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03 June 2006

BOOK LIST with DESCRIPTIONS

(To see the Table of Contents for the two online books, just scroll farther down the page to the heading "Books: Online and Free".)

The books below are organized by year of publication, and then alphabetically by title within that year.

2007

48 WEEKS...A JOURNEY: Treating for HCV with Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin

2007 by Deb Smith
This book describes "the treatment process, how to self-inject, how to deal with the various side effects..." and is stated as being an "excellent resource for physicians, social workers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies.."

100 Q & A ABOUT HEPATITIS C
2007 by Dr. Stephen Fabry. This is a Lahey Clinic Guide

DR. MELISSA PALMER'S GUIDE TO HEPATITIS AND LIVER DISEASE

2004 by Melissa Palmer, M.D., nationally recognized hepatologist. Maintains the website liverdisease.com. She covers "drugs, diet and nutrition, alternative therapies, surgery and transplantation, the liver in pregnancy, and living with an imperfectly functioning liver....[her] work is truly encyclopedic." 480 pages, about $12.00

HEPATITIS C: The Black Person's Guide
2004 by Samuel Daniels, M.D., Temimia Markovitz, RPA-C, Vernon Williams, M.D., FACP, FACG,. 196 pages.

HEPATITIS C THROUGH A PATIENT'S EYES: Hope for Healing

2006. by Suzy Smith. 100 pages
A guide "...through the confusing array of feelings, tests and medical treatment..."

HEPATITIS C VIRUS DISEASE: Immunobiology and Clinical Applications
2007 by Emilio Jirillo, Editor. Due to be released Nov. 2007. Will include "comprehensive original papers" and willl "deal specifically with the effects of various types of interferons..." This is a $129 book.

THE FIRST YEAR: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
2007 by Cara Bruce and Lisa Montanerelli, foreword by Teresa Wright. Due to be released Sep. 2007. No description available.

THE HEPATITIS C HELP BOOK

2007 by Misha Ruth Cohen, Robert Gish, and Kalia Doner. "A groundbreaking treatment program combining Western and Eastern medicine for maximum wellness and healing." Revised edition.


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A BOOK OF LOVE FOR THOSE WITH HEPATITIS 1a
2006 by Sheryl Ann Hedrick. "Heal naturally from Hepatitis C and learn of an old medicine man's herbal recipe."

BUT YOU LOOK GOOD

Publish date unclear. This is a 52 page book from The Invisible Disabilities Advocate that "...gets to the heart of why our friends and family have difficulty with understanding..." About $5.00

HEPATITIS C THROUGH A PATIENT'S EYES: Hope for Healing
2006 by Suzy Smith

LIVING WITH HEPATITIS C: A Survivor's Guide

2006 by Gregory T. Everson, M.D., F.A.C.P., director of Hepatology, University of colorado Health Sciences Center, and Hedy Weinberg. 4th Edition.

WINNING THE HEPATITIS C BATTLE
2006 by Shekhar Challa, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist.
"Understanding the disease and how to treat it successfully". (Lengthy review and description at the link above.)


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HEPATITIS C: THE SILENT EPIDEMIC
2005 by Fred K. Askari, M.D., Ph.D., University of Michigan Medical Center. "...provides a clear and compassionate description of complex medical issues that many doctors fail to explain to their patients..."

LIVING WITH HEPATITIS C FOR DUMMIES
2005 by Nina L. Paul, Ph.D., foreword by Gina Pollichino.
"...This compassionate guide explains how hepatitis C affects the liver and the body and provides solid advice on today's treatment options -- from drugs (and their side effects) to transplants and alternative therapies -- as well as tips on dealing with the emotional and financial burdens..."

USER'S GUIDE to TREATING HEPATITIS NATURALLY
2005. by Douglas MacKay, graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. (Private practice in Dover, New Hampshire.)


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DR. MELISSA PALMER'S GUIDE TO HEPATITIS & LIVER DISEASE

2004 by Melissa Palmer, M.D., a nationally recognized hepatologist.
The author maintains the website liverdisease.com In the book she covers "...drugs, diet and nutrition, alternative therapies, surgery and transplantation, the liver in pregnancy, and living with an imperfectly functioning liver.......Palmer's impressive work is truly encyclopedic..."

HEPATITIS C COOKBOOK: Easy and Delicious Recipes

2004 by Heather Jeanne
"..prepared with the special dietary needs of people suffering from hepatitis C.."

HEPATITIS C: The Black Person's Guide
2004 by Samuel Daniels, M.D.
"..Addressing the unique problems African Americans face in getting treatment..."


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HEPATITIS C: A PERSONAL GUIDE TO GOOD HEALTH
2002 by Beth Ann Petro Roybal, foreword by Emmet B. Keeffe, M.D., Stanford University School of Medicine. This book has a nice section on alternative and complementary therapies.

HEPATITIS C FREE: Alternataive Medicine vs. the Drug Industry, The People Speak

2002 by Lloyd Wright


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HEALING HEPATITIS C WITH MODERN CHINESE MEDICINE
2000 by Qingcai Zhang.
An herbal treatment program.

HERBS FOR HEPATITIS C AND THE LIVER
2000 by Stephen Harrod Buhner

LIVING HEALTHY WITH HEPATITIS C: Natural and Conventional Approaches to Recover Your Quality of Life
2000 by Harriet A. Washington, foreword by Dr. Stephen J. bock


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A list of books from the Deutsches Hepatitis C website

You will find the list of English books in the left sidebar. Categories include books specifically on Hepatitis C, natural Medicine, and more. The H epC Books were all published prior to 2000.

THE HEPATITIS C HANDBOOK
1999 by Matthew Dolan, foreword by John Tindall (Chinese Medicine Specialist).
Covers both conventional and alternative systems of treatment.


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BOOKS: ONLINE AND FREE


Below are the Table of Contents for two books. Both are available online, and are free. These are both great resources.

HEPATITIS C CHOICES
http://hepcchallenge.org/choices/toc.htm
Excellent information from the Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program. Highly recommended!

Part 1: Information for Everyone With Hepatitis C
  • 1: Overview of Hepatitis C - by Robert G. Gish, MD
  • 2: Alcohol and Hepatitis C - by Douglas R. LaBrecque, MD and Lorren Sandt
  • 3: Progression of Liver Disease - by Lorren Sandt
  • 4: Signs and Symptoms That May Be Associated with Hepatitis C - by Tina M. St. John, MD
  • 5: Laboratory Tests and Procedures - by Tina M. St. John, MD
  • 6: Promoting Liver Health - by Lorren Sandt
  • 7: Nutrition and Hepatitis C - by Lark Lands, PhD
  • 8: The Immune System and Hepatitis C - by Tina M. St. John, MD
Part 2:
Hepatitis C Treatment and Management Approaches
  • 9: Western (Allopathic) Medicine -- Section 1: Allopathic Hepatitis C Treatment Overview - by Douglas R. LaBrecque, MD. Section 2: Initial Treatment Options - by Douglas R. LaBrecque, MD 99-113. Section 3: Options When Initial Treatment Fails to Clear the Hepatitis C Virus - by Gregory T. Everson, MD 114-126. Section 4: Future of Allopathic Hepatitis C Treatment - by Robert G. Gish, MD
  • 10: Integrative Medicine - by Randy J. Horwitz, MD, PhD and Julia Jernberg, MD
  • 11: Ayurvedic Medicine - by Shri K. Mishra, MD, MS, Bharathi Ravi, BAMS, and Sivaramaprasad Vinjamury, MD
  • 12: Homeopathic Medicine - by Sylvia Flesner, ND
  • 13: Mind-Body Medicine & Spiritual Healing - by Peggy McCarthy, MBA
  • 14: Modern & Traditional Chinese Medicine - by Qing Cai Zhang, MD (China), LAc
  • 15: Naturopathic Medicine - by Lyn Patrick, ND
  • 16: Nutritional Supplementation - Lark Lands, PhD and Lyn Patrick, ND
Part 3:
Other Topics for People with Hepatitis C
  • 17: Products Marketed to People with Hepatitis C - by Lyn Patrick, ND
  • 18: You & Your Health Care - by Mark White, Peggy McCarthy, MBA, and Jo An Loren
  • 19: Military Veterans & Hepatitis C - by Terry Baker
  • 20: HIV/HCV Coinfection -- Section 1: Overview of HIV/HCV Coinfection - by Tina M. St. John, MD; Section 2: Western (Allopathic) Treatment Options - by Tina M. St. John, MD; Section 3: Alternative Eastern Treatment Options - by Misha Cohen, OMD, LAc; Section 4: Naturopathic Treatment Options - by Lyn Patrick, ND
  • 21: My Journey, My Choices - by Randy Dietrich
  • 22: A Look to the Future - by Lorren Sandt
Appendices

I: Patients' Rights
II: How to Cut Down on Your Drinking
III: The HALT-C Trial
IV: Ayurvedic Herbs
V: Chinese Medicine Herbs and Formulas
VI: You & Your Health Care
VII: Liver-Toxic Medications & Herbs

Resource Directory
Glossary
References
About the Authors
Matrix: Hepatitis C Diagnosis
Matrix: Hepatitis C Treatment Options

HEPATITIS C: NUTRITION CARE - CANADIAN GUIDELINES FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hepc/hepatitis_c/pdf/nutritionCareGuidelines/index.html#toc
This book is endorsed by: Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver; Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses; Canadian Hemophilia Society; Canadian Liver Foundation; and the Hepatitis C Society of Canada.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Practice Essentials

Introduction
Target Audience for the Guidelines
Rationale for the Guidelines
Results of Needs Assessment
How the Guidelines Were Developed

Chapter 1: A Primer on Hepatitis C
Description of the Issue
Who Is at Risk
Diagnosis of HCV
Current Treatment Strategies
How HCV Affects the Liver
Stages of Liver Disease
Factors Implicated in Progression of Liver Damage
The Role of the Liver in Nutrition
How HCV Affects Nutritional Status

Chapter 2: Healthy Lifestyle Overview
Proven Benefits of Nutrition
Healthy Eating for Persons Infected with HCV
Healthy Eating Guidelines in Canada
Alcohol and Hepatitis C
Importance of a Healthy Body Weight
Importance of Physical Activity

Chapter 3: Nutrition Intervention in Hepatitis C
Guidelines for Nutrition Intervention in Hepatitis C
Nutrient Guidelines Overview
Oxidative Stress
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
Stage of Hepatitis C - Nutrition Considerations
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Chapter 4: Assessment of Nutritional Status
Factors to Consider in Clinical Nutrition Evaluation
Counselling Guidelines and Recommendations

Chapter 5: Dealing with Symptoms and Treatment
Side Effects
Common Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects Associated
with Hepatitis C
Strategies for Coping with Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects

Chapter 6: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
The Naturopathic Approach
Vitamin/Mineral Supplements
Herbal Products

Chapter 7: Nutritionally At-Risk Groups
Concomitant Medical Conditions
At-Risk Population or Lifestyle Groups

Chapter 8: Skills for Healthy Eating
Ability to Plan, Shop and Cook
Nutrition Labelling
Food Safety

References and Resources
References by Chapter
Resources - Organizations and General Useful Resources
Resources - by Chapter

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

Appendices
Appendix A: Healthy Eating Checklist for Persons with Hepatitis C
Appendix B: Canada's Food Guide Principles
Appendix C: Summary of Physical Activity Considerations
Appendix D: Quick Protein Check
Appendix E: Guidelines for Food Selection with Sodium Restriction
Appendix F: Managing Common Discomforts and Treatment Side Effects
Appendix G: Healthy Eating - Planning Tips
Appendix H: Low-Cost Nutritious Choices
Appendix I: Standard Nutrition Facts Label
Appendix J: Tips for Safe Food Handling


02 June 2006

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
This is a collection of the FAQ pages from various organizations.

FAQ: from the CDC Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (government agency)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/faq.htm