Liver Flush for optimum energy

THE LIVER AND GALL BLADDER  CLEANSE

Routine liver flushes enable you to free the liver of gall stones, liver stones, pancreatic stones, heavy metals, toxins and chemicals, parasites in order to make your liver more efficient and your immune system to function more effectively.

Information for procedures


The information available for liver flushes is extensive. The procedures vary, each practitioner has his/her own preferred method of preparation and elimination. With limited space I will endeavour to outline the main points which I hope are the most relevant to help you decide on whether to proceed with one or not. More information can be gained from books and advice from practitioners.

Contraindications


I do not recommend this procedure if you are severely ill ( there are exceptions,  see video with book recommendations at the end) if you smoke anything, if you drink alcohol on a regular basis, if you are on  prescribed medications - unless your health care practitioner consents and supervises the cleanse. Most  medications including those over-the-counter, can result in an unpleasant reaction, such as continuous retching and vomiting. The only exception that I am aware of is medication from the Tricyclic group. This is not a recognised procedure with medical doctors as it is not a procedure taught in Medical Schools. You may be told that you are wasting your time or that it is dangerous. It can be, without adequate knowledge of the process and professional supervision. This is most effective for those who have improved considerably and just need to reach a  further level for complete recovery. Or for the healthy who want to remain healthy.

  • The liver is a major metabolic powerhouse
  • The largest internal organ in the body
  • It provides many important metabolic functions.
  •  It is responsible for balancing carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
  •  The liver stores sugar and packages up fat.
  •  All prescribed drugs and OTC medicines are broken down into active forms.

Why regular (monthly, annually, biannually)  liver flushes (one is not usually enough) will aid your recovery:


  • The liver has direct control over the growth and functioning of every cell in the human body. It is responsible for hundreds of different functions. Some of these are: managing the body's energy levels, manufacture of cholesterol, production of hormones, conversion of amino acids into proteins, recycles proteins and iron, stores vitamins and other nutrients, breaks down worn out cells
  • The most interference with these many processes performed by the liver, is due to the presence of gallstones
  • The origin of most diseases, including Cancer, can be traced to the limitations of the liver even though the liver will perform with full functionality at a poor 40% of its capacity! (Meaning the poor condition of the liver is something one may not be aware of, there may not be apparent  pain or liver problems, any indications for testing by the health care provider and even then testing is not straightforward due to the opacity on X-rays - see below)
  • Gall stones can reside in the gall bladder, pancreas or liver - causing many diseases or even symptoms of ill-health, as they cause blockages to the organ or the ducts. In medical terms - liver stones are called Hepatic ( medical term for Liver) gall stones, although many physicians are unaware of their existence, as well as the presence of any Pancreatic stones
  • Stones obstructing the bile ducts can cause a high level of toxicity in the body - this may lead to liver disease
  • Clinical diagnosis of the presence of 'liver' stones can be difficult, as they are sometimes invisible to X Rays, ultrasonic technologies and CT scans, due to their consistency of being non-calcified stones.A doctor may not be able to recognise them.  How would you know that you had them? See some photos from Curezone:  Liver 'intra-hepatic' stones
  • Clinical diagnosis of gall bladder stones are easy to identify, as they consist of minerals, salts and cholesterol
  • All gall stones (including those in the liver) can range in size from a pinhead to a walnut and I have heard of rare cases where they are even larger
  • A fatty liver can gather up to 20,000 stones before it ceases to function
  • Removes toxins and waste products that reside within joints and muscles. Dr T. estimates there are over 80,000 toxic additives used in processing food now 
  • Aids removal of parasites
  • Pharmaceutical drugs are broken down by the liver, gallstones may prevent a satisfactory detoxification process. These can cause 'overdosing' and devastating side effects - even at normal dosages. This includes everyday analgesics such as Paracetamol (Panadol)
  • Oestrogen therapy in products such as HRT and the contraceptive pill increase cholesterol and generate gallstones.
  • Prevents formation of cataracts, which arise due to poor liver function
  • Anger issues - a poor functioning liver or many liver stones can be a cause of anger. In reverse, anger alone can generate gallstones
  • Poor emotional health can be remedied including depression. High levels of  stress leads to excessive secretion of stress hormones which generate gallstones
  • Eliminates constipation - which is a build up of toxic matter in the colon which cannot be eliminated efficiently, and can be reabsorbed back into the system.

The benefits of having a liver flush and removal of  gall, liver and pancreatic stones:


  • It benefits the whole body, every cell on every level, which makes the body more efficient thereby giving it an opportunity to heal itself
  • It will reset the endocrine system (hormones). ( If you have significant hormonal problems you would be on medication - as most medications affect the liver, the liver cleanse would not be advised anyway)
  • Allows elimination of  toxins, chemicals, heavy metals, helps with candida removal and purging of parasites with health care practitioner supervision
  • Sharpens the immune system!
  • Improves digestion, which in turn improves absorption of nutrients and a more efficient metabolism that increases the elimination and expulsion of toxic wastes
  • Reduces joint and muscle stiffness caused by the presence of metabolic wastes in these body parts
  • You will not require a gall-bladder removal operation - Cholecystectomy - but if you have had one, you will still benefit from a flush! You still have the liver and pancreas to clear of stones
  • Elimination of toxic wastes is a preventative measure for many illnesses today. Arthritis and Cancer, among many - see books by Andreas Moritz below
  • It encourages the bile to move more freely through the alimentary tract. Bile is the body's natural form of liquid disinfectant. It kills bugs
  • These improved metabolic processes can actually reverse the ageing process leading to a longer life 
  • Promote a feeling of well-being - described as that of a freedom and euphoria ( I can subscribe to this! - see below)
  • Improved emotional health (less feelings of stress, less anger) Stress is not always caused by external situations - it can be caused by weak physical functioning
  • Clearer mind and improved creativity
  • Clears the skin - the only treatment I know that is effective for Psoriasis!
  • Can reduce any excess sweating problem (that is usually caused by an excess of toxins)
    • Eventually balances the metabolism resulting in weight loss where needed
    See  article  : Andreas Moritz - Gall stones cause disorders of the reproductive system

    Most of this is information above is taken from Andreas Moritz book. I recommend the purchase of the latest edition - The Liver and Gall Bladder Miracle Cleanse -  which gives more details and full instructions - to see more book details scroll down.

                                                     The Procedure Outline


     The liver cleanse itself takes about 24 hours minimum of your own private time, with no intrusions, free of stress, telephone off. Any interruption or stress can cause the flush to fail. This is because anger affects the liver and creates stones, and vice versa, when the liver is disturbed  it is very easy to get angry. It is best to start with a single 24 hour one as it can be scary the first time. Afterwards you will be more confident about the next one.

     This is a very rough outline of the process - each practitioner varies in the regimen of the cleansing method. :


    There is a preparation period, prior to the cleanse, of one or two weeks (varies by practitioner) where the diet has to include consumption of organic juiced apples on a daily basis, and be totally fat-free. Without a fat-free period, sufficient quantity of bile cannot accumulate and will not be available to eliminate the stones from the organs into the intestines.
     Generally, it consists of drinking Epsom Salts at set times. Drinking olive oil/grapefruit juice mixture before retiring. The cleanse can fail if parasites exist. Again the method of elimination of these parasites can vary by practitioner. I used a combination of Wormwood, Cloves and black/green walnut. Some practitioners prefer the use of a colonic (washout) prior to the flush instead. There are many other ways.

    It is common after a liver cleanse 
    to want to practice yoga 
    Photo Courtesy FreeDigitalPhotos

     There may be little or no obvious result after the first one - but the body is being cleansed of toxins and heavy metals, and the stones, will be loosened with each cleanse.The cleanses can be repeated at 2 weekly or monthly, or so, intervals until successful. For the more experience 'flusher' there are 2 day and 3 day cleanses(which really last through 3 nights and 4 days) which are more effective, but I do not recommended these to begin with, especially if you are in any way ill and most certainly without supervision.
    The process works so well because the body is using its natural healing powers, processes which are overlooked using many medical treatments such as surgery and prescribed medicines.


    I have now had 10 cleanses - I have said goodbye to a bucketful of cholesterol stones, I no longer have allergies, and after  a 3 day cleanse, I had a clarity of thinking that I had when 13 years old! I now prefer a shorter 24 hour cleanse but on a regular basis, about every 6 months. I have dropped 2 dress sizes eating healthily, exactly the same diet as I ate before I started the flushes. Unable to lose weight then - even though my calorific intake was below normal for my size - I now make no effort whatsoever to maintain my lesser weight.

    There is an extensive list of successful liver cleanse testimonials on You-Tube. I do not recommend any of their approaches. However it is worth a look, because many testify to the benefits. At the same time there are negative comments on forums indicating the harm it can do - but I find these lacking substance.


    In Summary


    • Preparation is important, to loosen the stones and soften them and store up adequate bile. 
    • An unsupervised flush could cause problems significant enough to require hospital admission i.e large stones can get stuck in the intestines requiring emergency surgery. 
    • The reactions, such as the one above, can be caused by breaking any of the rules such as smoking, drinking alcohol, having taken analgesics (pain-killers such as Brufen), any prescribed medications and the existence of parasite infestation, as discussed. 
    • Professional supervision is recommended initially for the best results
    • There may be many reasons why the results may be disappointing after 3 or more flushes. The late Andreas Moritz gives reasons in his article
    • Those who should not undertake the liver cleanse procedure  by Andreas Moritz


    Andreas Moritz books:

    The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse: An All-Natural, At-Home Flush to Purify and Rejuvenate Your Body

    The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush


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