2011 - Page 40 of 43 - Ener-Chi Wellness Center

Disorders of the Respiratory System

By Andreas Moritz

Both mental and physical health depend on the effectiveness and vitality of the cells in the body. Most of the energy required by the cells is derived from chemical reactions that can only take place in the presence of oxygen. One of the resultant waste products is carbon dioxide. The respiratory system provides the routes by which sufficient oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is excreted from the body. Blood serves as the transport system for […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Gallstones, Immune System, Liver and Gallbladder Flush, Problems caused by gallstones, Respiratory System|Tags: breathing, lungs, Lymph Congestion, oxygen, respiratory tract|

Poor Circulation, Enlargement of the Heart & Spleen, Varicose Veins, Lymph Congestion and Hormonal Imbalance

By Andreas Moritz

Gallstones in the liver may lead to poor circulation, enlargement of the heart and spleen, varicose veins, congested lymph vessels and hormone imbalance. When gallstones have grown large enough to seriously distort the structural framework of the lobules (units) of the liver, blood flow through the liver becomes increasingly difficult. This not only raises the venous blood pressure in the liver, but also in all of the organs and areas of the body that drain used blood through their […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Congestion, Digestive System, Gallstones, Liver, Liver and Gallbladder Flush, Poor Circulation|Tags: heart, Hormonal Imbalance, lymphatic system, problems caused by gallstones, spleen, Varicose Veins|

High Cholesterol

By Andreas Moritz

Cholesterol is an essential building block of every cell in the body, required for all metabolic processes. It is particularly important in the production of nerve tissue, bile and certain hormones. On average, our body produces about half of a gram to one gram of cholesterol per day, depending on how much of it the body needs at the time. By and large, our body is able to produce 400 times more cholesterol per day than what we would […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Gallstones, High cholesterol|Tags: bile, cholesterol, hdl, ldl, Lipitor, VLDL|

Coronary Heart Disease

By Andreas Moritz

Coronary heart disease and heart attacks take more American lives than any other cause. Although it occurs suddenly, a heart attack is actually the final stage of an insidious disorder that has been years in the making. The disorder is known as coronary heart disease. Since the disease plunders only prosperous nations and has rarely killed someone before 1900, we have to hold our modern lifestyles, unnatural foods and unbalanced eating habits responsible for today’s heartsick society. But long […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Coronary Heart Disease, Gallstones, Liver|Tags: blood clot, circulatory system, congestion, hardening of arteries, heart disease, heart problems, proteins, stroke|

Disorders of the Intestines

By Andreas Moritz

The small intestine is continuous with the stomach at the pyloric sphincter and has a length of 16-19 feet (5-6 meters). It leads into the large intestine, which is about 3.5-5 feet (1-1.5 meters) long. The small intestine secretes intestinal juice to complete digestion of carbohydrates, protein and fats. It also absorbs nutrient materials necessary for nourishing and maintaining the body, and protects it against infection by microbes that have survived the anti-microbial action of hydrochloric acid in the […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Gallstones, Intestines|Tags: absorption, bile, digestion, intestinal disorders, intestines, lymphatic system|

Disorders of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts

By Andreas Moritz

The liver secretes bile, which passes via the two hepatic ducts into the common hepatic duct. The common hepatic duct runs for 1.5 inches before being joined by the cystic duct coming from the gallbladder. Before bile continues its journey through the common bile duct into the intestinal tract, it must flow into the gallbladder.

The gallbladder is a pear-shaped pouch that protrudes from the bile duct. It is attached to the posterior side of the liver (see […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Gallbladder, Gallstones|Tags: bile, bile ducts, bile salts, digestion, gallbladder, gallstones|

Disorders of the Liver

By Andreas Moritz

The liver is the largest gland in the body. It weighs up to three pounds, it is suspended behind the ribs on the upper right side of the abdomen and spans almost the entire width of the body. Being responsible for hundreds of different functions, it is also the most complex and active organ in the human body.

Since the liver is in charge of processing, converting, distributing and maintaining the body’s vital ‘fuel’ supply (e.g., nutrients and […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Gallstones, Liver|Tags: functions of the liver, gallstones, hepatitis, liver, liver disorders, liver failure|

Disorders of the Pancreas

By Andreas Moritz

The pancreas is a small gland with its ‘head’ lying in the curve of the duodenum. Its main duct joins the common bile duct (of the liver and gallbladder) to form what is known as the ampulla of the bile duct. The ampulla enters the duodenum at its midpoint. Apart from secreting the hormones, insulin and glucagon, the pancreas produces pancreatic juice containing enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins and fats. When acid stomach contents enter the duodenum, they are […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Gallstones, Liver and Gallbladder Flush, Pancreas|Tags: bile, Diabetes, Insulin, pancreas, pancreatic juice|

Disorders of the Stomach

By Andreas Moritz

Gallstones and subsequent digestive difficulties can lead to regurgitation of bile acids and bile salts into the stomach. Such an occurrence adversely changes the composition and amount of mucous generated in the stomach. The mucous is there to protect the surface lining of the stomach from the destructive effects of hydrochloric acid. The condition where this protective ‘shield’ is broken or diminished is known as gastritis.

Gastritis can occur in acute or chronic form. When the surface cells […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Gallstones, Stomach|Tags: duodenal ulcers, gastritis, heartburn, stomach disorders|

Disorders of the Mouth

By Andreas Moritz

Gallstones in the liver and gallbladder can be held responsible for most diseases of the mouth. The stones interfere with the digestion and absorption of food, which in turn forces waste products meant for elimination to remain in the intestinal tract. Bacterial infection (thrush) and viral infection (herpes) in the mouth arise only when waste decomposes and becomes a source of toxicity in the body. The trapped toxins constantly irritate parts of the gastro-intestinal lining (which begins in the […]

By Andreas Moritz|September 15, 2011|Categories: Gallstones, Mouth|Tags: bacterial infection, gastro-intestinal tract, herpes, mouth, thrush|