Triumph Over Hepatitis C : An Alternative Medicine Solution Revised Edition

First let me say right off, it is very obvious that this is a self-published book; this isn't necessarily a bad thing, but Mr. Wright forgot to have an editor review it before it went to print. The book is riddled with grammatical, spelling, and formatting errors, which tells me he considers himself 'above' double checking his work.

He sells the stuff is says is a 'cure' for HCV, but even in my newly diagnosed HCV state, and with my counter full of newly purchased herbs, I found his tirades and his 'magical' cures a bit hard to swallow. He just comes across as a used car salesman.

That being said, he may very well be right on target with everything he claims, but the adolescent tone and the almost childishness of the writing makes it very difficult to believe. This book, while entertaining and informative, felt a lot more like a well crafted wallet probe than anything else.

While the information in the book about herbs is useful, there are better books available that don't make claims of being able to cure HCV. The author reprinted his lab results for blood tests and used his liver enzyme levels as proof. However he did not show us his viral load and antibody test results which is what actually determines the presence of the virus. From experience I know that the herbs this author recommends do help the liver to function better as I have been able to get my enzyme levels back into the normal range with the same herbs, however I still have the HCV antibodies and a high viral load. I am not cured. I might be compelled to try the author's high-priced frozen vials of magic if I saw proof that people were clearing the virus. But none was offered. I thought the author wrote this book with a very angry tone and that the homophobia, sexism and racism was unnecessary and really turned me off.

The reviews by Dave (joke-scam) and Conan (don't be scammed) prompted me to add my own comments. I for one have found Lloyd Wright's information to be extremely helpful as was the man himself.

My husband was diagnosed in 1995, unfortunately his mother (a former emergency room RN) also had it and so did both of his brothers as it turned out - though the brothers were diagnosed after him. One brother completed interferon combo therapy, had supposedly cleared the virus, but died of heart problems within the year (he was only 49 - I believe this was a result of the treatment). The other brother tried interferon combo therapy, but had to discontinue it due to SEVERE side effects. There are many people who have Hep C who are not even candidates for Interferon as they have preexisting health or mental health issues (such as depression, anxiety and panic attacks) that preclude them from getting the treatment or should if the docs would read the warnings from the drug companies. From what I have seen the interferon therapy should be a LAST resort.

Speaking to the comment about the expense of the Alternative treatments, many things you can do are relatively inexpensive and can have tremendous benefits for your quality of life. Lloyd does give advice on just a basic program that is inexpensive and you do not have to buy from him. Keep in mind one thing though, as someone who had researched many alternative remedies before stumbling onto Lloyd's site, vitamins, minerals and herbs' effectiveness depends very much on how they are processed and prepared and it is very difficult to verify you have found reliable, effective products. There is a lot of crap out there. I was lucky to have a friend who is an ND who was able to steer me to quality products. Between my research and my friend I was already using most of the vitamins/herbs recommended by Lloyd, but his prices were cheaper for these quality products than I could get them elsewhere. I very much understand the concern about Lloyd's direct involvement with some of the products he sells, that can be a conflict of interest. However, I have come to understand that his involvement has been to get products to us at better prices or to make available a product that we would not otherwise be so. He understands better than most what the aches and pains are, he has learned much and has put that knowledge to use to get us products that truly help. If you continue explore alternatives, you will find this scenario is not that unusual as there are many that have taken things into their own hands and produce their own formulas because they could not find either the quality or correct formula in the current marketplace. Also regarding expense, neither writer addresses the fact that the year long interferon combo treatment costs at least $25,000.00 (no that's not a typo), so if you do not have insurance you're pretty SOL. They did not complain that interferon treatment takes a year for 1a, why is that OK? The herbs cost much less than that, even if you do use the Natcell Thymus. My husband has used the Natcell Thymus with wonderful results. He was tested just before starting it and his viral count was over 2,000,000 and at the time we discontinued it, about 4 months later, that test showed his count at 330,000. I think we could have done better, but unfortunately he'd developed some other medical problems that required our immediate attention and money so we had to stop. Also he had to start using some pain medications just before the second test so we were likely even closer than these numbers indicate (many anitbiotic, psychiatric and pain medications can lead to major increases in viral count). One last thing, Lloyd has been collecting test results from his clients (voluntary of course)to track their progress and to serve as evidence that alternatives can and do work.

Best of luck to all of you who are lost and searching. I wish you health!

A fine book about the courage and persistance of a man faced with a serious disease, which he ultimately overcomes outside of the "profits first healing and restoration of health second" American allopathic medical system. A review of the herbs and nutritional substances used by Mr. Wright is well founded in the literature (herbal & naturopathic literature) for the treatment of liver disease and the support and restoration of liver health.

The review by "Conan the Librarian" though articulate and entertaining shows that "Conan" has distinct lack of knowledge about the modalities dicussed in Mr. Wright's book. (He obviously has not reviewed the literature.) What is interesting is he tries to pass off his lack of knowledge and understanding as the litmus test of truth or accuracy of what works or doesn't work in the healing of Hepatitus C. Sorry "Conan" but your book review is worthless because it is based upon your ignorance of the facts as opposed to a thorough and deep knowledge of them. And for "me to Dave" whose review obviously indicates he has not even read the book. Spare us all the ignorant rants.

For those of you who are interested in finding effective herbal treatments for hepatitus C another good book on the subject is "Healing Hepatitis C with Modern Chinese Medicine" by Qingcai Zhang. Dr. Andrew Weil has recomended Dr. Zhang's effective herbal approach to hepatitus C quite successfully.

I was devastated when I heard the news I had Hepatitis C. If you're reading this review, you are probably going through the same thing. It's quite a shock.

Please don't hesitate to get this book. I bought others, but this one is working. He tells you what to take and how much. He also gets into detail regarding the supplements.

Lloyd somehow maintains a sense of humor throughout which helps immensely. Under the stress of hearing you have Hepatits C, humor is welcomed and needed. What he went through will amaze you that he is alive today. I'm sure he has angels watching over him to bring this protocol to all of us in need.

Run from your MD if he wants to treat you with drugs. I've been to 2 Natreopaths, a Nutritionist, and four Gastro MD's. My advice is: buy this book and use it. It works.