Home | Consultations | Books | Ener-Chi Art | Ionized Stones | Sacred Santémony | FAQ Products | Articles | Suppliers | Health Info | Wholesale Purchases | Customer Service   Special Radio Programs Listen to Andreas discuss important health issues on Global Talk Radio Just click on the above link, and then look in the Archives for the program entitled, "Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation". To listen to the program, click on the Episode date: (2005-Jul-28) Also, an interview with Andreas on New Age Radio Again, click on the above link, and then on the Episode date: (2005-Aug-13) Digestive System Mouth Stomach Pancreas Liver Gallbladder and Bile Ducts Intestinal Diseases Circulatory System Coronary Heart Disease High Cholesterol Poor Circulation, Enlargement     of Heart & Spleen     Varicose Veins,     Lymph Congestion and     Hormonal Imbalance Respiratory System Urinary System Nervous System Bones Joints Reproductive System Skin Think of the liver as a large city with thousands of houses and streets. There are underground pipes for delivering water, oil and gas. Sewage systems and garbage trucks take care of waste products. Power lines deliver energy to the homes and businesses. Factories, transport systems and shops meet the daily supply requirements of its inhabitants. The city is organized in such a way as to provide all that is needed for the continued existence of its entire population. However, if city life becomes paralyzed as a result of major strike actions, a failing power supply, a massive act of terrorism or a devastating earthquake, the population will begin to suffer serious shortcomings in all of these sectors. The liver has hundreds of different functions and is connected with every part of the body. Every moment of the day it is involved in manufacturing, processing and supplying vast amounts of nutrients. These nutrients feed the 60-100 trillion inhabitants (cells) of the body. Each cell is, in itself, a microscopic city of immense complexity, with billions of chemical reactions per second. To sustain the incredibly diverse activities of all the cells of the body without disruption, the liver must supply them with a constant stream of nutrients and hormones. With its intricate labyrinth of veins, ducts and specialized cells, the liver needs to be free of any obstruction in order to maintain a problem-free production line and frictionless nutrient and hormone distribution system throughout the body. The liver is the main organ responsible for processing, converting, distributing and maintaining the body's 'fuel' supply. Some actions involve the breakdown of complex chemicals; other important functions involve synthesis, particularly the manufacture of protein molecules. The liver acts as a cleansing station, inactivating hormones and alcohol and drugs. In all cases, it is the task of the liver to modify these biological active substances so that that they lose their potentially harmful effects - a process known as detoxification. Specialized cells in the liver's blood vessels (Kupffer cells) mop up harmful elements and infectious organisms reaching the liver from the gut. The liver excretes the waste materials resulting from these actions via its bile ducts. To make sure all this occurs efficiently, the liver receives and filters three pints of blood per minute and produces two and a quarter pints of bile every day. Obstructive gallstones can greatly undermine the liver's capacity to detoxify all of these externally supplied and internally generated substances in the blood; they also prevent the liver from delivering the proper amount of nutrients and energy to the right places in the body at the right time. This can upset the delicate balance in the body, known as 'homeostasis', leading to malfunctioning of its systems and organs. A perfect example for such a disturbed balance is the increased concentration of the endocrine hormones, estrogen and aldosterone, in the blood. These hormones, produced both in men and women, are responsible for the correct degree of salt and water retention; when not detoxified, as occurs in bile duct and gallbladder congestion, their excessive concentration in the blood causes tissue swelling and water retention. High estrogen levels are also considered the leading cause of breast cancer among women. In men, high levels of this hormone can cause excessive development of breast tissue. Nearly 60% of the American population is overweight or obese; that is, they suffer from fluid retention (with comparatively little fat accumulation). Fluid retention in the tissues forces other toxic waste matter to be deposited in various parts of the body. Wherever the storage capacity for toxins is exhausted, symptoms of illness begin to occur. If you suffer any of the following symptoms, or similar conditions, you likely have numerous gallstones in your liver and gallbladder: Low appetite Food cravings Diarrhea Constipation Hernia Flatulence Hemorrhoids Liver cirrhosis Hepatitis Most infections High cholesterol Pancreatitis Heart disease Brain disorders Duodenal ulcers Depression Impotence Puffy eyes Skin disorder Scoliosis Gout Stiff neck Asthma Sciatica Joint diseases Knee problems Osteoporosis Obesity Chronic Fatigue Kidney diseases Cancer MS and MD Nightmares Urinary problems Hormonal imbalances Menstrual and menopausal disorders Problems with vision Nausea and vomiting A 'bilious' or angry personality Dull pain on the right side Difficulty breathing Clay-colored stool Prostate diseases Other sexual problems Digestive disorders Liver spots, especially those on the back of the hands and facial area Dizziness and fainting spells Loss of muscle tone Excessive weight or wasting Strong shoulder and back pain Pain at the top of a shoulder blade and/or between the shoulder blades Dark color under the eyes Morbid complexion Tongue that is glossy or coated in white or yellow Frozen shoulder Headaches and migraines Tooth and gum problems Yellowness of the eyes and skin Numbness and paralysis of legs Alzheimer's disease Cold extremities Excessive heat and perspiration in the upper part of the body Very greasy hair and hair loss Cuts or wounds that keep bleeding and don't want heal Difficulty sleeping, insomnia Stiffness of joints and muscles Hot and cold flushes Clearing the liver and gallbladder from all accumulated stones helps to restore homeostasis, balance weight and set the precondition for the body to heal itself; it also is one of the best precautions one can take to protect against illness in the future (see Figures 1a and 1b: Flushed-out gallstones from the liver and gallbladder). Figure 1a: Flushed out gallstones Figures 1b: Flushed-out gallstones The Importance of Bile One of the liver's most important functions is to produce bile, about 1 - 1/2 quarts per day. Bile is a viscous, yellowish fluid that is alkaline (versus acidic) and has a very bitter taste. Most food cannot be properly digested without bile. For example, to enable the small intestines to absorb fat and calcium from the food you eat, the food must first be mixed with bile. When fat is not absorbed properly, it indicates that bile secretion is insufficient. The undigested fat remains in the intestinal tract. When the fat reaches the colon along with other waste products, bacteria break down some part of it into fatty acid components, or else it is excreted with the stool. Since fat is lighter than water, it may make the stool float. If fat is not absorbed, then calcium is not absorbed either, leaving the blood in a deficit. The blood subsequently takes its extra calcium from the bones. Most bone density problems actually arise from insufficient bile secretion and poor digestion of fats, rather than from not eating enough calcium. Apart from breaking down fats contained in our food, bile also removes toxins from the liver. One of the lesser known but extremely important functions of bile is to de-acidify and cleanse the intestines. If gallstones in the liver or gallbladder have critically impeded bile flow, the color of the stool may be tan, orange-yellow or pale as in clay, instead of the normal greenish-brown. Gallstones are one outcome of an unhealthy diet and lifestyle. If gallstones are still present in the liver even after all other disease-causing factors are eliminated, they still pose a considerable health risk and may lead to illness and premature aging. For this reason, the subject of gallstones has been included here as a major risk factor or cause of disease. The following sections describe some of the main consequences that gallstones in the liver have on the different organs and systems in the body. By removing these stones, the body as a whole is able to resume its normal, healthy activities. Digestive System Mouth Stomach Pancreas Liver Gallbladder and Bile Ducts Intestinal Diseases Circulatory System Coronary Heart Disease High Cholesterol Poor Circulation, Enlargement     of Heart & Spleen     Varicose Veins,     Lymph Congestion and     Hormonal Imbalance Respiratory System Urinary System Nervous System Bones Joints Reproductive System Skin   NOTE: The statements throughout this health information section have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information contained herein is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals. 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