste, aids in digestion by producing bile, stores vitamins, maintains hormone balance, produces immune factors, and so on. When the liver becomes damaged due to poor dietary choices, or from overeating or overdrinking, by toxins or drug residues, the toll on health is disastrous.
Liver dysfunction can lead to:
- Allergies
- Hypertension
- Low energy
- Diabetes
- Infertility
- Arthritis
- Obesity
- Constipation and digestive problems
- And, of course, death
To avoid these complications, give your liver a chance to heal itself. Avoid liver stressors by cleaning up your diet and exercising, cleanse and rebuild your liver by doing a couple of liver detoxes each year, and provide regular nutritional support for your liver with herbs such as milk thistle, dandelion root, the perennial herb picrorhiza kurroa (sometimes called kutkin, or “Indian milk thistle), and artichoke or beet leaf.
References
| ↑1 | Sato Y, Murase K, Kato J, et al. “Resolution of liver cirrhosis using vitamin A-coupled liposomes to deliver siRNA against a collagen-specific chaperone.” Nat Biotech 2008/04/ 26:4 431-42. http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v26/n4/full/nbt1396.html |
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| ↑2 | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatic_stellate_cell |
| ↑3 | Ting-Tsung Chang, Yun-Fan Liaw, Shun-Sheng Wu, et al. “Long-term entecavir therapy results in the reversal of fibrosis/cirrhosis and continued histological improvement in patients with chronic hepatitis B.” Hepatology, Volume 52, Issue 3. September 2010 Pages 886–893. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hep.23785/abstract;jsessionid=B47F9FC9DAEC2E3D98085DCF3640A468.f04t04 |
| ↑4 | Keiko Iwaisakoa, Chunyan Jianga, Mingjun Zhanga,et al. “Origin of myofibroblasts in the fibrotic liver in mice.” PNAS August 12, 2014 vol. 111 no. 32. http://www.pnas.org/content/111/32/E3297.full?sid=db49ea5e-b603-499b-acb0-f4c2f8daeace |
i need help.. my father has liver cirrhosis and cardiomyopathy… i want him 2 survive… i need your help…i need to find a cure for this diseases
Hello there,
How is he now ?
Hello there,
How is he now ?
Hello,
For one, you need to begin praying every day specifically for help from God.
I have cirrhosis too. There are a number of things he can do. I almost died 6 years ago but am still alive and am currently trying something that may cure him.
Please write me at [email protected]
Hi I have been recently
Hi I have been recently diagonised with. NASH liver cirrhosis, I vomitted blood on 18th Dec , and I passed out , was rushed to the hospital,given 5 bottles of blood .endiscopy done . The varices that was bleeding is glued.i am home now on a strict diet. I am a diabetic type 2 obese. How can I control .
Though I agree with praying
Though I agree with praying to to my GOD whom is known by MANY names, change of diet-life style-and abstinence from alcohol-shellfish-Tylenol has a major part to play in this also. There is absolutely no way to reverse this condition but can keep it from progressing any further. The only way to verify what stage your cirrhosis is at, is to go thru a biopsy, which is scary but is the only way. Please research complications of biopsy and become informed on pro’s and Con’s of said procedure. GOD bless and good bessings.
My younger brother, Akbar Ali Chughtai, a renowned banker in Pakistan had been diagnosed cirosis. We need to know the remedies which can cure him. Doctors are giving him medication. But I need your help
and assistance.
now is he’s been cured?
now is he’s been cured?
For obvious legal reasons, we
For obvious legal reasons, we cannot diagnose or prescribe for specifica cases or medical situations — merely provide information. With that in mind …
The links in the above blog tell you exactly what you need to know to deal with cirrhosis. As explained in Lessons from the Miracle Doctors, if the liver is not too far gone, it has the ability to repair itself through regular detoxing and the use of herbal formulas that contain liver regenerative herbs such as milk thistle, dandelion root, the perennial herb picrorhiza kurroa (sometimes called kutkin, or “”Indian milk thistle), and artichoke or beet leaf. Check out the link on detoxing to see exactly how to clean out the liver and where you can find suitable high quality herbal liver formulas. You also might want to supplement with thiamine, which has been proven to be helpful for people with cirrhosis.
YOU SAY:
“”To address this condition, the researchers developed molecules that actually block collagen production.
WHO DID THIS AND IS THIS AN AVAILABLE REMIDY?
Hi i am mahesh gopi from
Hi i am mahesh gopi from mumbai india…my momis suffering from hep c which has led to cirrosis and now doctor here says liver may be damadeg up to 80 to 90%…plz help plz .. How can cirrosis be reversed … Transplant is very costly … Plz suggest….plz help plz…
Use Milk Thistle…….twice
Use Milk Thistle…….twice a day.
I am suffering from cirrhosis
I am suffering from cirrhosis of the liver can anyone help me it’s cause by alcohol
As the link above explains,
As the link above explains, the reasearch was conducted by a Japanese medical school. The procedure has only been tested on rats. It is not available for use on humans yet.
Is there a remedy available
Is there a remedy available now? Times not on some people’s side. Desperation sets in. Who did this and is an available remedy
The links in the above the
The links in the above the comments and below the blog tell you exactly what you need to know to deal with cirrhosis. As explained in Lessons from the Miracle Doctors, if the liver is not too far gone, it has the ability to repair itself through regular detoxing and the use of herbal formulas that contain liver regenerative herbs such as milk thistle, dandelion root, the perennial herb picrorhiza kurroa (sometimes called kutkin, or “”Indian milk thistle), and artichoke or beet leaf. Check out the link on liver detoxing to see exactly how to clean out the liver and where you can find suitable high quality herbal liver formulas. You also might want to supplement with thiamine, which has been proven to be helpful for people with cirrhosis.
As the link above explains,
As the link above explains, the research was conducted by a Japanese medical school. The procedure has only been tested on rats. It is not available for use on humans yet.
i have acute cronic hepatis
i have acute cronic hepatis and cirrhosis of the liver i am on the waiting list for a new liver, do you have any herbs to regenerate the liver i iam begging you because i do not what a liver transplant. Please Help
You many want to check out
You many want to check out these links: http://www.jonbarron.org/article/detoxifying-your-liver and http://www.jonbarron.org/article/hepatitis-c-medical-response
I have diabetes 2 and liver
I have diabetes 2 and liver cirrhosis , do you have any herbs to regenerate the liver i am begging you because i don’t what a liver transplant. Please Help. Thank you.
You may want to check out
You may want to check out this article: http://www.jonbarron.org/article/detoxifying-your-liver and this link http://www.baselinenutritionals.com/products/liver-tincture.php
2 weeks every day not eating
2 weeks every day not eating and only some easy food in the evening. Only Water is ok to drink. Thisvbody preparation for big fasts. Then you do 20 days fast no food whatsoever, only water, mineral water, is much better but only not salty mineral waters ok to drink.
then you have to do 2 more times 20 days.
each time after 20 days fast you eat, recover for 30 days. Find articles how to get out of long fast because you can harm your selfif exiting a long fast improperly
My name is mahesh i am from
My name is mahesh i am from bombay or mumbai india ..my mother is suffering from hep c which has damaged her liver to 80 to90% its cirrosis …plz plz plz tell me how to rivers it… Plz help
Did you read the bottom of
Did you read the bottom of the article and check out the links that give more information on what options you have?
Mahesha, I have done a lot of
Mahesha, I have done a lot of research with hopes in finding something that would reverse cirrosis of the liver, look up “Serrapeptase”. It states that it can reverse cirrosis. I hope this helped!
I to have severe cirrhosis of
I to have severe cirrhosis of the liver. I caught Hep C from blood products while serving on active combat duty with the USMC. Using the Antivirals for 2 years got rid or the virus, 7 years virus free, the cirrhosis was extreme with my prognosis for a long life not considered without a transplant. After much research I contacted a Doctor and determined that stem cells from the umbilical cord would benefit me. It has added many years to my life and had a pronounced positive effect on my quality of life. Most of the symptoms have disappeared and my liver panels look good. I would encourage anybody to look into this. China has put a lot into this area of study and that is where I would go if airfare from US was not so high. There are several good options out there no matter where you live.
In the US it is not covered by insurance so I had to pay cash. I managed to get it in two stages and was 1/2 the money for ech stage. This made it affordable to me.
Hi! My husband has been
Hi! My husband has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis 11 months ago. He had two episodes of portal hypertension since then. The doctor recommended a liver transplant. Do you know any any alternative medicine that could help reverse the damage on his liver?
he.needs.to.take.5.remedies
he.needs.to.take.5.remedies=sprulina,ganoderma(gl),reishi(rg),cordyceps,and.noni.juice
1. RG : 2xday 1st week
4 xday 2nd week
6 xday 3rd week
2. GL x6 xday
3. Spirulina – 20 xday
4.noni.juice – 60 ml xday
5. cordyceps 2 xday
he.can.take.half.of.these,x2daily
I can’t make sense of exactly
I can’t make sense of exactly what quantities of these substances are effective. Any idea/info?
Hi There, Could you please
Hi There, Could you please tell me anymore about the stem cells done in China and also what are the antivirals and how to get them. Thanks.
Hi Johny,
Hi Johny,
My father has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis 1.5yrs back and since then had many episodes of bleeding varices because of portal hypertension. Currently he is under medication to maintain the pressure and restricted diet.
As you have mentioned stem cells from the umbilical cord helped you in your condition, could you pls share the details of the treatment you went through and where? Also you had your umbilical cord preserved?
I will be very grateful if could pls share the details of the treatment and also the doctor/hospital who treated you.
Many thanks in advance and look fwd to hear from you very soon.
Could you tell me who you
Could you tell me who you contacted about stem cell treatment for cirrohsis? I would appreciate it very much.
Thank you.
Am wondering how you are
Am wondering how you are doing now. Were there any negative effects from the stem cell therapy.? Has the cost gone down any? Do you still revommend it? If you we e a grandmother raising 4 young grandchildren on a very limited budget and needed this to survive where would you go to get stem cell therapy?
Any advice you csn give is appreciated.
Thank you.
Susan
Johny A Belgarde
Johny A Belgarde
details ?????????????????????
I was diagnosed with
I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver in 2011. Doctors said that the only possible solution was to receive a liver transplant and put me on their list. I began doing research and found that the dandelion research being done in several countries was shown to be a definite hope. Cirrhosis causes many conditions that also need to be looked at when deciding how to effectively treat the disease. My choice was to start the dandelion extract 3 times a day while increasing my protein, caloric, carbohydrates and fiber intake while keeping my sodium intake below the standards. Within 6 months I was feeling stronger, had more energy, had clearer skin, regained 20 pounds I lost, my lab test have continued to improve and I have a more healthy liver. Each individual needs to address their issues by their condition and responses to what they do eat and what they no longer eat. Do this with the guidance of your physician. Now, three years later, I have a clean health report from the doctors and instead of weekly visits to the hospital and lab work every two weeks, they don’t want to see me back for six months for a standard follow up. I’m just a construction worker, love my cheeseburgers and I succeeded. You can do it!
Hi there, your letter gives
Hi there, your letter gives me a lot of hope about my mother. She has been diagnosed with cirrhozis a while ago. She got ascite last week and I am really worried. We got fresh dandeloin and juice it. Is this the right way of intake. Please let me know what exctract do you mean? Sorry for any mistakes, but i am originaly from Bulgaria.
Thanks in advance
Hi Jim,
Hi Jim,
Please share the details of the dandelion extract??
You mentioned dandelion extract 3 times a day. Please tell me where to get the dandelion extract. How did you use it? Raw dandelion or dandelion tea? Please please help me with your answer. May God bless you with many years of healthy life.
My dad got diagonised with cirrhosis 2 months back.
But, I am very sure his liver will regenerate.
I need help from people like you who have gained the knowledge.
Please please reply.
I am from India.
Hi, I am in upstate NY..
Hi, I am in upstate NY.. Sounds like you beat the disease. How are u today? where do you get your dlion? thanks!
Very nice to hear that. Wish
Very nice to hear that. Wish God’s blessings be with you..Getting some hope now… My Mom is suffering from cirrhosis. She never even tasted drinks. But unfortunately how it has attacked her. I think the thyroid tablets she is taking since 25 years is the culprit, its drug abuse. For no reason, the local doc had removed her thyroid gland and now we all are suffering.
Hi Jim,
Hi Jim,
My mother was just diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver due to many years of battling Lyme Disease. Your post was very encouraging to both of us. We were wondering how much dandelion you were taking and how long you were taking it before you started to see a reversal?
Can you please tell me where
Can you please tell me where to buy dandelion extract?is it available on drugstore?
Hi Glen Rock,
Hi Glen Rock,
Congratulations for recovering from Liver cirrhosis successfully. Could you please let me know how you followed the diet and dandelion intake. because my mother is suffering from cirrhosis and she needs immediate treatment. Please reply.
Hi Jim,
Hi Jim,
Great to know you have recovered from your medical condition, may God bless you with many more healthy years.
My father has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis almost 1.5 yrs back and had few episodes of bleeding verices because of the portal hypertension. Currently he is under medication and a restricted diet.
My parents are suffering big time because of his medical condition and we all are very insecure about him, could you pls share the details how dandelion helped you? I mean you had the extract from the actual fresh flower or in the form of tea or the roots/leaves available in the market? Also how much qty each time you had? Is it safe to take along with other medicines and how long it took you to see the positive affect?
Pls accept my apologies from so many questions but I am sure you will understand what one goes through in such cases.
I will be very grateful if you could pls reply to me.
Many thanks in advance and really look fwd to hear from soon very soon.
my mom has cirrhosis of the
my mom has cirrhosis of the liver and has had it for a while. She is in the hospital now with her liver not doing its job. Her ammonia is high, and she surgery to take her spline out. Her kindness are ok for now, but the biggest problem is her liver. Please give me some advice is to what can be done if any. I really believe my mom can be helped. If not by man but God!
can any of these treatments
can any of these treatments be applied for PBC on a young woman?
My friend of 30 yrs, Mike,
My friend of 30 yrs, Mike, has cirrhosis of the liver, early stage 4. Within last 3 weeks, went to ER for bleeding in esophagus. Had bands put in both times. Drs. said he had a 50/50 chance that the bleeding would stop. He’s home now, but miserable. Belly is swelling from fluid buildup. Taking lactolose, which gives diarrhea, but yet suppose to keep ammonia level down from brain. No one can live a lifestyle of diarrhea. He’s got 4 kids and a beautiful wife. What can be done to save his life? What should be done starting today? He quit drinking in 2001. Found he had Hep C years ago, cleaned up diet and lifestyle. This January he took a new medication for Hep C–now that is supposedly gone-no viral count. This full blown cirrhosis just showed up literally 3 weeks ago, like a storm. He will die, if nothing is done. His doctors offer nothing, are out of town for weeks. Just to get a call from a nurse in one doctors office to call us back took all day, and nothing came from talking to her. No one should be abandoned like this. If there is hope and something CAN be done, I’m trying to find it. Please respond, please. Thank you, Robert
Look up healing liver
Look up healing liver cirrhosis blogger. It might be able to help you
I was wondering how your
I was wondering how your friend Mike is doing now. I have the same problems as him. Only last week I had to have bands put on my bleeding esophogus. The blood vomiting was like a zombie horror show.I am hoping that the “new” cure for my Hep C will eradicate it but am realizing that the cirrhosis will not be affected. Has Mike found any answers? My hepatologist will not approve any “natural” remedies although I have worked in the health food industry for many years.
Its spelled Kutki.Theres an
Its spelled Kutki.Theres an herb called Kutki They say it can reverse Cirrhosis. My neighbor died 2 weeks ago from this disease.
My dad has liver cirrhosis
My dad has liver cirrhosis due to alcohol doctors suggest only for transplant but we Dont want to be done . We have hope that can be cured in natural medicine. He has assites to . Pls pls pls we want your help for my dad to survive pls do reply me . We are from India
Hi I just seen your comment
Hi I just seen your comment about your dads cirisis in liver my dad has same problen did you get any thing to help please let me no thank you
Can you do a liver flush if
Can you do a liver flush if you have had your gallbladder removed?
The answer is yes, and this
The answer is yes, and this FAQ section explains why it is still beneficial to your health: http://www.jonbarron.org/liver-detox-faqs
My partner was diagnosed with
My partner was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in 2012 due to certain events in his life leading him to alcohol. He gave up alcohol immediately and we were told in 2014 that he needed a transplant and that the doctors recommended to put him forward on the list, during this time I researched natural alternatives and found this product with thistle. Eight weeks later after blood tests we had a letter from the hospital stating that the liver had improved and that a liver transplant would not be needed at this time. I hope this give you all hope, I know it did for me. My partner continues to lead a normal life And I hope this continues.
What was the name of the
What was the name of the product?
I believe this is Baseline
I believe this is Baseline Nutritionals’ Liver Tincture.
What kind of milk thistle ,
What kind of milk thistle , is it raw or pills , hope you still read this , was your partner palms so red also . And how he first been diagnosed with cirrhosis what symptoms ?
Hi June,
Hi June,
I am also from UK(London). My father has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis 1.5yrs back and since then had many episodes of bleeding varices because of portal hypertension. Currently he is under medication to maintain the pressure and restricted diet.
As you have mentioned thistle helped in your partner’s condition, I would like to get more details on the medicine/product he took.
My parents are suffering big time because of this medical condition and have become very insecure and weak mentally. I will be very grateful if I can get in touch with you through email or over the phone just to get some details which could help my father too.
I will be very grateful if you could pls reply to my message.
Many thanks in advance and look fwd to hear from you very soon.
Someone very close to me has
Someone very close to me has been declared terminal with liver cirrohis. Why isn’t this treatment readily available for the public?
Simple. You can’t patent
Simple. You can’t patent nature.
I have been diagnosed with
I have been diagnosed with with hepacelular carcinoma and I have a tumor in the liver due to hep c and cirrhosis. I beat hep c, but now I gave this cancer challenge, cirrhosis still developing in me, would this dlion and milk thistle work for me, also just had my first round of chemo, not fun at all. Looking into alternative remedies, please help.
Hi Adolpho,
Hi Adolpho,
For obvious legal reasons, we can not diagnose or prescribe, merely provide information. To start, have you read Jon’s book? There is a free download or you can listen to it for free, especially the section on cancer. See top link above “Free Book.” You should also search our site for all the articles we have on the liver, hep c, and cancer. Hope that helps.
Dr. Said my son needs to go
Dr. Said my son needs to go on dialysis, he has cirosis of the liver.He doesn’t want dialysis.
Just so you know, cut out as
Just so you know, cut out as much sugar (glucose, sucrose, artificial sweetners, etc) as possible. carbs, and vitamin E also. Plus, drink 3-8oz glasses of water a day (morn.noon.night). Also as much keal, fresh spinach, beets and fresh juices as you can stomach. Lol !.
That cirrhosis liver sure
That cirrhosis liver sure looks terrible. I would do anything to reverse the condition, or keep it at bay. I love natural remedies, and i do want my liver to keep working for me, so i will follow these tips as much as possible. I am currently on the blessed black seed oil therapy, and i can feel the changes in my overall well being. Keep informing us, we appreciate.
My father is diagnosed with
My father is diagnosed with chronic alcoholic liver cirrhosis 4 months back n doctor said it has now reached the 3rd stage and the only option is liver transplantation. But we r afraid of its success rate n moreover its hyper costly. Is there any alternative you can suggest.
It is a blessing heading
It is a blessing heading these comments someone very close to me a very fine person diagnosed yesterday with 4th stage cirrosis completely asymptomatic He has two beautiful young sons who need his father. Thank you for your help and your site.
Where can I get harble for
Where can I get harble for liver cirrhosis