Liver spots

[Guest guest]

I'd like to see if anyone can help me with this. I am 57 years old.In

the last year or two I have had many liver spots pop up on my arms,

hands and legs. My arms have gotten very skinny ( like muscle is gone)

and the flesh is like an old person's( I mean like 70's-80's)Very dry

and wrinkled. I have done one liver flush and gotten stones out. But

is this the same as cleansing the liver? Like with milk thistle. Do I

need to do a liver cleanse? Would it have anything to do with my

thyroid or insulin? Has anyone experienced this? I do not have any

insurance right now so can't go to the doctors for any tests.Would a

better diet help? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Guest guest]

In his book, Enzyme Therapy, Dr. Cichoke

explains why liver spots appear:

 

" As we age, our body's enzyme

production decreases and the activity level of the enzymes produced decreases

as well. Free radicals are normally destroyed by our body's defense mechanisms.

But when our enzymes and other protectors can no longer keep pace with

free-radical formation, the end result is a buildup of free radical wastes and

byproducts. Age spots may be full of these free radical wastes resulting in

toxic buildup in the skin.... Factors that may lead to the formation of age

spots include toxic buildup, poor bowel habits, poor diet, inadequate or

depressed liver function, excessive intake of fatty foods, intake of rancid

oils, little or no exercise, smoking, excessive drinking, stress, and excessive

exposure to sunlight. " (Cichoke, p.100)

 

Helpful natural nutritional and

lifestyle changes:

 

• Apply lemon juice to the age spots. Over time, this will lighten the

age spots.

• Apply an enzyme-exfoliant, made with plant-based

enzymes. Apply to the affected area a few times throughout the day.

• Eat plenty of fresh organically grown fruits and vegetables. If you

cannot tolerate raw vegetables, steam them lightly and take digestive enzymes

with them. If you cannot tolerate raw fruits, steam an apple a day and make

sure to eat the apple skin also.

• Use a body lotion with antioxidants in it, such as beta-glucan.

 

Here is a list of foods that can support

liver function:

 

APPLES: Apples cleanse the liver

and gallbladder (especially green apples).

ARTICHOKE: Has great phytochemicals, which improve liver function and lower

blood cholesterol levels.

BLUEBERRY: Has medicinal

properties affecting the liver and blood.

FRESH CARROT JUICE: Excellent for

liver rejuvenation and cleansing.

CELERY: It is a diuretic that can

relieve liver congestion.

CHICORY: Both the root and the

greens make an excellent tonic that cleanses and helps regulate the liver and

gallbladder.

GRAPE JUICE (Must be juiced fresh):

Has been used in ancient times to treat liver malfunction, including jaundice

and hepatitis, with great success.

KALE: It can ease liver

congestion.

LEMON: It benefits bile formation

and therefore supports liver function.

LETTUCE: Used to reduce liver

inflammation.

OLIVE OIL: In the Middle East, extra virgin olive oil is highly regarded

for its ability to support liver and gallbladder functions.

ORANGES & TANGERINES: Used in

ancient times for its medicinal properties for those with liver weakness because

it's a liver cleanser. These fruits also contain phytochemicals

that strongly stimulate liver detoxification enzymes (Albrecht, p.4).

BLUE GREEN ALGAE (Wild-Crafted):

Helpful in supporting the liver nutritionally (Kushak,

et al, pp. 59-64).

TURMERIC: This spice is the

flavoring agent used in curry. It helps tone the liver and is known as a liver

regenerator (p. 4).

STRAWBERRY: Can breakup excessive

toxins in the liver.

SAFFRON: A liver detoxifier.

VINEGAR (organic apple cider vinegar):

Can energize the liver meridians.

FREE RANGE EGGS (BOILED ONLY):

It's important to eat foods high in sulfur containing compounds to aid the

liver in its detoxification ability.

 

A specific liver support drink:

 

Make sure you do the other nutritional steps first before you try this liver

drink. Use organic apple cider vinegar, organic whole lemons, organic maple

syrup and hot water. Begin with one tablespoon of vinegar, the juice of one

half lemon, enough maple syrup to make your drink tasty and hot water (not boiling).

Drink these 20 minutes after taking your friendly bacteria and wait another 20

minutes before you eat. Gradually, increase the vinegar to 2 tablespoons per

day and continue to drink this mixture for 30 days.

 

Coconut Oil - One of nature’s marvelous

foods:

 

One of the most amazing foods assisting liver function and skin health is

coconut oil. When coconut oil is consumed, the body transforms its unique fatty

acids into powerful anti microbial powerhouses. Coconut oil is a natural

anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti- fungal food (Fife, p. 57).

 

Coconut oil’s anti microbial effects come from its unique composition of

medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Coconut oil is composed of 48 percent lauric acid, 7 percent capric

acid, 8 percent caprylic acid, and .5 percent carproic acid. These medium-chain fatty acids give coconut

oil it’s amazing anti microbial properties and are generally absent from

all other vegetables and animal oils with the exception of butter (p.58).

 

MCFA are natural substances the body knows how to use for its benefit. They are

harmless to us while they are deadly to certain microorganisms. Researchers

have been finding coconut oil to be of great benefit to liver health (p. 113).

 

Nutritional Consideration for age/liver

spots:

 

PlLANT-BASED ENZYMES as digestive aids and cleansing agents:

Use enzymes micro-blended with a food that supplies minerals, such as wild blue

green algae.

PROBIOTICS: To assist digestive

system functioning. Use friendly bacteria micro-blended with a food that will

feed the bacteria, such as wild blue green algae.

BLUE GREEN ALGAE (Wild-Crafted): To

nourish the body with simple to digest macro and micro nutrients.

COENZYME Q10: To supply oxygen to

the liver. The March 2002 issue of Health Products business, a magazine that

serves the natural products industry, included an article by Michael Schiavetta titled " A Natural Look at Skin Care. "

One section of this article focuses on the importance of supplements. " ...nutrients such as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) function as strong

antioxidants, helping to reduce the effects of aging and improve the skin's

immune response. " When you purchase your CoQ10 make sure it is a

supplement micro-blended with organic flax oil.

WHEAT SPROUTS: To promote liver

cell regeneration. Use wheat sprouts micro-blended with blue green algae and

red marine algae.

 

• Drink 8 to 12 glasses of spring water daily. Take small and frequent

sips to prevent your cells from shrinking (from dehydration). Avoid large

amounts of fluid with meals (liquid with meals dilutes digestive enzymes which

are designed to work without dilution from liquids).

 

References:

Cabot, Sandra, M.D. (1999). The Healthy Liver and Bowel Book.

Australia:

Hero Productions.

Cichoke, Anthony. (1999). Enzyme

therapy. Garden city, N.Y.: Avery Publishing Group.

Fife, Bruce, N.D. (2001). The Healing

Miracles of Coconut Oil. Colorado Springs, Co: Health Wise.

Kushak, Rafail, Ph.D.. (January 2000). “Favorable

Effects of Blue-Green Algae on Rat Plasma Lipids”. JANA. Vol. 2,

No. 3, pp. 59-66.

 

Carol

 

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repairman100_43068 [mowman100]

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 6:12 PM

 

 

Liver spots

 

I'd like to see if anyone can help me with

this. I am 57 years old.In

the last year or two I have had many liver spots pop up on my arms,

 

hands and legs.