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Childhood Obesity and Liver Disease

When the new pediatric guidelines came out this year, it was shocking to many. Given that it had been 15 years since an update, everyone knew a lot had changed. It wasn’t long before many pediatricians, dietitians, and child psychologists started speaking out. The trouble is that many don’t agree with the American Academy of Pediatric’s new guidelines. I’ll go over some of what is being said regarding childhood obesity and liver disease. Are weight loss pills and bariatric surgery right for your teen?

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Karen Hoyt July 15, 2023
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Mediterranean Diet for Liver Health

Reduce inflammation and heal your liver. The Mediterranean diet is perfect for those with NASH, Fatty, autoimmune, Hepatitis, and cirrhosis. Try the Liver Loving Diet for 30 days and see for yourself.

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Karen Hoyt January 10, 2023

From Cirrhosis to Marathon in 2 Years

  If you would have told me that I would be going from cirrhosis to Marathon in 2 years, I would have laughed. In 2013 I was 29 and diagnosed with fatty liver disease due to heavy alcohol use, diet

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Karen Hoyt August 3, 2020
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Get Help for Heart Disease

‘Heart Diseases’, is a term that covers all the disorders related to the heart. Similarly, it includes all cardiovascular diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. In addition, it also leads to clogged arteries. Do you know poor cardiovascular health

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Karen Hoyt November 27, 2019

Ninja Warrior with Liver Disease

After my liver decompensated, I fixated on the death sentence. However down some back street of my mind, I kept thinking that life couldn’t be over. I was mad, and determined to make it. I didn’t know how that would

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Karen Hoyt June 10, 2019

Don’t Give Up on Yourself with Cirrhosis

What a winter it’s been for many of our friends. Me too. I’ve been fighting sinus problems and still can’t take anything but children’s Benadryl. It’s been this way for years. With Hepatitis C, I was afraid to take anything,

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Karen Hoyt April 7, 2019
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Your Story of Liver Disease

Your story of liver disease is unique, and your way of coping with it is too. You may have had a shocking diagnosis  from Hep C or to could have come on slowly if you have NASH, fatty, or autoimmune illness.

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Karen Hoyt March 26, 2019

Heal Your Liver with Bone Broth

Having a sick liver slows you down, and makes protein hard to process. Here’s how you can heal your liver with bone broth. If you are having high liver enzymes, swelling, jaundice, fatigue, nausea, and body aches – you need

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Karen Hoyt December 26, 2018

Good Food for Celiac and Liver Disease

To all of you with gluten intolerance, first, let me say:  I’m sorry. You’re looking for good food for celiac and liver disease. I worked in the kitchen and saved my life with The Liver Loving Diet, I had no

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Karen Hoyt September 20, 2018

Help for Autoimmune Liver Disease: 5 T’s

I hear a lot from people seeking help for autoimmune liver disease. Trying to figure it out is hard, but most symptoms are the same as any type of liver disease. I know, we can’t lump them all into one

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Karen Hoyt August 31, 2018

Falling Apart with Hepatitis C

Falling Apart with Hepatitis C Have you ever had a perfectly fine day turn into a hot mess? It happened to me recently. I made it through, and even learned a few lessons. Mostly, I survived. It started when I

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Karen Hoyt April 24, 2018

Emergency Room Diagnosis with Liver Cirrhosis

Emergency Room Diagnosis with Liver Cirrhosis  I lifted the round plastic cover and peeked at the slice of roast with mashed potatoes. The nearby white Styrofoam cup contained a glob of shiny brown gravy. It was my first meal since

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Karen Hoyt October 12, 2017
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Low Sodium, Healthy Protein Plan

Low Sodium, Healthy Protein Plan  After my diagnosis with Hepatitis C and liver failure, I got busy putting together a low sodium, healthy protein plan for eating. Here at Your Best Friends Guide, you all have blown me away with requests

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Karen Hoyt February 7, 2017

Post Liver Transplant Protein and Healing

Post Liver Transplant Protein and Healing   Happy Earth Day to all of my Best Friends! I am filled with joy at the thought of sharing this lush planet with you all! It seems appropriate to give thanks for all

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Karen Hoyt April 22, 2015

Eat Foods that Heal Our Liver

  Sometimes we become afraid of food with liver disease. We need to make sure that we eat foods that heal our liver. We hear a lot of advice with liver disease. Don’t overeat! Low sodium! Protein makes you loony! Watch sugars! Eat often! Our liver

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Karen Hoyt December 22, 2014

Healing HCC Liver Cancer Retreat

Healing HCC Liver Cancer Retreat  – After I was diagnosed and was in the Oh My Gosh I Can’t Believe It’s Cancer stage, my first google searches were about what to do when you find out you have cancer. I wanted

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Karen Hoyt October 13, 2014

25 Best things to do for HCC Liver Cancer

25 Best things to do for HCC Liver Cancer  I wanted to share my personal list of the 25 Best things to do for HCC Liver Cancer. Ever since being diagnosed with Hepatocellular liver cancer from end stage cirrhosis my life has

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Karen Hoyt July 28, 2014

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(AASLD) The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease creates info and education to support patients. Doctors and medical staff are invested in helping you liver longer stronger with liver disease.

(Global Liver) Donna Cryer is a dear friend who had a liver transplant while finishing her law degree. Her reach goes out to patients, families, medical providers, pharma and on and she’s global.

(Trio-National) Transplant Recipients is your one stop shop for information for ANY type of transplant candidates, recipients, their families and the families of organ and tissue donors. Lorrinda Gray Davis is the President.

(Trio – Oklahoma) This is Oklahoma’s chapter founded by Lorrinda Gray Davis. I’m the founding VP to our current president Benjamin Babb. For anyone needing support for solid organ, tissue, or eye transplant, we’ve got your back. We’ll truly be your best friend.

(Fatty Liver Foundation) was founded by Wayne Eskeridge to improve the diagnosis, treatment & support of Americans with fatty liver, NAFLD or NASH through awareness, education, screening and patient advocacy.

(Sober Liver Survival) founded by Jenn Leigh Jones is everything you need for sobriety, recovery, PTSD, breaking cycles of addiction and victims of personal violence. She’s just getting SLS off the ground and would love to connect with other people battling alcoholism.

(Say Yes to Hope) Suzanne Lindley is a hope dealer to cancer patients. If you need a fri

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