Natural Home Remedies for Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is one of the serious viral infections that attacks the liver. It can cause acute and chronic diseases.

The virus is always transmitted from infected person through blood or other body fluids.

According to survey reports an estimated 260 million peoples are suffering from Hepatitis B till October 2017. The virus resulted 900000 deaths from cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in 2015.

Hepatitis B has become occupational hazard in front of health workers. Lots of researchers and universities are trying to develop medication for hepatitis B.

Natural remedies for hepatitis B can play an important role to keep your body fighting from the virus. Regular intake of allopathic (Antibiotic) medicines can damage Kidney.

Acute hepatitis B is often asymptomatic and anicteric, although a patient with jaundice can have a severe disease and sometime acute liver damage may develop.(1)

Natural Remedies for Hepatitis B:

1. Eat Healthy Diet: 

Hepatitis B diagnosed patients must eat healthy and balanced diet containing anti-inflammatory properties. Foods that containing chlorophyll can also be good for reducing liver damage. Eating liver cleansing foods can be beneficial. Find a list of healthy foods you can eat during virus.
•    Leafy green vegetables: spinach, arugula, kale, collard greens and romaine lettuce.
•    Cruciferous vegetables: These are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.
•    Fruits: Especially blueberries, goji berries, strawberries and citrus fruits.
•    Herbs: mint, basil, parsley, ginger and oregano.
•    Root vegetables: carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash.
•    Dairy Products: yogurt, milk, and cottage cheese.

2. Avoid Inflammatory Foods: 

Avoid foods that increase inflammation. Increased inflammation can spread Hepatitis B virus rapidly in the body and through the liver towards damage. These inflammatory foods are sugar, refined carbohydrates, refined oils, conventional dairy products and farm-raised meats. You must also avoid drinking alcohol.

3. Milk Thistle:

Milk thistle is one of the natural herb to boost liver health. It can be used as a home remedy to treat hepatitis b and chronic liver diseases.

4. Reduce Stress: 

You must keep yourself away from strenuous activities. If feel some stress then massage with lavender essential oil to be comfortable.