Hi Flap,

 

My boyfriend was diagnosed w/ hep C about four years ago and felt the same way you did - the docs kept trying to push interferon on him, and he wanted to avoid it at all costs.  However, he had a much higher viral load than you do.  He has worked really hard and it has taken a long time, but his last two blood tests (I think he gets tested every three months) have shown that his AST/ALT levels are within normal range and his blood is normal in all other regards, meaning that if he were to be tested for Hep C today, it would undetectable. 

 

SO....in order to acheive this, he stopped drinking (by far the hardest part, for him) and avoids taking any other drugs that affect the liver - including a lot of OTC drugs.  He started eating right - lots of veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins; cut out sodium, refined sugars, fatty/fried stuff, foods with added iron (some docs say it's hard on the liver), etc. - basically, we cook at home most of the time and eat a very healthy, balanced diet.  He exercises about 6 days a week.  He takes a few herbal/dietary supplements, including milk thistle and a number of other liver-cleansing ones.  I will have to get back to you on these - I'm not at home right now, but will ask him when I get home.  There are so many he has tried, but finally he found what works for him.  I will get back to you though because this is an important part, I think, in why he has been successful with treating his hep c naturally and avoiding interferon. 

 

I hope this helps a little - dealing w/ hep C can be a challenge, no matter which route you take.  But like you said, keeping a positive attitude and the knowledge in your heart that you can overcome it will go a long way!  Anyway, take care and I'll write you later about the supplements. 

 

Sophia