LIVER , GALLBLADDER AND

PANCREAS
Cirrhosis, Diabetes, Gall Bladder Disease, Gall Stones,
Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver Disease, Pancreatitis,
Pancreatic Cancer,
Pancreatic Exhaustion and Failure
The liver is the father of all organs being the largest organ and having
more jobs to do in the body than all other organs apart from the brain. It is
located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath
the diaphragm and on top of the stomach, right kidney and intestines. It
usually weighs about 3 pounds and is responsible for processes which deal
with substances that enter the body and substances that are filtered, stored and
excreted.
There are two distinct sources that supply blood to the liver:
Oxygenated blood flows in from the hepatic artery.
Nutrient-rich blood flows in from the hepatic portal vein.
The hepatic artery carries blood from the aorta, whereas the portal vein
carries blood containing digested nutrients from the entire gastrointestinal
tract and also from the spleen and pancreas. These blood vessels
subdivide into capillaries, which then lead to a lobule. Each lobule is made
up of millions of hepatic cells which are the basic metabolic cells. Lobules
are the functional units of the liver
The liver holds about 13 percent of the body's blood supply at any given
moment.

It consists of two main lobes, both
of which are made up of thousands
of lobules. These lobules are
connected to small ducts that
connect with larger ducts to
ultimately form the hepatic duct.
The hepatic duct transports bile
produced by the liver cells to the
gallbladder and duodenum (the
first part of the small intestine).
The liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a
product called bile, which helps to break down fats, preparing them for
further digestion and absorption.
All of the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the
liver. The liver processes this blood and breaks down the nutrients and
drugs in the blood into forms that are easier to use for the rest of the body.
The liver's highly specialized tissues regulate a wide variety of high-
volume biochemical reactions, including the synthesis and breakdown of
small and complex molecules, many of which are necessary for normal
vital functions.
When the liver has broken down harmful substances, they are excreted
into the bile or blood. Bile by-products enter the intestine and leave the
body in the faeces. Blood by-products are filtered out by the kidneys and
leave the body in the form of urine.
The bile produced in the liver is collected in bile canaliculi, which merge to
form bile ducts. The intrahepatic ducts eventually drain into the right and
left hepatic ducts, which merge to form the common hepatic duct. The
cystic duct from the gallbladder joins with the common hepatic duct to
form the common bile duct. Bile either drains directly into the duodenum
via the common bile duct, or is temporarily stored in the gallbladder via the
cystic duct. The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct enter the
second part of the duodenum together at the ampulla of vater.

More than 500 vital functions have been identified with the liver
including the following:
production of bile, which helps carry away waste and break down fats
in the small intestine during digestion
absorption of vitamin K
production of certain proteins for blood plasma
production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a polypeptide
protein hormone
production of thrombopoietin is a glycoprotein hormone that
regulates the production of platelets by the bone marrow
hormone production
synthesis of glucose from certain amino acids, lactate or glycerol
conversion of glycogen into glucose
formation of glycogen from glucose (this glycogen can later be
converted back to glucose for energy)
production of triglycerides (fats)
production of cholesterol and special proteins to help carry fats
through the body
collecting LDL cholesterol from the blood and storing ready for
excretion
regulation of blood levels of amino acids, which form the building
blocks of proteins
processing of haemoglobin for use of its iron content (The liver stores
iron)
conversion of poisonous ammonia to urea (urea is one of the end
products of protein metabolism that is excreted in the urine)
clearing the blood of drugs, alcohol and other toxins and poisonous
substances
the breakdown of insulin and other hormones
regulating blood clotting
decomposition of red blood cells
resisting infections by producing immune factors and removing
bacteria from the blood stream
storage of substances, including glucose (in the form of glycogen),
vitamin A (12 years supply), vitamin D (14 months supply)
vitamin B12 (13 years supply), vitamin K, iron and copper.
Liver Disease
The liver supports almost every organ in the body and is vital for survival.
Because of its strategic location and multidimensional functions, the liver
is also prone to many diseases. The most common include:
Infections such as hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, alcohol damage, fatty liver,
cirrhosis, cancer, drug damage (particularly by acetaminophen drugs such
as paracetemol and cancer drugs).

Jaundice

Many diseases of the liver are accompanied by jaundice caused by
increased levels of bilirubin in the system. The bilirubin results from the
breakup of the haemoglobin of dead red blood cells; normally, the liver
removes bilirubin from the blood and excretes it through bile.
There are also many paediatric liver diseases including biliary atresia,
alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, alagille syndrome, progressive familial
intrahepatic cholestasis and Langerhans cell histiocytosis, to name but a
few.

Diseases that interfere with liver function will lead to derangement of these
processes. However, the liver has a great capacity to regenerate and has
a large reserve capacity. In most cases, the liver only produces symptoms
after extensive damage.
Symptoms of Liver Damage
Pale stools
Dark urine occurs when bilirubin mixes with urine
Jaundice (yellow skin and/or whites of the eyes) This is where
bilirubin deposits in skin, causing an intense itch. Itching is the most
common complaint by people who have liver failure. Often this itch
cannot be relieved by drugs.
Swelling of the abdomen, ankles and feet occurs because the liver
fails to make albumin.
Excessive fatigue occurs from a generalized loss of nutrients,
minerals and vitamins.
Bruising and easy bleeding are other features of liver disease. The
liver makes substances which help prevent bleeding. When liver
damage occurs, these substances are no longer present and severe
bleeding can occur.
Phyllanthus amarus herb is very effective in naturally treating liver
diseases.
Raw Juice Therapy can successfully treat liver damage and jaundice.
The best organic natural foods to juice are: lemon, papaya, pear, grapes,
carrot, cranberry, spinach, tomato, beetroot and cucumber.
See below for more Nature Cures Remedies to heal the liver.

Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is one of the most serious hepatic diseases. It is a
condition used to denote all forms of diseases of the liver characterized by
the significant loss of cells. The liver gradually contracts in size and
becomes leathery and hard. The regenerative activity continues under
liver cirrhosis but the progressive loss of liver cells exceeds cell
replacement. A progressive distortion of the vascular system also takes
place which interferes with the portal flow of blood through the liver. The
further degeneration of the liver function and structure may ultimately lead
to hepatic failure and consequently death.

The early stage of liver cirrhosis is characterized by symptoms such as
gas and indigestion with occasional nausea and vomiting. There may also
be loss of weight and abdominal pain. The patient develops a low grade
fever in the advanced stage. He also has distended veins in the abdomen,
jaundiced skin and bad breath. There may also be an appearance of
reddish hair like markings on the face, arms, neck and trunks. There may
be excessive bleeding from the stomach and the abdomen also becomes
swollen and bloated.
The main cause of liver cirrhosis is the excessive consumption of alcohol
for a long period. If the person does not abstain from alcohol the disease
can progress to an end stage of liver failure. Other causes of liver
cirrhosis include drug treatments for fever, syphilis and other diseases,
excessive intake of highly seasoned foods; habitual intake of quinine for
long period and also a toxic condition of the system.

Nature Cure for Cirrhosis of the liver
The treatment for liver cirrhosis should first commence by putting the
patient on a complete bed rest and complete abstainance from alcohol,
coffee, sugar, spices, medication, oils and fats in any form. A juice fast
and the daily liver cleanser should be taken first thing in the morning.
See below for Nature Cures Remedies to heal the liver

Hepatitis (causes inflammation of the liver)
Hepatitis A is one of five known viruses that cause inflammation of the
liver (the others are B, C, D and E). The vast majority of people recover
from the infection within six months without any serious health problems.
The best way to speed up recovery is to abstain from anything that can
tax the liver, cleanse it daily and consume high nutrition meals plus try
raw juice therapy to give the liver a rest from digesting protein. Alcohol,
smoking tobacco, sugar, animal fats and toxins from medications and
chemical household products and cosmetics all add the the weakening
and taxation of the liver.
The incubation period of hepatitis A is about 30 (15-50) days and is a
self-limiting infection. Acute symptoms are usually mild to moderate. It is
spread by faecal-oral contamination and close personal contact.

The incubation period of hepatitis B is approximately 90 (21-180) days.
The severity of the chronic symptoms range from moderate to severe. It is
commonly transferred through blood (the virus can live up to two weeks
outside of the body), blood products, sexual intercourse or close personal
contact. About 10 percent of those infected are carriers with no
symptoms. About five to 10 percent of those infected suffer from chronic
hepatitis development.

The incubation period of hepatitis C is 20-90 days. The symptoms are
moderate to severe and become chronic in more than 50 percent of those
infected. It is transmitted the same way as hepatitis B. Infected persons
may not show symptoms.

Hepatitis D only occurs along with hepatitis B co-infection and has an
incubation period of 30-50 days and the symptoms range from moderate
to severe. Because it is linked to hepatitis B, it can become chronic. See
hepatitis B for transmission.
Common symptoms of hepatitis
Anxiety, Arthritis, Blurred Vision, Chills, Dark Urine, Decline in sex drive,
Depression, Dizziness, Dry Skin, Excessive Bleeding, Excessive gas,
Fatigue, Fever, Flu like symptoms, Gallstones, pain or discomfort in liver
area, Hot flashes, Indigestion, Inflammation in the joints, Insomnia,
Itching, Jaundice (yellowing of eyes and/or skin), Memory loss, mental
confusion, Muscle aches, Nausea, Rashes/Red spots, Red palms,
Sensitivity to heat or cold, Slow healing and recovery, Susceptibility to
illness/flu, Water retention, Weakness.
See below for Nature Cures Remedies to treat hepatitis

Gall Bladder
This organ is a small pear-shaped muscular sack that acts as a storage
tank for bile. The bile is made in the liver by liver cells and is sent through
tiny ducts or canals to the duodenum (small intestine) and to the
gallbladder. The gallbladder stores the bile to have it available in larger
quantities for secretion when a meal is eaten. The ingestion of food and
especially fats cause the release of a hormone, cholecystokinin, which in
turn signals the relaxation of the valve at the end of the common bile duct
which lets the bile enter the small intestine. It also signals the contraction
of the gallbladder which squirts the concentrated liquid bile into the small
intestine where it helps with the emulsification or breakdown of fats in the
meal.
Gallbladder attacks can be both very painful and frightening but there are
many natural foods that can manage gallbladder disease to help prevent
both surgery and the discomfort of gallbladder colic.
Symptoms of Gall Bladder Disorders
Moderate to severe pain under the right side of the rib cage
Pain may radiate through to the back or to the right shoulder
Pain between shoulder blades
Pain will often but not always follow a meal with fats or grease
Pain may be worse with deep inhalation
Severe upper abdominal pain (biliary colic)
Nausea
Queasiness
Dizziness
Vomiting
Bloating
Gas
Burping or belching
Bitter fluid comes up after eating
Diarrhoea (or alternating from soft to watery)
Constipation
Frequent use of laxatives
Stools light or chalky coloured
Fatty stools
Indigestion and heartburn after eating, especially fatty or greasy foods
Feeling of fullness or food not digesting
Headache over eyes, especially right
Attacks are often at night
Attacks often occur after overeating
Attacks can last from 15 minutes to 15 hours
Symptoms of a gallbladder attack are often caused by gallbladder stones.
A stone may block the neck of the gallbladder or become lodged in a bile
duct inhibiting the flow of bile or possibly causing a backing up of bile.
However, short of causing an actual attack, stones may be present for
years and never cause any symptoms at all. Biliary pain can occur in
about a third of the gallstone patients (which leaves two thirds not
experiencing any pain) and sometimes the gallstone symptoms are
difficult to differentiate from that of dyspepsia (indigestion). The gallstones
can impair the functioning of the gallbladder, however, which can result in
any of the common gallbladder symptoms. Gall bladder symptoms can
look and feel the same with or without stones. Therefore, all of the
symptoms on listed on this page can also accompany gallstones.
Causes of Gall Bladder Disease
Alcohol abuse
Anaemia
Chronic heartburn
Frequent use of antacids
Atkin's diet
Hypothyroidism
Hashimoto's thyroid disease
Low stomach acid
Food sensitivities or allergies
Obesity and overweight
Rapid weight loss
Lack of exercise
Very low calorie diets
Diet high in saturated fats
Diet high in refined foods and sugar
Diet low in fibre and lack of vegetables
Non fat diets
Low fat diets
Over age 40 and increase in risk as one ages
Female especially those who have had children
Oestrogen intake and birth control pills (oestrogen increases the
concentration of cholesterol in the bile)
High triglycerides, high LDL cholesterol, decreased HDL cholesterol
Cholesterol lowering drugs, immunosuppressive drugs
Antidepressants which slow down gallbladder contractions
Constipation
Diabetes
Insulin Resistance
Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Ethnicity (Pima Indians and Mexicans)
Family history of gallbladder disease (heredity)
See below for Nature Cures Remedies to heal an inflamed gall bladder
Gallstones
Are derived from the bile and consist mainly of calcium, cholesterol, or
bilirubin and can be smaller than a grain of sand or larger than a golf ball.
As gallstones travel through the bile duct they may block the duct that
transports bile from the liver to the small intestine. When this occurs the
gallbladder can become backed up. Pain results from built up pressure or
inflammation. The build up of bile or passage of gallstones along the bile
duct can also result in liver or pancreas inflammation.
High cholesterol and high fat diet can cause gallstones to form as can a
low daily intake of fibre. Maintaining a normal body weight prevents
gallstones forming. Losing weight too rapidly often causes gallstones to
form. Cholesterol levels can be lowered naturally with a diet of plenty of
fibre, fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices and gentle daily stretching
exercises. Cutting out stressful situations can also lower cholesterol.
Pregnancy, obesity, diabetes, liver disease, a sedentary lifestyle,
sudden and extreme weight loss and certain forms of anaemia can all
increase the risk of gallstones. People who are overweight and lose and
gain weight repeatedly are more susceptible to gallstones, as are women
who have had two or more children. Lack of exercise is a significant
contributor to the development of gallstones. Inactivity can account for
more than half of the risk of developing gallstones. Women are twice as
likely as men to develop gallstones, although the reasons are unclear.
And people older than 60 years of age have a greater risk of gallstones.
Other risk factors include a family history of gallstones and taking
hormones, such as birth control pills or oestrogen.
Phyllanthus amarus herb is very effective in naturally treating gall
stones.
Natural foods containing caprylic acid such as coconut oil, cow's milk,
goat's milk, pomegranate seed oil and palm oil can help to dissolve
gall stones.
Gall Stone Flush
1. For the first five days, take four glasses of apple juice every day or eat
four or five apples, whichever is desired. Apple juice softens the
gallstones. During the five days, eat normally.

2. On the sixth day fast but drink plenty of water and apple juice.

3. At 6pm take a teaspoon of Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) with a
glass of warm water.

4. At 8pm repeat the same. Magnesium sulphate opens the gallbladder
ducts.

5. At 10pm take half cup olive oil (or sesame oil) with half cup fresh lemon
juice. Mix it well and drink. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their
passage.

The next morning, there will be green stones in the stools which usually
float. There can be as many as 100 stones flushed out this way.
NOTE: If there is severe pain it is important to see a health practitioner
immediately.
See below for more Nature Cures Remedies to dissolve and disperse
gall stones.

Pancreas
The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the
duodenum; the first part of the small intestine. The pancreas secretes
digestive juices, or enzymes, into the duodenum through a tube called the
pancreatic duct. Pancreatic enzymes join with bile (the liquid produced in
the liver and stored in the gallbladder) to digest food. The pancreas also
releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. These
hormones help the body regulate the glucose it takes from food for
energy.
The pancreas performs two important functions within the body.

Exocrine pancreas

The first function belongs to the exocrine pancreas. The pancreas
produces digestive juices and enzymes to help digest fats and proteins.
When food has been partially digested by the stomach, it is pushed into
the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).

Secreting its enzymes into the duodenum helps to prevent the protein-
digesting enzyme known as trypsin from eating the protein-based
pancreas or its duct. Pancreatic digestive juices and enzymes are
released through a small duct attached to the duodenum to mix with the
food. The exocrine pancreas also produces enzymes that break down
carbohydrates (amylase) and fats (lipase) as well as sodium bicarbonate
which helps to neutralize the stomach acids in food.

Endocrine pancreas

The second function belongs to the endocrine pancreas. The pancreas
produces the hormone insulin together with a variety of other hormones.
Insulin helps to control the bodys blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is
produced by small groups of pancreatic cells called the Islets of
Langerhans, which are also known as the "islet cells".

Insulin is secreted when the blood sugar is raised and it causes the
muscles and other bodily tissues to take up glucose from the blood to fuel
their activity. Insulin also promotes the absorption of glucose into the liver,
where it is stored as glycogen for use in response to stress or exercise. If
the islets of Langerhans produce too little insulin, glucose levels in the
blood are raised and can result in diabetes as well as increasing the risk
of a number of other problems throughout the body.
Pancreatitis
Is inflammation of the pancreas and may be caused by gallstones
blocking the pancreatic duct outlet, trauma, chronic alcohol use,
medications, tumours, infections and genetic abnormalities.
Acute pancreatitis with upper abdominal pain that is often severe and
constant over several days and may be accompanied by fever, nausea,
vomiting, tachycardia and abdominal swelling. Severe cases can develop
dehydration, low blood pressure, shock, organ failure and death.
Chronic pancreatitis is pancreatic inflammation that does not heal, gets
worse over time and results in permanent pancreatic damage; the most
common cause is heavy alcohol use over years. Chronic pancreatitis has
many of the same symptoms of acute, but may include diarrhoea, oily
stools and weight loss. Conditions such as hereditary disorders, cystic
fibrosis, autoimmune problems and other causes can result in chronic
pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis can often lead to more serious health conditions, including
diabetes, malnutrition, kidney disorders and pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer
Infects the cells of the duct and spreads into the body of the pancreas.
Blood vessels and nerves which are near to the pancreas may also
become involved in the spread of the cancerous cells. Risk factors include
cigarette smoking, chronic pancreatitis and advanced age (over 65 years
old). If left untreated, pancreatic cancer can spread to all the abdominal
organs as well as other parts of the body.
Diabetes
Diabetes occurs either when the pancreas stops producing insulin or the
body is unable to use the insulin it produces. Both result in glucose, the
body's fuel, not being absorbed by the cells and building up in the
bloodstream. Insulin is needed to be present and working for this
absorption into the cells to occur. See the Diabetes page for Natural
Remedies to treat diabetes.
Pancreatic Exhaustion and Failure
Unhealthy diets have a lot to do with pancreatic problems. Eating too
many sugars such as sweets, buscuits, cookies, cakes, pastas and even
breads, can cause an overload of sugar in the body. As the body breaks
down these sugars it does it in such a rapid pace, it creates blood sugar
imbalances, that can lead to diseases like diabetes. This rapid rise and
fall process of high to low blood sugar levels due to diabetes, leads to the
deterioration of the pancreas and eventually pancreatic exhaustion, which
can be prevented by eating a proper diet.

Because the pancreass main job is to regulate blood sugar, it is common
for the pancreas to become exhausted for those who have diabetes. Once
the pancreas has exhausted itself by working so hard to break down
sugars, it will stop producing insulin hormones altogether, making it
impossible for the body to break down sugar at all.
Signs & Symptoms of a Pancreatic Disorder
Spots (on pancreas)
Pain in the upper abdomen
Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
Bloating
Back pain
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhoea
When the first signs of pancreatic disorder are noticed the first step is to
eliminate sugars, tobacco, medications, recreational drugs and alcohol
from the body which all aid in deterioration of the pancreas. Changing the
diet drastically to all natural foods, plenty of vegetables, legumes, whole
grains, fruits, seeds, nuts, herbs and spices and cutting out meat and
animal fats is vital to recover the health of the pancreas.
Consuming foods rich in vitamin D and getting enough sunshine on the
skin so the body can make it's own vitamin D protects the pancreas by it's
ability to block the proliferation of cancerous cells.
Cruciferous vegetables, red fruits and berries, especially raspberries,
turmeric and cumin should become an essential part of the diet.
Consuming plenty of natural foods rich in vitamin A, the vitamin B
complex, vitamin C, vitamin E and carotenoids can also protect the
pancreas and speed up healing of a pancreatic disorder..
See below for more Nature Cures Remedies to cleanse and heal the
pancreas.

What to Avoid with Liver, Gall bladder and Pancreas
Disorders
Alcohol, bamboo shoots, cheese, chia seeds, coffee, fats
especially animal fat, milk, peaches, prunes, nitrates and
tobacco.
Nitrates are used to artificially give processed meat products a
deep red colour. They have been proven to cause cancer of the
pancreas so processed meats should be avoided.
Carcinogenic substances can occur in nuts, grains and legumes
when certain fungi that grow on food produce toxins during
processing and/or storage. These toxins include aflatoxins
which are poisonous substances that have been shown to cause
liver and pancreatic cancer. Peanuts are the worst culprits.
Always ensure these foods are fresh before consuming.
Daily Gall Bladder, Liver and Pancreas Flush
In the event of gallbladder discomfort, it is a good idea to
cut down on food consumption for a couple of days The
remedies below also help to cleanse the liver and
pancreas and should be taken first in the morning unless
otherwise stated. It maybe advisable to consume a small
pot of low fat probiotic live yoghurt or a glass of goat's
milk before taking the flushes to line the stomach if there
is intestinal discomfort.
Nature Cures Remedy 1
1 x apple (juiced fresh), 1 x beetroot (juiced fresh), olive
oil (2 tablespoons) and 1 x lemon (juiced)
Nature Cures Remedy 2
lemon (half juiced), olive oil (dessertspoon), garlic powder
(1/8 teaspoon) once a day.
Later in the day, finish the juice of the lemon.
Nature Cures Remedy 3
ground black seed (250g), pure honey (1 tablespoon) and
black seed oil (1/2 teaspoon) mixed thoroughly with half a
cup of hot water. This should be taken in the morning on
an empty stomach.
Nature Cures Remedy 4
turmeric (1/2 teaspoon) daily can dissolve as many as
80% of gallstones.
Turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties and improves the solubility of bile, making bile
and its compounds, including those that form gallstones,
easier to dissolve.
Nature Cures Remedy 5
oregon grape enhances blood flow to the liver and
increases bile production. It can be combined with
dandelion and milk thistle in a tea. This blend is even
more effective when mixed with herbs such as
chamomile, marshmallow and slippery elm. This mixture
will also help decrease gallbladder inflammation.
Nature Cures Remedy 6
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
simmered in a glass of goat's milk and drunk before bed
everyday. Honey can be added if desired.
Nature Cures Remedy 7
milk thistle (trim the sharp edges off young milk thistle
leaves) and mix them with dandelion greens and steam
like spinach or eat them raw. These herbs can also be
taken as tea or tincture.
Milk thistle contains silymarin, a flavonoid believed to
cure gallstones. Silymarin helps the gallbladder with the
production of bile, which helps breaks down the
components in the gallbladder than can lead to
gallstones. Substances in milk thistle are also believed to
also aid in liver function, which is directly related to
gallbladder function. Dandelion greens contains taraxacin
that also stimulates bile production. And the greater
volume of bile is more likely to flush out a stone. The
seeds of milk thistle and the root of dandelion contain
higher levels of these beneficial phytonutrients.

Daily Morning Liver Cleanser
The liver is the only internal human organ capable of
natural regeneration of lost tissue; as little as 25% of a
liver can regenerate into a whole liver if minor damage
occurs. However, eventually it will get clogged and
overworked which is when food stops being digested
properly and the rest of the system is affected. The
following will clean it up so it can do it's job. It maybe
advisable to consume a small pot of low fat probiotic live
yoghurt or a glass of goat's milk before taking the gall
bladder flush to line the stomach. These ingredients
together taken in a glass of warm water first thing in the
morning will detoxify and clean the liver:
lemon or lime juice (tablespoon), apple cider vinegar
(tablespoon), pure honey (teaspoon),
turmeric (pinch), cinnamon, (pinch), cayenne pepper
(pinch), rosemary (pinch)

Additional Cleansers for Liver, Gall Bladder and
Pancreas
Alisma root can cleanse and support the liver functions.
Aloe vera juice is a powerful cleaner and nourishes of the intestinal
organs. To make juice from an aloe vera plant, break off a few leaves.
Take a sharp knife and carefully peel the green rind from the leaves and
discard. Peel off the yellow layer with a sharp knife or it can be removed
by using 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 cup of water. You should
have about 2 tablespoons of clear aloe vera gel left. Place in a blender
with a glass of orange and lemon and blend. Drink immediately.
Apple cider vinegar can cleanse and purify the intestinal organs.
Milk thistle tea can help to cleanse the liver of toxins and help it
regenerate.
Reishi mushrooms can treat hepatitis, especially in cases without severe
impairment of liver function
Liquorice root can treat chronic hepatitis B. Glycyrrhizin interferes with
hepatitis B surface antigen and is synergistic with interferon against
hepatitis A virus. It is also used at times to treat hepatitis C. Liquorice root
helps protect the liver from damage due to chemotherapy. At low doses,
the herb stimulates the liver to manufacture cholesterol and excrete it in
bile. This can help lower serum cholesterol levels.
Olive leaf extract has the ability to fight off viruses including hepatitis due
to it's ability to interfere with the amino acid production within the virus..
Phyllanthus amarus herb is very effective in naturally treating liver, gall
bladder and pancreas diseases including the hepatitis virus.
Turnips, ginger, radishes, cinnamon and turmeric clean the liver,
intestinal tract and purify the blood.

LIVER SUPPORT AND FAT REMOVAL
METHIONINE
amaranth, beef, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, eggs, garlic,
oats, onions, peppers (red), quinoa, spirulina, tuna, wheat germ,
whole grains, yoghurt
THREONINE
amaranth, beef, cod, eggs, lamb, organ meats, parmesan cheese,
salmon, seaweed, sesame seeds, soya beans, spirulina, sunflower
seeds, veal, venison
ASPARTIC ACID
beef, cod, egg white, halibut, nuts, oily fish, pine nuts, seaweed,
sesame seeds, shellfish, soya beans, sturgeon, sunflower seeds,
parsley, peanuts, spirulina, tofu, veal, venison

Treatment and Prevention of Liver Disorders

Protection against toxic substances
Artichoke leaf extract
Milk thistle (Silymarin)
Bile creation enhancement (cholerectics) often lowers cholesterol
Dandelion
Artichoke leaf extract (cynara which becomes caffeic acid in stomach)
Curcumin and turmeric
Bile movement enhancement (cholagogues)
Dandelion (enhances flow and improves bile duct inflammation, hepatitis,
gallstones, jaundice)
Beetroot juice
Taurine (thins the bile), cysteine and methionine rich foods
Liver/gallbladder flushing
Fatty Infiltration reduction
Alcohol avoidance
Non animal fat diet
High insoluble fibre consumption
Carnitine, Lysine and Methionine rich foods
Heavy metal cleansing
Heavy metals such as mercury tax the liver and can be removed by
consuming algae such as chlorella and spirulina.
Protection from free radical damage
Alpha Lipoic Acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, selenium and zinc

Nature Cures Diet for Disorders of the Liver, Gall
Bladder and Pancreas
Alcohol, coffee, sugar, all drugs, meat, fish, processed and refined
foods, oils and fats must be completely excluded from diet for several
weeks. This includes food additives, refined white salt, white rice and
white flour, biscuits, pre-packaged cereals, crisps, cakes, sweets,
candies, pizza, chocolate, all cows milk products, butter, ice cream,
cream, processed meats, artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame.
Instead of sugar use honey, fruits, dried fruits, parsnips, sweet potato and
swede to sweeten.
Only eat the following fruit and vegetables if they are organic because of
the risk of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides: Apples, Bell
Peppers, Celery, Cherries, Cocoa Beans, Grapes, Nectarines,
Peaches, Pears, Potatoes, Red Raspberries, Spinach, Strawberries.
See Dangers of Pesticides
Begin with a juice fast for at least six days. Fresh juices of beetroot,
grapes, papaya and lemon should be taken during this period. Fresh
goat's milk up to 1.5 litres per day can also be taken during the fast with
cinnamon to help cleanse the digestive tract. If desired the milk should
be slightly warmed. Organic goat's milk is the best source of complete
proteins for these disorders.
Legumes can also provide good
protein. Home made raw cottage
cheese is also a good choice.
To gain extra important minerals in
the diet drink plenty of bottled
mineral water and use only
unrefined pure sea salt.
Micro Diet Sprouts
The diet should consist of sprouting
seeds, whole grains, nuts
especially almonds and legumes. See the Micro Diet Sprouting page to
find out how to grow your own using a jam jar and a daily rinse of tap
water.
Whole grains
amaranth, barley, brown rice, oats, psyllium husks, quinoa, rye, teff
Vegetables and Salad
alfalfa, artichoke, ash gourd, ashitaba, beetroot, broccoli, brussel
sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, chicory, drumstick leaves, garlic, kelp,
onions, peppers (red), seaweed, squashes, radishes, tomatoes,
watercress
Fruit
apple, apricots, berries, citrus fruits, cranberries, grapes, lemon,
lime, mango, mosambi, papaya, pears, peaches, pomegranate,
tangerines, watermelon
Juices (minimum of 6 glasses of juice per day)
apple, beetroot, berry, carrot, citrus fruits, cranberry juice, grape,
lemon, lime, mango, mosambi, papaya, pomegranate, tomato,
watermelon
Nuts
almonds and walnuts

AVOID
almonds if suffering with kidney & gallstones, joint problems, or
osteoporosis
wheat if suffering from gluten intolerance or intestinal upsets as it can
irritate the stomach lining

"Nature cures not the physician"