Sarcopenia and frailty happens when a person with liver disease slowly loses muscle tone and strength. My muscles turned to jelly and I’ve got some great tips for getting around and getting strong again.
Working out safely during cirrhosis is possible. If you have advanced disease like I did, it can take some time. You may be weak and have wasting muscles. Follow my chair exercises and watch out for the signs. Tell your doctor that you plan to work out.
I’ve started a newer thing to stay in touch with my local yoga peeps and connect with online friends too. It’s a Facebook Yoga and Meditation at Karen R Hoyt. Come join me for a private online classes for every
Can You Exercise Safely with Liver Cirrhosis When my liver failed with Hepatitis C, my doctor made me quit exercises. No weights, no cycling, no running. I had to prove that I would be super careful not to cause another varices
Walking is the Best Exercise for Liver Disease For most of the last decade, I couldn’t even pretend that I was an athlete. Okay, with declining liver health, I kept cycling and walking fast trying to boost my energy, but
I Am My Own Personal Trainer for Liver Health What I really need to do is to hire a professional. But – that’s way out of my price range – for now… so I guess I’ll have to do. I
(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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