The Liver

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Good article Pearl. I might add that UDO's Choice is the best formula that I know of for all your Omega 3, 6 & 9 needs as it not only contains Flaxseed Oil, but also has the Evening Primrose Oil. It is the only product on the market that I know of that not only comes in a glass container but is also stored bulk in either glass or stainless steel at the manufacturers. Every Flax company I've ever researched not only stored their oil in plastic, they sell it that way. If someone knows of another, then please let me know.

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

"Weighing about 4 pounds, the liver is the largest gland of the body andthe only internal organ that will regenerate itself if part of it isdamaged. Up to 25% of the lever can be removed, and within a shortperiod of time, it will grow back to its original shape and size. The liver has many funcitons, perhaps the most important of which is thesecretion of bile. This fluid is stored in the gallbladder and releasedas needed for digestion. Bile is necessary for the digestion of fats; itbreaks fat down into small globules. Bile also assists in the absorptionof the fat-soluble vitamins (A,D, E and K), and helps to assimilatecalcium. In addition, bile converts beta-carotene into Vit.A. Itpromotes intestinal peristalsis as well, which helps preventconstipation. After nutrients have been absorbed into the bloodstream through theintestinal wall, they are transported by way of the hepatic portalsystem to the liver. In the liver, nutrients such as iron and VitA, B12and D are extracted from the bloodstream and stored for future use.These stored substances are utilized for everyday activities and intimes of physical stress. The liver plays an important role in fatmetabolism; in the synthesis of fatty acids from amino acids and sugars;in the production of lipoproteins, cholesterol, and phospholipids; andin the oxidation of fat to produce energy. The liver creates a substancecalled glucose tolerance factor (GTF) from chromium and glutathione. GTFacts with insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Sugars not requiredfor immediate energy production are converted into glycogen in theliver; the glycogen is stored in the liver and the muscles, and isconverted back into sugar when needed for energy. Excess food isconverted to fat in the liver, and the fat is then transported to thefatty issues of the body for storage. In addition to its important functions in digestion and energyproduction, the liver acts as a detoxifier. Protein digestion andbacterial fermentation of food in the intestines produce ammonia as abyproduct; this ammonnia is detoxified by the liver. The liver combinestoxic substances (including metabolic waste products, insecticideresidues, drugs, alcohol, and other harmful chemicals) with substancesthat are less toxic. These substances are then excreted via the kidneys.Thus, in order for the liver to function properly, you must also haveproper kidney function. Finally, the liver is responsible for regulating thyroid function byconverting thyroxine (T4), a thyroid hormone, into its more active form,triiodothyronine (T3). Inadequate conversion of T4 into T3 by the livermay lead to hypothyroidism. The liver also breaks down hormones likeadrenalin, aldosterone, estrogen and insulin after they have performedtheir needed functions. *Avoid constipating foods. The liver has to work twice as hard if youare constipated. Be sure your diet contains sufficient amounts ofcholine, inositol, and lecithin, as well as bulk and fiber. THE 4 BASIC REASONS FOR POOR LIVER FUNCTION ARE: 1) the presence of cumulative poisons: Insecticides, preservatives, andother toxins can build up in and impair the liver. Even though aparticular toxin may not accumulate in the liver, liver function maysuffer if the functioning of other organs, especially the pancreasand/or kidneys, is adversely affected by the toxin. 2) An Improper Diet: A diet that is low in protein and high incarbohydrates and fats, esp. saturated fats, fried foods, andhydrogenated fats, is hard on the liver and may not provide sufficientprotein building blocks necessary for repair. Poor food choices includeprocessed foods, junk foods, refined white flour products, white sugarproducts, and imitation foods that are designed to appear and taste likean original product but that have been robbed of natural vitamins,minerals and enzymes. 3) Overeating: Overeating is probably the most common cause of livermalfunction. Overeating creates excess work for the liver, resulting inliver fatigue. In addition, the liver must detoxify all of the variouschemicals present in our food supply today. When the liver isoverworked, it may not detoxify harmful substances properly. 4) Drugs: Drugs put a great strain on the liver. Drugs are substancesthat are foreign and unnatural to the body. These foreign substancescause the liver to work overtime in excreting these toxins. The liverneutralizes the effects of drugs on the body. Alcohol is particularlytoxic to the liver. When excessive amounts of alcohol enter the liver,the liver begins to lose its functioning capacity. Other substances thatcan contribute to liver malfunction include oral contraceptives andcaffeine. *Keep the colon clean. Toxins accumulate in the liver and must beexcreted via the colon and kidneys. * In one study, people with cirrhosis of the liver were found to have animbalance of essential fatty acids, which are needed for cellproduction. After taking 10 capsules of primrose oil daily for 3 weeks,these individuals showed a marked improvement in the balance of theirfatty acids (or flax seed oil).

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One of the smartest e mails I have received and

therefore share with you...

 

 

THE LIVER…

I share this with you so you understand, as I do now, the importance

of feeding the liver proper nutrition for proper function. If it

doesn't properly function, nothing else does, and dis-ease is the

direct result. The liver is the second largest organ of the body

(second only to the skin) and, undoubtedly, the most abused.

Responsible for over 500 known functions it is a miraculous vessel of

chemical precision with diverse abilities all necessary for normal

bodily function.

The liver metabolizes proteins, fats and carbohydrates providing

energy and nutrients for all interconnected systems of the body. It

creates bile to help emulsify fats making them easier to break down

into their fatty-acid components, it works to maintain electrolytes

(magnesium/calcium and potassium/sodium) levels, is involved in the

formation and breakdown of blood and helps to maintain water balance

by producing serum proteins.

The liver will provide extra blood on demand in case of a critical

situation. It also stores fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. It

stores B vitamins, minerals and sugars. The latter are stored as

reserve sugar called glycogen, which is to be released when blood

stores of available glucose become low due to exercise, stress or

delayed eating. Thyroxin is the thyroid hormone the liver uses to

generate metabolism.

Functioning as the major detoxifying organ of the body, the liver is

responsible for filtering the blood and removing harmful bacteria and

chemicals including the breakdown and elimination of excess hormones.

This function of our liver has been dramatically over burdened within

the last two generations because of the impact of our polluting

technologies and lifestyle habits: unending stress, poor diet, alcohol

and drugs prescribed or not. It is by this means that we have wreaked

havoc on this organ and contributed more to our " dis-ease " than ever

before in our existence. Our liver works so hard to make things right

and good and comfortable for us. But after a time, subject to insult

after insult, the liver becomes " angry. "

 

IS YOUR LIVER ANGRY?

The liver expresses itself through the eyes. Red, inflamed

conjunctiva and sclera, watery, painful, feeling of sand in the eyes,

blurred misty vision, film over the eyeballs and gunk in the corners,

the amount of life and vitality that the eyes reflect is a very good

indication of liver health. A dull listless, unfocused or tired look

signifies problems. When the liver is healthy it the eyes show with

shine, focus and happiness.

Painful swelling of the breasts and pain on the left and

right sides of the body in the lower rib area, a bruised or full

tightness of the area just under the lower curve of the bottom ribs on

the right side of the body, headaches, and in particular a " liver

full " headache (this type of headache involves sharp excruciating

pain, nausea and vomiting), vascular, unilateral headaches called

migraines, flushed face, bright " apples " in the cheeks, hot flushed

feeling, and hot flashes are " liver excess " symptoms. Acne, psoriasis

and eczema, clear to white mucous discharge from the nose typical of

allergies and hay-fever, also ringing in the ears, middle ear

infection, and dizzy spells are all linked to the liver. If we are not

" watering the yin " (not able to disperse nutrients properly) ~

watering being the key word here, half your body weight in ounces a

day is standard for health * for everyone *… ligaments and tendons

become tight. There is very limited flexibility. Knees, shoulders,

hips and other joints do not articulate well. Aching joints upon

waking in the morning and arthritis also fall into this category. The

nails reflect the quality of the liver. Split, flaking, ridged, pale

or brittle nails indicate liver disharmony.

Bitter taste in the mouth, dry mouth, a craving for sour foods: green

apples, lemons or vinegars indicate an irritated liver. According to

folk and Chinese medicine, sour will soothe the liver and appears to

be the reason for the craving.

Waking between 1 and 3 a.m., sometimes sweaty and agitated, and unable

to return to sleep for sometime, is a form of insomnia typical of

liver dysfunction. Centuries ago, the Chinese developed a " celestial

clock " based on when the flow of energy is at it's peak for each organ

system. According to this clock, and Western clinical research, the

liver is most active at these early morning hours. Some physicians

recognize waking at this time, as a typical symptom of stress and

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In CFS, the liver is inflamed. Because

of this, the liver responds to normal daily rhythms of function with

excess activity.

The liver would like to wind down from 3 p.m. until midnight. Bile

production is at its lowest rate in the late afternoon into the

evening. This is the root of the practice in rural and traditional

areas of the world that the main meal of the day is eaten midday with

a light meal in the evening and signifies an innate wisdom that has

been lost, as the Industrial Age has progressed. At near midnight,

bile production is increased and in cases where the liver is inflamed,

the patient will be disturbed by this increase of liver activity

causing the patient to wake and be unable to fall back to sleep

immediately. The " liver-friendly " practice of retiring early and

rising early is reflected in the liver's physiological rhythms. Liver

repair is only successfully accomplished when the patient sleeps. The

need for good adequate rest for healing becomes apparent. Late evening

meals and keeping late hours regularly burden the body dramatically,

especially as the body ages.

Fatigue, irritability, lack of determination, being easily upset,

short tempered, feeling nervous sensitivity and attention to trivial

matters are all psychological " states of being " associated with an

aggravated or depleted liver. The emotion typically associated with

the liver is anger, flashing aggressive outbursts or just a plain

mad-at-the world attitude. Dreaming of war, fights, fighting and

destruction are liver symptoms that reveal themselves while we sleep.

Fear of exercise, making excuses or not desiring to commit to an

exercise routine or not wanting to be involved in physical activity,

depleted sexual desire, white-mucous-fishy smelling discharge of the

vagina, whitish discharge of the penis can also be indicative of liver

problems. Menstrual activity is greatly influenced by the health of

the liver, which means that menstrual irregularities including

excessive bleeding, cramps, light menses or the lack of menses all

have a liver connection. This is an incomplete list of symptoms,

however, not one single symptom mentioned above is considered a normal

occurrence for a healthy body.

 

Healing the liver means reducing toxic encounters in diet, emotions,

environment, and lifestyle. Because of its role in pH regulation,

anti-inflammatory properties, combination of liver-detoxifying acids,

full spectrum of bio-available B vitamins that totally support liver

function and speed healing. Probiotic ferments are macrobiotic,

symbiotic, organic, and holistic alchemy at home. Benefits are

immediately gratifying. I know my liver loves them all…and I love

sharing them…

 

My perspective: Every medication prescribed by a doctor has to pass

the liver before it can do anything (even an aspirin)… if the liver is

so busy filtering out all drugs how can it possibly perform it's other

499 functions properly (domino effect happens- the whole body freaks-

doctors might tell you it's all in your head- no answers will you get-

but they'll medicate you, send you for tests and perform unnecessary

surgeries)… They are killing us, 750,000 people every year here at

home not one gun raised... who are their champions? telling them to

stop buying prescriptions… strip-mined salt substitutes, margarine –

asparatame & splenda/over 4000 products are non-nutritive/ addictive

drugs/ toxic to the body / seductively marketed for the sole purpose

of PROFIT… " the best way to control a nation is to medicate it " Who's

to stop them if we don't… they legally bind parents to give their

children Ritalin (a high dose amphetamine) to sedate them and poison

their liver. However you won't catch the screwool system telling a

parent they have the right to home school their children… take

yourself out of the loop…reclaim you liver in the name of optimal

health… United We Stand!!!

 

 

 

Thanks for your time…this is a free share…. Happy day!

www.ktea4life.com tinA reneE

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violinmike2002 <violinmike2002 wrote: One of the smartest e mails I have received andtherefore share with you...THE LIVER…I share this with you so you understand, as I do now, the importanceof feeding the liver proper nutrition for proper function. If itdoesn't properly function, nothing else does, and dis-ease is thedirect result. The liver is the second largest organ of the body(second only to the skin) and, undoubtedly, the most abused.Responsible for over 500 known functions it is a miraculous vessel ofchemical precision with diverse abilities all necessary for normalbodily function.The liver metabolizes proteins, fats and carbohydrates providingenergy and nutrients for all interconnected systems of the body. Itcreates bile to help emulsify fats making them easier

to break downinto their fatty-acid components, it works to maintain electrolytes(magnesium/calcium and potassium/sodium) levels, is involved in theformation and breakdown of blood and helps to maintain water balanceby producing serum proteins.The liver will provide extra blood on demand in case of a criticalsituation. It also stores fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Itstores B vitamins, minerals and sugars. The latter are stored asreserve sugar called glycogen, which is to be released when bloodstores of available glucose become low due to exercise, stress ordelayed eating. Thyroxin is the thyroid hormone the liver uses togenerate metabolism.Functioning as the major detoxifying organ of the body, the liver isresponsible for filtering the blood and removing harmful bacteria andchemicals including the breakdown and elimination of excess hormones.This function of our liver has been dramatically over burdened withinthe

last two generations because of the impact of our pollutingtechnologies and lifestyle habits: unending stress, poor diet, alcoholand drugs prescribed or not. It is by this means that we have wreakedhavoc on this organ and contributed more to our "dis-ease" than everbefore in our existence. Our liver works so hard to make things rightand good and comfortable for us. But after a time, subject to insultafter insult, the liver becomes "angry."IS YOUR LIVER ANGRY?The liver expresses itself through the eyes. Red, inflamedconjunctiva and sclera, watery, painful, feeling of sand in the eyes,blurred misty vision, film over the eyeballs and gunk in the corners,the amount of life and vitality that the eyes reflect is a very goodindication of liver health. A dull listless, unfocused or tired looksignifies problems. When the liver is healthy it the eyes show withshine, focus and happiness. Painful swelling of the breasts and pain on

the left andright sides of the body in the lower rib area, a bruised or fulltightness of the area just under the lower curve of the bottom ribs onthe right side of the body, headaches, and in particular a "liverfull" headache (this type of headache involves sharp excruciatingpain, nausea and vomiting), vascular, unilateral headaches calledmigraines, flushed face, bright "apples" in the cheeks, hot flushedfeeling, and hot flashes are "liver excess" symptoms. Acne, psoriasisand eczema, clear to white mucous discharge from the nose typical ofallergies and hay-fever, also ringing in the ears, middle earinfection, and dizzy spells are all linked to the liver. If we are not"watering the yin" (not able to disperse nutrients properly) ~watering being the key word here, half your body weight in ounces aday is standard for health * for everyone *… ligaments and tendonsbecome tight. There is very limited flexibility. Knees,

shoulders,hips and other joints do not articulate well. Aching joints uponwaking in the morning and arthritis also fall into this category. Thenails reflect the quality of the liver. Split, flaking, ridged, paleor brittle nails indicate liver disharmony.Bitter taste in the mouth, dry mouth, a craving for sour foods: greenapples, lemons or vinegars indicate an irritated liver. According tofolk and Chinese medicine, sour will soothe the liver and appears tobe the reason for the craving.Waking between 1 and 3 a.m., sometimes sweaty and agitated, and unableto return to sleep for sometime, is a form of insomnia typical ofliver dysfunction. Centuries ago, the Chinese developed a "celestialclock" based on when the flow of energy is at it's peak for each organsystem. According to this clock, and Western clinical research, theliver is most active at these early morning hours. Some physiciansrecognize waking at this time, as a

typical symptom of stress andChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In CFS, the liver is inflamed. Becauseof this, the liver responds to normal daily rhythms of function withexcess activity.The liver would like to wind down from 3 p.m. until midnight. Bileproduction is at its lowest rate in the late afternoon into theevening. This is the root of the practice in rural and traditionalareas of the world that the main meal of the day is eaten midday witha light meal in the evening and signifies an innate wisdom that hasbeen lost, as the Industrial Age has progressed. At near midnight,bile production is increased and in cases where the liver is inflamed,the patient will be disturbed by this increase of liver activitycausing the patient to wake and be unable to fall back to sleepimmediately. The "liver-friendly" practice of retiring early andrising early is reflected in the liver's physiological rhythms. Liverrepair is only successfully

accomplished when the patient sleeps. Theneed for good adequate rest for healing becomes apparent. Late eveningmeals and keeping late hours regularly burden the body dramatically,especially as the body ages.Fatigue, irritability, lack of determination, being easily upset,short tempered, feeling nervous sensitivity and attention to trivialmatters are all psychological "states of being" associated with anaggravated or depleted liver. The emotion typically associated withthe liver is anger, flashing aggressive outbursts or just a plainmad-at-the world attitude. Dreaming of war, fights, fighting anddestruction are liver symptoms that reveal themselves while we sleep.Fear of exercise, making excuses or not desiring to commit to anexercise routine or not wanting to be involved in physical activity,depleted sexual desire, white-mucous-fishy smelling discharge of thevagina, whitish discharge of the penis can also be indicative of

liverproblems. Menstrual activity is greatly influenced by the health ofthe liver, which means that menstrual irregularities includingexcessive bleeding, cramps, light menses or the lack of menses allhave a liver connection. This is an incomplete list of symptoms,however, not one single symptom mentioned above is considered a normaloccurrence for a healthy body.Healing the liver means reducing toxic encounters in diet, emotions,environment, and lifestyle. Because of its role in pH regulation,anti-inflammatory properties, combination of liver-detoxifying acids,full spectrum of bio-available B vitamins that totally support liverfunction and speed healing. Probiotic ferments are macrobiotic,symbiotic, organic, and holistic alchemy at home. Benefits areimmediately gratifying. I know my liver loves them all…and I lovesharing them…My perspective: Every medication prescribed by a doctor has to passthe liver before it

can do anything (even an aspirin)… if the liver isso busy filtering out all drugs how can it possibly perform it's other499 functions properly (domino effect happens- the whole body freaks-doctors might tell you it's all in your head- no answers will you get-but they'll medicate you, send you for tests and perform unnecessarysurgeries)… They are killing us, 750,000 people every year here athome not one gun raised... who are their champions? telling them tostop buying prescriptions… strip-mined salt substitutes, margarine –asparatame & splenda/over 4000 products are non-nutritive/ addictivedrugs/ toxic to the body / seductively marketed for the sole purposeof PROFIT…"the best way to control a nation is to medicate it" Who'sto stop them if we don't… they legally bind parents to give theirchildren Ritalin (a high dose amphetamine) to sedate them and poisontheir liver. However you won't catch the screwool system telling aparent

they have the right to home school their children… takeyourself out of the loop…reclaim you liver in the name of optimalhealth… United We Stand!!! Thanks for your time…this is a free share…. Happy day! www.ktea4life.com tinA reneE

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Depends on your overall health.

If you are highly toxic, I'd recommend you finish nursing first.

However, there's nothing stopping you from doing the Lifetime Health

Program.

This would help dramatically.

Love,

Doc

 

 

jamie callahan wrote:

Hi Doc- I probably can't do one while nursing, right?

 

Doc Shillington <DocShillington

wrote:

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*Volume

**7

Issue 4*

 

The Liver

 

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/*The Liver*/*//*

 

*/Are you feeling sick? Do you have any physical illness that's been

hanging around for ages?/*

 

 

 

If your answer to either of the above two questions is "yes", then I

can

say without reservation that you have a problem with your Liver. I

recommend at least one Liver Cleanse a year using my Liver Formula and

Tea. Both of these support, and detoxify this vital organ.

 

 

 

The most important organ in the entire body is the Pituitary Gland

which

is located in the back central part of the Brain. This organ is

responsible for keeping us fit and young, and is also the

communications

center that gives orders to all the other glands and pushes them to do

their jobs. The Pituitary is the "Command Center" for the entire human

body. But, it is also a very neglected organ, and I refer you to my

article on "The Brain" to learn how to keep it healthy and in shape.

 

 

 

The second most important organ in the body is the Liver which is

located just behind the lower right hand side of your rib cage. This is

 

the organ that corrects and detoxifies all of the organs and glands in

the body. It is the only organ that contributes to keeping the

Pituitary in good shape. The two of them work hand in hand to

"Establish & Organize" (the Pituitary) and "Detoxify & Correct"

(the

Liver). And even though the Pituitary may be the most neglected organ,

the most abused is the Liver. More junk food is thrown at a person's

Liver on a daily basis than you would really care to confront.

Soooooooo, when you keep consuming toxic laden foods day after day, the

 

Liver gets to a point where it is just too busy trying to survive on

its

own, and no longer has the ability to correct all the other organs and

glands in the body which is supposed to be its main job. The next thing

 

you know you're sick with one or more of a thousand diseases.

 

 

 

All the Pesticides, Hormones, Steroids, and Genetic modifications found

 

in our commercial food products nowadays is nothing short of criminal

and it is obvious that the FDA, in its worship of Big Pharma and the

Buck, has long ago betrayed its trust to the American people. They are

truly guilty of Treason at the highest level. Hundreds of thousands of

people die each year because of their lack of responsibility, their

suppression of the natural health movement, and their slavish devotion

to the Giant Pharmaceutical companies and their own profits.

 

 

 

But where does the buck really stop??? Wellllllllll, you may not want

to hear this my friends, but it actually stops with you. You are

responsible for the condition you are in regardless of "what has been

done to you". Isn't it time you grabbed the reins back and started

taking charge of your own health? There's no sense in playing the role

of "victim" and blaming the medical doctors for the physical condition

you are in. Who decided to go to them in the first place???

 

 

 

I never get sick! Never!!! But I eat right, exercise, and I do at

least one Liver Cleanse every year while keeping my Pituitary in

excellent condition. This Cleanse is part of the Total Body Cleanse I

developed a decade ago. You can do one too. Why be sick if you don't

have to?

 

/ /

 

/Yours in Knowledge, Health and Freedom,/

 

/Doc /

 

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