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Some people seek out complementary medicines or alternative ways to treat their hepatitis C. At this time, no complementary or alternative medicines have been proved to reduce symptoms or cure hepatitis C. In fact, some herbal therapies (such as kava) can actually damage the liver.

Preliminary studies of the herb milk thistle do show that it may help protect the liver from inflammation.2 The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine currently is conducting clinical trials on the use of milk thistle for hepatitis C. Talk to your doctor if you are thinking about trying milk thistle or any other complementary therapy to treat hepatitis C.

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Managing Hepatitis C

It's important for people with hepatitis C to take control of their health. There's a lot you can do on a day-to-day basis that will help protect your liver from damage and keep you feeling good. So in addition to exercising, eating right and getting medical and emotional support here are some things to keep in mind.

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Last Updated: October 22, 2009
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