The	consistent	increase	of
gallstones	in	the	liver,	a	common	factor	among	middle-aged	men	in	affluent	societies,	is
one	of	the	major	reasons	for	lymph	blockage	in	this	vital	part	of	the	body. Venerealdiseases	occur	when	the	exposed	parts	of	the	body	reach	a	high	level	of	toxicity. Microbial
infection	is	preceded	by	major	lymph	congestion. The	collapsing	capacity	of	the	lymphatic
system	(which	includes	the	immune	system)	to	repel	invading	microorganisms	is	the	true
reason	for	most	reproductive	and	sexual	disorders. When	all	gallstones	from	the	liver	are	removed	and	a	healthy	diet	and	lifestyle	are
maintained,	lymphatic	activity	can	return	to	normal. The	reproductive	tissue	receives
improved	nourishment	and	becomes	more	resistant. Infections	subside;	cysts,	fibrous
tissue,	and	tumors	are	broken	down	and	removed;	and	sexual	functions	are	restored. Disorders	of	the	Skin
	
Nearly	all	skin	diseases	such	as	
eczema,	acne,
	and	
psoriasis
	have	one	factor	in	common:
gallstones	in	the	liver. Almost	every	person	with	a	skin	disease	also	has	intestinal
problems	and	impure	blood,	in	particular. These	are	mainly	caused	by	gallstones	and	the
harmful	effects	they	have	on	the	body	as	a	whole. Gallstones	contribute	to	numerous
problems	throughout	the	body—particularly	in	the	digestive,	circulatory,	and	urinary
systems. In	its	attempt	to	eliminate	what	the	colon,	kidneys,	lungs,	liver,	and	lymphatic
system	are	unable	to	remove	or	detoxify,	the	skin	becomes	flooded	and	overburdened	with
acidic	waste. Although	the	skin	is	the	largest	organ	of	elimination	in	the	body,	it
eventually	succumbs	to	the	acid	assault. The	toxic	material	is	deposited	first	in	the
connective	tissue	underneath	the	
dermis
. When	this	“waste	depot”	becomes	saturated,	the
skin	begins	to	malfunction. Excessive	amounts	of	noxious	substances,	cell	debris,	microbes	from	different	sources
(such	as	gallstones),	and	various	antigens	from	improperly	digested	foods	congest	the
lymphatic	system	and	inhibit	proper	lymph	drainage	from	the	various,	living	layers	of	the
skin. The	toxins	and	putrefying	protein	from	damaged	or	destroyed	skin	cells	attract
microbes	and	become	a	source	of	constant	irritation	and	inflammation	of	the	skin. Skin
cells	begin	to	suffer	malnourishment,	which	may	greatly	reduce	their	normal	interval	of
turnover	(about	once	every	month). This	may	also	cause	extensive	damage	to	skin	nerves. If	the	sebaceous	glands,	which	pour	their	secretion,	
sebum,
	into	the	hair	follicles,
become	nutrient	deficient,	hair	growth	becomes	abnormal	and,	in	particular,	
scalp	hair
may	fall	out. When	the	body’s	
melanin
	supply	becomes	deficient,	the	
hair	turns	gray
prematurely. Sebum	deficiency	alters	the	healthy	texture	of	the	hair	and	makes	it	look	dull
and	unattractive. On	the	skin,	sebum	acts	as	a	bactericidal	and	fungicidal	agent,	preventing
the	invasion	of	microbes. It	also	prevents	drying	and	cracking	of	the	skin,	especially	when
exposed	to	sunshine	and	hot,	dry	air. A	genetic	predisposition	toward	developing	baldness	or	any	other	skin	disorder	may
play	a	role	but	is	
not
	a	major	causative	factor,	as	is	often	assumed. Healthy	skin	functions
are	often	completely	restored	and	hair	growth,	particularly	among	women,	is	returned	to
normal	once	all	gallstones	are	removed	and	the	colon	and	kidneys	/bladder	are	kept	clean. (For	details	regarding	colonic	irrigation	and	kidney	cleansing,	refer	to	my	book	
Timeless
Secrets	of	Health	and	Rejuvenation.
) Conclusion
	
Gallstones	are	a	major	cause	of	illness	in	the	body. They	impair	the	functioning	of	one	of
the	more	complex,	active,	and	influential	organs	of	the	body—the	liver. Nobody	has	ever
devised	an	artificial	liver,	because	it	is	so	complex. Second	only	to	the	brain	in
complexity,	the	liver	masterminds	the	most	intricate	processes	of	digestion	and
metabolism,	thereby	affecting	the	life	and	health	of	every	cell	in	the	body. When	a	person
removes	the	obstacles	that	prevent	the	liver	from	doing	its	job	properly	and	efficiently,	his
or	her	body	can	return	to	a	state	of	continuous	balance	and	vitality. CHAPTER	2
	
How	Can	I	Tell	If	I	Have	Gallstones	? During	my	research	with	thousands	of	patients	suffering	from	almost	every	kind	of	illness,
including	
terminal	diseases
,	I	found	that	each	person	had	large	numbers	of	gallstones	in
the	liver	and,	in	many	cases,	also	in	the	gallbladder. When	these	people	eliminated	these
stones	through	the	liver	cleanse	and	introduced	simple	health-forming	habits	and
supportive	measures,	they	recovered	from	diseases	that	defied	both	conventional	and
alternative	methods	of	treatment. What	follows	is	a	description	of	some	of	the	more	common	signs	indicating	the
presence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. If	you	have	any	of	them,	you	will	most
likely	derive	great	benefits	from	cleansing	your	liver	and	gallbladder. In	my	practice,	I
have	found	these	indications	to	be	highly	accurate. In	case	you	are	not	sure	whether	you
have	stones,	it	may	be	useful	to	cleanse	the	liver	anyway;	it	can	improve	your	health
significantly,	regardless. There	is	an	old	saying:	“The	proof	of	the	pudding	is	in	the
eating.”	The	only	way	to	discover	for	yourself	whether	you	have	gallstones	is	to	do	the
liver	cleanse. You	will	find	that	when	you	remove	all	the	stones	that	may	be	present,	the
symptoms	of	disease	will	gradually	disappear,	and	health	will	return	to	normal. Signs	and	Marks
	Skin
	
The	major	function	of	the	skin	is	to	continuously	adjust	our	internal	body	to	the	ever-
changing	external	environment,	which	includes	temperature,	humidity,	dryness,	and	light. In	addition,	skin	covers	the	body	to	protect	us	against	injury,	microbes,	and	other	harmful
agents. Apart	from	having	to	deal	with	these	
external
	influences,	the	skin	also	monitors
and	adapts	according	to	
internal
	changes	taking	place	within	the	body. Accordingly,	the
skin	reflects	the	condition	of	the	organs	and	body	fluids,	including	the	blood	and	lymph. Any	long-term	abnormal	functioning	of	the	body	will	inevitably	show	up	in	the	skin	as
skin	blemishes,	discoloration,	or	changed	condition,	such	as	dryness,	oiliness,	wrinkles,
lines,	and	so	forth. Almost	all	skin	disorders	have	their	root	in	an	imbalanced	liver
condition. Gallstones	lead	to	circulatory	disorders,	which	reduce	the	nutrient	supply	to,
and	waste	removal	from,	the	skin	and	prevent	healthy	development	and	normal	turnover
cycles	of	skin	cells. The	following	marks	are	particularly	indicative	of	gallstones	in	the
liver	and	gallbladder:
	
Black	spots	and	small	or	large	brown	patches
	that	are	the	color	of	freckles	or	moles. They	usually	appear	on	the	right	or	left	side	of	the	forehead,	between	the	eyebrows	or
under	the	eyes. They	may	also	show	up	just	above	the	right	shoulder	or	between	the
shoulder	blades. Most	prominent	are	the	so-called	
liver	spots
	on	the	back	of	the	hands	and
forearms,	often	seen	among	middle-aged	and	elderly	people. If	gallstones,	which	are
spontaneously	excreted	by	the	gallbladder,	get	caught	in	the	colon,	such	spots	may	also
appear	in	the	area	where	the	thumb	and	index	finger	meet. These	liver	spots	usually	start
fading	after	the	majority	of	stones	are	removed	from	the	liver	and	gallbladder. Most
people	assume	that	the	liver	spots	are	due	to	sun	damage	and	“normal”	aging. This	is	a
myth. Liver	spots,	as	the	name	suggests,	come	from	the	liver. Sun	exposure	merely	brings
to	the	surface	of	the	skin	any	existing	acidic	waste	deposits. Vertical	wrinkles	between	the	eyebrows. There	may	be	one	deep	line	or	two,
sometimes	three,	lines	in	this	region. These	lines	or	wrinkles,	which	are	
not
	a	part	of
natural	aging,	indicate	an	accumulation	of	many	gallstones	in	the	liver. They	show	that	the
liver	is	enlarged	and	has	hardened. The	deeper	and	longer	the	wrinkles	are,	the	more	the
deterioration	of	liver	function	has	progressed. A	line	near	the	right	eyebrow	also	indicates
congestion	in	the	spleen. Furthermore,	the	vertical	lines	represent	a	great	deal	of	repressed
frustration	and	anger. Anger	arises	when	gallstones	prevent	proper	bile	flow. A	bilious
nature	is	one	that	keeps	toxins	trapped—toxins	that	the	liver	tries	to	eliminate	via	bile. Vice	versa,	anger	can	trigger	gallstone	formation. If	white	or	yellow	patches	accompany
the	wrinkles,	a	cyst	or	tumor	may	be	developing	in	the	liver. Pimples	or	growth	of	hair
between	eyebrows
,	with	or	without	wrinkles,	indicate	that	the	liver,	gallbladder,	and
spleen	are	affected. Horizontal	wrinkles	across	the	bridge	of	the	nose. These	are	a	sign	of	pancreatic
disorders	due	to	gallstones	in	the	liver. If	a	line	is	deep	and	pronounced,	there	may	be
pancreatitis	or	diabetes. Green	or	dark	color	of	the	temple	area	at	the	sides	of	the	head. This	shows	that	the
liver,	gallbladder,	pancreas,	and	spleen	are	underactive	because	of	deposits	of	gallstones	in
both	the	liver	and	gallbladder. This	may	be	accompanied	by	a	
green	or	blue	color
	on
either	side	of	the	bridge	of	the	nose,	which	indicates	impaired	spleen	functions. A
horizontal	line
	across	the	bridge	of	the	nose	implies	weakness	of	the	pancreas. Oily	skin	in	the	area	of	the	forehead. This	reflects	poor	liver	performance	due	to
gallstones. The	same	applies	to	
excessive	perspiration
	in	this	part	of	the	head. A	
yellow
color	of	the	facial	skin
	indicates	disorders	of	the	bile	functions	of	the	liver	and
gallbladder,	and	a	weakness	of	the	pancreas,	kidneys,	and	excretory	organs. Hair	loss	in	the	central	region	of	the	head. This	mark	indicates	that	the	liver,	heart,
small	intestines,	pancreas,	and	reproductive	organs	are	becoming	increasingly	congested
and	aggravated. There	is	a	tendency	to	develop	cardiovascular	disease,	chronic	digestive
problems,	and	the	formation	of	cysts	and	tumors. Early	graying	of	hair	shows	that	liver
and	gallbladder	functions	are	underactive. Nose
	
Hardening	and	thickening	at	the	tip	of	the	nose. This	indicates	chronic	liver	weakness,
resulting	in	hardening	of	the	arteries	and	the	accumulation	of	fat	around	the	heart,	liver,
spleen,	kidneys,	and	prostate	glands. If	the	enlargement	is	excessive	and	blood	vessels	are
visible,	a	heart	attack	or	stroke	may	be	imminent. The	nose	is	constantly	red. This	condition	shows	an	abnormal	condition	of	the	heart,
with	a	tendency	toward	high	blood	pressure	(hypertension). A	purple	nose	indicates	low
blood	pressure. Both	conditions	are	due	to	imbalanced	liver,	digestive,	and	kidney
functions. Cleft	nose	or	indentation	of	the	tip	of	the	nose. This	mark	indicates	irregular
heartbeat	and	heart	murmur. If	one	half	of	the	cleft	nose	is	larger	than	the	other,	this	shows
that	one	side	of	the	heart	is	abnormally	enlarged. Arrhythmia
	and	
panic	attacks
	may
accompany	this	condition. There	may	be	severe	lymphatic	congestion	caused	by	digestive
disorders	such	as	constipation,	colitis,	stomach	ulcer,	and	so	on. Liver	functions	are
subdued	because	of	large	amounts	of	gallstones	cutting	off	the	blood	supply	to	the	liver
cells. Bile	secretions	are	insufficient. (
Note:
	I	have	personally	seen	clefts	in	the	nose
disappear	after	liver	cleansing.) The	nose	is	bending	toward	the	left. Unless	caused	by	an	accident,	this	asymmetric
shape	of	the	nose	implies	that	the	organs	on	the	right	side	of	the	body	are	underactive. These	include	the	liver,	gallbladder,	right	kidney,	ascending	colon,	right	ovary	or	testicle,
and	right	side	of	the	brain. The	main	cause	of	this	condition	is	an	accumulation	of
gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder	(the	nose	is	likely	to	return	to	center	once	the	stones
are	removed). Eyes
	
Skin	color	under	the	eyes	is	yellowish. This	indicates	that	the	liver	and	gallbladder	are
overactive. A	
dark,	even	black	color
	in	the	same	area	results	when	the	kidneys,	bladder,
and	reproductive	organs	are	overtaxed	because	of	a	prolonged	disorder	of	the	digestive
system. A	
grayish,	pale	color
	occurs	if	the	kidneys	and,	occasionally,	the	lungs	are
malfunctioning	owing	to	improper	lymph	drainage	from	these	organs. Also,	the	endocrine
system	may	be	affected. Water-containing	bags	under	the	lower	eyelids. These	are	formed	as	a	result	of
congestion	in	the	digestive	and	excretory	organs,	which	results	in	inadequate	lymph
drainage	from	the	head	area. If	these	eye	bags	are	chronic	and	contain	fat,	this	points
toward	the	presence	of	inflammation,	cysts,	and,	possibly,	tumors	in	the	bladder,	ovaries,
fallopian	tubes,	uterus,	and	prostate. A	white	cloud	covers	the	pupil	of	the	eye. The	cloud	consists	mostly	of	mucus	and
degenerate	protein	particles. It	indicates	the	development	of	cataracts	brought	about	by
longstanding	poor	liver	and	digestive	performance. Constant	redness	in	the	white	of	the	eye. This	condition	is	caused	by	the	protrusion	of
capillaries,	indicating	disorders	in	the	circulatory	and	respiratory	functions. White	or
yellow	mucus	patches
	in	the	white	of	the	eye	show	that	the	body	is	accumulating
abnormal	amounts	of	fatty	substances	because	the	liver	and	gallbladder	have	amassed
large	quantities	of	gallstones. When	this	occurs,	the	body	has	a	tendency	to	develop	cysts
and	both	benign	and	malignant	tumors. A	thick	white	line	covers	parts	of	the	periphery	of	the	iris,	particularly	the	lower
parts. This	indicates	the	accumulation	of	large	amounts	of	cholesterol	in	the	blood
circulatory	system. The	lymphatic	system	also	has	major	congestion	and	fat	retention. (
Note:
	If	you	wish	to	understand	the	connection	of	the	eyes	and	iris	with	the	various	parts
of	the	body,	I	recommend	that	you	study	the	science	of	
iridology,
	or	eye	interpretation.) The	eyes	have	lost	their	natural	luster	and	shininess. This	signals	that	both	the	liver
and	kidneys	are	congested	and	unable	to	filter	the	blood	properly. “Dirty”	blood,	loaded
with	toxins	or	waste	products,	is	heavier	and	more	sluggish	than	clean	blood. The
thickened	blood	slows	circulation	and	reduces	oxygen	and	nutrient	supply	to	the	cells	and
organs,	including	the	eyes. If	this	condition	persists,	the	cells	will	deteriorate	and
inevitably	age	or	die	off. The	eye	and	brain	cells	are	especially	affected	because	the	blood
has	to	flow	against	gravity	to	reach	them. Most	vision	problems
	are	the	direct	or	indirect
result	of	reduced	blood-cleansing	capacity	by	the	liver	and	kidneys. Clean	and	nutrient-rich	blood	from	a	healthy,	efficient	liver	can	flow	easily	and	nourish	the	eye	tissues	better,
thereby	improving	most	eye	problems. Tongue,	Mouth,	Lips,	and	Teeth
	
The	tongue	is	coated	yellow	or	white,	especially	in	the	back	part. This	indicates	an
imbalance	in	the	secretion	of	bile,	which	is	the	major	cause	of	digestive	trouble. Toxic
residues	of	undigested	and	fermented	or	putrefied	food	linger	in	the	intestinal	tract. This
blocks	lymph	flow	in	the	thoracic	duct	and	prevents	toxins	and	microbes	in	the	throat	and
mouth	area	from	being	removed. Teeth	impressions	on	the	sides	of	the	tongue,	often	accompanied	by	white	mucus
discharge. This	indicates	weak	digestion	and	inadequate	absorption	of	nutrients	from	the
small	intestine. Pimples	on	the	tongue. They	are	indicative	of	poor	digestion	and	the	presence	of
fermenting	and	putrefying	food	in	both	the	small	and	large	intestines. Cracks	on	the	tongue. These	are	signs	of	long-term	intestinal	trouble. When	food	is
not	being	mixed	with	a	sufficient	amount	of	bile,	it	remains	partially	undigested. Undigested	foods	are	subjected	to	bacterial	putrefaction	and,	thereby,	become	a	source	of
toxicity. Constant	exposure	of	the	intestinal	wall	to	the	toxins	that	these	bacteria	produce
irritates	and	injures	it. The	resulting	lesions,	scars,	and	hardening	of	the	intestinal	walls	is
then	reflected	by	the	cracks	on	the	tongue. There	may	be	little	or	no	mucus	discharge	on
the	tongue. Repeated	mucus	discharge	into	the	throat	and	mouth. Bile	may	regurgitate	into	the
stomach,	thereby	irritating	its	protective	lining	and	causing	excessive	mucus	production. Some	of	the	bile	and	mucus	may	reach	the	mouth	area. This	can	create	a	bad	(bitter)	taste
in	the	mouth	and	give	rise	to	frequent	attempts	at	clearing	the	throat,	which	sometimes
involve	coughing. Mucus	discharge	without	this	bitter	taste	results	when	food	is	not
digested	properly,	and	toxins	are	generated. The	mucus	helps	to	trap	and	neutralize	some
of	these	toxins,	but	as	a	side	effect,	it	causes	congestion. Bad	breath	and	frequent	burping. Both	signs	point	toward	the	presence	of
undigested,	fermenting,	or	putrefying	food	in	the	GI	tract. Bacteria	acting	on	the	waste
material	produce	gases,	which	can	be	very	toxic	at	times,	hence	the	bad	odor	emanating
from	the	breath. Crust	formations	at	the	corners	of	the	mouth. This	indicates	the	presence	of
duodenal	ulcers,	caused	by	regurgitation	of	bile	into	the	stomach,	or	by	other	reasons
discussed	earlier. Ulcers
	in	various	parts	of	the	mouth	or	on	the	tongue	show	thatinflammation	or	ulceration	is	occurring	in	the	corresponding	parts	of	the	GI	tract. For
example,	a	mouth	ulcer	on	the	outside	parts	of	your	lower	lip	points	to	the	presence	of
ulcer	lesions	in	the	large	intestine. Herpes	(“cold	sores”)	on	the	lip	corresponds	to	more
severe	inflammation	and	ulceration	of	the	intestinal	wall. Dark	spots	or	patches	on	the	lips. These	marks	occur	when	obstructions	in	the	liver,
gallbladder,	and	kidneys	have	resulted	in	slowness	and	stagnation	of	blood	circulation	and
lymph	drainage	throughout	the	body. There	may	be	advanced,	abnormal	constriction	of
blood	capillaries. If	the	color	of	the	lips	is	reddish	(dark)	or	purple,	this	indicates	that
heart,	lung,	and	respiratory	functions	are	subdued. Swollen	or	expanded	lips. This	condition	indicates	intestinal	disorders. If	the	lower	lip
is	swollen,	the	colon	suffers	constipation,	diarrhea,	or	both,	alternating	between	them. Toxic	gases	are	formed	from	improperly	digested	foods,	which	gives	rise	to	bloating	and
abdominal	discomfort. A	swollen	or	enlarged	upper	lip	indicates	stomach	problems,
including	indigestion,	frequently	accompanied	by	“heartburn.”	An	abnormal,	tightly
closed	mouth	shows	that	a	person	suffers	from	disorders	of	the	liver,	gallbladder,	and,
possibly,	the	kidneys. If	the	lower	lip	is	dry,	peels,	and	splits	easily,	there	may	either	be
chronic	constipation	or	diarrhea,	with	large	amounts	of	toxic	acids	prevalent	in	the	colon. This	condition	is	accompanied	by	advanced	dehydration	of	the	colon	cells. Swollen,	sensitive,	or	bleeding	gums. Any	of	these	symptoms	occur	when	lymph
drainage	from	the	mouth	area	is	inefficient	as	a	result	of	intestinal	lymph	congestion. The
blood	has	an	overload	of	acid	compounds. Inflammation	deep	in	the	throat,	with	or
without	swelling	of	the	tonsils,	is	also	caused	by	lymphatic	blockage. Tonsillitis,
	which
often	occurs	among	children,	is	a	sign	of	constant	retention	of	toxins	contained	in	the
lymph	fluids	and	back-flushing	of	waste	from	the	GI	tract	into	the	tonsils. Tooth	problems
	are	generally	caused	by	nutritional	imbalance. Poor	digestion	and
overconsumption	of	refined,	processed,	and	highly	acid-forming	foods,	such	as	sugar,
chocolate,	meat,	cheese,	coffee,	soda,	and	so	forth,	deplete	the	body	of	minerals	and
vitamins. Adults	usually	have	thirty-two	teeth. Each	tooth	corresponds	to	a	vertebra	of	the
spine,	and	each	vertebra	is	connected	to	a	major	organ	or	gland. If	any	of	the	four	canines
are	decaying,	for	example,	it	indicates	the	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	and
gallbladder. A	
yellow	color	of	the	teeth
,	and	of	the	canines	in	particular,	indicates	the
presence	of	toxins	in	the	organs	located	in	the	midabdominal	region,	that	is,	the	liver,
gallbladder,	stomach,	pancreas,	and	spleen. Bacteria	are	
not
	the	cause	of	tooth	decay. They
only	attack	tooth	tissue	that	already	has	an	unbalanced	acid-alkaline	ratio. Proper	saliva
secretions	also	play	a	major	role	in	the	protection	of	the	teeth. Truly	healthy	teeth	last	a
lifetime	and	are	maintained	by	a	healthy	digestive	system. Hands,	Nails,	and	Feet
	
White,	fatty	skin	on	the	fingertips
	is	a	sign	of	dysfunctional	digestive	and	lymphatic
systems. In	addition,	the	liver	and	kidneys	may	be	forming	cysts	and	tumors. An	excessive
discharge	of	fats	may	occur,	seen	as	oiliness	on	the	skin. Dark	red	fingernails
	point	toward	a	high	content	of	cholesterol,	fatty	acids,	and
minerals	in	the	blood. The	liver,	gallbladder,	and	spleen	are	congested	and	underactive,
and	all	excretory	functions	are	overburdened	with	waste	products. Whitish	nails
	indicate
the	accumulation	of	fat	and	mucus	in	and	around	the	heart,	liver,	pancreas,	prostate,	or
ovaries. This	condition	is	accompanied	by	poor	blood	circulation	and	low	hemoglobin
levels	(anemia). Vertical	ridges	in	the	fingernails
	generally	indicate	poor	absorption	of	food	and	the
disruption	of	important	digestive,	liver,	and	kidney	functions. There	may	be	general
fatigue. Strong	vertical	ridges	on	the	thumbnails,	possibly	with	split	ends,	show	that	a
person’s	testicles	and	prostate	or	ovaries	are	not	functioning	properly. This	is	caused	by
the	ineffectiveness	of	the	digestive	and	circulatory	systems. Horizontal	indentations	in
the	nails
	show	unusual	or	drastic	changes	in	dietary	habits. The	changes	can	be	either
beneficial	or	harmful. White	dots	on	the	nails
	appear	when	the	body	eliminates	large
amounts	of	calcium	and/or	zinc	in	response	to	excessive	consumption	of	sugar	or	sugar-
containing	foods	and	beverages. Sugar	has	highly	acid-forming	properties	and	leaches	out
these	minerals	from	the	bones	and	teeth. A	hard	protrusion	at	the	ball	of	the	foot. This	condition	shows	progressive	hardening
of	the	organs	located	in	the	middle	of	the	body,	including	the	liver,	stomach,	pancreas,	and
spleen. It	points	to	the	accumulation	of	numerous	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. A	yellow	color	of	the	feet
	indicates	the	accumulation	of	many	gallstones	in	the	liver
and	gallbladder. If	the	color	of	any	part	of	the	feet	is	green,	then	spleen	and	lymph
functions	are	severely	disrupted. This	may	lead	to	cysts	and	to	benign	and	malignant
tumors. Hardness	at	the	tip	of	the	fourth	toe	or	a	callus	in	the	area	under	the	fourth	toe. This	symptom	shows	that	gallbladder	functions	are	stagnant. General	rigidity,	a	bent
condition,	and	pain	in	the	fourth	toe	imply	a	long	history	of	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder
and	liver. Curving	of	the	first	toe. If	the	large	toe	curves	inward	toward	the	second	toe,	it	showsthat	liver	functions	are	subdued	owing	to	the	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	bile	ducts. At	the	same	time,	spleen	and	lymphatic	functions	are	overactive	because	of	the
accumulation	of	toxic	residues	from	inadequately	digested	foods,	metabolic	waste,	and
cellular	debris. White	color	and	rugged	surfaces	on	the	fourth	and	fifth	toenails. This	indicates
poor	performance	of	the	liver	and	gallbladder,	as	well	as	of	the	kidneys	and	urinary
bladder. The	Constitution	of	Fecal	Matter
	
The	stool	or	fecal	matter	emits	a	sharp,	sour,	or	penetrative	odor. This	indicates	that
food	is	not	being	digested	properly. Fermented	and	putrefied	food	and	the	presence	of
large	quantities	of	“unfriendly”	bacteria	in	the	feces	give	rise	to	an	abnormal	odor	and
sticky	texture. Normal	stool	is	coated	with	a	thin	mucus	lining,	which	prevents	the	anus
from	being	soiled. Dry	and	hard	stools
	are	an	indication	of	constipation,	and	so	are	sticky	stools. Diarrhea	is	yet	another	sign	of	weak	performance	of	the	digestive	system	and	the	liver,	in
particular. The	feces	look	pale	or	clay-colored. This	is	still	another	indication	of	poor	liver
performance	(bile	gives	the	stool	its	natural	brown	color). If	the	stool	floats,	large	amounts
of	undigested	fats	are	contained	in	it,	making	it	lighter	than	water. Conclusion
	
There	may	be	many	more	signs	and	symptoms	indicating	the	presence	of	gallstones	in	the
liver	and	gallbladder	than	those	listed	above. Pain	in	the	right	shoulder,	tennis	elbow,
frozen	shoulder,	numbness	in	the	legs,	and	sciatica,	for	example,	may	have	no	obvious
relation	to	gallstones	in	the	liver. Yet	when	the	gallstones	are	removed,	these	conditions
usually	disappear. The	body	is	a	network	of	information,	and	every	part	influences	and	communicates	with
every	other	part. Seemingly	insignificant	marks	or	signs	on	the	skin,	in	the	eyes,	or	on	a
toe	may	be	the	harbingers	of	serious	health	issues. When	you	recognize	them	and	cleanse
your	liver	and	gallbladder,	in	concert	with	adopting	a	healthy	regimen	of	diet	and	lifestyle,
you	will	find	that	the	signs	of	wellness	and	vitality	begin	to	reappear. To	prevent	illness
and	make	permanent	health	a	practical	reality	in	your	life,	it	is	important	to	understand
what	actually	causes	gallstones	in	the	first	place. CHAPTER	3
	
The	Most	Common	Causes	of	Gallstones
	
Bile	consists	of	water,	mucus,	bile	pigment	(bilirubin),	bile	salts,	and	cholesterol,	as	well
as	enzymes	and	beneficial	bacteria. Liver	cells	secrete	this	yellow,	green,	or	brownish
fluid	into	tiny	canals,	known	as	
bile	canaliculi. The	bile	canaliculi	join	up	to	form	larger
canals	that,	in	turn,	connect	with	the	
right	and	left	hepatic	ducts. The	two	hepatic	ducts
combine	and	form	the	
common	bile	duct
,	which	drains	bile	from	the	liver	and	supplies	the
gallbladder	with	the	right	amount	of	bile	for	the	process	of	digestion. Any	abnormal	change	in	the	composition	of	bile	affects	the	solubility	of	its	constituents
and,	hence,	causes	gallstones. For	simplicity’s	sake,	I	have	categorized	gallstones	into	two
basic	types:	
cholesterol	stones
	and	
pigment	stones
. Some	cholesterol	stones	are	composed
of	at	least	60	percent	cholesterol	and	have	a	yellowish	or	tan	color. Others	have	a	pea-
green	color	and	are	generally	soft,	like	putty	(these	can	consist	of	up	to	95	percent
cholesterol). Some	stones	may	contain	other	organic,	fatty	material. Pigment	stones
	are
brown	or	black,	owing	to	their	high	content	of	colored	pigment	(bilirubin). They	may	be
calcified,	and	they	are	harder	and	more	solid	than	cholesterol	stones. However,
cholesterol-based	stones	can	also	become	hard	and	calcified. Calcified	stones	grow	only	in
the	gallbladder. An	abnormal	alteration	of	the	components	of	bile	can	occur	in	a	number	of	ways. The
dissolving	action	of	bile	salts	and,	of	course,	copious	amounts	of	water,	normally	keep
cholesterol	in	liquid	form. An	increased	amount	of	cholesterol	in	the	bile	overwhelms	the
dissolving	capacity	of	the	bile	salts,	thereby	promoting	the	formation	of	cholesterol	stones. Similarly,	a	decrease	in	the	amount	of	bile	salts	being	produced	also	leads	to	cholesterol
stone	formation. In	addition,	due	to	insufficient	water	intake,	the	fluidity	of	bile	decreases,
and	much	of	the	cholesterol	is	not	dissolved	properly;	instead	it	reconstitutes	into	small
cholesterol	pebbles. In	time,	these	small	pebbles	grow	into	larger	ones. Pigment	stones	form	when	the	bile	pigment,	bilirubin,	a	waste	product	of	the
breakdown	of	red	blood	cells,	increases	in	the	bile. People	with	excessive	amounts	of
cholesterol	stones	in	the	liver	are	at	risk	for	developing	liver	cirrhosis,	sickle-cell	anemia,
or	other	blood	diseases. Any	of	these	complications	can	produce	high	concentrations	of
bilirubin	pigment	in	the	bile. These	abnormally	elevated	bilirubin	levels	lead	to	the
formation	of	pigment	stones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. When	the	composition	of	bile	in	the	liver	is	no	longer	balanced,	small	cholesterolcrystals	begin	to	combine	with	other	bile	components	to	form	tiny	clots. These	tiny	clots
can	obstruct	the	even	tinier	bile	canaliculi. This	slows	the	bile	flow	further,	causing	more
and	more	bile	to	attach	itself	to	these	tiny	clots. Eventually,	the	clots	become	large	enough
to	be	called	stones. Some	of	these	stones	may	pass	into	the	larger	bile	ducts	and	cluster
together	with	other	stones. They	may	also	grow	to	larger-size	stones	themselves. The
result	is	that	bile	flow	becomes	increasingly	obstructed	in	the	larger	bile	ducts	as	well. Once	several	of	the	larger	bile	ducts	are	congested,	hundreds	of	smaller	ducts	are	similarly
affected,	which	closes	the	vicious	cycle. Eventually,	the	hepatic	ducts	are	so	severely
clogged	with	intrahepatic	stones	(those	that	occur	inside	the	liver)	that	the	amount	of	bile
available	for	the	digestive	process	is	drastically	reduced. Since	the	liver	continues	to
produce	bile,	more	and	more	of	it	is	being	converted	into	stones,	while	some	of	it	ends	up
in	the	blood. Once	bile	has	leaked	into	the	blood,	it	may	lead	to	a	discoloration	of	the	skin
(yellow	or	gray)	and	cause	skin	blemishes,	such	as	liver	spots. Sluggish	bile	flow	in	the	liver	alters	the	composition	of	bile	still	further,	which,	in	turn,
affects	the	gallbladder. A	small	clot	of	bile	in	the	gallbladder	may	take	as	long	as	eight
years	to	grow	large	enough	to	be	noticeable	and	become	a	serious	health	threat. It	is
known	that	one	in	ten	Americans	has	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder. Of	these,	500,000	opt
for	gallbladder	surgery	each	year. Very	few	physicians	and	patients,	however,	are	aware	of
the	fact	that	almost	every	person	with	any	kind	of	persistent	health	problem	has	gallstones
in	the	liver. It	is	estimated	that	about	95	percent	of	adults	in	industrialized	nations	have
gallstones	in	the	biliary	system	of	their	liver. Gallstones	in	the	liver	can	cause	many	more	diseases	than	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder. To	prevent	illness	and	to	generate	a	genuine	and	lasting	breakthrough	in	the	understanding
and	treatment	of	disease,	we	need	to	have	a	clear	understanding	of	what	dehydrates	the
bile	fluid,	alters	its	natural	flora,	destroys	its	enzymes,	and	increases	its	cholesterol	and
bilirubin	content. The	following	four	categories	shed	light	on	the	most	common	factors
responsible	for	causing	gallstones. Dietary
	Overeating
	
Dietary	mistakes	probably	play	the	biggest	role	in	producing	imbalanced	bile	composition
and,	consequently,	gallstones. Among	all	dietary	blunders,	
overeating
	affects	health	most
severely. By	regularly	eating	too	much	food	or	eating	food	more	frequently	than	the	body
needs	to	nourish	and	sustain	itself,	the	digestive	juices	(including	bile)	become
increasingly	depleted. This	leaves	large	proportions	of	the	ingested	foods	improperly
digested. Undigested	food	putrefies	and	ferments,	becoming	a	constant	source	of	harmful
microbial	activity. This	rather	unnatural	means	of	breaking	down	food	alters	the	pH	(acid-
alkaline	balance)	of	the	intestinal	environment,	turning	it	into	a	favorable	environment	for
yeast	growth	and	parasites. (
Note:
	Cleansing	of	the	liver	and	colon,	and	eating	a	balanced
diet	rich	in	fresh,	alkaline-forming	foods,	are	among	the	most	effective	ways	to	prevent
and	treat	parasitic	infestation;	the	killing	of	parasites	does	not	address	its	cause	and	may
only	have	limited	benefits,	if	any.) As	more	and	more	toxic	substances	begin	to
accumulate	or	linger	in	the	intestinal	tract,	the	lymph	and	blood	start	absorbing	some	of
these	harmful	substances. This	leads	to	progressive	congestion	of	the	lymphatic	system
and	thickening	of	the	blood. All	of	this	overtaxes	the	liver	and	excretory	functions. Intestinal	disorders	can	greatly	deplete	bile	salts	in	the	body	owing	to	poor	reabsorption
from	the	lower	parts	of	the	small	intestine. Low	levels	of	bile	salt	lead	to	the	formation	of
gallstones. This	is	clearly	shown	by	the	markedly	increased	risk	of	gallstones	among
patients	suffering	from	
Crohn’s	disease
	and	other	forms	of	
irritable	bowel	syndrome
. An	imbalanced	blood	and	lymph	condition,	caused	by	overeating,	leads	to	decreased
blood	flow	in	the	liver	lobules,	thereby	altering	bile	composition	and	producing	gallstones. Gallstones	in	the	liver	further	congest	the	blood	and	lymph,	which	upsets	the	body’s	basic
metabolism. The	more	one	overeats,	the	fewer	nutrients	become	available	to	the	cells	of
the	body. In	fact,	constant	overeating	leads	to	cell	starvation,	which	creates	the	strong	urge
to	eat	food	more	often	than	is	normal. The	repeated	desire	to	snack,	known	as	food
craving,	is	a	sign	of	serious	malnourishment	and	metabolic	imbalance. Moreover,	it
indicates	imbalanced	liver	activity	and	the	presence	of	gallstones. Eating	to	the	point	at	which	you	feel	completely	full,	or	feel	that	you	cannot	eat	any
more	food,	is	a	clear	signal	that	the	stomach	has	reached	the	point	of	dysfunction. Digestive	juices	in	the	stomach	are	only	able	to	combine	with	ingested	food	as	long	as	the
stomach	is	at	least	one-quarter	empty. Two	cupped	handfuls	of	food	(use	your	own	hands
to	measure)	equal	about	three-quarters	the	size	of	your	stomach. This	is	the	maximum
amount	of	food	the	stomach	can	process	at	one	time. Therefore,	it	is	best	to	stop	eating
when	you	reach	the	point	at	which	you	feel	you	could	still	eat	a	little	more. Leaving	the
dinner	table	slightly	hungry	greatly	improves	digestive	functions	and	prevents	gallstones
and	disease	from	arising. Eating	Between	Meals
	
Ayurveda,	the	most	ancient	of	all	health	sciences,	considers	
“eating	before	the	previous
meal	has	been	digested”
	to	be	one	of	the	major	causes	of	illness. The	following	factors	are
among	the	most	common	reasons	why	people	eat	in	between	meals:
•	A	stressful	and	hurried	lifestyle. •	The	temptation	generated	by	the	huge	variety	of	processed,	refined,	and
attractively	packaged	foodstuffs	available. •	The	convenience	of	having	fast	food	meals	(low	in	nutritional	value)	available
at	virtually	any	time	of	the	day	or	night. •	Lack	of	satisfaction	and	nourishment	from	foods	eaten;	hence,	food	cravings
develop. This	can	be	expressed	by	the	urge	to	eat	popcorn	or	junk	food	while
watching	a	movie. •	Emotional	eating	to	comfort	oneself	and	avoid	dealing	with	fear	or	insecurity
issues. Any	or	all	of	these	may	have	contributed	to	the	irregular	eating	habits	prevalent	in	a
large	percentage	of	today’s	population. As	a	rule,	the	more	processed	and	altered	foods
are,	the	fewer	nutrients	and	less	life	energy	(chi)	they	contain. Since	the	nutritional	value
of	such	foods	is	so	low,	we	need	to	eat	more	in	order	to	satisfy	the	daily	requirements	of
the	body. (
Note:
	Taking	food	supplements	can	neither	replace	real	food	nor	provide	the
satisfaction	that	arises	from	eating,	which	is	what	the	body	requires	to	successfully	digest
and	process	nutrients.) Irregular	eating	habits,	which	include	eating	between	meals	and	snacking	in	the	middle
of	the	night,	greatly	upset	the	body’s	finely	tuned	biological	rhythms. 1
	Most	of	the
important	hormonal	secretions	in	the	body	depend	on	regular	cycles	of	eating,	sleeping,
and	waking. For	example,	the	production	of	bile	and	intestinal	digestive	juices,	which	are
necessary	for	breaking	down	foods	into	their	basic	nutrient	components,	naturally	peaks
during	midday. This	suggests	that	the	biggest	meal	is	best	eaten	around	that	time. In
contrast,	the	body’s	digestive	capacity	is	considerably	lower	during	the	morning	and
evening	hours. If,	day	after	day,	the	lunch	meal	consists	merely	of	light	snacks,	the
gallbladder	cannot	squeeze	
all
	its	contents	into	the	intestines,	so	it	leaves	behind	enough
bile	to	form	gallstones. Note	that	the	gallbladder	is	naturally	programmed	to	release	the
maximum	amount	of	bile	during	the	midday	period. If	you	don’t	use	what	the	body
produces	naturally,	it	can	turn	on	itself. In	addition,	eating	only	nonsubstantial	meals	during	lunchtime	causes	nutritional
deficiencies	that	most	often	manifest	themselves	as	a	frequent	urge	for	foods	or	beveragesthat	promise	a	quick	energy	boost. These	include	sweets,	pastries,	breads	and	pastas	made
from	white	flour	(starches	act	like	white	sugar),	chocolate,	coffee,	black	tea,	soda,	and	the
like. For	every	little	snack	eaten,	the	gallbladder	releases	a	small	amount	of	bile. However,
the	secretion	of	just	a	little	bile	is	not	sufficient	to	completely	empty	the	gallbladder,
which	raises	the	risk	of	gallstone	formation. Having	a	constant	urge	to	eat	between	meals	suggests	a	major	imbalance	of	the
digestive	and	metabolic	functions. If	you	decide	to	eat	something	an	hour	or	two	after	a
meal,	for	example,	the	stomach	is	forced	to	leave	the	previously	eaten	meal	half-digested
and	attend	to	the	newly	ingested	food	instead. The	older	food	begins	to	ferment	and
putrefy,	thereby	becoming	a	source	of	toxins	in	the	digestive	tract. The	new	food,	by
contrast,	receives	inadequate	amounts	of	digestive	juices,	leaving	it	only	half-digested	as
well. While	the	body	is	engaged	in	digesting	a	meal,	it	is	simply	incapable	of	producing
and	delivering	sufficient	amounts	of	bile	and	other	digestive	juices	to	properly	handle
another	meal	at	the	same	time. If	this	stop-and-go	process	is	repeated	many	times,	it
results	in	the	generation	of	ever-increasing	amounts	of	toxins,	even	as	ever-decreasing
amounts	of	nutrients	reach	the	body’s	cells. Both	these	stressful	situations	cause	a
reduction	in	bile	salts	(poor	digestion	of	food	decreases	the	reabsorption	of	bile	salts)	and
an	increase	of	cholesterol	production	by	the	liver	in	response	to	poor	digestion	of	fats. Both	these	situations	leave	the	body	with	no	other	choice	but	to	produce	gallstones. To	escape	this	vicious	cycle,	allow	yourself	to	go	through	the	initial	phases	of	food
cravings	with	more	awareness. Feel	what	your	body	is	“telling	you”	when	it	signals
discomfort. Ask	yourself	what	your	body	
really
	wants. If	you	crave	something	sweet,	try
eating	a	piece	of	fruit	instead. In	many	people,	the	urge	to	eat	is	actually	a	sign	of	dehydration,	and	all	the	body	really
wants	is	water. Because	hunger	and	thirst	signals	are	identical,	the	hunger	pang	or
discomfort	may	subside	once	you	drink	one	or	two	glasses	of	water. At	the	same	time,
make	certain	that	you	get	a	substantial	and	nutritious	meal	at	lunchtime. In	time,	and
provided	you	have	completely	cleansed	your	liver,	your	body	will	receive	enough
nutrients	from	this	main	meal	to	satisfy	almost	all	its	daily	nutritional	requirements. This
will	effectively	stop	food	cravings	and	the	desire	to	eat	in	between	meals. Eating	Heavy	Meals	in	the	Evening
	
A	similar	eating	disorder	occurs	when	the	main	meal	of	the	day	is	consumed	in	the
evening. Secretions	of	bile	and	digestive	enzymes	are	drastically	reduced	later	in	the
afternoon,	especially	after	6	p.m.	For	that	reason,	a	meal	consisting	of	foods	such	as	meat,
chicken,	fish,	cheese,	or	eggs	cannot	be	properly	digested	later	in	the	day. Oily	foods	or
those	fried	in	oil	are	too	difficult	for	the	body	to	digest	in	the	evening. Instead,	such	a	meal
turns	into	toxic	waste	matter	in	the	intestines. Undigested	foods	always	end	up	congesting	the	body,	first	in	the	intestinal	tract,	and
then	in	the	lymph	and	blood. This	greatly	affects	the	quality	of	digestion	during	daytime
meals. Gradually,	the	digestive	power,	which	is	determined	by	balanced	secretions	of
hydrochloric	acid,	bile,	and	digestive	enzymes,	becomes	subdued,	causing	similar	side
effects	to	those	that	result	from	overeating. Therefore,	eating	a	large	meal	in	the	evening	is
a	major	contributing	factor	in	the	development	of	gallstones	in	the	liver. Eating	food
before	going	to	sleep	also	upsets	the	digestive	functions,	for	similar	reasons. Ideally,	there
should	be	at	least	three	hours	between	eating	and	bedtime. The	ideal	time	for	evening
meals	is	around	6	p.m.,	and	the	ideal	bedtime	is	before	10	p.m.
	Overeating	Proteins
	
As	mentioned	earlier,	excessive	protein	consumption	leads	to	the	thickening	and
congestion	of	the	basal	membranes	of	the	blood	vessels	(capillaries	and	arteries),
including	the	liver	sinusoids. 2
	Protein	deposits	in	the	blood	sinusoids	hinder	serum
cholesterol	from	leaving	the	bloodstream. Therefore,	the	liver	cells	“assume”	that	there
must	be	a	shortage	of	cholesterol	in	the	body. This	perceived	“shortage”	stimulates	the
liver	cells	to	raise	cholesterol	production	to	abnormally	high	levels	(some	of	the
cholesterol	is	needed	to	heal	and	protect	injured	parts	of	the	arteries). This	extra
cholesterol	enters	the	liver	bile	ducts	with	the	intention	of	being	taken	to	the	small
intestines	for	absorption. However,	because	the	membranes	and	openings	of	the	sinusoids
are	clogged	with	accumulated	protein	fiber	(collagen),	most	of	the	extra	cholesterol	never
makes	it	there	and,	instead,	is	caught	in	the	bile	ducts. Any	excessive	cholesterol	(not
combined	with	bile	salts)	forms	small	clumps	of	crystals	that	combine	with	other	bile
components	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. This	is	how	cholesterol	stones	are	made. Interestingly,	Asians	generally	have	a	low-protein	but	high-fat	diet,	and	rarely	have
cholesterol	stones	in	their	gallbladders. On	the	other	hand,	cholesterol	stones	in	the
gallbladder	are	very	common	among	Americans	whose	diet	is	rich	in	flesh	and	milk
protein. Dietary	fats	play	only	a	secondary,	almost	insignificant,	role	in	raising	cholesterol	levels
in	the	blood. The	liver	cells	produce	most	of	the	cholesterol	the	body	requires	on	a	daily
basis	for	the	normal	metabolic	processes. The	main	reason	we	need	fats	in	our	diet	is	not
so	much	to	meet	our	need	for	cholesterol,	but	to	help	digest	and	absorb	other	foods	and	to
derive	fat-soluble	vitamins. The	liver	raises	cholesterol	production	to	abnormal	levels	only
when	the	basal	membranes	of	the	sinusoids	are	plastered	with	protein	deposits. Other	factors	that	generate	excessive	amounts	of	protein	in	the	blood	include	stress,
smoking,	and	drinking	alcohol	and	caffeinated	beverages. Smoking,	for	example,	causes
inhaled	carbon	monoxide	to	destroy	red	blood	cells,	thus	unleashing	a	large	amount	of
protein	particles	into	the	blood. Once	enough	of	these	degenerate	proteins	are	deposited	in
the	blood	vessel	walls,	adequate	quantities	of	cholesterol	can	no	longer	reach	the	body’s
cells,	and	the	liver	cells	automatically	raise	cholesterol	production. The	side	effect	of	this
response	is	gallstone	formation. If	you	are	not	a	vegetarian,	it	is	best	to	cut	out	meat,
3
	eggs,	and	cheese	first,	and	keep
other	types	of	animal	protein,	such	poultry	and	fish,	to	a	minimum. Although	all	animal-
based	protein	has	a	gallstone-generating	effect,	white	meat,	including	chicken,	turkey,	and
rabbit,	causes	a	little	less	damage	to	the	liver,	provided	they	are	of	free-range	origin	andnot	eaten	more	often	than	once	or	twice	a	week. 4
	It	is	best	to	avoid	fried	and	deep-fried
foods,	as	they	aggravate	both	the	gallbladder	and	the	liver. Once	your	taste	for	meat	or
other	animal	proteins	begins	to	diminish,	you	can	gradually	switch	to	a	balanced	vegan
diet. Over	two-thirds	of	the	world’s	population	are	still	vegetarian	(they	eat	some	dairy)	or
vegan	(they	eat	nothing	from	animals)	and,	therefore,	they	consume	little	or	no	animal
protein. These	population	groups	show	almost	no	signs	of	such	degenerative	illnesses	as
heart	disease,	cancer,	osteoporosis,	arthritis,	diabetes,	obesity,	MS,	and	the	like. The	body’s	protein	requirements	are	actually	quite	small,	and	certainly	not	as	high	as
you	have	been	led	to	believe	by	the	food	and	medical	industries. First,	about	95	percent	of
the	body’s	protein	is	recycled. Second,	the	liver	synthesizes	new	proteins	from	amino
acids	that	are	not	necessarily	derived	from	the	foods	you	eat. In	fact,	each	cell	in	the	body
makes	proteins. The	nucleus	of	each	cell	is	constantly	engaged	in	protein	production. Brain	cells	produce	proteins,	known	as	
neuropeptides
,	in	response	to	every	thought	or
feeling	you	have. Neuropeptides,	also	known	as	
neurotransmitters,
	are	the	molecular
language	that	allows	mind,	body,	and	emotions	to	communicate. The	body	makes
thousands	of	different	enzymes,	all	of	which	consist	of	proteins. Not	eating	protein	foods
does	not	diminish	the	body’s	ability	to	make	proteins. On	the	contrary,	overeating	proteins
can	severely	congest	the	blood	and	lymph	and	can	suffocate	cells,	thereby	diminishing
their	ability	to	manufacture	proteins. In	fact,	most	protein	deficiencies	result	from	eating
too	much	protein. All	proteins	are	made	of	various	chains	of	amino	acids,	which	in	turn	consist	of
nitrogen,	carbon,	hydrogen,	and	oxygen	molecules. These	molecules	are	ingested	by	the
body	during	inhalation	of	air. The	air	is	saturated	with	these	four	molecules. When	you
inhale	air,	you	are	using	not	only	the	oxygen	molecules	but	all	the	other	molecules	as	well. Since	all	of	these	enter	the	blood	right	away,	they	are	readily	available	to	all	cells	in	the
body. This	is	an	efficient	way	for	the	brain	cells	and	all	the	other	cells	in	the	body	to	be
virtually	self-sufficient	with	respect	to	meeting	their	protein	requirements. It	would	be	far	too	complicated,	inefficient,	and	laborious	for	the	body	to	convert
degenerated	cadaver-proteins	from	killed	animals	into	fresh,	vital	proteins. Heating	fish,
eggs,	meat,	and	poultry	almost	completely	destroys	(coagulates)	these	proteins,	making	it
very	difficult	for	human	cells	to	use	them. If	the	body	depended	on	eating	protein	foods	on
a	regular	basis,	most	people	in	the	world	would	be	deathly	ill	or	dead	by	now. However,
this	has	not	happened. On	the	contrary,	the	sickest	people	on	the	planet	live	in	the	United
States	and	other	industrialized	nations	where	protein	is	considered	a	necessary	food. The
common	assumption	that	you	need	to	eat	protein-rich	food	daily	is	not	only	misleading	but
also	highly	unscientific. 5
	People	on	a	balanced	vegan	diet	rarely	suffer	from	a	chronic
illness. A	recent	study	showed	that	a	vegan	diet	may	even	reverse	diabetes. In	addition,	it
is	a	myth	that	vegans	are	more	prone	to	anemia	owing	to	a	deficiency	in	vitamin	B12	thanmeat-eaters. In	fact,	I	see	far	more	anemic	meat-eaters	than	vegetarians	who	are	anemic. I
personally	suffered	years	of	childhood	anemia	while	on	animal	proteins,	but	completely
recovered	from	it	after	eight	weeks	on	a	vegan	diet	(with	the	exception	of	butter). The	idea
of	having	to	combine	certain	foods	in	order	to	get	complete	proteins	is	plain
misinformation,	too. The	body	does	not	depend	on	food	proteins	to	produce	the	proteins	it
requires	to	be	healthy. The	strongest	animals,	such	as	the	elephant,	wild	horse,	gorilla,	and	bull,	do	not	have	to
eat	animal	proteins	either. Like	us,	their	large	lungs	provide	them	with	the	right	amounts
of	molecules	to	make	their	own	proteins	and	strong	muscles. If	given	animal	protein-based
feeds,	they	become	sick	or	die. In	addition,	consider	how	plants	such	as	avocados,	beans,
nuts,	and	seeds	make	their	proteins. These	plants	take	the	nitrogen,	hydrogen,	carbon,	and
oxygen	molecules	(carbon	dioxide)	from	the	air. With	the	help	of	the	sun	and	water
(combined	hydrogen	and	oxygen	molecules)	and	a	few	minerals	from	the	soil,	they	make
“solid”	carbohydrates	and	proteins. Is	our	body	any	less	capable	of	doing	the	same? Human	breast	milk	is	a	newborn	child’s	most	important	and	balanced	food. However,	in
comparison	with	cow’s	milk,	it	contains	almost	no	protein,	that	is,	just	about	1.5	percent. Compared	with	human	milk,	cow’s	milk	contains	three	times	the	amount	of	protein. Right
from	the	beginning	of	life,	the	growing	baby	is	naturally	prevented	from	ingesting	a
concentrated	protein	food. There	is	no	need	for	such	a	food	anyway,	since	the	infant’s	first
breath	delivers	most	of	the	raw	ingredients	to	jump-start	protein	synthesis	by	the	cells. It
should	be	noted	here	that	life-long	vegans	have	the	lowest	incidence	of	gallstones,	heart
disease,	and	cancer. 6
	Other	Foods	and	Beverages
	
Eggs,	pork,	greasy	food,	onions,	fowl,	pasteurized	milk,	ice	cream,	coffee,	chocolate,
citrus	fruits,	corn,	beans,	and	nuts—in	that	order—are	known	to	bring	on	gallbladder
attacks	in	patients	suffering	from	gallbladder	disease. In	a	1968	research	study,	an	entire
group	of	patients	with	gallbladder	disease	was	free	of	symptoms	while	on	a	diet	that
excluded	all	these	foods. Adding	eggs	to	their	diet	brought	on	gallbladder	attacks	in	93
percent	of	the	patients. Egg	protein,	in	particular,	can	have	a	gallstone-producing	effect. Researchers	believe	that	the	ingestion	of	substances	that	cause	allergies	makes	the	bile
ducts	swell	up,	which,	in	turn,	impedes	the	discharge	of	bile	from	the	gallbladder. This	assumption,	however,	is	only	partially	true. From	the	Ayurvedic	point	of	view,
gallstone	formation	is	a	
Pitta	disorder
,	affecting	mostly	the	Pitta	body	type,	although	any
body	type	can	suffer	a	Pitta	disorder	and	produce	gallstones. In	the	ancient	language	of
Sanskrit,	Pitta	literally	means	
bile
. People	of	this	body	type	naturally	secrete	bile	in	large
amounts. However,	bile	secretions	become	erratic,	excessive,	or	irregular	when	the	Pitta
type	eats	the	above	foods	in	large	amounts	or	on	a	regular	basis. Bile’s	constituent	parts
become	imbalanced,	which	predisposes	it	to	hardening. This	does	not	mean,	though,	that
Pitta	types	are	naturally	prone	to	gallbladder	disease;	rather,	it	means	that	the	digestive
system	of	these	individuals	is	not	designed	to	digest	specific	foods	that	are	not	conducive
for	their	body’s	growth	and	sustenance. The	Pitta	body	type	is	known	to	have	only	limited	amounts	of	enzymes	to	break	down
certain	foods	and	beverages,	of	which	the	most	prominent	are:
	
Sour	dairy	products,	including	cheese,	yogurt,	and	sour	cream;	egg	yolks;	salty	butter;
all	nuts	except	a	small	amount	of	almonds,	pecans,	and	walnuts;	hot	spices,	as	well	as
ketchup,	mustard,	pickles,	and	refined	or	processed	salt;	salad	dressings	that	contain
vinegar;	spicy	condiments	(sauces);	citrus	fruit	and	juices;	all	sour	and	unripe	fruits;
brown	sugar;	whole	(nonground)	grains,	such	as	those	contained	in	many	whole	wheat
breads;	brown	rice;	lentils;	alcohol;	tobacco;	coffee	and	regular	tea;	colas	and	other	soft
drinks;	artificial	sweeteners,	preservatives,	and	colorings;	most	pharmaceutical	drugs	and
narcotics;	chocolate	and	cocoa;	left-over,	frozen,	and	microwaved	foods;	and	all	iced
beverages
. Although	the	Pitta	type	is	the	most	prone	to	develop	gallstones,	other	body	types	are
also	at	risk	if	they	regularly	eat	foods	that	clash	with	their	natural	constitutional
requirements. 7
	In	addition,	manufactured	and	preserved	foods	and	beverages	disturb	liver
functions	in	any	body	type. Foods	that	contain	artificial	sweeteners,	such	as	aspartame,
Splenda,	or	saccharine,	severely	upset	the	liver,	gallbladder,	and	pancreas. Drinking
alcohol	on	a	regular	basis	has	a	dehydrating	effect	on	both	the	bile	and	the	blood,	causingfat	deposits	in	the	liver;	eating	foods	that	contain	a	lot	of	sugar	has	the	same	effect. Moreover,	carbonated	drinks	and	fruit	juices	are	loaded	with	sugar. The	increased
consumption	of	sugar	among	children	may	explain	why	such	a	high	percentage	of	younger
people	today	already	have	so	many	gallstones	in	the	liver,	although	relatively	few	children
normally	develop	stones	in	the	gallbladder	at	such	an	early	age. (I	personally	know	of
numerous	ill	children,	who	have	done	liver	cleanses	and	released	hundreds	of	gallstones.) Children	between	the	ages	of	10	and	16	can	do	liver	cleanses	at	half	the	adult	dosage
(apple	juice,	Epsom	salts,	olive	oil,	and	juices). Unless	they	have	a	small	frame,	children
who	are	16	or	older	can	follow	the	normal	directions	for	adults. Children	rarely	produce	gallstones	if	they	eat	a	balanced,	vegetarian	diet	that	is	rich	in
vegetables,	fruits,	and	complex	carbohydrates. Effects	of	Refined	and	Unrefined	Salt
	
Natural	sea	salt	contains	ninety-two	essential	minerals,	whereas	refined	adulterated	salt	(a
byproduct	of	the	chemical	industry)	contains	only	two	elements,	sodium	(Na)	and	chlorine
(Cl). When	cells	suffer	from	a	dietary	deficiency	of	trace	elements,	they	lose	their	ability
to	control	their	ions. This	has	dire	consequences	on	the	human	body. Even	if	ion
equilibrium	is	lost	for	just	one	minute,	cells	in	the	body	begin	to	burst. This	can	lead	to
nervous	disorders,	brain	damage,	or	muscle	spasms,	as	well	as	a	breakdown	of	the	cell-
regenerating	process. When	ingested,	natural	sea	salt	(reconstituted	seawater)	allows	liquids	to	freely	cross
body	membranes,	blood	vessels	walls,	and	glomeruli	(filter	units)	of	the	kidneys. Whenever	the	natural	salt	concentration	rises	in	the	blood,	the	salt	will	readily	combine
with	the	fluids	in	the	neighboring	tissues. This,	in	turn,	will	allow	the	cells	to	derive	more
nourishment	from	the	enriched	intracellular	fluid. In	addition,	healthy	kidneys	are	able	to
remove	these	natural	saline	fluids,	without	a	problem,	which	is	essential	for	keeping	the
fluid	concentration	in	the	body	balanced. Refined	salt,	however,	may	pose	a	great	risk	to
the	body. It	prevents	this	free	crossing	of	liquids	and	minerals	(see	the	reasons	for	this
below),	thereby	causing	fluids	to	accumulate	and	stagnate	in	the	joints,	lymphatic	ducts
and	lymph	nodes,	and	kidneys. The	dehydrating	effect	of	commercial	salt	can	lead	to
gallstone	formation,	weight	increase,	high	blood	pressure,	and	other	health	problems. The	body	requires	salt	to	properly	digest	carbohydrates. In	the	presence	of	natural	salt,
saliva	and	gastric	secretions	are	able	to	break	down	the	fibrous	parts	of	carbohydrate
foods. In	its	dissolved	and	ionized	form,	salt	facilitates	the	digestive	process	and	sanitizes
the	GI	tract. Commercially	produced	table	salt	has	just	the	opposite	effect. To	make	salt	resist	the
reabsorption	of	moisture	and,	therefore,	be	more	convenient	for	the	consumer,	salt
manufacturers	add	chemicals	such	as	desiccants,	as	well	as	different	bleaches,	to	the	final
salt	formula. After	undergoing	processing,	the	salt	can	no	longer	blend	or	combine	with
human	body	fluids. This	invariably	undermines	the	most	basic	chemical	and	metabolic
processes	in	the	body. Water	retention	and	kidney	and	blood	pressure	problems	are	the
most	obvious	consequences	of	refined	salt	consumption. Refined	salt	is	still	added	to
thousands	of	different	manufactured	foods. Some	50	percent	of	the	American	population
suffers	from	water	retention	(the	leading	cause	of	weight	gain	and	obesity). The
consumption	of	large	amounts	of	refined	salt	is	much	to	blame	for	that. Before	salt	was	commercially	produced,	when	it	was	harvested	naturally,	it	was
considered	the	most	precious	commodity	on	earth,	even	more	precious	than	gold. During
the	Celtic	era,	salt	was	used	to	treat	major	physical	and	mental	disturbances,	severe	burns,and	other	ailments. Research	has	shown	that	seawater	removes	hydroelectrolytic
imbalance,	a	disorder	that	causes	a	loss	of	the	immune	response,	allergies,	and	numerous
other	health	problems	(for	more	details	see	“
Eat	Unrefined	Sea	Salt
”	in	Chapter	5). In	recent	years,	salt	has	earned	a	bad	reputation,	and	people	have	learned	to	fear	it,	in
the	same	way	they	fear	cholesterol	and	sunlight. Many	doctors	warn	their	patients	to	stay
away	from	sodium	and	sodium-rich	foods. However,	to	live	a	salt-free	life	means	that	you
will	suffer	an	increased	risk	of	mineral	and	trace	mineral	deficiencies,	as	well	as	numerous
related	complications. Eating	unrefined	salt	fulfills	the	body’s	need	for	salt	without
upsetting	the	hydroelectrolytic	balance. If	your	diet	contains	a	goodly	amount	of
potassium	in	natural	form,	you	should	have	no	concern	about	being	harmed	by	the
relatively	small	amount	of	sodium	in	real	sea	salt. Foods	that	are	particularly	high	in
potassium	are	bananas,	apricots,	avocados,	pumpkin	seeds,	beans,	potatoes,	winter	squash,
and	many	other	vegetables. However,	if	potassium	levels	in	the	body	drop	below	normal,
sodium	(even	in	natural	salt)	can	become	a	source	of	imbalance. Celtic	ocean	salt	(grayish	in	color)	is	a	particularly	good	product	to	ingest	because	it	is
naturally	extracted	through	sun	drying. Other	great	salts	are	sold	at	whole	food	stores	or
co-ops. Some	are	multicolored;	others	have	a	pink	color. Himalayan	salt	is	considered	the
best	and	most	nutritious	of	all. If	taken	dissolved	in	water	or	added	to	the	water	in	which
foods	are	cooking,	these	salts	have	profound,	positive	effects	at	the	cellular	level. Unrefined	salt	also	helps	to	cleanse	and	detoxify	the	gastrointestinal	tract,	and	it	keeps
harmful	germs	at	bay. Dehydration
	
Many	people	suffer	from	dehydration	without	being	aware	of	it. Dehydration	is	a
condition	in	which	body	cells	do	not	receive	enough	water	for	basic	metabolic	processes. The	cells	may	run	dry	for	a	number	of	reasons:
•	Lack	of	water	intake	(anything	less	than	six	glasses	of	pure	water	per	day)
•	Regular	consumption	of	beverages	that	have	diuretic	effects,	such	as	coffee,
regular	tea	(black),	most	soda	beverages,	and	alcohol,	including	beer	and	wine. (Herbal	teas	such	as	green	tea,	peppermint	tea,	and	the	like,	have	no	diuretic	effects;
decaffeinated	coffee	and	tea	are	more	harmful	than	in	their	caffeinated	form.) •	Regular	consumption	of	stimulating	foods	or	substances,	such	as	meat,	hot
spices,	chocolate	(except	small	amounts	of	dark	chocolate),	sugar,	tobacco,	narcotic
drugs,	soda,	and	artificial	sweeteners
•	Stress
•	Most	pharmacological	drugs
•	Excessive	exercise
•	Overeating	and	excessive	weight	gain
•	Watching	television	for	several	hours	each	day
	
Any	of	these	factors	has	a	blood-thickening	effect	and,	thereby,	forces	cells	to	give	up
water. The	cell	water	is	used	to	restore	blood	thinness. To	avoid	self-destruction,	however,
the	cells	begin	to	hold	on	to	water. They	do	this	by	increasing	the	thickness	of	their
membranes. Cholesterol,	which	is	a	clay-like	substance,	attaches	itself	to	the	cell	walls,
thereby	preventing	the	loss	of	cellular	water. Although	this	emergency	measure	may
preserve	water	and	save	the	cell	for	the	time	being,	it	also	reduces	the	cell’s	ability	to
absorb	new	water,	as	well	as	much-needed	nutrients. Some	of	the	unabsorbed	water	and
nutrients	accumulate	in	the	connective	tissues	surrounding	the	cells,	causing	swelling	of
the	body	and	water	retention	in	the	legs,	kidneys,	face,	eyes,	arms,	and	other	parts. This
leads	to	considerable	weight	gain. At	the	same	time,	the	blood	plasma	and	lymph	fluids
become	thickened	and	congested. Dehydration	also	affects	the	natural	fluidity	of	bile	and,
thereby,	promotes	the	formation	of	gallstones. Tea,	coffee,	cola,	and	chocolate	share	the	same	nerve	toxin	(stimulant),	
caffeine
. Caffeine
,
	which	is	readily	released	into	the	blood,	triggers	a	powerful	immune	response
that	helps	the	body	to	counteract	and	eliminate	this	irritant. The	toxic	irritant	stimulates
the	adrenal	glands,	and,	to	some	extent,	the	body’s	many	cells,	to	release	the	stress
hormones	adrenaline	and	cortisol	into	the	bloodstream. The	resultant	sudden	surge	in
energy	is	commonly	referred	to	as	“the	fight-or-flight	response.”	If	consumption	of
stimulants	continues	regularly,	however,	this	natural	defense	response	of	the	bodybecomes	overused	and	ineffective. The	almost	constant	secretion	of	stress	hormones,
which	are	highly	toxic	compounds	in	and	of	themselves,	eventually	alters	the	blood
chemistry	and	causes	damage	to	the	immune,	endocrine,	and	nervous	systems. Future
defense	responses	are	weakened,	and	the	body	becomes	more	prone	to	infections	and
other	ailments. The	boost	in	energy	experienced	after	drinking	a	cup	of	coffee	is	not	a	direct	result	of
the	caffeine	it	contains,	but	rather	of	the	immune	system’s	attempt	get	rid	of	the	caffeine. An	overexcited	and	suppressed	immune	system	fails	to	provide	the	“energizing”
adrenaline	and	cortisol	boosts	needed	to	free	the	body	from	the	acidic	nerve	toxin,
caffeine. At	this	stage,	people	say	that	they	are	“used”	to	a	stimulant,	such	as	coffee. So
they	tend	to	increase	their	intake	of	it	to	feel	the	“benefits.”	The	often-heard	expression	“I
am	dying	for	a	cup	of	coffee”	reflects	the	true	peril	of	this	situation. Since	the	body	cells	have	to	sacrifice	some	of	their	own	water	for	the	removal	of	the
nerve	toxin	caffeine
,
	the	regular	consumption	of	coffee,	tea,	or	colas	causes	them	to
become	dehydrated. For	every	cup	of	tea	or	coffee	you	drink,	the	body	has	to	mobilize	2
to	3	cups	of	water	just	to	remove	the	stimulants,	a	luxury	it	cannot	afford. This	also
applies	to	soft	drinks,	medicinal	drugs,	or	any	other	stimulants,	including	watching	TV	for
many	hours	(see	more	about	this	in	the	section	on	“
Miscellaneous	Causes
”	later	in	this
chapter). As	a	rule,	all	stimulants	have	a	strong,	dehydrating	effect	on	the	bile,	blood,	and
digestive	juices. Rapid	Weight	Loss
	
Overweight	people	are	at	greater	risk	for	developing	gallstones	than	people	of	average
weight. It	is	an	undisputed	fact	that	significant	health	benefits	are	gained	from	losing
excess	pounds. Many	people,	for	example,	can	normalize	high	blood	pressure,	blood
sugar,	and	cholesterol	levels	through	weight	loss. However,	achieving	rapid	weight	loss	through	diet	programs	that	advise	a	very	low
intake	of	calories	each	day	increases	a	person’s	risk	of	developing	gallstones,	in	both	the
liver	and	gallbladder. Some	low-calorie	diets	may	not	contain	enough	fat	to	enable	the
gallbladder	to	contract	sufficiently	to	empty	its	bile. A	meal	or	snack	containing
approximately	10	grams	(one-third	of	an	ounce)	of	fat	is	necessary	for	the	gallbladder	to
contract	normally. If	this	does	not	happen,	the	gallbladder	retains	the	bile,	which
subsequently	leads	to	stone	formation. Obesity	is	associated	with	increased	cholesterol	secretion	into	the	bile	ducts,	which
raises	the	risk	of	developing	cholesterol	stones. When	obese	individuals	undergo	rapid	or
substantial	weight	loss	by	following	an	unbalanced	diet	program	or	using	diet	pills,	the
congested	and,	therefore,	undernourished	body	seeks	to	utilize	nutrient	and	fat
components	from	reserve	deposits. This	quickly	raises	blood	fats	and	further	increases	the
risk	of	gallstone	formation. The	sudden	formation	of	gallstones	among	people	following
rapid	weight	loss	programs	appears	to	be	a	result	of	increased	cholesterol	and	decreased
bile	salts	in	the	bile. Gallstones	are	also	common	among	obese	patients	who	lose	weight	rapidly	after	gastric
bypass	surgery. (In	gastric	bypass	surgery,	the	size	of	the	stomach	is	reduced,	preventing
the	person	from	overeating.) One	study	found	that	more	than	one-third	(38	percent)	of
patients	who	had	gastric	bypass	surgery	developed	gallstones	within	three	months	after	the
surgery. The	research	findings,	however,	refer	only	to	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder. The
damage	done	to	the	liver	itself	through	this	procedure	is	likely	to	be	far	greater	than	the
negative	effects	that	organ	suffers	as	a	result	of	a	few	gallstones	accumulating	in	the
gallbladder. If	substantial	or	rapid	weight	loss	increases	the	risk	of	developing	gallstones,	the
obvious	way	to	reduce	this	risk	is	to	lose	weight	more	gradually. In	fact,	this	problem	is
solved	when	toxic	waste	deposits,	including	gallstones,	are	removed	from	the	body	and	a
balanced	lifestyle	and	appropriate	diet	are	implemented. 8
	In	such	a	case,	weight	loss	does
not	
increase
	the	risk	of	gallbladder	disease,	but	
reduces
	it. By	eliminating	all	stones	from
the	liver	and	gallbladder	and	keeping	the	intestines	clean,	an	obese	person	can	drastically
improve	digestive	functions	and	gain	a	renewed	state	of	vitality. Such	an	approach	cuts	out
the	harmful	side	effects	that	may	be	associated	with	sudden	weight	loss. Lowfat	Diets
	
The	promotion	of	a	lowfat	diet	as	
“the	healthiest	diet	of	all”
	can	be	held	partly
responsible	for	the	continuous	increase	in	liver	and	gallbladder	disease	among	the
populations	of	the	developed	nations. Foods	high	in	protein	are	still	heralded	as	being
crucial	for	the	development	of	physical	strength	and	vitality. Fats,	by	contrast,	have	been
branded	as	a	culprit	for	causing	many	of	today’s	chronic	diseases,	including
atherosclerosis. At	the	beginning	of	the	twentieth	century,	heart	attacks	were	extremely	rare	anywhere
in	the	world. Since	that	time,	fat	consumption,	per	capita,	has	remained	almost	the	same. Yet	since	World	War	II	the	consumption	of	protein	has	risen	most	dramatically	in	the
affluent	parts	of	the	world. The	overconsumption	of	protein	foods	in	industrialized	nations
has	caused	an	unprecedented	number	of	circulatory	diseases,	as	well	as	fatalities	resulting
from	heart	attacks. In	comparison,	these	health	problems	occur	only	rarely	among	ethnic
groups	that	consume	mostly	vegetarian	foods. In	fact,	a	report	issued	by	the	American
Medical	Association	stated	that	a	vegetarian	diet	could	prevent	97	percent	of	all	cases	of
thrombosis	leading	to	heart	attacks. Although	a	balanced	vegetarian	diet	may	contain	larger	amounts	of	fats,	the	fats	do	not
seem	to	have	any	detrimental	effects	on	the	circulatory	system	(unless,	of	course,	they	are
contaminated	by	harmful	trans	fatty	acids). In	contrast,	overeating	proteins	of	animal
origin	causes	thickening	of	the	liver	blood	vessels,	which	leads	to	gallstone	formation	in
the	bile	ducts. The	presence	of	gallstones,	in	turn,	reduces	bile	production	in	the	liver. Diminished	bile	secretions	undermine	the	body’s	ability	to	digest	fats. Because	of
indigestion,	possible	weight	gain,	and	other	discomforts	arising	from	such	a	condition,
doctors	tell	this	type	of	person	to	cut	down	on	dietary	fats. But	this	prevents	the
gallbladder	from	completely	emptying	its	bile	contents,	leading	to	even	more	problems
with	fat	digestion. Eventually,	the	body	will	run	short	of	useful	essential	fats	and	fat-
soluble	vitamins. This	prompts	the	liver	to	increase	cholesterol	production,	causing	yet
more	gallstones	to	be	formed. The	less	fat	the	body	receives	with	the	food,	the	worse	the	situation	becomes. However,
since	fats	cannot	be	digested	properly	anymore,	the	body	enters	a	vicious	cycle,	which	in
most	cases	can	only	be	stopped	by	removing	
all
	gallstones	from	the	liver	and	gallbladder
and	then	gradually	increasing	fat	intake	to	normal	levels. Lowfat	milk,	for	example,	may	be	one	of	the	culprits	that	could	start	such	a	vicious
cycle. In	its	natural	state,	full-fat	milk	contains	the	right	amount	of	the	fats	required	to
digest	milk	proteins. Without	milk	fats,	the	milk	protein	remains	undigested.
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        The	consistent	increase	of
gallstones	in	the	liver,	a	common	factor	among	middle-aged	men	in	affluent	societies,	is
one	of	the	major	reasons	for	lymph	blockage	in	this	vital	part	of	the	body. Venerealdiseases	occur	when	the	exposed	parts	of	the	body	reach	a	high	level	of	toxicity. Microbial
infection	is	preceded	by	major	lymph	congestion. The	collapsing	capacity	of	the	lymphatic
system	(which	includes	the	immune	system)	to	repel	invading	microorganisms	is	the	true
reason	for	most	reproductive	and	sexual	disorders. When	all	gallstones	from	the	liver	are	removed	and	a	healthy	diet	and	lifestyle	are
maintained,	lymphatic	activity	can	return	to	normal. The	reproductive	tissue	receives
improved	nourishment	and	becomes	more	resistant. Infections	subside;	cysts,	fibrous
tissue,	and	tumors	are	broken	down	and	removed;	and	sexual	functions	are	restored. Disorders	of	the	Skin
	
Nearly	all	skin	diseases	such	as	
eczema,	acne,
	and	
psoriasis
	have	one	factor	in	common:
gallstones	in	the	liver. Almost	every	person	with	a	skin	disease	also	has	intestinal
problems	and	impure	blood,	in	particular. These	are	mainly	caused	by	gallstones	and	the
harmful	effects	they	have	on	the	body	as	a	whole. Gallstones	contribute	to	numerous
problems	throughout	the	body—particularly	in	the	digestive,	circulatory,	and	urinary
systems. In	its	attempt	to	eliminate	what	the	colon,	kidneys,	lungs,	liver,	and	lymphatic
system	are	unable	to	remove	or	detoxify,	the	skin	becomes	flooded	and	overburdened	with
acidic	waste. Although	the	skin	is	the	largest	organ	of	elimination	in	the	body,	it
eventually	succumbs	to	the	acid	assault. The	toxic	material	is	deposited	first	in	the
connective	tissue	underneath	the	
dermis. When	this	“waste	depot”	becomes	saturated,	the
skin	begins	to	malfunction. Excessive	amounts	of	noxious	substances,	cell	debris,	microbes	from	different	sources
(such	as	gallstones),	and	various	antigens	from	improperly	digested	foods	congest	the
lymphatic	system	and	inhibit	proper	lymph	drainage	from	the	various,	living	layers	of	the
skin. The	toxins	and	putrefying	protein	from	damaged	or	destroyed	skin	cells	attract
microbes	and	become	a	source	of	constant	irritation	and	inflammation	of	the	skin. Skin
cells	begin	to	suffer	malnourishment,	which	may	greatly	reduce	their	normal	interval	of
turnover	(about	once	every	month). This	may	also	cause	extensive	damage	to	skin	nerves. If	the	sebaceous	glands,	which	pour	their	secretion,	
sebum,
	into	the	hair	follicles,
become	nutrient	deficient,	hair	growth	becomes	abnormal	and,	in	particular,	
scalp	hair
may	fall	out. When	the	body’s	
melanin
	supply	becomes	deficient,	the	
hair	turns	gray
prematurely. Sebum	deficiency	alters	the	healthy	texture	of	the	hair	and	makes	it	look	dull
and	unattractive. On	the	skin,	sebum	acts	as	a	bactericidal	and	fungicidal	agent,	preventing
the	invasion	of	microbes. It	also	prevents	drying	and	cracking	of	the	skin,	especially	when
exposed	to	sunshine	and	hot,	dry	air. A	genetic	predisposition	toward	developing	baldness	or	any	other	skin	disorder	may
play	a	role	but	is	
not
	a	major	causative	factor,	as	is	often	assumed. Healthy	skin	functions
are	often	completely	restored	and	hair	growth,	particularly	among	women,	is	returned	to
normal	once	all	gallstones	are	removed	and	the	colon	and	kidneys	/bladder	are	kept	clean. (For	details	regarding	colonic	irrigation	and	kidney	cleansing,	refer	to	my	book	
Timeless
Secrets	of	Health	and	Rejuvenation. ) Conclusion
	
Gallstones	are	a	major	cause	of	illness	in	the	body. They	impair	the	functioning	of	one	of
the	more	complex,	active,	and	influential	organs	of	the	body—the	liver. Nobody	has	ever
devised	an	artificial	liver,	because	it	is	so	complex. Second	only	to	the	brain	in
complexity,	the	liver	masterminds	the	most	intricate	processes	of	digestion	and
metabolism,	thereby	affecting	the	life	and	health	of	every	cell	in	the	body. When	a	person
removes	the	obstacles	that	prevent	the	liver	from	doing	its	job	properly	and	efficiently,	his
or	her	body	can	return	to	a	state	of	continuous	balance	and	vitality. CHAPTER	2
	
How	Can	I	Tell	If	I	Have	Gallstones. During	my	research	with	thousands	of	patients	suffering	from	almost	every	kind	of	illness,
including	
terminal	diseases
,	I	found	that	each	person	had	large	numbers	of	gallstones	in
the	liver	and,	in	many	cases,	also	in	the	gallbladder. When	these	people	eliminated	these
stones	through	the	liver	cleanse	and	introduced	simple	health-forming	habits	and
supportive	measures,	they	recovered	from	diseases	that	defied	both	conventional	and
alternative	methods	of	treatment. What	follows	is	a	description	of	some	of	the	more	common	signs	indicating	the
presence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. If	you	have	any	of	them,	you	will	most
likely	derive	great	benefits	from	cleansing	your	liver	and	gallbladder. In	my	practice,	I
have	found	these	indications	to	be	highly	accurate. In	case	you	are	not	sure	whether	you
have	stones,	it	may	be	useful	to	cleanse	the	liver	anyway;	it	can	improve	your	health
significantly,	regardless. There	is	an	old	saying:	“The	proof	of	the	pudding	is	in	the
eating. ”	The	only	way	to	discover	for	yourself	whether	you	have	gallstones	is	to	do	the
liver	cleanse. You	will	find	that	when	you	remove	all	the	stones	that	may	be	present,	the
symptoms	of	disease	will	gradually	disappear,	and	health	will	return	to	normal. Signs	and	Marks
	Skin
	
The	major	function	of	the	skin	is	to	continuously	adjust	our	internal	body	to	the	ever-
changing	external	environment,	which	includes	temperature,	humidity,	dryness,	and	light. In	addition,	skin	covers	the	body	to	protect	us	against	injury,	microbes,	and	other	harmful
agents. Apart	from	having	to	deal	with	these	
external
	influences,	the	skin	also	monitors
and	adapts	according	to	
internal
	changes	taking	place	within	the	body. Accordingly,	the
skin	reflects	the	condition	of	the	organs	and	body	fluids,	including	the	blood	and	lymph. Any	long-term	abnormal	functioning	of	the	body	will	inevitably	show	up	in	the	skin	as
skin	blemishes,	discoloration,	or	changed	condition,	such	as	dryness,	oiliness,	wrinkles,
lines,	and	so	forth. Almost	all	skin	disorders	have	their	root	in	an	imbalanced	liver
condition. Gallstones	lead	to	circulatory	disorders,	which	reduce	the	nutrient	supply	to,
and	waste	removal	from,	the	skin	and	prevent	healthy	development	and	normal	turnover
cycles	of	skin	cells. The	following	marks	are	particularly	indicative	of	gallstones	in	the
liver	and	gallbladder:
	
Black	spots	and	small	or	large	brown	patches
	that	are	the	color	of	freckles	or	moles. They	usually	appear	on	the	right	or	left	side	of	the	forehead,	between	the	eyebrows	or
under	the	eyes. They	may	also	show	up	just	above	the	right	shoulder	or	between	the
shoulder	blades. Most	prominent	are	the	so-called	
liver	spots
	on	the	back	of	the	hands	and
forearms,	often	seen	among	middle-aged	and	elderly	people. If	gallstones,	which	are
spontaneously	excreted	by	the	gallbladder,	get	caught	in	the	colon,	such	spots	may	also
appear	in	the	area	where	the	thumb	and	index	finger	meet. These	liver	spots	usually	start
fading	after	the	majority	of	stones	are	removed	from	the	liver	and	gallbladder. Most
people	assume	that	the	liver	spots	are	due	to	sun	damage	and	“normal”	aging. This	is	a
myth. Liver	spots,	as	the	name	suggests,	come	from	the	liver. Sun	exposure	merely	brings
to	the	surface	of	the	skin	any	existing	acidic	waste	deposits. Vertical	wrinkles	between	the	eyebrows. There	may	be	one	deep	line	or	two,
sometimes	three,	lines	in	this	region. These	lines	or	wrinkles,	which	are	
not
	a	part	of
natural	aging,	indicate	an	accumulation	of	many	gallstones	in	the	liver. They	show	that	the
liver	is	enlarged	and	has	hardened. The	deeper	and	longer	the	wrinkles	are,	the	more	the
deterioration	of	liver	function	has	progressed. A	line	near	the	right	eyebrow	also	indicates
congestion	in	the	spleen. Furthermore,	the	vertical	lines	represent	a	great	deal	of	repressed
frustration	and	anger. Anger	arises	when	gallstones	prevent	proper	bile	flow. A	bilious
nature	is	one	that	keeps	toxins	trapped—toxins	that	the	liver	tries	to	eliminate	via	bile. Vice	versa,	anger	can	trigger	gallstone	formation. If	white	or	yellow	patches	accompany
the	wrinkles,	a	cyst	or	tumor	may	be	developing	in	the	liver. Pimples	or	growth	of	hair
between	eyebrows
,	with	or	without	wrinkles,	indicate	that	the	liver,	gallbladder,	and
spleen	are	affected. Horizontal	wrinkles	across	the	bridge	of	the	nose. These	are	a	sign	of	pancreatic
disorders	due	to	gallstones	in	the	liver. If	a	line	is	deep	and	pronounced,	there	may	be
pancreatitis	or	diabetes. Green	or	dark	color	of	the	temple	area	at	the	sides	of	the	head. This	shows	that	the
liver,	gallbladder,	pancreas,	and	spleen	are	underactive	because	of	deposits	of	gallstones	in
both	the	liver	and	gallbladder. This	may	be	accompanied	by	a	
green	or	blue	color
	on
either	side	of	the	bridge	of	the	nose,	which	indicates	impaired	spleen	functions. A
horizontal	line
	across	the	bridge	of	the	nose	implies	weakness	of	the	pancreas. Oily	skin	in	the	area	of	the	forehead. This	reflects	poor	liver	performance	due	to
gallstones. The	same	applies	to	
excessive	perspiration
	in	this	part	of	the	head. A	
yellow
color	of	the	facial	skin
	indicates	disorders	of	the	bile	functions	of	the	liver	and
gallbladder,	and	a	weakness	of	the	pancreas,	kidneys,	and	excretory	organs. Hair	loss	in	the	central	region	of	the	head. This	mark	indicates	that	the	liver,	heart,
small	intestines,	pancreas,	and	reproductive	organs	are	becoming	increasingly	congested
and	aggravated. There	is	a	tendency	to	develop	cardiovascular	disease,	chronic	digestive
problems,	and	the	formation	of	cysts	and	tumors. Early	graying	of	hair	shows	that	liver
and	gallbladder	functions	are	underactive. Nose
	
Hardening	and	thickening	at	the	tip	of	the	nose. This	indicates	chronic	liver	weakness,
resulting	in	hardening	of	the	arteries	and	the	accumulation	of	fat	around	the	heart,	liver,
spleen,	kidneys,	and	prostate	glands. If	the	enlargement	is	excessive	and	blood	vessels	are
visible,	a	heart	attack	or	stroke	may	be	imminent. The	nose	is	constantly	red. This	condition	shows	an	abnormal	condition	of	the	heart,
with	a	tendency	toward	high	blood	pressure	(hypertension). A	purple	nose	indicates	low
blood	pressure. Both	conditions	are	due	to	imbalanced	liver,	digestive,	and	kidney
functions. Cleft	nose	or	indentation	of	the	tip	of	the	nose. This	mark	indicates	irregular
heartbeat	and	heart	murmur. If	one	half	of	the	cleft	nose	is	larger	than	the	other,	this	shows
that	one	side	of	the	heart	is	abnormally	enlarged. Arrhythmia
	and	
panic	attacks
	may
accompany	this	condition. There	may	be	severe	lymphatic	congestion	caused	by	digestive
disorders	such	as	constipation,	colitis,	stomach	ulcer,	and	so	on. Liver	functions	are
subdued	because	of	large	amounts	of	gallstones	cutting	off	the	blood	supply	to	the	liver
cells. Bile	secretions	are	insufficient. (
Note:
	I	have	personally	seen	clefts	in	the	nose
disappear	after	liver	cleansing. ) The	nose	is	bending	toward	the	left. Unless	caused	by	an	accident,	this	asymmetric
shape	of	the	nose	implies	that	the	organs	on	the	right	side	of	the	body	are	underactive. These	include	the	liver,	gallbladder,	right	kidney,	ascending	colon,	right	ovary	or	testicle,
and	right	side	of	the	brain. The	main	cause	of	this	condition	is	an	accumulation	of
gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder	(the	nose	is	likely	to	return	to	center	once	the	stones
are	removed). Eyes
	
Skin	color	under	the	eyes	is	yellowish. This	indicates	that	the	liver	and	gallbladder	are
overactive. A	
dark,	even	black	color
	in	the	same	area	results	when	the	kidneys,	bladder,
and	reproductive	organs	are	overtaxed	because	of	a	prolonged	disorder	of	the	digestive
system. A	
grayish,	pale	color
	occurs	if	the	kidneys	and,	occasionally,	the	lungs	are
malfunctioning	owing	to	improper	lymph	drainage	from	these	organs. Also,	the	endocrine
system	may	be	affected. Water-containing	bags	under	the	lower	eyelids. These	are	formed	as	a	result	of
congestion	in	the	digestive	and	excretory	organs,	which	results	in	inadequate	lymph
drainage	from	the	head	area. If	these	eye	bags	are	chronic	and	contain	fat,	this	points
toward	the	presence	of	inflammation,	cysts,	and,	possibly,	tumors	in	the	bladder,	ovaries,
fallopian	tubes,	uterus,	and	prostate. A	white	cloud	covers	the	pupil	of	the	eye. The	cloud	consists	mostly	of	mucus	and
degenerate	protein	particles. It	indicates	the	development	of	cataracts	brought	about	by
longstanding	poor	liver	and	digestive	performance. Constant	redness	in	the	white	of	the	eye. This	condition	is	caused	by	the	protrusion	of
capillaries,	indicating	disorders	in	the	circulatory	and	respiratory	functions. White	or
yellow	mucus	patches
	in	the	white	of	the	eye	show	that	the	body	is	accumulating
abnormal	amounts	of	fatty	substances	because	the	liver	and	gallbladder	have	amassed
large	quantities	of	gallstones. When	this	occurs,	the	body	has	a	tendency	to	develop	cysts
and	both	benign	and	malignant	tumors. A	thick	white	line	covers	parts	of	the	periphery	of	the	iris,	particularly	the	lower
parts. This	indicates	the	accumulation	of	large	amounts	of	cholesterol	in	the	blood
circulatory	system. The	lymphatic	system	also	has	major	congestion	and	fat	retention. (
Note:
	If	you	wish	to	understand	the	connection	of	the	eyes	and	iris	with	the	various	parts
of	the	body,	I	recommend	that	you	study	the	science	of	
iridology,
	or	eye	interpretation. ) The	eyes	have	lost	their	natural	luster	and	shininess. This	signals	that	both	the	liver
and	kidneys	are	congested	and	unable	to	filter	the	blood	properly. “Dirty”	blood,	loaded
with	toxins	or	waste	products,	is	heavier	and	more	sluggish	than	clean	blood. The
thickened	blood	slows	circulation	and	reduces	oxygen	and	nutrient	supply	to	the	cells	and
organs,	including	the	eyes. If	this	condition	persists,	the	cells	will	deteriorate	and
inevitably	age	or	die	off. The	eye	and	brain	cells	are	especially	affected	because	the	blood
has	to	flow	against	gravity	to	reach	them. Most	vision	problems
	are	the	direct	or	indirect
result	of	reduced	blood-cleansing	capacity	by	the	liver	and	kidneys. Clean	and	nutrient-rich	blood	from	a	healthy,	efficient	liver	can	flow	easily	and	nourish	the	eye	tissues	better,
thereby	improving	most	eye	problems. Tongue,	Mouth,	Lips,	and	Teeth
	
The	tongue	is	coated	yellow	or	white,	especially	in	the	back	part. This	indicates	an
imbalance	in	the	secretion	of	bile,	which	is	the	major	cause	of	digestive	trouble. Toxic
residues	of	undigested	and	fermented	or	putrefied	food	linger	in	the	intestinal	tract. This
blocks	lymph	flow	in	the	thoracic	duct	and	prevents	toxins	and	microbes	in	the	throat	and
mouth	area	from	being	removed. Teeth	impressions	on	the	sides	of	the	tongue,	often	accompanied	by	white	mucus
discharge. This	indicates	weak	digestion	and	inadequate	absorption	of	nutrients	from	the
small	intestine. Pimples	on	the	tongue. They	are	indicative	of	poor	digestion	and	the	presence	of
fermenting	and	putrefying	food	in	both	the	small	and	large	intestines. Cracks	on	the	tongue. These	are	signs	of	long-term	intestinal	trouble. When	food	is
not	being	mixed	with	a	sufficient	amount	of	bile,	it	remains	partially	undigested. Undigested	foods	are	subjected	to	bacterial	putrefaction	and,	thereby,	become	a	source	of
toxicity. Constant	exposure	of	the	intestinal	wall	to	the	toxins	that	these	bacteria	produce
irritates	and	injures	it. The	resulting	lesions,	scars,	and	hardening	of	the	intestinal	walls	is
then	reflected	by	the	cracks	on	the	tongue. There	may	be	little	or	no	mucus	discharge	on
the	tongue. Repeated	mucus	discharge	into	the	throat	and	mouth. Bile	may	regurgitate	into	the
stomach,	thereby	irritating	its	protective	lining	and	causing	excessive	mucus	production. Some	of	the	bile	and	mucus	may	reach	the	mouth	area. This	can	create	a	bad	(bitter)	taste
in	the	mouth	and	give	rise	to	frequent	attempts	at	clearing	the	throat,	which	sometimes
involve	coughing. Mucus	discharge	without	this	bitter	taste	results	when	food	is	not
digested	properly,	and	toxins	are	generated. The	mucus	helps	to	trap	and	neutralize	some
of	these	toxins,	but	as	a	side	effect,	it	causes	congestion. Bad	breath	and	frequent	burping. Both	signs	point	toward	the	presence	of
undigested,	fermenting,	or	putrefying	food	in	the	GI	tract. Bacteria	acting	on	the	waste
material	produce	gases,	which	can	be	very	toxic	at	times,	hence	the	bad	odor	emanating
from	the	breath. Crust	formations	at	the	corners	of	the	mouth. This	indicates	the	presence	of
duodenal	ulcers,	caused	by	regurgitation	of	bile	into	the	stomach,	or	by	other	reasons
discussed	earlier. Ulcers
	in	various	parts	of	the	mouth	or	on	the	tongue	show	thatinflammation	or	ulceration	is	occurring	in	the	corresponding	parts	of	the	GI	tract. For
example,	a	mouth	ulcer	on	the	outside	parts	of	your	lower	lip	points	to	the	presence	of
ulcer	lesions	in	the	large	intestine. Herpes	(“cold	sores”)	on	the	lip	corresponds	to	more
severe	inflammation	and	ulceration	of	the	intestinal	wall. Dark	spots	or	patches	on	the	lips. These	marks	occur	when	obstructions	in	the	liver,
gallbladder,	and	kidneys	have	resulted	in	slowness	and	stagnation	of	blood	circulation	and
lymph	drainage	throughout	the	body. There	may	be	advanced,	abnormal	constriction	of
blood	capillaries. If	the	color	of	the	lips	is	reddish	(dark)	or	purple,	this	indicates	that
heart,	lung,	and	respiratory	functions	are	subdued. Swollen	or	expanded	lips. This	condition	indicates	intestinal	disorders. If	the	lower	lip
is	swollen,	the	colon	suffers	constipation,	diarrhea,	or	both,	alternating	between	them. Toxic	gases	are	formed	from	improperly	digested	foods,	which	gives	rise	to	bloating	and
abdominal	discomfort. A	swollen	or	enlarged	upper	lip	indicates	stomach	problems,
including	indigestion,	frequently	accompanied	by	“heartburn. ”	An	abnormal,	tightly
closed	mouth	shows	that	a	person	suffers	from	disorders	of	the	liver,	gallbladder,	and,
possibly,	the	kidneys. If	the	lower	lip	is	dry,	peels,	and	splits	easily,	there	may	either	be
chronic	constipation	or	diarrhea,	with	large	amounts	of	toxic	acids	prevalent	in	the	colon. This	condition	is	accompanied	by	advanced	dehydration	of	the	colon	cells. Swollen,	sensitive,	or	bleeding	gums. Any	of	these	symptoms	occur	when	lymph
drainage	from	the	mouth	area	is	inefficient	as	a	result	of	intestinal	lymph	congestion. The
blood	has	an	overload	of	acid	compounds. Inflammation	deep	in	the	throat,	with	or
without	swelling	of	the	tonsils,	is	also	caused	by	lymphatic	blockage. Tonsillitis,
	which
often	occurs	among	children,	is	a	sign	of	constant	retention	of	toxins	contained	in	the
lymph	fluids	and	back-flushing	of	waste	from	the	GI	tract	into	the	tonsils. Tooth	problems
	are	generally	caused	by	nutritional	imbalance. Poor	digestion	and
overconsumption	of	refined,	processed,	and	highly	acid-forming	foods,	such	as	sugar,
chocolate,	meat,	cheese,	coffee,	soda,	and	so	forth,	deplete	the	body	of	minerals	and
vitamins. Adults	usually	have	thirty-two	teeth. Each	tooth	corresponds	to	a	vertebra	of	the
spine,	and	each	vertebra	is	connected	to	a	major	organ	or	gland. If	any	of	the	four	canines
are	decaying,	for	example,	it	indicates	the	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	and
gallbladder. A	
yellow	color	of	the	teeth
,	and	of	the	canines	in	particular,	indicates	the
presence	of	toxins	in	the	organs	located	in	the	midabdominal	region,	that	is,	the	liver,
gallbladder,	stomach,	pancreas,	and	spleen. Bacteria	are	
not
	the	cause	of	tooth	decay. They
only	attack	tooth	tissue	that	already	has	an	unbalanced	acid-alkaline	ratio. Proper	saliva
secretions	also	play	a	major	role	in	the	protection	of	the	teeth. Truly	healthy	teeth	last	a
lifetime	and	are	maintained	by	a	healthy	digestive	system. Hands,	Nails,	and	Feet
	
White,	fatty	skin	on	the	fingertips
	is	a	sign	of	dysfunctional	digestive	and	lymphatic
systems. In	addition,	the	liver	and	kidneys	may	be	forming	cysts	and	tumors. An	excessive
discharge	of	fats	may	occur,	seen	as	oiliness	on	the	skin. Dark	red	fingernails
	point	toward	a	high	content	of	cholesterol,	fatty	acids,	and
minerals	in	the	blood. The	liver,	gallbladder,	and	spleen	are	congested	and	underactive,
and	all	excretory	functions	are	overburdened	with	waste	products. Whitish	nails
	indicate
the	accumulation	of	fat	and	mucus	in	and	around	the	heart,	liver,	pancreas,	prostate,	or
ovaries. This	condition	is	accompanied	by	poor	blood	circulation	and	low	hemoglobin
levels	(anemia). Vertical	ridges	in	the	fingernails
	generally	indicate	poor	absorption	of	food	and	the
disruption	of	important	digestive,	liver,	and	kidney	functions. There	may	be	general
fatigue. Strong	vertical	ridges	on	the	thumbnails,	possibly	with	split	ends,	show	that	a
person’s	testicles	and	prostate	or	ovaries	are	not	functioning	properly. This	is	caused	by
the	ineffectiveness	of	the	digestive	and	circulatory	systems. Horizontal	indentations	in
the	nails
	show	unusual	or	drastic	changes	in	dietary	habits. The	changes	can	be	either
beneficial	or	harmful. White	dots	on	the	nails
	appear	when	the	body	eliminates	large
amounts	of	calcium	and/or	zinc	in	response	to	excessive	consumption	of	sugar	or	sugar-
containing	foods	and	beverages. Sugar	has	highly	acid-forming	properties	and	leaches	out
these	minerals	from	the	bones	and	teeth. A	hard	protrusion	at	the	ball	of	the	foot. This	condition	shows	progressive	hardening
of	the	organs	located	in	the	middle	of	the	body,	including	the	liver,	stomach,	pancreas,	and
spleen. It	points	to	the	accumulation	of	numerous	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. A	yellow	color	of	the	feet
	indicates	the	accumulation	of	many	gallstones	in	the	liver
and	gallbladder. If	the	color	of	any	part	of	the	feet	is	green,	then	spleen	and	lymph
functions	are	severely	disrupted. This	may	lead	to	cysts	and	to	benign	and	malignant
tumors. Hardness	at	the	tip	of	the	fourth	toe	or	a	callus	in	the	area	under	the	fourth	toe. This	symptom	shows	that	gallbladder	functions	are	stagnant. General	rigidity,	a	bent
condition,	and	pain	in	the	fourth	toe	imply	a	long	history	of	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder
and	liver. Curving	of	the	first	toe. If	the	large	toe	curves	inward	toward	the	second	toe,	it	showsthat	liver	functions	are	subdued	owing	to	the	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	bile	ducts. At	the	same	time,	spleen	and	lymphatic	functions	are	overactive	because	of	the
accumulation	of	toxic	residues	from	inadequately	digested	foods,	metabolic	waste,	and
cellular	debris. White	color	and	rugged	surfaces	on	the	fourth	and	fifth	toenails. This	indicates
poor	performance	of	the	liver	and	gallbladder,	as	well	as	of	the	kidneys	and	urinary
bladder. The	Constitution	of	Fecal	Matter
	
The	stool	or	fecal	matter	emits	a	sharp,	sour,	or	penetrative	odor. This	indicates	that
food	is	not	being	digested	properly. Fermented	and	putrefied	food	and	the	presence	of
large	quantities	of	“unfriendly”	bacteria	in	the	feces	give	rise	to	an	abnormal	odor	and
sticky	texture. Normal	stool	is	coated	with	a	thin	mucus	lining,	which	prevents	the	anus
from	being	soiled. Dry	and	hard	stools
	are	an	indication	of	constipation,	and	so	are	sticky	stools. Diarrhea	is	yet	another	sign	of	weak	performance	of	the	digestive	system	and	the	liver,	in
particular. The	feces	look	pale	or	clay-colored. This	is	still	another	indication	of	poor	liver
performance	(bile	gives	the	stool	its	natural	brown	color). If	the	stool	floats,	large	amounts
of	undigested	fats	are	contained	in	it,	making	it	lighter	than	water. Conclusion
	
There	may	be	many	more	signs	and	symptoms	indicating	the	presence	of	gallstones	in	the
liver	and	gallbladder	than	those	listed	above. Pain	in	the	right	shoulder,	tennis	elbow,
frozen	shoulder,	numbness	in	the	legs,	and	sciatica,	for	example,	may	have	no	obvious
relation	to	gallstones	in	the	liver. Yet	when	the	gallstones	are	removed,	these	conditions
usually	disappear. The	body	is	a	network	of	information,	and	every	part	influences	and	communicates	with
every	other	part. Seemingly	insignificant	marks	or	signs	on	the	skin,	in	the	eyes,	or	on	a
toe	may	be	the	harbingers	of	serious	health	issues. When	you	recognize	them	and	cleanse
your	liver	and	gallbladder,	in	concert	with	adopting	a	healthy	regimen	of	diet	and	lifestyle,
you	will	find	that	the	signs	of	wellness	and	vitality	begin	to	reappear. To	prevent	illness
and	make	permanent	health	a	practical	reality	in	your	life,	it	is	important	to	understand
what	actually	causes	gallstones	in	the	first	place. CHAPTER	3
	
The	Most	Common	Causes	of	Gallstones
	
Bile	consists	of	water,	mucus,	bile	pigment	(bilirubin),	bile	salts,	and	cholesterol,	as	well
as	enzymes	and	beneficial	bacteria. Liver	cells	secrete	this	yellow,	green,	or	brownish
fluid	into	tiny	canals,	known	as	
bile	canaliculi. The	bile	canaliculi	join	up	to	form	larger
canals	that,	in	turn,	connect	with	the	
right	and	left	hepatic	ducts. The	two	hepatic	ducts
combine	and	form	the	
common	bile	duct
,	which	drains	bile	from	the	liver	and	supplies	the
gallbladder	with	the	right	amount	of	bile	for	the	process	of	digestion. Any	abnormal	change	in	the	composition	of	bile	affects	the	solubility	of	its	constituents
and,	hence,	causes	gallstones. For	simplicity’s	sake,	I	have	categorized	gallstones	into	two
basic	types:	
cholesterol	stones
	and	
pigment	stones. Some	cholesterol	stones	are	composed
of	at	least	60	percent	cholesterol	and	have	a	yellowish	or	tan	color. Others	have	a	pea-
green	color	and	are	generally	soft,	like	putty	(these	can	consist	of	up	to	95	percent
cholesterol). Some	stones	may	contain	other	organic,	fatty	material. Pigment	stones
	are
brown	or	black,	owing	to	their	high	content	of	colored	pigment	(bilirubin). They	may	be
calcified,	and	they	are	harder	and	more	solid	than	cholesterol	stones. However,
cholesterol-based	stones	can	also	become	hard	and	calcified. Calcified	stones	grow	only	in
the	gallbladder. An	abnormal	alteration	of	the	components	of	bile	can	occur	in	a	number	of	ways. The
dissolving	action	of	bile	salts	and,	of	course,	copious	amounts	of	water,	normally	keep
cholesterol	in	liquid	form. An	increased	amount	of	cholesterol	in	the	bile	overwhelms	the
dissolving	capacity	of	the	bile	salts,	thereby	promoting	the	formation	of	cholesterol	stones. Similarly,	a	decrease	in	the	amount	of	bile	salts	being	produced	also	leads	to	cholesterol
stone	formation. In	addition,	due	to	insufficient	water	intake,	the	fluidity	of	bile	decreases,
and	much	of	the	cholesterol	is	not	dissolved	properly;	instead	it	reconstitutes	into	small
cholesterol	pebbles. In	time,	these	small	pebbles	grow	into	larger	ones. Pigment	stones	form	when	the	bile	pigment,	bilirubin,	a	waste	product	of	the
breakdown	of	red	blood	cells,	increases	in	the	bile. People	with	excessive	amounts	of
cholesterol	stones	in	the	liver	are	at	risk	for	developing	liver	cirrhosis,	sickle-cell	anemia,
or	other	blood	diseases. Any	of	these	complications	can	produce	high	concentrations	of
bilirubin	pigment	in	the	bile. These	abnormally	elevated	bilirubin	levels	lead	to	the
formation	of	pigment	stones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. When	the	composition	of	bile	in	the	liver	is	no	longer	balanced,	small	cholesterolcrystals	begin	to	combine	with	other	bile	components	to	form	tiny	clots. These	tiny	clots
can	obstruct	the	even	tinier	bile	canaliculi. This	slows	the	bile	flow	further,	causing	more
and	more	bile	to	attach	itself	to	these	tiny	clots. Eventually,	the	clots	become	large	enough
to	be	called	stones. Some	of	these	stones	may	pass	into	the	larger	bile	ducts	and	cluster
together	with	other	stones. They	may	also	grow	to	larger-size	stones	themselves. The
result	is	that	bile	flow	becomes	increasingly	obstructed	in	the	larger	bile	ducts	as	well. Once	several	of	the	larger	bile	ducts	are	congested,	hundreds	of	smaller	ducts	are	similarly
affected,	which	closes	the	vicious	cycle. Eventually,	the	hepatic	ducts	are	so	severely
clogged	with	intrahepatic	stones	(those	that	occur	inside	the	liver)	that	the	amount	of	bile
available	for	the	digestive	process	is	drastically	reduced. Since	the	liver	continues	to
produce	bile,	more	and	more	of	it	is	being	converted	into	stones,	while	some	of	it	ends	up
in	the	blood. Once	bile	has	leaked	into	the	blood,	it	may	lead	to	a	discoloration	of	the	skin
(yellow	or	gray)	and	cause	skin	blemishes,	such	as	liver	spots. Sluggish	bile	flow	in	the	liver	alters	the	composition	of	bile	still	further,	which,	in	turn,
affects	the	gallbladder. A	small	clot	of	bile	in	the	gallbladder	may	take	as	long	as	eight
years	to	grow	large	enough	to	be	noticeable	and	become	a	serious	health	threat. It	is
known	that	one	in	ten	Americans	has	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder. Of	these,	500,000	opt
for	gallbladder	surgery	each	year. Very	few	physicians	and	patients,	however,	are	aware	of
the	fact	that	almost	every	person	with	any	kind	of	persistent	health	problem	has	gallstones
in	the	liver. It	is	estimated	that	about	95	percent	of	adults	in	industrialized	nations	have
gallstones	in	the	biliary	system	of	their	liver. Gallstones	in	the	liver	can	cause	many	more	diseases	than	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder. To	prevent	illness	and	to	generate	a	genuine	and	lasting	breakthrough	in	the	understanding
and	treatment	of	disease,	we	need	to	have	a	clear	understanding	of	what	dehydrates	the
bile	fluid,	alters	its	natural	flora,	destroys	its	enzymes,	and	increases	its	cholesterol	and
bilirubin	content. The	following	four	categories	shed	light	on	the	most	common	factors
responsible	for	causing	gallstones. Dietary
	Overeating
	
Dietary	mistakes	probably	play	the	biggest	role	in	producing	imbalanced	bile	composition
and,	consequently,	gallstones. Among	all	dietary	blunders,	
overeating
	affects	health	most
severely. By	regularly	eating	too	much	food	or	eating	food	more	frequently	than	the	body
needs	to	nourish	and	sustain	itself,	the	digestive	juices	(including	bile)	become
increasingly	depleted. This	leaves	large	proportions	of	the	ingested	foods	improperly
digested. Undigested	food	putrefies	and	ferments,	becoming	a	constant	source	of	harmful
microbial	activity. This	rather	unnatural	means	of	breaking	down	food	alters	the	pH	(acid-
alkaline	balance)	of	the	intestinal	environment,	turning	it	into	a	favorable	environment	for
yeast	growth	and	parasites. (
Note:
	Cleansing	of	the	liver	and	colon,	and	eating	a	balanced
diet	rich	in	fresh,	alkaline-forming	foods,	are	among	the	most	effective	ways	to	prevent
and	treat	parasitic	infestation;	the	killing	of	parasites	does	not	address	its	cause	and	may
only	have	limited	benefits,	if	any. ) As	more	and	more	toxic	substances	begin	to
accumulate	or	linger	in	the	intestinal	tract,	the	lymph	and	blood	start	absorbing	some	of
these	harmful	substances. This	leads	to	progressive	congestion	of	the	lymphatic	system
and	thickening	of	the	blood. All	of	this	overtaxes	the	liver	and	excretory	functions. Intestinal	disorders	can	greatly	deplete	bile	salts	in	the	body	owing	to	poor	reabsorption
from	the	lower	parts	of	the	small	intestine. Low	levels	of	bile	salt	lead	to	the	formation	of
gallstones. This	is	clearly	shown	by	the	markedly	increased	risk	of	gallstones	among
patients	suffering	from	
Crohn’s	disease
	and	other	forms	of	
irritable	bowel	syndrome. An	imbalanced	blood	and	lymph	condition,	caused	by	overeating,	leads	to	decreased
blood	flow	in	the	liver	lobules,	thereby	altering	bile	composition	and	producing	gallstones. Gallstones	in	the	liver	further	congest	the	blood	and	lymph,	which	upsets	the	body’s	basic
metabolism. The	more	one	overeats,	the	fewer	nutrients	become	available	to	the	cells	of
the	body. In	fact,	constant	overeating	leads	to	cell	starvation,	which	creates	the	strong	urge
to	eat	food	more	often	than	is	normal. The	repeated	desire	to	snack,	known	as	food
craving,	is	a	sign	of	serious	malnourishment	and	metabolic	imbalance. Moreover,	it
indicates	imbalanced	liver	activity	and	the	presence	of	gallstones. Eating	to	the	point	at	which	you	feel	completely	full,	or	feel	that	you	cannot	eat	any
more	food,	is	a	clear	signal	that	the	stomach	has	reached	the	point	of	dysfunction. Digestive	juices	in	the	stomach	are	only	able	to	combine	with	ingested	food	as	long	as	the
stomach	is	at	least	one-quarter	empty. Two	cupped	handfuls	of	food	(use	your	own	hands
to	measure)	equal	about	three-quarters	the	size	of	your	stomach. This	is	the	maximum
amount	of	food	the	stomach	can	process	at	one	time. Therefore,	it	is	best	to	stop	eating
when	you	reach	the	point	at	which	you	feel	you	could	still	eat	a	little	more. Leaving	the
dinner	table	slightly	hungry	greatly	improves	digestive	functions	and	prevents	gallstones
and	disease	from	arising. Eating	Between	Meals
	
Ayurveda,	the	most	ancient	of	all	health	sciences,	considers	
“eating	before	the	previous
meal	has	been	digested”
	to	be	one	of	the	major	causes	of	illness. The	following	factors	are
among	the	most	common	reasons	why	people	eat	in	between	meals:
•	A	stressful	and	hurried	lifestyle. •	The	temptation	generated	by	the	huge	variety	of	processed,	refined,	and
attractively	packaged	foodstuffs	available. •	The	convenience	of	having	fast	food	meals	(low	in	nutritional	value)	available
at	virtually	any	time	of	the	day	or	night. •	Lack	of	satisfaction	and	nourishment	from	foods	eaten;	hence,	food	cravings
develop. This	can	be	expressed	by	the	urge	to	eat	popcorn	or	junk	food	while
watching	a	movie. •	Emotional	eating	to	comfort	oneself	and	avoid	dealing	with	fear	or	insecurity
issues. Any	or	all	of	these	may	have	contributed	to	the	irregular	eating	habits	prevalent	in	a
large	percentage	of	today’s	population. As	a	rule,	the	more	processed	and	altered	foods
are,	the	fewer	nutrients	and	less	life	energy	(chi)	they	contain. Since	the	nutritional	value
of	such	foods	is	so	low,	we	need	to	eat	more	in	order	to	satisfy	the	daily	requirements	of
the	body. (
Note:
	Taking	food	supplements	can	neither	replace	real	food	nor	provide	the
satisfaction	that	arises	from	eating,	which	is	what	the	body	requires	to	successfully	digest
and	process	nutrients. ) Irregular	eating	habits,	which	include	eating	between	meals	and	snacking	in	the	middle
of	the	night,	greatly	upset	the	body’s	finely	tuned	biological	rhythms. 1
	Most	of	the
important	hormonal	secretions	in	the	body	depend	on	regular	cycles	of	eating,	sleeping,
and	waking. For	example,	the	production	of	bile	and	intestinal	digestive	juices,	which	are
necessary	for	breaking	down	foods	into	their	basic	nutrient	components,	naturally	peaks
during	midday. This	suggests	that	the	biggest	meal	is	best	eaten	around	that	time. In
contrast,	the	body’s	digestive	capacity	is	considerably	lower	during	the	morning	and
evening	hours. If,	day	after	day,	the	lunch	meal	consists	merely	of	light	snacks,	the
gallbladder	cannot	squeeze	
all
	its	contents	into	the	intestines,	so	it	leaves	behind	enough
bile	to	form	gallstones. Note	that	the	gallbladder	is	naturally	programmed	to	release	the
maximum	amount	of	bile	during	the	midday	period. If	you	don’t	use	what	the	body
produces	naturally,	it	can	turn	on	itself. In	addition,	eating	only	nonsubstantial	meals	during	lunchtime	causes	nutritional
deficiencies	that	most	often	manifest	themselves	as	a	frequent	urge	for	foods	or	beveragesthat	promise	a	quick	energy	boost. These	include	sweets,	pastries,	breads	and	pastas	made
from	white	flour	(starches	act	like	white	sugar),	chocolate,	coffee,	black	tea,	soda,	and	the
like. For	every	little	snack	eaten,	the	gallbladder	releases	a	small	amount	of	bile. However,
the	secretion	of	just	a	little	bile	is	not	sufficient	to	completely	empty	the	gallbladder,
which	raises	the	risk	of	gallstone	formation. Having	a	constant	urge	to	eat	between	meals	suggests	a	major	imbalance	of	the
digestive	and	metabolic	functions. If	you	decide	to	eat	something	an	hour	or	two	after	a
meal,	for	example,	the	stomach	is	forced	to	leave	the	previously	eaten	meal	half-digested
and	attend	to	the	newly	ingested	food	instead. The	older	food	begins	to	ferment	and
putrefy,	thereby	becoming	a	source	of	toxins	in	the	digestive	tract. The	new	food,	by
contrast,	receives	inadequate	amounts	of	digestive	juices,	leaving	it	only	half-digested	as
well. While	the	body	is	engaged	in	digesting	a	meal,	it	is	simply	incapable	of	producing
and	delivering	sufficient	amounts	of	bile	and	other	digestive	juices	to	properly	handle
another	meal	at	the	same	time. If	this	stop-and-go	process	is	repeated	many	times,	it
results	in	the	generation	of	ever-increasing	amounts	of	toxins,	even	as	ever-decreasing
amounts	of	nutrients	reach	the	body’s	cells. Both	these	stressful	situations	cause	a
reduction	in	bile	salts	(poor	digestion	of	food	decreases	the	reabsorption	of	bile	salts)	and
an	increase	of	cholesterol	production	by	the	liver	in	response	to	poor	digestion	of	fats. Both	these	situations	leave	the	body	with	no	other	choice	but	to	produce	gallstones. To	escape	this	vicious	cycle,	allow	yourself	to	go	through	the	initial	phases	of	food
cravings	with	more	awareness. Feel	what	your	body	is	“telling	you”	when	it	signals
discomfort. Ask	yourself	what	your	body	
really
	wants. If	you	crave	something	sweet,	try
eating	a	piece	of	fruit	instead. In	many	people,	the	urge	to	eat	is	actually	a	sign	of	dehydration,	and	all	the	body	really
wants	is	water. Because	hunger	and	thirst	signals	are	identical,	the	hunger	pang	or
discomfort	may	subside	once	you	drink	one	or	two	glasses	of	water. At	the	same	time,
make	certain	that	you	get	a	substantial	and	nutritious	meal	at	lunchtime. In	time,	and
provided	you	have	completely	cleansed	your	liver,	your	body	will	receive	enough
nutrients	from	this	main	meal	to	satisfy	almost	all	its	daily	nutritional	requirements. This
will	effectively	stop	food	cravings	and	the	desire	to	eat	in	between	meals. Eating	Heavy	Meals	in	the	Evening
	
A	similar	eating	disorder	occurs	when	the	main	meal	of	the	day	is	consumed	in	the
evening. Secretions	of	bile	and	digestive	enzymes	are	drastically	reduced	later	in	the
afternoon,	especially	after	6	p. m. For	that	reason,	a	meal	consisting	of	foods	such	as	meat,
chicken,	fish,	cheese,	or	eggs	cannot	be	properly	digested	later	in	the	day. Oily	foods	or
those	fried	in	oil	are	too	difficult	for	the	body	to	digest	in	the	evening. Instead,	such	a	meal
turns	into	toxic	waste	matter	in	the	intestines. Undigested	foods	always	end	up	congesting	the	body,	first	in	the	intestinal	tract,	and
then	in	the	lymph	and	blood. This	greatly	affects	the	quality	of	digestion	during	daytime
meals. Gradually,	the	digestive	power,	which	is	determined	by	balanced	secretions	of
hydrochloric	acid,	bile,	and	digestive	enzymes,	becomes	subdued,	causing	similar	side
effects	to	those	that	result	from	overeating. Therefore,	eating	a	large	meal	in	the	evening	is
a	major	contributing	factor	in	the	development	of	gallstones	in	the	liver. Eating	food
before	going	to	sleep	also	upsets	the	digestive	functions,	for	similar	reasons. Ideally,	there
should	be	at	least	three	hours	between	eating	and	bedtime. The	ideal	time	for	evening
meals	is	around	6	p.
The consistent increase of gallstones in the liver.
What is a major factor among middle-aged men in affluent societies?
The skin covers the body to protect it against injury, microbes, and other harmful agents, and also monitors and adapts to internal changes.
What is the role of the skin in the body?
The collapsing capacity of the lymphatic system, which includes the immune system.
What is the main cause of reproductive and sexual disorders?
Overeating protein can lead to a reduction in bile salts and an increase in cholesterol production, causing gallstone formation.
What is the effect of eating foods that are high in protein?
Removing all gallstones from the liver and gallbladder and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.
What is the recommended approach to prevent gallstones?