Kelly Chow 
Kombucha is a popular fermented tea touted for its gut-healing benefits, but is kombucha good for IBS? Is it beneficial for those suffering the debilitating effects of irritable bowel syndrome …
Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile ducts of the liver. Sclerosis is inflammation that leads to the extensive formation of fibrous and scar tissue. In primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), the …
The human liver contains thousands of enzymes, which are special types of protein cells that help necessary chemical reactions to take place. Liver enzymes trigger activity in the body’s cells, …
Also known as a hepatic cyst, a simple liver cyst is a thin-walled, fluid-filled cavity in the liver that usually produces no signs or symptoms. Some liver cysts do not …
Primary liver cancer is generally not discovered early, likely because there are few signs and symptoms in the early stages. The prognosis is often poor, and liver cancer does not …
Helpful in the diagnosis of various liver diseases, a liver biopsy is a medical procedure whereby tiny specimens of liver tissue are taken. They are then sent to a medical …
One of the most common genetic disorders in the United States, hemochromatosis is the most common type of iron overload disease. In addition to primary hemochromatosis – an inherited disease …
Gallstones are small stones that form inside the gallbladder. They usually occur after age 40, especially among women who drink alcohol. Gallstones are painful and can cause severe abdominal pain. …
Rarely do signs and symptoms of Wilson’s disease – a rare genetic disorder – appear before five or six years of age, and most often they present themselves between 10 …
Milk thistle has become a herbal leader in the treatment of liver disease due to its ability to help the liver detoxify the body. The best way to take milk …
