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Karen Hoyt

Sustainable Stocking Stuffers: Thoughtful Gifts for a Greener Christmas

The holiday season is a splendid period filled with joy and festivities, yet it has also been overshadowed by excessive consumerism and materialism. While the tradition of exchanging gifts remains beloved during this time, it’s worth noting that it can contribute to heightened waste and environmental harm, particularly in the form of discarded plastic and wrapping materials post-holiday.

Nonetheless, by infusing a touch of creativity and mindfulness into the festivities, it is entirely possible to honor the true essence of Christmas while also prioritizing environmental consciousness! Check out this article that explores the concept of sustainable stocking stuffers, offering you a range of thoughtful and eco-friendly gift ideas to make your holiday season greener and more meaningful.

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Cirrhosis Injury to the Liver by Terri Monclova Milton

Cirrhosis injury to the liver is by Terri Monclova Milton. She wrote this and I thought it was a great representation of liver disease. My husband and I live in an oak forest and consider ourselves oak tree advocates in addition to liver disease advocates. Cirrhosis Injury to the Liver by Terri Monclova Milton I saw this today and realized this is the best representation of what happens with cirrhosis of the liver in our bodies. Liver Injury is like an Oak Burl This is an

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My Liver Biopsy Story

My liver biopsy story may be different than most. For one,  it hurt like heck. Perhaps my experience was a little rough because of my late stage cirrhosis, and low platelets. You may be wondering which one is best. At the time, I knew that the doctor wanted a good look because my liver failed so suddenly. Today, doctors still do liver biopsies, but they also offer many different alternatives. If I had to do it all over again, I would ask for one of the

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How to Lower Liver Enzymes ALT and AST karen hoyt

How to Lower Liver Enzymes ALT and AST

How to Lower Liver Enzymes ALT and AST – After looking at my most recent labs this morning, I feel a little stressed. They can be elevated for many reasons. It could be a medication you are taking.  Some of you can probably identify with looking for signs that your liver is doing ok. In my case, it’s my transplanted liver. But no matter what, the lab results are a guide to how well our liver is doing. They can also be a guide to making

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Sober Living Survival Jenn Leigh Jones

I’m touched by kindness, aren’t you? People who have suffered are often the most vulnerable, and therefore the ones who express kindness. You can feel the gentleness as they caress you with a warm smile, or gaze at you with compassion. That’s what you experience with Jenn Leigh Jones. We first met a few years ago during an online AASLD meeting. It was a patient chat and over a dozen of us were in there. Every time she opened her mouth, words of compassion came out.

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help doctor understand liver karen hoyt

Can We Help Our Doctor Understand?

I want to have plain speak with my doctor. I want to be totally honest and make real change for my future. The subject comes up frequently when I’m speaking with and mostly listening to doctors associated with the AASLD. They wish their were a special language that would help them understand all of the spaces between the words we patients and caregivers say. Our medical providers are betting their careers on the fact that we really deserve to have a better life.

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Patients Are Going to The Liver Meeting

The patients who go to The Liver Meeting AASLD will meet many friends, patient advocates, and medical providers. Some of them are in the patient lounge, webinars, chats, and workshops. But we will also be gathering together. I love to join the chats where it’s patients like us leading the talk and we all get a chance to ask questions and learn more about how we can Live Longer Stronger with liver disease. I’ll be hosting a live chat in November from Boston and I’ll tell you more about it soon!

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What Does MASH Liver Disease Stand For?

What does NASH liver disease stand for? It is a type of liver disease where fat cells infiltrate the liver. It causes inflammation. Picture a red, angry, liver that cannot function well. The liver performs so many things for your body. When it gets inflammation 24/7 with no break, it eventually leads to severe liver disease. Learn about diagnosis, tests, treatment, diet foods

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Waiting Room Etiquette

Waiting Room Etiquette   There is no other time in your life when waiting seems so long as when you’re sick. It doesn’t matter if you’re

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