Connie Welch

Hepatitis C patients can deal with depression and anxiety, especially when recently diagnosed, dealing with preparing for treatment, or going through treatment and recovery. Depression and anxiety can often stem...

Food not only nourishes and fuels the body, but food can help or harm your liver. Being proactive in eating liver-healthy foods is just as important as knowing what to...

What do the flu, Covid-19, and hepatitis C have in common? What protective steps do you need to take if you have hepatitis C? The answers can help you make...

When I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, one of the first questions I asked was, “What should I eat with hepatitis C?” A healthy diet is a proactive step in...

The liver is the powerhouse organ of the body that performs over 500 vital life-sustaining functions. We cannot live without a liver. Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C...

How we prepare our food is just as important as what the food is. What we eat, how it is prepared, and how much we eat is part of a...

Everything you consume, eat, breathe, and are exposed to passes through your liver. One of the functions of the liver is to filter and break down all the body consumes...

A healthy liver eating plan is essential in fighting liver disease, boosting your immune system, and helping reduce inflammation. A proactive plan begins long before you get to the grocery...

There are many aspects of managing hep C from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. When I was first diagnosed with hep C, I wanted to learn how to help my...

There is great hope to get beyond hep C. It begins with learning what proactive steps we can take that will lead us toward our goal of being cured of...

Being proactive with your health means you are taking charge. The first step to take is with your attitude and realizing that you have the power of choices. Choices can...

One of the biggest questions I am asked is, “What should I eat with hepatitis C?” While we can't control a lot, our diet is one thing we can control...

Editor's note: Treatment length time varies from person to person. For any questions about your treatment plan, please talk to your medical team. As you complete hepatitis C treatment, you...

Mental and emotional health has a big impact on physical health, especially for those with hepatitis C. Hepatitis C patients can go through the valley of ups and downs physically...

Building the right healthcare team is your first proactive step in fighting hep C and liver disease. Choosing the right doctor is extremely important for your health. A doctor and...

What is one thing you would like to accomplish for better health? If you are like me, there is more than one thing. In fact, my list is long. But...

Patients with hepatitis C are at risk for associated liver conditions like fatty liver disease, which can also lead to cirrhosis (severe scarring), compromising liver function, also making the patient...

Life beyond recovery with hepatitis C is often achieved after a long journey. Mine journey lasted 20 years, plus additional recovery time. What is lifelike on the other side of...

When I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, I had to learn key principles to take charge of my health while becoming my own patient advocate. One of the key principles...

According to many with hep C, one of the most common undiagnosed symptoms is fatigue. Many people and doctors might fail to relate fatigue to hepatitis C. Fatigue often is...