Karen Hoyt

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Ascites Cause Symptoms and Treatment

Ascites Cause Symptoms and Treatment  The first time I heard the word ascites after my diagnosis, I had to google it.  A lot of new words were coming at me and this one is easy to remember because I know

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Unforgiveness and Your Health

Unforgiveness and Your Health I’ve had the chance to think about unforgiveness and health. Yes, a relationship was bumpy, and I found myself harboring hurt feelings. We all know about the connection with negative emotions and heart disease. Ex: Anger makes

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Nutty Health Benefits of Pecans

Nutty Health Benefits of Pecans My back yard always provides me with entertainment and nutrition. One of my favorite sources is my pecan trees. This year I have been enjoying the nutty health benefits of pecans! I have always get

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You Can Change Your Life Habits

You Can Change Your Life Habits  – This is the time of year when we think about changing our habits. You can look around and see the evidence of it everywhere. More people sign up at the gym for an

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Writing Your Story

Writing Your Story – Remember the Lesson Plan that I began in the fall? I’m still working on it and wanted to give you an update. If you haven’t read that blog, click here. Basically it was designed to help

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Get Real with Expectations

Get Real with Expectations  I have been dealing with some unrealistic expectations lately. We can all benefit from looking at the mental images that we hold up for ourselves in every area of our lives. What happens when we hold up expectations?

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The Ins and Outs of Life

The Ins  and Outs of Life Let’s face it: When life gets messy with Hepatitis C , Cirrhosis, or any illness – it’s complicated. I am not talking about the medication for treatment, or the diet restrictions. I am talking

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Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes are easier to make than you think.  Many who are trying to fight liver or heart disease assume that Thanksgiving is a day off from healthy eating. Or if you have a failing liver, you try and avoid

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Cirrhosis is Not The End

Cirrhosis is Not The End  –  When I first got diagnosed with liver disease, it seemed like The End was scrolling across the last page of my life. Not a happy beginning, but it’s my story. Maybe it’s yours too.

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Green Tea Multiple Health Benefits for Liver

 Green Tea Multiple Health Benefits for Liver  –  We all know that green tea has multiple health benefits for liver and everything else!  For those of us with liver disease Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Nash, or fatty liver, the news just got

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Live a Little or Go Dancing with the Stars

Live a Little or Go Dancing with the Stars  Live a little or go dancing with the stars, or another title might be Dancing with the Scars. More on that in a minute. This blog is going to present you

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Pears Prepare You for Good Health

Pears Prepare You for Good Health  Autumn brings cool, brisk air and the sweetest harvest of fruits. It is the season of pears. The apple is a popular fall fruit and many people tend to ignore the pear, yet it

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Care and Feeding of Your Spirit Mind and Body

Care and Feeding of YOUR Spirit Mind and Body – I’ve been alone in a cozy cabin in the woods. These past few years have depleted me in every way to the point of PTSD. While I unplugged, drilled down and listened

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The Benefits of Solitude and Self Care

The Benefits of Solitude and Self Care –  We all lead busy lives. That busyness can be a good thing. Planning for the future, starting a new project, or just living your daily life are really positive things that bring

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PTSD with Hepatitis C or Cirrhosis

    PTSD with Hepatitis C or Cirrhosis – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is usually thought of as a result to a life changing event that is beyond the ordinary. What about PTSD with Hepatitis C or Cirrhosis? We tend

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Vitamin B 12 Benefits Liver and Beats Fatigue

    Vitamin B 12 Benefits Liver and Beats Fatigue  – This is one of those super vitamins that  has been used for years to boost energy and speed up your metabolism.  Although found in many foods, it is easily

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A Little Help From My Friends

A Little Help From My Friends – We all know the value of a having someone close to us through life.  Some of our dearest friends are the ones who have shared our lives for years.  Others may be new

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