Finding Healing

We learned very quickly that some things that are meant to help, can actually cause more harm than good. After Randall’s surgery his liver enzymes were elevated which was attributed to the narcotics and how his body was responding to treatment. But a couple months out from surgery his ALTs were dangerously high. We only really learned this during his pre chemo labs (7/9) when he was supposed to start chemo 7/10.

Naturally panic set in for us because we didn’t know what was happening. They scheduled an ultrasound of his liver and extra labs. They needed to rule out hepatitis and the potential for cancer on his liver. I started researching and realized that Tylenol is one of the leading causes of LIVER FAILURE. At this point he had essentially been on 1,000 mg 4 times a day for the ongoing pain he had been experiencing. We actually had an ER doctor tell us that Tylenol is underrated and if he just kept up on the medication his pain would eventually get under control. This was the most horribly misguided advice we have ever received. Randall immediately stopped taking Tylenol and I found a supplement (Puri-T liver support) to start immediately.

After talking to friends and doing further research I had him taking the Puri T supplement, B-complex and Alpha-Lipoic Acid daily. Another friend gave us mushroom extract that he takes daily and we also started castor oil packs on his liver (at least every other day). Almost miraculously his levels improved significantly. Even upon starting chemo, which is very hard on the liver, we’ve maintained “safe” levels throughout the course of treatment following through with this regiment.

There’s 100% a place for modern medicine but there’s also 100% a place for holistic and we there has to be a happy medium.

Puri-T Liver Support

• N-Acetyl Cysteine is an amino acid that the body uses to create antioxidants that neutralize free radical cells. It is mostly known for it’s use in the treatment of acetaminophen overdose
• Milk thistle supports liver health and hormone regulation as well as encourages cellular repair.
• Resveratrol is an antioxidant known to improve heart health, neurological health, fight cancer cells, and supports the body’s ability to decrease liver fat.
• Artichoke is also rich in antioxidants, helps improve liver function and reduce inflammation, helps cholesterol, digestive health and heart health. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and blood sugar-lowering effects.
• Tumeric has a long list of potential benefits including helping cardiovascular health, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, inhibiting growth of cancer cells, increasing memory, anti-inflammatory, boost immunity, improved liver function and more.

Link to Puri-T liver support on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1jSLYG4

B-Complex

• can help the nervous system
• energy production
• blood cell production
• immune function
• mental health
• heart health
• skin/hair/nails.

Link to B-complex on Amazon: https://a.co/d/h4jIjTJ

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

• improve nerve function
• reduce inflammation
• lower blood sugar
• provide anti-aging benefits.

Link to Alpha-Lipoic Acid on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eEOA1G4

Mushroom Extract

Mushroom extract can be beneficial for many different things. Different types of mushrooms tend to target different things. Lions mane mushroom extract in particular can:

• help improve cognitive function
• anti-inflammatory properties
• neuroprotective effects
• improve gut health
• increase immune function, and more.

Castor Oil Packs

• can help stimulate the liver and lymphatic system
• help the body to detox

For the castor oil packs we use Queen of Thrones organic golden castor oil, cold pressed. It comes in a glass bottle which is important as well.

Link to the castor oil on Amazon: https://a.co/d/74lZuJC

I also ordered organic cotton flannel pieces to use for the pack itself. Every night/every other night, while Randall is watching TV, I put about 2 TBSP of castor oil onto one of the flannel pieces. I lay it across his stomach, over his liver. I then put a piece of cling wrap over the cloth to prevent any potential leaks and then I put a heating pad on top. The. heating pad is not required but it is highly beneficial. We leave the pack on for at least an hour.

Link to the organic cotton flannel on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hjjlPRt

In combination with a health diet and exercise, the above supplements have really helped Randall’s body fight this nasty disease.

**Disclaimer** I am not a medical professional. I am simply sharing our experience and what has helped us along the way.