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 (1–2 years supply), vitamin D (1–4 months supply)

vitamin B12 (1–3 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 abuseAnaemiaChronic heartburnFrequent use of antacids

Atkin's diet

Hypothyroidism

Hashimoto's thyroid disease

Low stomach acid

Food sensitivities or allergies

Obesity and overweightRapid weight loss

Lack of exercise

Very low calorie diets

Diet high in saturated fats

Diet high in refined foods and sugarDiet 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 cholesterolCholesterol lowering drugs, immunosuppressive drugsAntidepressants which slow down gallbladder contractions

ConstipationDiabetesInsulin ResistanceInflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitisEthnicity (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 body’s 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 pancreas’s 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

VomitingNauseaDiarrhoea

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 11 x apple (juiced fresh), 1 x beetroot (juiced fresh), olive

oil (2 tablespoons) and 1 x lemon (juiced)

Nature Cures Remedy 2lemon (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 3ground 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 4turmeric (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 5oregon 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 7milk 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 substancesArtichoke leaf extract

Milk thistle (Silymarin)

Bile creation enhancement (cholerectics) often lowers cholesterolDandelionArtichoke 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 reductionAlcohol avoidance

Non animal fat diet

High insoluble fibre consumption

Carnitine, Lysine and Methionine rich foods

Heavy metal cleansingHeavy metals such as mercury tax the liver and can be removed by

consuming algae such as chlorella and spirulina.

Protection from free radical damageAlpha 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 grainsamaranth, barley, brown rice, oats, psyllium husks, quinoa, rye, teff

Vegetables and Saladalfalfa, artichoke, ash gourd, ashitaba, beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, chicory, drumstick leaves, garlic, kelp,

onions, peppers (red), seaweed, squashes, radishes, tomatoes, watercress

Fruitapple, 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

Nutsalmonds 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"