Living With Coinfection Some of these lifestyle changes can also
reduce the risk for hepatitis C progression, especially cutting
down or avoiding alcohol. General things like stopping smoking,
eating and resting properly, cutting down stress, and taking
exercise are important for everyone. Probably the most important
aspect of dealing with any medical condition includes having the
time and support to become better informed about choices that
affect your health. Another common experience is to look at
aspects of your life in order to reduce stress and improve both
quality of life and general health. Some of these lifestyle
changes can also reduce the risk for HCV progression, especially
cutting down or avoiding alcohol. General things like stopping
smoking, eating and resting properly, cutting down stress, and
taking exercise are important for everyone. Heavy drinking is
known to be harmful to the liver. Alcohol intake in amounts over
50 grams per day for men and over 30 grams per day for women
accelerates HCV