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Having liver disease has been so hard for 2 reasons: I don't look sick, and it feels isolating. I can't tell you the number of times I have been faced...

Every transplant patient must take immunosuppressive medication to prevent rejection of their organ for the rest of their lives. Without these drugs, the organ will not survive, and damage will...

Chances are your diagnosis of liver disease surprised you. Many medical conditions, like NASH/MASH, are asymptomatic, meaning they give little to no signs that something is going on in the...

I am Kimberly Nash, a sweet tooth addict.  Sounds so funny to admit, but it is the truth. It goes back to my mom's pregnancy with me as she was...

In 2017, I quit my job and drove across the United States for three months. My only symptom up to that point was fatigue. I thought I was just getting...

Hey there, if you suffer from NAFLD or NASH and have read my previous articles, then you probably already know that one of the fastest and most efficient ways I...

NASH/MASH is more common in those who live in a bigger body. Which means the treatment recommendation usually sounds like...“You need to lose weight.”  But, in case you haven’t noticed, losing...

If you are a patient diagnosed with a liver condition such as NASH, you know what I am talking about here. Brain fog is one of the most common side...

Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps digest food, stores energy, and removes harmful toxins. But drinking alcohol can harm your liver. If...

There's no denying that what you choose to eat plays an important role in your liver health. It's equally true that different people have significantly different preferences and orientations around...

Somehow, vaccines have become a very divisive and political topic. However, if you weed through the noise, you’ll find a wealth of evidence-based research that highlights the benefits of vaccines...

At one year post liver transplant, you will probably be required to have a liver biopsy, or you may be having one as a diagnostic test to confirm liver disease...

Hello! I am Liver Advocate, Kimberly Nash. (How ironic my name is after a liver disease I advocate for!)  As you can imagine, I get lots of laughs advocating for...

Do you ever have a persistent itch that worsens as you try to relieve it, spreading all over your body? If yes, this article might help clarify why you feel...

If you’ve spent any time in the healthcare world, you’ve probably realized pretty quickly that we healthcare providers often use an entirely different language. The gap between what’s being said...

Before I got my diagnosis of NASH, one of my many symptoms was pain and sensitivity on my right side where the liver is. The pain felt as if it...

An ultrasound on my liver was ordered. What is next? If you or your doctor suspect a NASH diagnosis, it's possible you just had some blood work completed, showing your liver...

The Liver-Friendly Cooking Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Making changes to your diet – combined with regular exercise – is the primary way to manage NASH...

One of the tricky things about having a chronic health condition like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is sometimes, there are not a lot of treatment options out there. Basic NASH/MASH management...

BMI stands for body mass index. BMI is a simple formula that uses your height and weight to determine whether you are underweight, normal weight, or overweight. It also indicates...