Binge Eating Disorder and NAFLDBeing overweight and having an eating disorder was one of the most embarrassing things I have experienced. I never would have anticipated that it would lead to a liver disease...reactionscomments
How I Managed My NASHI get a lot of questions regarding my diagnosis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), especially the question, “How did you manage your NASH?” What a great question! When I first got...reactionscomments
3 Ways To Advocate for Yourself With NASH (MASH)The relationship with your medical team is critical to your health. Our medical system can be tough to navigate. A shortage of healthcare workers and pressure on providers to see more patients...reactionscomments
What It’s Like To Have a Liver TransplantWhen I was diagnosed, I already had NASH (or MASH) and liver cancer. So, I was told by my doctors that I needed a liver transplant. But first, I had...reactionscomments
Dental Problems With Liver DiseaseDental issues have become second nature for me during my fight with liver disease. When I was first diagnosed with end stage cirrhosis and a bunch of other health issues started...reactionscomments
You Don't "Look" SickHaving 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...reactionscomments
Dealing With Immunosuppression After a Liver TransplantEvery 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...reactionscomments
Worsening Liver Function – Action & PreventionChances 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...reactionscomments
How I Watch My Sugar Intake for Liver HealthI 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...reactions2comments
My Unexpected NASH DiagnosisIn 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...reactionscomments
Finding Balance With Healthy Living for NASHHey 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Drinking Alcohol With NASHYour 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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, often with a liver...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
