How Healthy Habits-Not Just Weight Loss-Can Help NASHNASH/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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You Just Can't Focus: Dealing With Liver Disease Brain FogIf 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does HOW (Not What) You Eat Influence Liver Health?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What You Should Know About Vaccines and NASHSomehow, 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What it Was Like to Have a Liver BiopsyAt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience as a Liver AdvocateHello! 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
NASH and ItchingDo 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A NASH Nurse Answers Patients' Most Common QuestionsIf 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can NASH Cause Permanent Damage to My Body?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Doctor Ordered an Ultrasound...What Does That Mean?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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Now Closed - Liver-Friendly Cooking GiveawayThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Common Questions I Hear About Rezdiffra (resmetirom)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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why BMI Is Important in the Diagnosis of NASHBMI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Getting Diagnosed With NASH Made Me FeelIt was on the 22nd of December, in 2022, when I got my diagnosis. I remember I was feeling very deflated and anxious about my liver biopsy results. My hepatology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Insulin Resistance and NASH Connection (And What You Can Do About It)A type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is the most common time people learn about insulin resistance. However, insulin resistance is also linked to many other health conditions, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Become a Writer or Moderator for NASHDisease.netWould you like to share your experience with NASH/MASH and help others who are also living with the condition? NASHDisease.net is looking to add new patient advocate voices to our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With NASH Disease?Many people with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) have told us that it can be challenging to find other people in their community who truly understand their experiences. Our goal at NASHDisease.net...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Caused My NASH?Today I want to talk about what caused my non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, better known as NASH. There are several contributing factors as to why I got diagnosed with liver disease, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding the Liver’s Many FunctionsThe liver is one of the most vital and versatile organs in the human body. Tucked beneath your rib cage on the right side, it is the body’s largest internal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Living Liver Donation?Living liver donation is a transplant surgery that allows a healthy person to donate a portion of their liver to someone in need. This selfless act can save lives and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments