People may contract hepatitis C when the HVC (hep C) virus enters the body through blood, most commonly via a tainted blood transfusion, sharing of needles, or through unclean surgical, dental, tattoo or piercing equipment. When you understand how to prevent this from happening and its alternative treatments, you will be able to take appropriate measures to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Although there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C, there are ways to prevent and reduce the risk of getting the disease:

• Avoid sharing needles, syringes, and other injecting equipment.
• Avoid sharing personal items that may facilitate blood exposure, such as scissors, toothbrushes, razors, and nail clippers.
• Make sure all the instruments are properly sterilized while tattooing, body piercing, or acupuncture.
• Prevent accidental contact with blood while tending to blood injuries by wearing gloves.
• Practice safe sex by using condoms.

If you work in healthcare, dormitories, or daycare centers, you need to be more careful and take preventive steps, as chances of coming in contact with the infected blood are high. As there is no vaccine for this disease, learning about the prevention tips and alternative treatments for hepatitis C is vital.

Ease your symptoms of hepatitis C with below given natural and alternative treatments:

• Milk Thistle
  A popular herbal remedy for hepatitis C is the extract of a milk thistle plant. Many clinical trials have shown that the extract called silymarin helps reduce liver inflammation and protects against damage to liver cells.
• Green tea
  Green tea contains antioxidants that may help protect liver cells against damages. Drinking green tea in moderation is also known to prevent reinfection after a liver transplant. This beverage is one of the prevention tips and alternative treatments for hepatitis C.
• Vitamin D
  People with hepatitis C often have low levels of vitamin D. Supplements with vitamin D can have a positive effect on improving mood and help the body fight off the virus. It can also prevent further liver damage.
• Massage therapy
  Massage therapy will not treat hepatitis C; however, it may help cope with the symptoms and improve the quality of life. The massage will improve the blood flow, which helps with the stress and side effects of the disease. This therapy is given by a trained therapist who uses different techniques to ease some of the symptoms.
• Yoga and meditation
  To relieve stress and side effects of the treatments, yoga and meditation are great alternative treatments to opt for. Practicing yoga or mediation can also help improve sleep and feel better emotionally.
• Licorice root
  Licorice root has an active component called glycyrrhizin, which is known to be effective for people with hepatitis C. However, this herb should be taken in consultation with the doctor as it can cause serious side effects. Licorice root is available in both capsules and liquid extracts.

The above prevention tips and alternative treatments for hepatitis C are important to practice as there is no cure for this disease. Please note that alternative treatments cannot be taken by itself. It has to be ingested with the use of medicines.