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Hepatitis B virus attacks the hub organ of our body that is the liver, which will lead to decreased liver functioning to a certain extent. Have a holistic approach and take special care as your father is also suffering from heart disease and diabetes. Along with the medications prescribed, also follow some simple measures like – - Take proper rest, don’t over-exert your self.
- Regain your energy by including complex carbohydrates in the form of whole wheat and its products. Avoid refined (Refined flour based) products, junk foods, oily foods, and sugar in your diet.
- Include moderate amount of proteins in the form of dals, legumes and pulses because high proteins can cause further liver damage.
- As fat absorption is hindered due to decreased bile secretion and absorption, decrease overall consumption of fats and oils and include MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) like butter, cream, coconut oil while preparing food as they are rapidly absorbed from the intestine and poses less stress on the liver.
- Soak 15g fenugreek seeds in ½ cup water in the night. Have these seeds with water in the morning on an empty stomach before breakfast. Similarly soak another 15g fenugreek seeds in the morning and have it in the evening 30 minutes before dinner. The soluble fiber in fenugreek seeds helps to manage the blood glucose levels.
- If you have cravings for sweet go for fruits. Fruit is a sweet way to satisfy your sweet taste buds. But remember to avoid fruit juices and have whole fruits preferably with skin.
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol completely, if you consume it.
- If he can perform simple exercises, encourage him to do so and be physically active as this will help his condition in all terms.
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