Possible cures or treatment?

Currently, about 180 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C. However, about 20 to 50 percent of these people who has access to conventional treatment do not respond to therapy.

The current standard of care for treatment of hepatitis C is interferon injections combined with ribavirin pills. There can be many side effects including flu-like symptoms, nausea, depression, injection site reactions, anemia, fatigue, headache and skin rash. While it's true that drugs like ribavirin can wipe out the infection, they are only effective about half the time and they can produce very severe, debilitating side effects. So people who aren't cured by the drugs and who go on to develop cirrhosis or liver cancer may eventually face death from the infection or require a liver transplant.

However, there are a number of natural remedies that are helpful and their 'side effects' include things such as increased feelings of well being, better digestion and more energy.

A few examples of these natural remedies :

 Garlic : - improves the liver's ability to metabolize and neutralize carcinogens
               - the sulfur compounds (Allicin) in garlic promote the body's detoxifying activities
               - helpful both raw and cooked but more effective for viral control when raw
          
Turmeric : - promotes production and flow of bile
                   - protects against liver damage
                   - reduces cholesterol
                   - relieves arthritis
                   - recommended serving : 1 teaspoon
                   - can be mixed in curry or smoothies etc.


Castor oil : - increases circulation
                    - improves lymphatic flow
                    - increases lymphocyte production and activity
                    - A castor oil pack over the liver is effective for reducing inflammation, and relief of pain

credits : http://www.naturalnews.com/035468_hepatitis_C_natural_remedies_turmeric.html