This is the hardest post for me to write. Of all the things I gave up, juice, the granola bars, the desserts, this one stung the most. Before my diagnosis, I was an avid homebrewer and Beer Judge. I didn’t just drink beer; I made it. I spent weekends boiling wort, measuring specific gravity, and … Read more
If you think reversing fatty liver is a straight line from “Sick” to “Healthy,” look at my calendar. In April, I was diagnosed. In June, I figured out why and thought I was on the right path. In November, I thought I had failed. In December, I barely crossed the line. This journey isn’t a … Read more
Want to watch an animated version of this article? check out the YouTube video One of the most frustrating moments of my diagnosis was the confusion. I stood on the scale and saw a number that was technically “normal.” I looked in the mirror and could faintly see my ribs. I wore size 32 jeans. … Read more
It started with routine blood work this spring. I felt fine, but the labs told a different story: my AST and ALT liver enzymes were elevated. That red flag earned me a referral to a gastroenterologist to discuss next steps. I walked into that appointment expecting a deep dive investigation. What I got was a … Read more