Table	of	Contents
	
Title	Page
Dedication
Introduction
CHAPTER	1	-	Gallstones	in	the	Liver:	A	Major	Health	Risk
The	Importance	of	Bile
Disorders	of	the	Digestive	System
Disorders	of	the	Circulatory	System
Disorders	of	the	Respiratory	System
Disorders	of	the	Urinary	System
Disorders	of	the	Nervous	System
Disorders	of	the	Bone
Disorders	of	the	Joints
Disorders	of	the	Reproductive	System
Disorders	of	the	Skin
CHAPTER	2	-	How	Can	I	Tell	If	I	Have	Gallstones	? Signs	and	Marks
CHAPTER	3	-	The	Most	Common	Causes	of	Gallstones
Dietary
Pharmacological	Drugs
Lifestyle
Miscellaneous	Causes
CHAPTER	4	-	The	Liver	and	Gallbladder	Cleanse
Preparation
The	Actual	Cleanse
The	Results	You	Can	ExpectHaving	Difficulties	with	the	Cleanse? CHAPTER	5	-	Simple	Guidelines	to	Avoid	Gallstones
CHAPTER	6	-	What	Can	I	Expect	from	the	Liver	and	Gallbladder	Cleanse? A	Disease-Free	Life
Improved	Digestion,	Energy,	and	Vitality
Freedom	From	Pain
A	More	Flexible	Body
Reversal	of	the	Aging	Process
Inner	and	Outer	Beauty
Improved	Emotional	Health
A	Clearer	Mind	and	Improved	Creativity
CHAPTER	7	-	What	People	Say	About	the	Liver	Cleanse
CHAPTER	8	-	Frequently	Asked	Questions
Afterword
Appendix
Notes
Further	Reading
Index
About	the	Author
Copyright	PageTo	all	those	who	dare	take	responsibility	for	their	own	health	and	who	care	about	the
health	and	well-being	of	their	fellow	human	beings. And	especially	to	all	those	health
practitioners	who	have	given	this	liver	cleanse	procedure	to	their	patients	so	they	can
achieve	a	high	degree	of	physical	and	mental	wellness
	
Introduction
	
Many	people	believe	that	gallstones	can	be	found	only	in	the	gallbladder. This	is	a
commonly	made	yet	false	assumption. Most	gallstones	are	actually	formed	in	the	liver,
and	comparatively	few	occur	in	the	gallbladder. You	can	easily	verify	this	assessment	by
giving	yourself	a	liver	cleanse. It	matters	little	whether	you	are	a	layperson,	a	medical
doctor,	a	scientist,	or	someone	whose	gallbladder	was	removed	and,	therefore,	is	believed
to	be	stone-free. The	results	of	the	liver	cleanse
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	speak	for	themselves. No	amount	of
scientific	proof	or	medical	explanation	can	make	such	a	cleanse	any	more	valuable	than	it
already	is. Once	you	see	hundreds	of	green,	beige-colored,	brown,	or	black	gallstones
floating	in	the	toilet	bowl	during	your	first	liver	cleanse,	you	will	intuitively	know	that
you	are	on	to	something	extremely	important	in	your	life. To	satisfy	your	possibly	curious
mind,	you	may	decide	to	take	the	expelled	stones	to	a	laboratory	for	chemical	analysis	or
ask	your	doctor	what	she	thinks	about	all	that. Your	doctor	may	either	support	you	in	your
initiative	to	heal	yourself,	tell	you	this	is	just	ridiculous,	or	warn	you	against	it. However,
what	is	most	significant	in	this	experience	is	that	you	have	taken	active	responsibility	for
your	own	health,	perhaps	for	the	first	time	in	your	life. Not	everyone	is	as	fortunate	as	you	are. An	estimated	20	percent	of	the	world’s
population	will	develop	gallstones	in	their	
gallbladder
	at	some	stage	in	their	lives;	many
of	them	will	opt	for	surgical	removal	of	this	important	organ. This	statistical	figure	does
not	account,	though,	for	the	many	more	people	who	will	develop	gallstones	(or	already
have	them)	in	their	
liver
. During	some	thirty	years	of	practicing	natural	medicine	and
dealing	with	thousands	of	people	suffering	from	all	types	of	chronic	diseases,	I	can	attest
to	the	fact	that	each	one	of	them,	without	exception,	has	had	considerable	quantities	of
gallstones	in	his	or	her	liver. Surprisingly,	only	relatively	few	of	them	reported	to	have	had
a	history	of	gallstones	in	their	gallbladder. Gallstones	in	the	liver	are,	as	you	will
understand	from	reading	this	book,	the	main	impediment	to	acquiring	and	maintaining
good	health,	youthfulness,	and	vitality. Gallstones	in	the	liver	are,	indeed,	one	of	the	major
reasons	people	become	ill	and	have	difficulty	recuperating	from	illness. The	failure	to	recognize	and	accept	the	incidence	of	gallstone	formation	in	the	liver	as
an	extremely	common	phenomenon	may	very	well	be	the	most	unfortunate	oversight	that
has	ever	been	made	in	the	field	of	medicine,	both	orthodox	and	complementary. Relying	so	heavily	on	blood	tests	for	diagnostic	purposes,	as	conventional	medicine
does,	may	actually	be	a	great	disadvantage	with	regard	to	assessing	liver	health. Most
people	who	have	a	physical	complaint	of	one	kind	or	another	may	have	perfectly	normal
liver	enzyme	levels	in	the	blood,	despite	suffering	from	liver	congestion. Liver	congestion
is	among	the	leading	health	problems,	yet	conventional	medicine	rarely	refers	to	it,	nor	do
doctors	have	a	reliable	way	to	detect	and	diagnose	such	a	condition. Liver	enzyme	levelsin	the	blood	become	elevated	only	when	there	is	advanced	liver	cell	destruction,	as	is	the
case,	for	example,	in	hepatitis	or	liver	inflammation. Liver	cells	contain	large	amounts	of
enzymes. Once	a	certain	number	of	liver	cells	are	ruptured,	their	enzymes	will	start
showing	up	in	the	blood. When	detected	through	a	blood	test,	this	increased	count	of	liver
enzymes	indicates	abnormal	liver	functions. In	such	an	event,	however,	the	damage	has
already	occurred. It	takes	many	years	of	chronic	liver	congestion	before	liver	damage
becomes	apparent. Standard	clinical	tests	almost	never	reveal	the	occurrence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver. In
fact,	most	doctors	don’t	even	know	they	grow	there. Only	some	of	the	most	advanced
research	universities,	such	as	the	prestigious	Johns	Hopkins	University,	describe	and
illustrate	these	liver	stones	in	their	literature	or	on	their	websites. They	refer	to	them	as
“intrahepatic	gallstones.”
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By	understanding	how	gallstones	in	the	liver	contribute	to	the	occurrence	or
deterioration	of	nearly	every	kind	of	illness,	and	by	taking	the	simple	steps	to	remove
them,	you	will	put	yourself	in	charge	of	restoring	your	own	health	and	vitality,
permanently. The	implications	of	applying	the	liver	cleanse	for	yourself—or,	if	you	are	a
health	practitioner,	for	your	patients—are	immensely	rewarding. To	have	a	clean	liver
equals	having	a	new	lease	on	life. The	liver	has	direct	control	over	the	growth	and	functioning	of	every	cell	in	the	body. Any	kind	of	malfunction,	deficiency,	or	abnormal	growth	pattern	of	the	cell	is	largely	due
to	poor	liver	performance. Even	when	it	has	lost	up	to	60	percent	of	its	original	efficiency,
the	liver’s	extraordinary	design	and	resourcefulness	may	allow	it	to	perform	“properly,”	as
indicated	by	normal	blood	values. As	misleading	as	this	may	be	to	the	patient	and	his
doctor,	the	origin	of	most	diseases	can	easily	be	traced	to	the	liver. The	first	chapter	of	this
book	is	dedicated	to	this	vitally	important	connection. All	diseases	or	symptoms	of	ill	health	are	caused	by	an	obstruction	of	some	sort. For
example,	a	blood	capillary	that	is	blocked	can	no	longer	deliver	vital	oxygen	and	nutrients
to	a	group	of	cells	it	is	in	charge	of	supplying. To	survive,	these	cells	will	need	to	enforce
specific	survival	measures. Of	course,	many	of	the	afflicted	cells	will	not	live	through	the
“famine”	and	will	simply	die	off. Yet	other,	more	resilient	cells	will	adjust	to	this	adverse
situation	through	the	process	of	cell	mutation	and	learn	to	utilize	trapped	metabolic	waste
products,	such	as	lactic	acid,	to	cover	their	energy	needs. These	cells	may	be	compared	to
a	man	in	the	desert	who,	for	lack	of	water,	relies	on	drinking	his	own	urine	in	order	to	live
a	little	longer	than	he	would	otherwise. Cell	mutation	leading	to	cancer	is	only	the	body’s
final	attempt	to	help	prevent	its	immediate	demise	through	septic	poisoning	and	a
collapsing	organ	structure. Although	common	practice,	it	is	farfetched	to	call	the	body’s
normal	response	to	the	accumulation	of	toxic	waste	matter	and	decomposing	cell	material
a	disease. Unfortunately,	ignorance	of	the	body’s	true	nature	has	caused	many	to	believe
that	this	survival	mechanism	is	an	“autoimmune	disease.”	The	word	“autoimmune”suggests	that	the	body	attempts	to	attack	itself	and	practically	tries	to	commit	suicide. Nothing	could	be	further	from	the	truth. Cancerous	tumors	result	from	major	congestion	in
the	connective	tissues,	blood	vessel	walls,	and	lymphatic	ducts,	all	of	which	prevent
healthy	cells	from	receiving	enough	oxygen	and	other	vital	nutrients. 3
	
Other,	more	apparent	obstructions	can	disrupt	your	well-being	just	as	much. A
constipated	large	intestine	prevents	the	body	from	eliminating	the	waste	products
contained	in	feces. The	holding	back	of	fecal	matter	in	the	lower	parts	of	the	intestinal
tract	leads	to	a	toxic	environment	in	the	colon	and,	if	the	situation	is	not	resolved,	in	the
entire	body. Kidney	infection	and	kidney	failure	may	occur	in	response	to	the	accumulation	of
calcified	stones	or	deposits	of	kidney	grease,	thereby	obstructing	the	flow	of	urine	in	the
kidneys	or	urinary	bladder. The	buildup	of	such	mineral	deposits	in	the	urinary	system	can
lead	to	fluid	retention,	weight	gain,	and	dozens	of	disease	symptoms. If	acidic,	toxic	waste	matter	builds	up	in	the	chest	and	lungs,	the	body	responds	with
mucus	secretions	to	trap	these	noxious	substances. As	a	result,	the	air	passages	of	your
lungs	become	congested,	and	you	literally	run	out	of	breath. If	your	body	is	already	highly
toxic	and	congested,	you	may	even	develop	a	lung	infection. Lung	infections	occur	to	help
destroy	and	remove	any	damaged,	weak	lung	cells	that	otherwise	would	start	rotting	or
have	already	been	decomposed	(pus	formation). Lung	congestion	prevents	the	natural
removal	of	damaged	or	weak	cells. If	the	congestion	is	not	cleared	up	through	natural
means,	or	if	it	increases	further	through	poor	dietary	habits,	the	pus	will	be	trapped	in	the
lung	tissue. Naturally,	destructive	bacteria	will	increasingly	populate	the	scene	to	assist	the
body	in	its	desperate	effort	to	clear	up	this	congested	area,	which	comprises	decomposing
cells	and	other	waste	products. Doctors	call	this	survival	mechanism	“staph	infection,”	or
pneumonia. Poor	hearing	and	ear	infections	may	result	if	sticky	mucus	filled	with	toxins	and/or	dead
or	live	bacteria	enter	the	ducts	that	run	from	your	throat	to	your	ears	(eustachian	tubes). Likewise,	thickening	of	the	blood	caused	by	highly	acid-forming	foods	or	beverages	may
restrict	its	flow	through	the	capillaries	and	arteries,	and	thereby	lead	to	numerous
conditions,	ranging	from	simple	skin	irritation	to	arthritis	or	high	blood	pressure,	even
heart	attack	and	stroke. These	or	similar	obstructions	in	the	body	are	directly	or	indirectly	linked	to	restricted
liver	performance—in	particular,	to	an	impasse	caused	by	gallstones	in	the	liver	and
gallbladder. The	presence	of	chunks	of	hardened	bile	and	other	trapped	organic	or
inorganic	substances	in	these	organs	greatly	interferes	with	such	vital	processes	as	the
digestion	of	food,	elimination	of	waste,	and	detoxification	of	harmful	substances	in	the
blood. By	decongesting	the	liver	bile	ducts	and	the	gallbladder,	the	body’s	60	to	100trillion	cells	will	be	able	to	“breathe”	more	oxygen,	receive	sufficient	amounts	of
nutrients,	efficiently	eliminate	their	metabolic	waste	products,	and	maintain	perfect
communication	links	with	the	nervous	system,	endocrine	system,	and	all	other	parts	of	the
body. Almost	every	patient	suffering	a	chronic	illness	has	excessive	amounts	of	gallstones	in
the	liver. A	doctor	can	easily	confirm	this	by	having	her	chronically	ill	patient	do	a	liver
cleanse. It	is	apparent	that	unless	a	specific	liver	disease	is	found,	this	vital	organ	is	rarely
considered	a	“culprit”	for	other	diseases. The	majority	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	consist	of
the	same	“harmless”	constituents	as	are	found	in	liquid	bile
,
	with	cholesterol	being	the
main	ingredient. A	number	of	stones	consist	of	fatty	acids	and	other	organic	material	that
has	ended	up	in	the	bile	ducts. The	fact	that	the	majority	of	these	stones	are	just	congealed
clumps	of	bile	or	organic	matter	makes	them	practically	“invisible”	to	x-rays,	ultrasonic
technologies,	and	
computerized	tomography
	(CT). The	situation	is	different	with	regard	to	the	gallbladder,	where	up	to	about	20	percent	of
all	stones	can	be	made	up	entirely	of	minerals,	predominantly	calcium	salts	and	bile
pigments. Whereas	diagnostic	tests	can	easily	detect	these	hardened,	relatively	large
stones	in	the	gallbladder,	they	tend	to	miss	the	softer,	noncalcified	stones	in	the	liver. Only
when	excessive	amounts	of	cholesterol-based	stones	(85-95	percent	cholesterol),	or	other
clumps	of	fat,	block	the	bile	ducts	of	the	liver	may	an	ultrasound	test	reveal	what	is
generally	referred	to	as	“fatty	liver.”	In	such	a	case,	the	ultrasound	pictures	reveal	a	liver
that	is	almost	completely	white	(instead	of	black). A	fatty	liver	can	gather	up	to	20,000
stones	before	it	succumbs	to	suffocation	and	ceases	to	function. If	you	had	a	fatty	liver	and	went	to	the	doctor,	she	would	tell	you	that	you	had	excessive
fatty	tissue	in	your	liver. It	is	less	likely,	though,	that	she	would	tell	you	that	you	had
intrahepatic	gallstones
	(stones	obstructing	the	liver’s	bile	ducts). As	mentioned	before,
most	of	the	smaller	stones	in	the	liver	are	not	detectable	through	ultrasound	or	CT	scans. Nevertheless,	careful	analysis	of	diagnostic	images	by	specialists	would	show	whether
some	of	the	smaller	bile	ducts	in	the	liver	were	dilated	because	of	obstruction. A	dilation
of	bile	ducts	caused	by	larger	and	denser	stones	or	by	clusters	of	stones	may	be	detected
more	readily	through	
magnetic	resonance	imaging
	(MRI). However,	unless	there	is	an
indication	of	major	liver	trouble,	doctors	rarely	check	for	such	intrahepatic	stones. Unfortunately,	although	the	liver	is	one	of	the	most	important	organs	in	the	body,	its
disorders	are	also	underdiagnosed	all	too	often. Even	if	the	early	stages	of	a	fatty	liver	or	gallstone	formation	in	the	bile	ducts	were
easily	recognized	and	diagnosed,	today’s	medical	facilities	offer	no	treatments	to	relieve
this	vital	organ	of	the	heavy	burden	it	has	to	carry. Most	people	in	the	developed	world	have	accumulated	hundreds	and,	in	many	cases,thousands	of	hardened	bile	and	fat	deposits	in	the	liver. These	stones	continuously	block
the	liver’s	bile	ducts,	which	greatly	stresses	this	vital	organ	and	the	rest	of	the	body. In
view	of	the	adverse	effect	these	stones	have	on	liver	performance	as	a	whole,	their
composition	is	quite	irrelevant. Whether	your	doctor	or	you	consider	them	conventional
mineral-based	gallstones,	fat	deposits,	or	clots	of	hardened	bile,	the	net	result	is	that	they
prevent	the	necessary	amounts	of	bile	from	reaching	the	intestines. The	important	question
is	how	such	a	simple	thing	as	obstructed	bile	flow	can	cause	such	complex	diseases	as
congestive	heart	failure,	diabetes,	and	cancer. Liver	bile	is	a	bitter,	alkaline	fluid	of	a	yellow,	brown,	or	green	color. It	has	multiple
functions. Each	one	of	these	profoundly	influences	the	health	of	every	organ	and	system	in
the	body. Apart	from	assisting	with	the	digestion	of	fat,	calcium,	and	protein	foods,	bile	is
needed	to	maintain	normal	fat	levels	in	the	blood,	remove	toxins	from	the	liver,	help
maintain	proper	acid/alkaline	balance	in	the	intestinal	tract,	and	keep	the	colon	from
breeding	harmful	microbes. To	maintain	a	strong	and	healthy	digestive	system	and	feed
body	cells	the	right	amount	of	nutrients,	the	liver	has	to	produce	1-1.5	quarts	of	bile	per
day. Anything	less	than	that	is	bound	to	cause	problems	with	the	digestion	of	food,
elimination	of	waste,	and	the	body’s	continual	detoxification	of	the	blood. Many	people
produce	just	about	a	cupful	of	bile	or	less	per	day. As	will	be	shown	in	this	book,	almost
all	health	problems	are	a	direct	or	indirect	consequence	of	reduced	bile	availability. People	with	chronic	illnesses	often	have	several	thousand	gallstones	congesting	the	bile
ducts	of	the	liver. Some	stones	may	have	also	grown	in	the	gallbladder. By	removing	these
stones	from	these	organs	through	a	series	of	liver	cleanses	and	maintaining	a	balanced	diet
and	lifestyle,	the	liver	and	gallbladder	can	restore	their	original	efficiency,	and	most
symptoms	of	discomfort	or	disease	in	the	body	can	start	subsiding. You	may	find	that	any
persistent	allergies	will	lessen	or	disappear. Back	pain	will	dissipate,	while	energy	and
well-being	will	improve. Ridding	the	liver	bile	ducts	of	gallstones	is	one	of	the	most
important	and	powerful	procedures	you	can	apply	to	improve	and	regain	your	health. In	this	book,	you	will	learn	how	to	remove	painlessly	up	to	several	hundred	gallstones
at	a	time. The	size	of	the	stones	ranges	from	that	of	a	pinhead	to	a	small	walnut,	and	in
some	rare	cases	a	golf	ball. The	actual	liver	cleanse	takes	place	within	a	period	of	less	than
fourteen	hours	and	can	be	taken	conveniently	over	a	weekend	at	home. Chapter	1	explains
in	detail	why	the	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	bile	ducts,	both	inside	and	outside	the	liver,
can	be	considered	the	greatest	health	risk	and	cause	of	almost	every	major	or	minor
illness. In	Chapter	2,	you	will	be	able	to	identify	the	signs,	marks,	and	symptoms	that
indicate	the	presence	of	stones	in	your	liver	or	gallbladder. Other	chapters	deal	with	the
possible	causes	of	gallstones	and	what	you	can	do	to	prevent	new	ones	from	occurring. In
Chapter	4,	you	will	learn	the	actual	procedure	to	rid	your	body	of	gallstones. Chapter	6,
“What	Can	I	Expect	from	the	Liver	and	Gallbladder	Cleanse?”	covers	some	of	the
possible	health	benefits	of	this	profound	self-help	program. In	Chapter	7,	you	will	find	out
what	others	have	to	say	about	their	experiences	with	the	liver	cleanse. The	frequently
asked	questions	section,	Chapter	8,	deals	with	many	queries	you	may	have	about	thecleanse. So	you	can	reap	the	maximum	benefit	from	this	procedure,	I	strongly	encourage
you	to	read	the	entire	book	before	starting	with	the	actual	liver	cleanse. I	wish	you	the	greatest	success	on	your	journey	to	achieving	a	perpetual	state	of	health,
happiness,	and	vitality! CHAPTER	1
	
Gallstones	in	the	Liver:	A	Major	Health	Risk
	
Think	of	the	liver	as	a	large	city	with	thousands	of	houses	and	streets. There	are
underground	pipes	for	delivering	water,	oil,	and	gas. Sewage	systems	and	garbage	trucks
remove	the	city’s	waste	products. Power	lines	deliver	energy	to	the	homes	and	businesses. Factories,	transport	systems,	communication	networks,	and	stores	meet	the	daily
requirements	of	the	residents. The	organization	of	city	life	is	such	that	it	can	provide	all
that	it	needs	for	the	continued	existence	of	the	population. But	if	a	major	strike,	a	power
outage,	a	devastating	earthquake,	or	a	major	act	of	terrorism,	such	as	the	one	we	witnessed
in	New	York	City	on	September	11,	2001,	suddenly	paralyzes	city	life,	the	population	will
begin	to	suffer	serious	shortcomings	in	all	these	vital	sectors. Like	a	city’s	infrastructure,	the	liver	has	hundreds	of	different	functions	and	is
connected	with	every	part	of	the	body. Every	moment	of	the	day,	it	is	involved	in
manufacturing,	processing,	and	supplying	vast	amounts	of	nutrients. These	nutrients	feed
the	60	to	100	trillion	inhabitants	(cells)	of	the	body. Each	cell	is,	in	itself,	a	microscopic
city	of	immense	complexity,	with	billions	of	chemical	reactions	per	second. To	sustain	the
incredibly	diverse	activities	of	all	the	cells	of	the	body	without	disruption,	the	liver	must
supply	them	with	a	constant	stream	of	nutrients,	enzymes,	and	hormones. With	its	intricate
labyrinth	of	veins,	ducts,	and	specialized	cells,	the	liver	needs	to	be	completely
unobstructed	in	order	to	maintain	a	problem-free	production	line	and	frictionless
distribution	system	throughout	the	body. The	liver	is	the	main	organ	responsible	for	distributing	and	maintaining	the	body’s
“fuel”	supply. Furthermore,	its	activities	include	the	breaking	down	of	complex	chemicals
and	the	synthesis	of	protein	molecules. The	liver	acts	as	a	cleansing	device;	it	also
deactivates	hormones,	alcohol,	and	medicinal	drugs. Its	task	is	to	modify	these
biologically	active	substances	so	that	they	lose	their	potentially	harmful	effects—a	process
known	as	detoxification. Specialized	cells	in	the	liver’s	blood	vessels	(Kupffer	cells)	mop
up	harmful	elements	and	infectious	organisms	reaching	the	liver	from	the	gut. The	liver
excretes	the	waste	materials	resulting	from	these	actions	via	its	bile	duct	network. A	healthy	liver	receives	and	filters	3	pints	of	blood	per	minute	and	produces	1	to	1.5
quarts	of	bile	every	day. This	ensures	that	all	the	activities	in	the	liver	and	in	the	rest	of	the
body	run	smoothly	and	efficiently. Obstructive	gallstones	greatly	undermine	the	liver’s
ability	to	detoxify	any	externally	supplied	and	internally	generated	harmful	substances	in
the	blood. These	stones	also	prevent	the	liver	from	delivering	the	proper	amounts	ofnutrients	and	energy	to	the	right	places	in	the	body	at	the	right	time. This	upsets	the
delicate	balance	in	the	body,	known	as	“homeostasis,”	thus	leading	to	disruption	of	its
systems	and	undue	stress	on	its	organs. A	clear	example	of	such	a	disturbed	balance	is	an	increased	concentration	of	the
endocrine	hormones	
estrogen
	and	
aldosterone
	in	the	blood. These	hormones,	produced	in
both	men	and	women,	are	responsible	for	the	correct	amount	of	salt	and	water	retention. When	stones	congest	the	gallbladder	and	the	liver’s	bile	ducts,	these	hormones	may	not	be
sufficiently	broken	down	and	detoxified. Hence,	their	concentration	in	the	blood	rises	to
abnormal	levels,	causing	tissue	swelling	and	water	retention. Most	oncologists	consider
elevated	estrogen	levels	to	be	the	leading	cause	of	breast	cancer	among	women. In	men,
high	levels	of	this	hormone	can	lead	to	both	excessive	development	of	breast	tissue	and
weight	gain. Over	60	percent	of	the	American	population	is	overweight	or	obese. Men,	women,	and
children	in	this	condition	suffer	mainly	from	fluid	retention	(with	relatively	minor	fat
accumulation). The	retained	fluids	help	trap	and	neutralize	noxious	substances	that	the
liver	can	no	longer	remove	from	the	body. This	helps	the	overweight	or	obese	person	to
survive	a	major,	possibly	fatal,	toxicity	crisis	such	as	a	heart	attack,	septic	poisoning,	or
massive	infection. The	side	effect	of	fluid	retention	in	the	tissues,	however,	is	that	it
causes	these	toxins	and	other	harmful	waste	matter	(metabolic	waste	and	dead	cell
material)	to	accumulate	in	various	parts	of	the	body	and	further	congest	the	pathways	of
circulation	and	elimination. Wherever	in	the	body	the	storage	capacity	for	toxins	and
waste	is	exceeded,	symptoms	of	illness	begin	to	occur. Cleansing	the	liver	and	gallbladder	from	all	accumulated	stones	(see	
Figures	1a
	and	
1b
)
helps	to	restore	homeostasis,	balances	weight,	and	sets	the	precondition	for	the	body	to
heal	itself. The	liver	cleanse	is	also	one	of	the	best	precautionary	measures	you	can	take	to
protect	yourself	against	nearly	every	kind	of	illness,	known	or	unknown. Figure	1a
:	Flushed-out	gallstones
	
Figure	1b
:	Flushed-out	gallstones
	
If	you	suffer	any	of	the	following	symptoms,	or	similar	conditions,	you	most	likely
have	numerous	gallstones	in	your	liver	and	gallbladder:
Low	appetite	
Food	cravings	Digestive	disorders	
Diarrhea	
Constipation	
Clay-colored	stool	
Hernia	
Flatulence	
Hemorrhoids	
Dull	pain	on	the	right	side	
Difficulty	breathing	
Liver	cirrhosis	
Hepatitis	
Most	infections	
High	cholesterol	
Pancreatitis	
Heart	disease	
Brain	disorders	
Duodenal	ulcers	
Nausea	and	vomiting	
A	“bilious”	or	angry	personality	
Depression	
Impotence	
Other	sexual	problems	
Prostate	diseases	
Urinary	problems	
Hormonal	imbalances	
Menstrual	and	menopausal	
disorders	
Problems	with	vision	
Puffy	eyes	
Any	skin	disorder	
Liver	spots,	especially	those	on	
the	back	of	the	hands	and	
facial	area	
Dizziness	and	fainting	spells	
Loss	of	muscle	tone	
Excessive	weight	or	wasting	
Strong	shoulder	and	back	pain	
Pain	at	the	top	of	a	shoulder	
blade	and/or	between	the	
shoulder	blades	
Dark	color	under	the	eyes	
Morbid	complexion	
Tongue	that	is	glossy	or	coated	
in	white	or	yellow	
Scoliosis	
Gout	Frozen	shoulder	
Stiff	neck	
Asthma	
Headaches	and	migraines	
Tooth	and	gum	problems	
Yellowness	of	the	eyes	and	skin	
Sciatica	
Numbness	and	paralysis	of	the	
legs	
Joint	diseases	
Knee	problems	
Osteoporosis	
Obesity	
Chronic	fatigue	
Kidney	diseases	
Cancer	
Multiple	sclerosis	and	
fibromyalgia	
Alzheimer’s	disease	
Cold	extremities	
Excessive	heat	and	perspiration	
in	the	upper	part	of	the	
body	
Very	greasy	hair	and	hair	loss	
Cuts	or	wounds	that	keep	
bleeding	and	refuse	to	heal	
Difficulty	sleeping,	insomnia	
Nightmares	
Stiffness	of	joints	and	muscles	
Hot	and	cold	flashes
	
	
	The	Importance	of	Bile
	
As	already	mentioned,	one	of	the	liver’s	most	important	functions	is	to	produce	bile,	about
1	to	1.5	quarts	per	day. Liver	bile	is	a	viscous	yellow,	brown,	or	green	fluid	that	is	alkaline
(versus	acidic)	and	has	a	bitter	taste. Without	sufficient	bile,	most	commonly	eaten	foods
remain	undigested	or	partially	digested. For	example,	to	enable	the	small	intestines	to
digest	and	absorb	fat	and	calcium	from	the	food	you	eat,	the	food	must	first	combine	with
bile. When	fat	is	not	absorbed	properly,	it	indicates	that	bile	secretion	is	insufficient. The
undigested	fat	remains	in	the	intestinal	tract. When	undigested	fat	reaches	the	colon	along
with	other	waste	products,	bacteria	break	down	some	of	the	fat	into	fatty	acids	or	excrete	it
with	the	stool. Since	fat	is	lighter	than	water,	having	fat	in	the	stool	may	cause	it	to	float. When	fat	is	not	absorbed,	calcium	is	not	absorbed	either,	leaving	the	blood	in	a	deficit. The	blood	subsequently	takes	its	extra	calcium	from	the	bones. Most	bone	density
problems	(osteoporosis)	actually	arise	from	insufficient	bile	secretion	and	poor	digestion
of	fats,	rather	than	from	not	consuming	enough	calcium. Few	medical	practitioners	are
aware	of	this	fact	and,	hence,	merely	prescribe	calcium	supplements	to	their	patients. Apart	from	breaking	down	the	fats	in	our	food,	bile	also	removes	toxins	from	the	liver. One	of	the	lesser	known	but	extremely	important	functions	of	bile	is	to	deacidify	and
cleanse	the	intestines. When	gallstones	in	the	liver	or	gallbladder	have	critically	impeded	bile	flow,	the	color
of	the	stool	may	be	tan,	orange-yellow,	or	pale	as	in	clay,	instead	of	the	normal	greenish-
brown. Gallstones	are	a	direct	product	of	an	unhealthy	diet	and	lifestyle. If	gallstones	are	still
present	in	the	liver	even	after	all	other	disease-causing	factors	are	eliminated,	they	pose	a
considerable	health	risk	and	may	lead	to	illness	and	premature	aging. For	this	reason,	the
subject	of	gallstones	has	been	included	here	as	a	major	risk	factor	or	cause	of	disease. The
following	sections	describe	some	of	the	main	consequences	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	on
the	different	organs	and	systems	in	the	body. When	these	stones	are	removed,	the	body	as
a	whole	can	resume	its	normal,	healthy	activities. Disorders	of	the	Digestive	System
	
The	alimentary	tract	of	the	digestive	system	maintains	the	following	four	main	activities:
ingestion,	digestion,	absorption,
	and	
elimination. The	alimentary	canal	begins	in	the
mouth;	leads	through	the	thorax,	abdomen,	and	pelvic	region;	and	ends	at	the	anus	(see
Figure	2
). When	you	eat	a	meal,	a	series	of	digestive	processes	begin	to	take	place. These
can	be	divided	into	the	
mechanical	breakdown
	of	food	through	mastication	(chewing)	and
the	
chemical	breakdown
	of	food	through	enzymes. These	enzymes	are	present	in	the
secretions	produced	by	various	glands	of	the	digestive	system. Enzymes	are	minute	chemical	substances	composed	of	proteins	that	cause	or	speed	up
chemical	changes	in	other	substances	without	themselves	being	changed. Digestive
enzymes	are	contained	in	the	saliva	of	the	salivary	glands	of	the	mouth,	the	gastric	juice	in
the	stomach,	the	intestinal	juice	in	the	small	intestine,	the	pancreatic	juice	in	the	pancreas,
and	the	bile	in	the	liver. Figure	2
:	The	digestive	system
	
Absorption
	is	the	process	by	which	tiny	nutrient	particles	of	digested	food	pass	through
the	intestinal	walls	into	the	blood	and	lymph	vessels,	which	help	distribute	them	to	the
cells	of	the	body. The	bowels	
eliminate
	as	feces	whatever	food	substances	they	cannot	digest	or	absorb,
such	as	the	plant	fiber	
cellulose
. Fecal	matter	also	contains	bile,	which	carries	the	wasteproducts	resulting	from	the	breakdown	(catabolism)	of	red	blood	cells. Nearly	one-third	of
the	excreted	fecal	matter	is	made	up	of	dead	intestinal	bacteria. The	body	can	function
smoothly	and	efficiently	only	if	the	bowel	removes	these	daily-generated	waste	products
every	day. Good	health	results	when	each	of	these	major	activities	in	the	digestive	system	is
balanced	and	well	coordinated	with	the	rest	of	the	body. By	contrast,	abnormalities	begin
to	arise	in	the	digestive	system	as	well	as	in	other	parts	of	the	body	when	one	or	more	of
these	functions	becomes	impaired. The	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder
has	a	disruptive	influence	on	the	digestion	and	absorption	of	food,	as	well	as	on	the	body’s
waste	disposal	system. Diseases	of	the	Mouth
	
Gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder	are	also	responsible	for	most	diseases	of	the	mouth. The	stones	interfere	with	the	digestion	and	absorption	of	food,	which,	in	turn,	forces	waste
products	meant	for	elimination	to	remain	in	the	intestinal	tract. The	storage	of	waste	in	the
intestines	creates	a	toxic,	anaerobic	environment	that	supports	breeding	of	destructive
germs	and	parasites	and	undermines	preservation	of	healthy,	resilient	tissues. Bacterial	infection	
(thrush)
	and	viral	infection	
(herpes)
	in	the	mouth	occur	only	when
the	intestines	have	accumulated	considerable	amounts	of	undigested	waste	matter. Destructive	bacteria	attempt	to	decompose	some	of	the	waste,	but	not	without	producing
powerful	toxins. Some	of	these	toxins	are	absorbed	into	the	blood	and	lymph	fluids,	which
carry	them	to	the	liver. The	rest	of	the	toxins	remain	trapped	in	the	intestines,	where	they
are	a	constant	source	of	irritation	to	the	intestinal	lining	(which	begins	in	the	mouth	and
ends	in	the	anus). Eventually,	the	intestinal	wall	becomes	inflamed	and	develops	ulcerous
lesions. The	damaged	intestinal	tissue	begins	to	“invite”	more	and	more	microbes	to	the
scene	of	injury	to	help	destroy	and	dispose	of	any	weak	and	damaged	cells. We	call	this
“infection.”
	
Infection	is	a	normal	phenomenon	seen	everywhere	in	nature	whenever	there	is
something	that	needs	to	be	decomposed. Bacteria	never	attack—that	is,	infect	something
—that	is	as	clean,	vital,	and	healthy	as	a	well-nourished	fruit	hanging	on	a	tree. Only	when
the	fruit	becomes	overripe,	lacks	nourishment,	or	falls	to	the	ground	can	bacteria	begin
their	clean-up	job. While	decomposing	food	or	flesh,	bacteria	produce	toxins. You	can
recognize	these	toxins	by	their	unpleasant	odor	and	acidic	nature. The	same	occurs	when
bacteria	act	on	improperly	digested	food	in	the	intestines. If	this	situation	takes	place	day
after	day	and	month	after	month,	the	resulting	toxins	will	lead	to	symptoms	of	illness. Thrush	indicates	the	presence	of	large	quantities	of	bacteria	that	have	spread	throughout
the	gastrointestinal	tract	(GI	tract),	including	the	mouth	area. It	shows	up	in	the	mouth
because	the	mucus	lining	there	is	not	as	developed	and	resistant	as	in	the	lower	parts	of	the
GI	tract. The	main	source	of	thrush,	though,	is	in	the	intestines. Since	the	largest	part	of
the	immune	system	in	the	body	is	located	in	the	mucus	lining	of	the	GI	tract,	thrush
indicates	a	major	weakness	in	the	body’s	general	immunity	to	disease. Herpes,	which	doctors	consider	a	viral	disease,	is	similar	to	thrush,	with	the	exception
that,	instead	of	bacteria	attacking	the	cell	exterior,	viral	materials	attack	the	nucleus,	or
cell	interior. In	both	cases,	the	“attackers”	target	only	weak	and	unhealthy	cells—that	is,
cells	that	are	already	damaged	or	dysfunctional	and	are	susceptible	to	mutate	into
cancerous	cells. Added	to	this	survival	drama,	gallstones	can	harbor	quantities	of	bacteria
and	viruses,	which	escape	the	liver	via	the	secreted	bile	and	affect	those	parts	of	the	bodythat	are	the	least	protected	or	already	weakened. The	thing	to	keep	in	mind	is	that	germs
do	
not
	infect	the	body	unless	it	requires	their	help. The	intestinal	tract	needs	bile	to	keep
itself	neat	and	clean. Lack	of	bile	in	the	intestines	prevents	this	from	happening. The	next
best	solution	to	removing	harmful	waste	matter	is	to	employ	destructive	germs. Gallstones	can	also	lead	to	other	problems	in	the	mouth. They	inhibit	proper	bile
secretion,	which,	in	turn,	reduces	appetite	and	secretions	of	saliva	from	the	salivary	glands
in	the	mouth. Saliva	is	required	to	cleanse	the	mouth	and	keep	its	tissues	soft	and	pliable. If	not	enough	saliva	is	present,	destructive	bacteria	begin	to	invade	the	mouth	cavity. This
can	lead	to	
tooth	decay,	gum	destruction,
	and	other	tooth-related	problems. However,	to
reiterate	the	previously	made	point,	bacteria	do	not	cause	tooth	decay. These	germs	are
attracted	only	to	those	areas	in	the	mouth	that	are	already	congested,	undernourished,	and
acidified. A	
bitter	taste
	in	the	mouth	is	caused	by	bile	that	has	regurgitated	into	the	stomach	and,
from	there,	into	the	mouth. This	condition	occurs	because	of	major	intestinal	congestion,
as	seen,	for	example,	during	bouts	of	constipation. Instead	of	properly	moving	downward
and	out	of	the	body,	parts	of	the	intestinal	content	back	up,	which,	in	turn,	may	force	bile,
bacteria,	gas,	toxins,	and	other	irritating	substances	into	the	upper	regions	of	the	GI	tract. Bile	in	the	mouth,	for	example,	drastically	alters	the	pH-value	(acid-alkaline	balance)	of
saliva,	which	inhibits	its	cleansing	action	and	makes	the	mouth	susceptible	to	infectious
germs. A	
mouth	ulcer
	in	the	lower	lip	indicates	a	similar	inflammatory	process	in	the	large
intestine. A	repeated	occurrence	of	ulcers	(in	either	one	of	the	two	corners	of	the	mouth)
points	to	the	presence	of	
duodenal	ulcers
	(also	see	the	following	section,	
Diseases	of	the
Stomach
). Tongue	ulcers,
	depending	on	their	location,	indicate	pockets	of	inflammation
in	corresponding	areas	of	the	alimentary	canal,	such	as	the	stomach,	small	intestine,
appendix,	or	large	intestine. Diseases	of	the	Stomach
	
As	already	indicated,	gallstones	and	subsequent	digestive	trouble	can	lead	to	regurgitation
of	bile	and	bile	salts	into	the	stomach. Such	an	occurrence	adversely	changes	the
composition	of	gastric	juices	and	the	amount	of	mucus	generated	in	the	stomach. The
mucus	is	there	to	protect	the	surface	stomach	lining	from	the	destructive	effects	of
hydrochloric	acid. The	condition	where	this	protective	“shield”	is	broken	or	diminished	is
known	as	
gastritis
. Gastritis	can	occur	in	acute	or	chronic	form. When	the	surface	cells	(epithelium)	of	the
stomach	are	exposed	to	acidic	gastric	juice,	the	cells	absorb	hydrogen	ions. This	increases
their	internal	acidity,	counterbalances	their	basic	metabolic	processes,	and	causes	an
inflammatory	reaction. In	more	severe	cases,	there	may	be	ulceration	of	the	
mucosa
(peptic	or	gastric	ulcer),
	bleeding,	perforation	of	the	stomach	wall,	and	
peritonitis
,
	a
condition	that	occurs	when	an	ulcer	erodes	through	the	full	thickness	of	the	stomach	or
duodenum	and	their	contents	enter	the	peritoneal	cavity. Duodenal	ulcers
	develop	when	acid	leaving	the	stomach	erodes	the	duodenum’s	lining. In	many	cases,	the	acid	production	is	unusually	high. Eating	too	many	foods	that	require
strong	acid	secretions,	as	well	as	improper	food	combining	(for	more	details,	see	
Timeless
Secrets	of	Health	and	Rejuvenation
	by	the	author),	often	disturb	balanced	acid	production. Esophageal	reflux,
	commonly	known	as	“heartburn,”	is	a	condition	in	which	stomach
acid	washes	upward	into	the	esophagus	and	causes	irritation	or	injury	to	the	delicate
tissues	lining	the	esophagus. Contrary	to	common	opinion,	this	condition	is	not	due	to	the
stomach’s	making	too	much	hydrochloric	acid,	but	is	due	instead	to	back-flushing	of
waste,	toxins,	and	bile	from	the	intestines	into	the	stomach. In	many	cases,	heartburn
results	when	the	stomach	makes	too	little	hydrochloric	acid,	thereby	forcing	food	to
remain	there	far	too	long	and	to	ferment. Taking	antacids	can	further	impair	the	digestion
of	foods	and	cause	major	damage	to	the	stomach	and	the	rest	of	the	GI	tract. A	number	of	other	causes	of	gastritis	and	heartburn	can	be	identified. They	include
overeating,	consuming	fried	foods,	excessive	alcohol	consumption,	heavy	cigarette
smoking,	drinking	coffee	every	day,	ingesting	soda,	eating	large	quantities	of	animal
protein	and	animal	fats,	and	subjecting	oneself	to	x-ray	radiation,	cytotoxic	drugs,	aspirin,
and	other	anti-inflammatory	drugs. Food	poisoning,	highly	spiced	foods,	iced	beverages,
dehydration,	and	emotional	stress	also	cause	gastric	distress. All	of	these	also	cause
gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder,	thereby	starting	off	a	vicious	cycle	and	creating
major	disruptions	throughout	the	GI	tract. In	the	final	event,	malignant	
stomach	tumors
may	be	formed. Most	medical	doctors	now	believe	that	a	“bug”	(
H.	pylori
)	causes	stomach	ulcers.Combating	the	bug	with	antibiotic	drugs	usually	brings	relief	and	stops	the	ulcer. Although	the	drug	does	not	prevent	the	ulcer	from	returning	after	discontinuation,	there	is
a	high	“recovery”	rate. Still,	such	“recoveries”	may	cause	side	effects	that	are	often
serious. The	infection	by	the	
H.	pylori
	bug	is	only	possible	because	factors	other	than	a
normally	harmless	germ	have	already	weakened	and	damaged	the	stomach	cells. In	a
healthy	stomach,	the	same	bug	turns	out	to	be	completely	innocuous. Most	of	us	have
lived	with	this	bug	without	ever	being	troubled	by	it. This	brings	up	an	important
question:	Why	does	the	same	bug	cause	an	ulcer	in	some	people	and	not	in	others? As
mentioned	before,	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder	can	cause	intestinal	congestion
and	thereby	lead	to	frequent	back-flushing	of	bile	and	toxins	into	the	stomach,	which	may
injure	an	ever-increasing	number	of	stomach	cells. Antibiotics	destroy	the	natural	stomach
flora,	including	those	bacteria	that	normally	help	to	break	down	damaged	cells. Although
the	antibiotic	approach	results	in	a	quick	relief	of	symptoms,	it	also	lowers	stomach
performance	permanently,	which	sets	up	the	body	for	more	severe	challenges	than	just
dealing	with	an	ulcer. 1
	Shortcuts	to	healing	rarely	pay	off. On	the	other	hand,	most
stomach	disorders	disappear	spontaneously	when	all	existing	gallstones	are	removed	and	a
healthy	diet	and	balanced	lifestyle	are	followed	regularly. Diseases	of	the	Pancreas
	
The	pancreas	is	a	small	gland	with	its	head	lying	in	the	curve	of	the	duodenum. Its	main
duct	joins	the	common	bile	duct	to	form	what	is	known	as	the	
ampulla
	of	the	bile	duct. The	ampulla	enters	the	duodenum	at	its	midpoint. Apart	from	secreting	the	hormones
insulin
	and	
glucagon,
	the	pancreas	produces	
pancreatic	juice,
	which	contains	enzymes
that	digest	carbohydrates,	proteins,	and	fats. When	the	acidic	contents	from	the	stomach
enter	the	duodenum,	they	combine	with	alkaline	pancreatic	juice	and	bile. This	creates	the
proper	acid-alkaline	balance	(pH-value)	at	which	the	pancreatic	enzymes	are	most
effective. Gallstones	in	the	liver	or	gallbladder	cut	bile	secretions	from	the	normal	amount	of	one
quart	or	more	per	day,	to	as	little	as	one	cup	or	less	per	day. This	severely	disrupts	the
digestive	process,	particularly	when	fats	or	fat-containing	foods	are	consumed. Subsequently,	the	duodenal	pH	remains	too	low,	which	inhibits	the	action	of	pancreatic
enzymes,	as	well	as	those	secreted	by	the	small	intestine. The	net	result	is	that	food	is	only
partially	digested. Improperly	digested	food	that	is	saturated	with	the	stomach’s
hydrochloric	acid	can	have	a	very	irritating,	caustic	effect	on	the	entire	intestinal	tract. If	a	gallstone	has	moved	from	the	gallbladder	into	the	ampulla,	where	the	common	bile
duct	and	the	pancreatic	ducts	combine	(see	
Figure	3
),	the	release	of	pancreatic	juice
becomes	obstructed	and	bile	moves	into	the	pancreas. This	causes	a	number	of	protein-
splitting	pancreatic	enzymes,	which	are	normally	activated	only	in	the	duodenum,	to	be
activated	while	still	in	the	pancreas. This	makes	these	enzymes	highly	destructive. They
begin	to	digest	parts	of	the	pancreatic	tissue,	which	can	lead	to	infection,	suppuration,	and
local	thrombosis. This	condition	is	known	as	
pancreatitis. Gallstones	obstructing	the	ampulla	release	bacteria,	viruses,	and	toxins	into	the
pancreas,	which	can	cause	further	damage	to	pancreatic	cells,	and	eventually	lead	to
malignant	tumors. The	tumors	occur	mostly	in	the	head	of	the	pancreas,	where	they
inhibit	the	flow	of	bile	and	pancreatic	juice. This	condition	is	often	accompanied	by
jaundice
	(for	more	details	see	
Diseases	of	the	Liver
	below). Gallstones	in	the	liver,	gallbladder,	and	ampulla	may	also	be	partly	responsible	for	both
types	of	
diabetes:
	insulin-dependent	and	non-insulin-dependent. All	patients	of	mine	with
diagnosed	diabetes,	including	children,	have	had	large	quantities	of	stones	in	their	liver. Each	liver	cleanse	further	improved	their	condition,	provided	that	they	followed	a	healthy
daily	regimen	and	diet	devoid	of	animal	products. 2
	Figure	3
:	Gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder
	Diseases	of	the	Liver
	
The	liver	is	the	largest	gland	in	the	body. It	weighs	up	to	three	pounds,	is	suspended
behind	the	ribs	on	the	upper	right	side	of	the	abdomen,	and	spans	almost	the	entire	width
of	the	body. Being	responsible	for	hundreds	of	different	functions,	it	is	also	the	most
complex	and	active	organ	in	the	body. Since	the	liver	is	in	charge	of	processing,	converting,	distributing,	and	maintaining	the
body’s	vital	“fuel”	supply	(for	example,	nutrients	and	energy),	anything	that	interferes
with	these	functions	must	have	a	serious,	detrimental	impact	on	the	health	of	the	liver	and
the	body	as	a	whole. The	strongest	interference	stems	from	the	presence	of	gallstones. Besides	manufacturing	cholesterol—an	essential	building	material	of	organ	cells,
hormones,	and	bile—the	liver	also	produces	hormones	and	proteins	that	affect	the	way	the
body	functions,	grows,	and	heals. Furthermore,	it	makes	new	amino	acids
3
	and	converts
existing	ones	into	proteins. These	proteins	are	the	main	building	blocks	of	the	cells,
hormones,	neurotransmitters,	genes,	and	so	forth. Other	essential	functions	of	the	liver
include	breaking	down	old,	worn-out	cells;	recycling	proteins	and	iron;	and	storing
vitamins	and	nutrients. Gallstones	are	a	hazard	to	all	these	vital	tasks. In	addition	to	breaking	down	alcohol	in	the	blood,	the	liver	also	detoxifies	noxious
substances,	bacteria,	parasites,	and	certain	components	of	pharmaceutical	drugs. It	uses
specific	enzymes	to	convert	waste	or	poisons	into	substances	that	can	be	safely	removed
from	the	body. In	addition,	the	liver	filters	more	than	one	quart	of	blood	each	minute. Most	of	the	filtered	waste	products	leave	the	liver	via	the	bile	stream. Gallstones
obstructing	the	bile	ducts	lead	to	high	levels	of	toxicity	in	the	liver	and,	ultimately,	to	
liver
diseases. This	development	is	further	exacerbated	by	one’s	intake	of	pharmaceutical
drugs,	normally	broken	down	by	the	liver. The	presence	of	gallstones	prevents	their
detoxification,	which	can	cause	“overdosing”	and	devastating	side	effects,	even	at	normal
doses. It	also	means	that	the	liver	is	at	risk	for	damage	from	the	breakdown	products	of	the
drugs	on	which	it	acts. Also,	alcohol	that	is	not	detoxified	properly	by	the	liver	can
seriously	injure	or	destroy	liver	cells. All	liver	diseases	are	preceded	by	extensive	bile	duct	obstruction	through	gallstones. The	gallstones	distort	the	structural	framework	of	the	
liver	lobules
	(see	
Figures	3
	and	
4
),
which	are	the	main	units	constituting	the	liver	(which	contains	more	than	50,000	such
units). Subsequently,	blood	circulation	to	and	from	these	lobules,	and	the	cells	of	which
they	are	composed,	becomes	increasingly	difficult. In	addition,	the	liver	cells	have	to	cut
down	bile	production. Nerve	fibers	also	become	damaged. Prolonged	suffocation	due	to
the	presence	of	stones	eventually	damages	or	destroys	liver	cells	and	their	lobules. Fibrous
tissue	gradually	replaces	damaged	cells,	causing	further	obstruction	and	an	increase	inpressure	on	the	liver’s	blood	vessels. If	the	regeneration	of	liver	cells	does	not	keep	pace
with	this	damage,	
liver	cirrhosis
	is	imminent. Liver	cirrhosis	usually	leads	to	death. Liver	failure
	occurs	when	cell	suffocation	destroys	so	many	liver	cells	that	the	number
of	cells	required	to	carry	out	the	organ’s	most	important	and	vital	functions	is	insufficient. Consequences	of	liver	failure	include	drowsiness,	confusion,	shaking	of	hands/tremor,
drop	in	blood	sugar,	infection,	kidney	failure	and	fluid	retention,	uncontrolled	bleeding,
coma,	and	death. The	capability	of	the	liver	to	recover	from	major	damage,	though,	is
truly	remarkable. Once	the	liver	cleanses	have	removed	all	gallstones,	and	the	afflicted
person	discontinues	using	alcohol	and	medicinal	drugs,	there	usually	are	no	significant
long-term	consequences,	even	though	many	of	the	liver	cells	may	have	been	destroyed
during	the	illness. When	the	cells	grow	again,	they	will	do	so	in	an	ordered	fashion	that
permits	normal	liver	functions. This	is	possible	because	in	liver	failure	(as	opposed	to	liver
cirrhosis)	the	basic	structure	of	the	liver	has	not	been	substantially	compromised. Figure	4
:	A	liver	lobule
	
Acute	
hepatitis
	results	when	whole	groups	of	liver	cells	begin	to	die	off. Gallstones
harbor	large	quantities	of	viral	material,	which	can	invade	and	infect	liver	cells,	causing
cell-degenerative	changes. As	gallstones	increase	in	number	and	size,	and	as	more	cells
become	infected	and	die,	entire	lobules	begin	to	collapse,	and	blood	vessels	begin	to
develop	kinks. This	greatly	affects	blood	circulation	to	the	remaining	liver	cells. The
extent	of	the	damage	that	these	changes	have	on	the	liver	and	its	overall	performance
largely	depends	on	the	degree	of	obstruction	caused	by	the	gallstones	in	the	liver	bile
ducts. Cancer	of	the	liver	only	occurs	after	many	years	of	progressive	occlusion	of	the
liver	bile	ducts. This	applies	also	to	tumors	in	the	liver	that	emanate	from	primary	tumors
in	the	GI	tract,	lungs,	or	breast. Most	
liver	infections
	(type	A,	type	B,	type	non-A,	and	type	non-B)	occur	when	a
certain	number	of	liver	lobules	are	congested	with	gallstones,	which	can	even	happen	at	a
very	early	age. The	now-common	practice	of	prematurely	cutting	or	clamping	the
umbilical	cord	that	connects	a	newborn	baby	with	its	mother	leaves	the	child	with	justtwo-thirds	of	its	required	blood	volume,	a	lot	of	toxins	normally	filtered	out	by	the
placenta	during	the	first	hour	after	birth,	and	nearly	no	antibodies	to	protect	it	against
disease. It	usually	takes	at	least	40	to	60	minutes	before	the	umbilical	cord	stops	throbbing
completely. Cutting	the	cord	too	early	constitutes	an	act	of	medical	negligence	that	can
affect	the	baby’s	liver	right	from	the	start	and	set	it	up	for	gallstone	formation	even	during
childhood. This	can	subsequently	lead	to	liver	infections. A	healthy	liver	and	immune	system	are	perfectly	able	to	destroy	viral	material,
regardless	of	whether	the	virus	has	been	picked	up	from	the	external	environment	or	has
entered	the	bloodstream	in	some	other	way. The	majority	of	all	people	exposed	to	these
viruses	never	fall	ill. In	fact,	we	all	have	most	viruses	that	exist	outside	the	body	in	our
body	right	now. However,	when	large	amounts	of	gallstones	are	present,	the	liver	becomes
congested	and	toxic,	which	turns	it	into	a	conducive	environment	for	viral	activity. Viruses
are	intracellular	parasites	that	enter	a	host	cell	and	take	over	the	host’s	cellular	machinery
to	produce	new	viral	particles	(it	also	has	been	proved	that	viruses	can	be	created	from
bacteria	within	the	cells). But	viruses	don’t	develop	and	attack	cells	randomly. Contrary	to
common	belief,	viruses	tend	to	“hijack”	the	nuclei	of	the	weakest	and	most	damaged	cells
to	prevent	them	from	mutating. Not	all	viruses	succeed,	though,	and	liver	cancer	may
result. Their	presence	in	cancer	cells	should	not	be	misconstrued	to	have	cancer-producing
effects. Gallstones	can	harbor	plenty	of	live	viruses. Some	of	these	viruses	break	free	and	enter
the	blood. This	is	known	as	chronic	hepatitis. Nonviral	infections	of	the	liver	may	be
triggered	(not	caused)	by	bacteria	that	spread	from	any	of	the	bile	ducts	obstructed	with
gallstones. The	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	bile	ducts	also	impairs	the	liver	cells’	ability	to	deal
with	toxic	substances	such	as	chloroform,	cytotoxic	drugs,	anabolic	steroids,	alcohol,
aspirin,	fungi,	food	additives,	and	the	like. When	this	occurs,	the	body	develops
hypersensitivity	to	these	predictable	toxic	substances	and	to	other	unpredictable	ones
contained	in	numerous	medicinal	drugs. Many	
allergies
	stem	from	such	conditions	of
hypersensitivity. For	the	same	reason,	there	may	also	be	a	drastic	increase	in	toxic	side
effects	resulting	from	the	intake	of	medicinal	drugs,	side	effects	that	the	Food	and	Drug
Administration	(FDA)	or	pharmaceutical	companies	may	not	even	be	aware	of. The	most	common	form	of	
jaundice
	results	from	gallstones	being	stuck	in	the	bile	duct
leading	to	the	duodenum,	and/or	from	gallstones	and	fibrous	tissue	distorting	the	structural
framework	of	the	liver	lobules. The	movement	of	bile	through	the	bile	channels
(canaliculi)	is	blocked,	and	the	liver	cells	can	no	longer	conjugate
4
	and	excrete	bile
pigment,	known	as	
bilirubin
. Consequently,	there	is	a	buildup	in	the	bloodstream	of	both
bile	and	the	substances	from	which	it	is	made. As	bilirubin	begins	to	build	up	in	the	blood,
it	stains	the	skin. Bilirubin	concentration	in	the	blood	may	be	three	times	above	normal
before	a	
yellow	coloration
	of	both	the	skin	and	the	conjunctiva	of	the	eyes	becomesapparent. Unconjugated	bilirubin	has	a	toxic	effect	on	brain	cells. A	tumor	in	the	head	of
the	pancreas	caused	by	bile	duct	congestion	may	also	cause	jaundice. Diseases	of	the	Gallbladder	and	Bile	Ducts
	
The	liver	secretes	bile,	which	passes	via	the	two	hepatic	ducts	into	the	common	hepatic
duct. The	common	hepatic	duct	runs	for	1.5	inches	before	joining	the	cystic	duct	that
connects	it	with	the	gallbladder. Liver	bile	continues	its	journey	through	the	common	bile
duct	into	the	intestinal	tract,	but	most	of	it	must	first	pass	into	the	gallbladder. The
gallbladder	is	a	pear-shaped	pouch	that	protrudes	from	the	bile	duct. It	is	attached	to	the
posterior	side	of	the	liver	(see	
Figure	5
). A	normal	gallbladder	generally	holds	about	2	fluid	ounces	of	bile. The	bile	stored	in	the
gallbladder,	however,	has	a	different	consistency	than	the	bile	found	in	the	liver. In	the
gallbladder,	most	of	the	salt	and	water	contained	in	the	bile	is	reabsorbed,	thus	reducing	its
volume	to	a	mere	one-tenth	of	its	original	quantity. Bile	salts	(as	opposed	to	regular	salt)
are	not	absorbed,	though,	which	means	their	concentration	is	increased	about	tenfold. On
the	other	hand,	the	gallbladder	adds	mucus	to	the	bile,	which	turns	it	into	a	thick,	mucus-
like	substance. Its	high	concentration	makes	bile	the	powerful	digestive	aid	that	it	is. Figure	5
:	Location	of	the	gallbladder
	
The	muscular	walls	of	the	gallbladder	contract	and	eject	bile	when	acidic	foods	and
most	protein	foods	enter	the	duodenum	from	the	stomach. A	more	marked	gallbladder
activity	is	noted	if	food	entering	the	duodenum	contains	a	high	proportion	of	fat. The	body
uses	the	bile	salts	contained	in	bile	to	emulsify	the	fat	and	facilitate	its	digestion. Once	the
bile	salts	have	done	their	job	and	left	the	emulsified	fat	for	intestinal	absorption,	they
travel	on	down	the	intestine. Most	of	them	are	reabsorbed	in	the	final	section	of	the	small
intestine	(ileum)	and	carried	back	to	the	liver. Once	in	the	liver,	the	bile	salts	are	collected
again	in	the	bile	and	secreted	into	the	duodenum. Intestinal	congestion	sharply	reduces	the
amount	of	bile	salts	needed	for	proper	bile	production	and	fat	digestion. Diminished	bile
salt	concentration	in	the	bile	causes	gallstones,	and	leaves	large	amounts	of	fats
undigested;	this	is	hazardous	to	the	intestinal	environment. Gallstones	in	the	gallbladder	may	be	made	primarily	of	cholesterol,	calcium,	or
pigments	such	as	bilirubin. Cholesterol	is	the	most	common	component,	but	many	of	the
stones	are	of	mixed	composition. Besides	the	above	ingredients,	gallstones	may	also
contain	bile	salts,	water,	and	mucus,	as	well	as	toxins,	bacteria,	and,	sometimes,	dead
parasites. Typically,	stones	in	the	gallbladder	keep	growing	in	size	for	about	eight	years	before
noticeable	symptoms	begin	to	appear. Larger	stones	are	generally	calcified	and	can	be
detected	easily	through	radiological	means	or	by	using	
ultrasound
. Some	85	percent	of	the
gallstones	found	in	the	gallbladder	measure	about	¾	inches	across	(see	
Figure	6a
),
although	some	can	become	as	large	as	2	to	3	inches	across	(see	
Figures	6b
	and	6c	of	a
calcified	gallstone;	I	personally	examined	and	photographed	this	stone	moments	after	my
wife	released	it	without	any	pain	during	her	ninth	liver	cleanse;	the	stone	emitted	an
extremely	noxious	odor	unlike	any	I	had	ever	come	across). Such	stones	form	when,	for
reasons	explained	in	Chapter	3,	bile	in	the	gallbladder	becomes	too	saturated	and	its
unabsorbed	constituents	begin	to	harden. Figure	6a
:	Gallstones	in	a	dissected	gallbladder
	
Figure	6b
	
(left):	A	large	calcified	gallstone,	passed	painlessly	and
	
Figure	6c
	
(right):	The
same	stone,	cut	in	halves
	
If	a	gallstone	slips	out	of	the	gallbladder	and	becomes	impacted	in	the	
cystic	bile	duct
	or
common	bile	duct
,	there	is	very	strong	spasmodic	contraction	of	the	wall	of	the	duct	(see
Figure	3
). The	contraction	helps	to	move	the	stone	onward. This	causes	severe	pain,
known	as	
biliary	colic,
	and	is	accompanied	by	considerable	distension	of	the	gallbladder. If	the	gallbladder	is	packed	with	gallstones,	it	can	suffer	extremely	painful	spasmodicmuscle	contractions. Gallstones	can	cause	irritation	and	inflammation	of	the	lining	of	the	gallbladder,	as	well
as	of	the	cystic	and	common	bile	ducts. This	is	a	condition	known	as	
cholecystitis. There
may	also	be	superimposed	microbial	infection. It	is	quite	common	to	encounter	ulceration
of	the	tissues	between	the	gallbladder	and	the	duodenum	or	colon,	with	
fistula	formation
and	
fibrous	adhesions. Gallbladder	disease	generally	originates	in	the	liver. When	the	occurrence	of	gallstones
in	the	bile	ducts	of	the	liver	and,	eventually,	the	development	of	fibrous	tissue	distort	the
structure	of	liver	lobules,	venous	blood	pressure	starts	to	rise	in	the	portal	vein. This,	in
turn,	increases	the	blood	pressure	in	the	cystic	vein,	which	drains	venous	blood	from	the
gallbladder	into	the	portal	vein. The	incomplete	elimination	of	waste	products	through	the
cystic	duct	causes	a	backup	of	acidic	waste	in	the	tissues	composing	the	gallbladder. This
gradually	reduces	the	stamina	and	performance	of	the	gallbladder. Subsequently,	the
formation	of	mineralized	gallstones	is	just	a	matter	of	time. Intestinal	Diseases
	
The	small	intestine	is	continuous	with	the	stomach	at	the	
pyloric	sphincter
	and	has	a
length	of	16-19	feet. It	leads	into	the	large	intestine,	which	is	about	3.5-5	feet	long. The
small	intestine	secretes	intestinal	juice	to	complete	the	digestion	of	carbohydrates,
proteins,	and	fats. It	also	absorbs	nutrient	materials	necessary	for	nourishing	and
maintaining	the	body	and	protects	it	against	infection	by	microbes	that	have	survived	the
antimicrobial	action	of	hydrochloric	acid	in	the	stomach. When	acid	food	(
chyme
)	from	the	stomach	enters	the	duodenum,	it	combines	first	with
bile	and	pancreatic	juice,	and	then	with	intestinal	juice. Gallstones	in	the	liver	and
gallbladder	drastically	reduce	the	secretion	of	bile,	which	weakens	the	ability	of
pancreatic	enzymes
	to	digest	carbohydrates,	proteins,	and	fats. This,	in	turn,	prevents	the
small	intestine	from	properly	absorbing	the	nutrient	components	of	these	foods	(such	as
monosaccharides
	from	carbohydrates,	
amino	acids
	from	protein,	and	
fatty	acids
	and
glycerol
	from	fats). This	incomplete	absorption	can	lead	to	malnourishment	and	food
cravings. Since	the	presence	of	bile	in	the	intestines	is	essential	for	the	absorption	of	life-essential
fats,	calcium,	and	vitamin	K,	gallstones	can	lead	to	life-threatening	diseases,	such	as	
heart
disease,	osteoporosis,
	and	
cancer. The	liver	uses	the	fat-soluble	vitamin	K	to	produce	the
compounds	responsible	for	the	clotting	of	blood. In	case	of	poor	vitamin	K	absorption,
hemorrhagic	disease
	may	result. The	body	cannot	fully	absorb	this	vitamin	when	a
problem	with	the	digestion	of	fat	exists. The	main	cause	of	inadequate	vitamin	K
absorption	is	an	insufficient	supply	of	bile,	pancreatic	lipase,	and	pancreatic	fat. It	stands
to	reason	that	following	a	lowfat	or	no-fat	diet	can	actually	endanger	your	life. Calcium	is	essential	for	the	hardening	of	bone	and	teeth,	the	coagulation	of	blood,	and
the	mechanism	of	muscle	contraction. Poor	bile	secretion	can,	therefore,	undermine	the
uptake	of	calcium,	a	mineral	the	body	requires	for	some	of	its	most	vital	activities. What	applies	to	vitamin	K	also	applies	to	all	other	fat-soluble	vitamins,	including
vitamins	A,	E,	and	D.	The	small	intestine	can	only	absorb	vitamin	A	and	carotene
sufficiently	if	fat	absorption	is	normal. If	vitamin	A	absorption	is	insufficient,	the
epithelial	cells
	become	damaged. These	cells	form	an	essential	part	of	all	the	organs,
blood	vessels,	lymph	vessels,	and	so	on	in	the	body. Vitamin	A	is	also	necessary	to
maintain	healthy	eyes	and	protect	against	or	reduce	microbial	infection. Vitamin	D	is
essential	for	calcification	of	bones	and	teeth. 5
	It	is	of	great	importance	to	realize	that
supplementing	these	vitamins	does	not	resolve	the	problem	of	deficiency. 6
	To	sum	up,	without	normal	bile	secretions,	the	body	cannot	digest	and	absorb	enough	of
these	vitamins,	which,	in	turn,	can	cause	considerable	damage	to	the	circulatory,
lymphatic,	and	urinary	systems. Inadequately	digested	foods	tend	to	ferment	and	putrefy	in	the	small	and	large
intestines. They	attract	a	vast	number	of	bacteria	to	help	speed	up	the	process	of
decomposition. The	breakdown	products	are	often	very	toxic,	and	so	are	the	excretions
produced	by	the	bacteria. All	of	this	strongly	irritates	the	mucus	lining,	which	is	one	of	the
body’s	foremost	defense	lines	against	disease-causing	agents. Regular	exposure	to	these
toxins	impairs	the	body’s	immune	system,	60	percent	of	which	is	located	in	the	intestines. Overburdened	by	a	constant	invasion	of	toxins,	the	small	and	large	intestines	may	be
afflicted	with	a	number	of	disorders,	including	
diarrhea,	constipation,	abdominal	gas,
Crohn’s	disease,	ulcerative	colitis,	diverticular	disease,	hernias,	polyps,	dysentery,
appendicitis,	volvulus,
	and	
intussusceptions,
	as	well	as	both	
benign
	and	
malignant
tumors. Ample	bile	flow	maintains	good	digestion	and	absorption	of	food	and	has	a	strong
cleansing	action	throughout	the	intestinal	tract. Every	part	of	the	body	depends	on	the
basic	nutrients	made	available	through	the	digestive	system,	as	well	as	the	efficient
removal	of	waste	products	from	that	system. Gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder
considerably	disrupt	both	these	vital	processes. Therefore,	they	can	be	held	accountable
for	most,	if	not	all,	of	the	different	kinds	of	ailments	that	can	afflict	the	body. Removal	of
gallstones	helps	to	normalize	the	digestive	and	eliminative	functions,	improve	cell
metabolism,	and	maintain	balance	throughout	the	body. Disorders	of	the	Circulatory	System
	
For	descriptive	reasons,	I	have	divided	the	
circulatory	system
	into	two	main	parts,	the
blood	circulatory	system
	and	the	
lymphatic	system
. The	blood	circulatory	system	consists
of	the	heart,	which	acts	as	a	pump,	and	the	blood	vessels,	through	which	the	blood
circulates. The	lymphatic	system	consists	of	lymph	nodes	and	lymph	vessels,	through	which
colorless	
lymph
	flows. The	body	contains	three	times	more	lymph	fluid	than	blood. Lymph
takes	up	waste	products	from	the	cells,	as	well	as	cellular	debris,	and	removes	these	from
the	body. The	lymphatic	system	is	the	primary	circulatory	system	used	by	all	immunological
cells:	macrophages,	T-cells,	B-cells,	lymphocytes,	and	so	forth. An	obstruction-free
lymphatic	system	is	necessary	to	maintain	strong	immunity	and	homeostasis. Coronary	Heart	Disease
	
Heart	attacks	take	more	American	lives	than	any	other	cause. Although	it	occurs	suddenly,
a	heart	attack	is	actually	the	final	stage	of	an	insidious	disorder	that	has	been	years	in	the
making. This	disorder	is	known	as	coronary	heart	disease. Since	the	disease	plunders
mostly	prosperous	nations	and	rarely	killed	anyone	before	1900,	we	have	to	hold	our
modern	lifestyle,	unnatural	foods,	and	unbalanced	eating	habits	responsible	for	today’s
literally	heartsick	society. However,	long	before	the	heart	begins	to	malfunction,	the	liver
loses	much	of	its	major	vitality	and	efficiency. The	liver	influences	the	entire	circulatory	system,	including	the	heart. In	fact,	the	liver
is	the	greatest	protector	of	the	heart. Under	normal	conditions,	the	liver	thoroughly
detoxifies	and	purifies	venous	blood	that	arrives	via	the	portal	vein	from	the	abdominal
part	of	the	digestive	system,	the	spleen,	and	the	pancreas. In	addition	to	breaking	down
alcohol,	the	liver	detoxifies	noxious	substances,	such	as	toxins	produced	by	microbes. It
also	kills	bacteria	and	parasites	and	neutralizes	certain	drug	compounds	with	the	help	of
specific	enzymes. One	of	the	liver’s	most	ingenious	feats	is	to	remove	the	nitrogenous
portion	of	amino	acids,	since	nitrogen	is	not	required	for	the	formation	of	new	protein. It
forms	
urea
	from	this	waste	product. The	urea	ends	up	in	the	bloodstream	and	is	excreted
in	the	urine. The	liver	also	breaks	down	the	nucleoprotein	(nucleus)	of	worn-out	cells	of
the	body. The	byproduct	of	this	process	is	
uric	acid,
	which	is	excreted	with	the	urine	as
well. The	liver	filters	more	than	one	quart	of	blood	per	minute,	leaving	only	the	acidic	carbon
dioxide	for	elimination	through	the	lungs	(see	
Figure	7
). After	it	is	purified	in	the	liver,	the	blood	passes	through	the	
hepatic	vein
	into	the
inferior	vena	cava,
	which	takes	it	straight	into	the	right	side	of	the	heart. From	there	the
venous	blood	is	carried	to	the	lungs,	where	the	interchange	of	gases	takes	place:	Carbon
dioxide	is	excreted	and	oxygen	absorbed. After	leaving	the	lungs,	the	oxygenated	blood
passes	into	the	left	side	of	the	heart. From	there	it	is	pumped	into	the	
aorta,
	which	supplies
all	body	tissues	with	oxygenated	blood. Figure	7
:	The	way	the	liver	filters	blood
	
Gallstones	in	the	bile	ducts	of	the	liver	distort	the	basic	framework	of	the	lobules. Consequently,	the	blood	vessels	supplying	these	liver	units	develop	kinks,	which	greatly
reduces	internal	blood	supply. Liver	cells	become	damaged,	and	harmful	cellular	debris
begins	to	enter	the	bloodstream. This	further	weakens	the	liver’s	ability	to	detoxify	the
blood. As	a	result,	more	and	more	harmful	substances	are	retained	both	in	the	liver	and	in
the	blood. A	congested	liver	can	obstruct	the	venous	blood	flow	to	the	heart,	leading	to
heart	palpitations	or	even	heart	attacks. It	is	obvious	that	toxins	that	are	not	neutralized	by
the	liver	end	up	damaging	the	heart	and	blood	vessel	network. Another	consequence	of	this	development	is	that	proteins	from	dead	cells	(about	30
billion	cells	per	day)	and	unused	food	proteins	are	not	sufficiently	broken	down,	which,	in
turn,	raises	protein	concentrations	in	the	blood. As	a	result,	the	body	tries	to	store	these
proteins	in	the	basal	membranes	of	the	blood	vessel	walls	(further	explanation	of	this
scenario	is	provided	below). Once	the	body’s	storage	capacity	for	protein	is	exhausted,
any	new	proteins	taken	up	by	the	blood	remain	trapped	in	the	bloodstream. This	can	cause
the	number	of	red	blood	cells	to	increase,	which	raises	the	packed	cell	volume	of	the
blood,	called	
hemocrit,
	to	abnormal	levels. At	the	same	time,	the	concentration	of
hemoglobin
	in	the	blood	begins	to	increase,	which	may	give	rise	to	a	red	complexion	of
the	skin,	particularly	in	the	face	and	chest. (
Note:
	Hemoglobin	is	a	complex	protein	that
combines	with	oxygen	in	the	lungs	and	transports	it	to	all	body	cells.) As	a	result,	the	red
blood	cells	become	enlarged	and	are,	therefore,	too	big	to	pass	through	the	tiny	vessels	of
the	capillary	network. Evidently,	this	causes	the	blood	to	become	too	thick	and	slow-
moving,	thereby	increasing	its	tendency	toward	clotting	(platelets	sticking	together). The	formation	of	blood	clots	is	considered	to	be	the	main	risk	factor	for	
heart	attack
	or
stroke. Since	fat	has	no	clotting	ability,	this	risk	stems	mainly	from	the	high	concentrationof	protein	in	the	blood. Researchers	have	discovered	that	the	sulphur-containing	amino
acid	
homocysteine
	(HC)	promotes	the	tiny	clots	that	initiate	arterial	damage	and	the
catastrophic	ones	that	precipitate	most	heart	attacks	and	strokes	(
Ann	Clin	&	Lab	Sci
1991;	
Lancet
	1981). Be	aware	that	HC	is	up	to	forty	times	more	predictive	than
cholesterol	in	assessing	cardiovascular	disease	risk. HC	results	from	the	normal
metabolism	of	the	amino	acid	
methionine
—which	is	abundant	in	red	meat,	milk,	and	dairy
products.
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        Table	of	Contents
	
Title	Page
Dedication
Introduction
CHAPTER	1	-	Gallstones	in	the	Liver:	A	Major	Health	Risk
The	Importance	of	Bile
Disorders	of	the	Digestive	System
Disorders	of	the	Circulatory	System
Disorders	of	the	Respiratory	System
Disorders	of	the	Urinary	System
Disorders	of	the	Nervous	System
Disorders	of	the	Bone
Disorders	of	the	Joints
Disorders	of	the	Reproductive	System
Disorders	of	the	Skin
CHAPTER	2	-	How	Can	I	Tell	If	I	Have	Gallstones. Signs	and	Marks
CHAPTER	3	-	The	Most	Common	Causes	of	Gallstones
Dietary
Pharmacological	Drugs
Lifestyle
Miscellaneous	Causes
CHAPTER	4	-	The	Liver	and	Gallbladder	Cleanse
Preparation
The	Actual	Cleanse
The	Results	You	Can	ExpectHaving	Difficulties	with	the	Cleanse. CHAPTER	5	-	Simple	Guidelines	to	Avoid	Gallstones
CHAPTER	6	-	What	Can	I	Expect	from	the	Liver	and	Gallbladder	Cleanse. A	Disease-Free	Life
Improved	Digestion,	Energy,	and	Vitality
Freedom	From	Pain
A	More	Flexible	Body
Reversal	of	the	Aging	Process
Inner	and	Outer	Beauty
Improved	Emotional	Health
A	Clearer	Mind	and	Improved	Creativity
CHAPTER	7	-	What	People	Say	About	the	Liver	Cleanse
CHAPTER	8	-	Frequently	Asked	Questions
Afterword
Appendix
Notes
Further	Reading
Index
About	the	Author
Copyright	PageTo	all	those	who	dare	take	responsibility	for	their	own	health	and	who	care	about	the
health	and	well-being	of	their	fellow	human	beings. And	especially	to	all	those	health
practitioners	who	have	given	this	liver	cleanse	procedure	to	their	patients	so	they	can
achieve	a	high	degree	of	physical	and	mental	wellness
	
Introduction
	
Many	people	believe	that	gallstones	can	be	found	only	in	the	gallbladder. This	is	a
commonly	made	yet	false	assumption. Most	gallstones	are	actually	formed	in	the	liver,
and	comparatively	few	occur	in	the	gallbladder. You	can	easily	verify	this	assessment	by
giving	yourself	a	liver	cleanse. It	matters	little	whether	you	are	a	layperson,	a	medical
doctor,	a	scientist,	or	someone	whose	gallbladder	was	removed	and,	therefore,	is	believed
to	be	stone-free. The	results	of	the	liver	cleanse
1
	speak	for	themselves. No	amount	of
scientific	proof	or	medical	explanation	can	make	such	a	cleanse	any	more	valuable	than	it
already	is. Once	you	see	hundreds	of	green,	beige-colored,	brown,	or	black	gallstones
floating	in	the	toilet	bowl	during	your	first	liver	cleanse,	you	will	intuitively	know	that
you	are	on	to	something	extremely	important	in	your	life. To	satisfy	your	possibly	curious
mind,	you	may	decide	to	take	the	expelled	stones	to	a	laboratory	for	chemical	analysis	or
ask	your	doctor	what	she	thinks	about	all	that. Your	doctor	may	either	support	you	in	your
initiative	to	heal	yourself,	tell	you	this	is	just	ridiculous,	or	warn	you	against	it. However,
what	is	most	significant	in	this	experience	is	that	you	have	taken	active	responsibility	for
your	own	health,	perhaps	for	the	first	time	in	your	life. Not	everyone	is	as	fortunate	as	you	are. An	estimated	20	percent	of	the	world’s
population	will	develop	gallstones	in	their	
gallbladder
	at	some	stage	in	their	lives;	many
of	them	will	opt	for	surgical	removal	of	this	important	organ. This	statistical	figure	does
not	account,	though,	for	the	many	more	people	who	will	develop	gallstones	(or	already
have	them)	in	their	
liver. During	some	thirty	years	of	practicing	natural	medicine	and
dealing	with	thousands	of	people	suffering	from	all	types	of	chronic	diseases,	I	can	attest
to	the	fact	that	each	one	of	them,	without	exception,	has	had	considerable	quantities	of
gallstones	in	his	or	her	liver. Surprisingly,	only	relatively	few	of	them	reported	to	have	had
a	history	of	gallstones	in	their	gallbladder. Gallstones	in	the	liver	are,	as	you	will
understand	from	reading	this	book,	the	main	impediment	to	acquiring	and	maintaining
good	health,	youthfulness,	and	vitality. Gallstones	in	the	liver	are,	indeed,	one	of	the	major
reasons	people	become	ill	and	have	difficulty	recuperating	from	illness. The	failure	to	recognize	and	accept	the	incidence	of	gallstone	formation	in	the	liver	as
an	extremely	common	phenomenon	may	very	well	be	the	most	unfortunate	oversight	that
has	ever	been	made	in	the	field	of	medicine,	both	orthodox	and	complementary. Relying	so	heavily	on	blood	tests	for	diagnostic	purposes,	as	conventional	medicine
does,	may	actually	be	a	great	disadvantage	with	regard	to	assessing	liver	health. Most
people	who	have	a	physical	complaint	of	one	kind	or	another	may	have	perfectly	normal
liver	enzyme	levels	in	the	blood,	despite	suffering	from	liver	congestion. Liver	congestion
is	among	the	leading	health	problems,	yet	conventional	medicine	rarely	refers	to	it,	nor	do
doctors	have	a	reliable	way	to	detect	and	diagnose	such	a	condition. Liver	enzyme	levelsin	the	blood	become	elevated	only	when	there	is	advanced	liver	cell	destruction,	as	is	the
case,	for	example,	in	hepatitis	or	liver	inflammation. Liver	cells	contain	large	amounts	of
enzymes. Once	a	certain	number	of	liver	cells	are	ruptured,	their	enzymes	will	start
showing	up	in	the	blood. When	detected	through	a	blood	test,	this	increased	count	of	liver
enzymes	indicates	abnormal	liver	functions. In	such	an	event,	however,	the	damage	has
already	occurred. It	takes	many	years	of	chronic	liver	congestion	before	liver	damage
becomes	apparent. Standard	clinical	tests	almost	never	reveal	the	occurrence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver. In
fact,	most	doctors	don’t	even	know	they	grow	there. Only	some	of	the	most	advanced
research	universities,	such	as	the	prestigious	Johns	Hopkins	University,	describe	and
illustrate	these	liver	stones	in	their	literature	or	on	their	websites. They	refer	to	them	as
“intrahepatic	gallstones. ”
2
	
By	understanding	how	gallstones	in	the	liver	contribute	to	the	occurrence	or
deterioration	of	nearly	every	kind	of	illness,	and	by	taking	the	simple	steps	to	remove
them,	you	will	put	yourself	in	charge	of	restoring	your	own	health	and	vitality,
permanently. The	implications	of	applying	the	liver	cleanse	for	yourself—or,	if	you	are	a
health	practitioner,	for	your	patients—are	immensely	rewarding. To	have	a	clean	liver
equals	having	a	new	lease	on	life. The	liver	has	direct	control	over	the	growth	and	functioning	of	every	cell	in	the	body. Any	kind	of	malfunction,	deficiency,	or	abnormal	growth	pattern	of	the	cell	is	largely	due
to	poor	liver	performance. Even	when	it	has	lost	up	to	60	percent	of	its	original	efficiency,
the	liver’s	extraordinary	design	and	resourcefulness	may	allow	it	to	perform	“properly,”	as
indicated	by	normal	blood	values. As	misleading	as	this	may	be	to	the	patient	and	his
doctor,	the	origin	of	most	diseases	can	easily	be	traced	to	the	liver. The	first	chapter	of	this
book	is	dedicated	to	this	vitally	important	connection. All	diseases	or	symptoms	of	ill	health	are	caused	by	an	obstruction	of	some	sort. For
example,	a	blood	capillary	that	is	blocked	can	no	longer	deliver	vital	oxygen	and	nutrients
to	a	group	of	cells	it	is	in	charge	of	supplying. To	survive,	these	cells	will	need	to	enforce
specific	survival	measures. Of	course,	many	of	the	afflicted	cells	will	not	live	through	the
“famine”	and	will	simply	die	off. Yet	other,	more	resilient	cells	will	adjust	to	this	adverse
situation	through	the	process	of	cell	mutation	and	learn	to	utilize	trapped	metabolic	waste
products,	such	as	lactic	acid,	to	cover	their	energy	needs. These	cells	may	be	compared	to
a	man	in	the	desert	who,	for	lack	of	water,	relies	on	drinking	his	own	urine	in	order	to	live
a	little	longer	than	he	would	otherwise. Cell	mutation	leading	to	cancer	is	only	the	body’s
final	attempt	to	help	prevent	its	immediate	demise	through	septic	poisoning	and	a
collapsing	organ	structure. Although	common	practice,	it	is	farfetched	to	call	the	body’s
normal	response	to	the	accumulation	of	toxic	waste	matter	and	decomposing	cell	material
a	disease. Unfortunately,	ignorance	of	the	body’s	true	nature	has	caused	many	to	believe
that	this	survival	mechanism	is	an	“autoimmune	disease. ”	The	word	“autoimmune”suggests	that	the	body	attempts	to	attack	itself	and	practically	tries	to	commit	suicide. Nothing	could	be	further	from	the	truth. Cancerous	tumors	result	from	major	congestion	in
the	connective	tissues,	blood	vessel	walls,	and	lymphatic	ducts,	all	of	which	prevent
healthy	cells	from	receiving	enough	oxygen	and	other	vital	nutrients. 3
	
Other,	more	apparent	obstructions	can	disrupt	your	well-being	just	as	much. A
constipated	large	intestine	prevents	the	body	from	eliminating	the	waste	products
contained	in	feces. The	holding	back	of	fecal	matter	in	the	lower	parts	of	the	intestinal
tract	leads	to	a	toxic	environment	in	the	colon	and,	if	the	situation	is	not	resolved,	in	the
entire	body. Kidney	infection	and	kidney	failure	may	occur	in	response	to	the	accumulation	of
calcified	stones	or	deposits	of	kidney	grease,	thereby	obstructing	the	flow	of	urine	in	the
kidneys	or	urinary	bladder. The	buildup	of	such	mineral	deposits	in	the	urinary	system	can
lead	to	fluid	retention,	weight	gain,	and	dozens	of	disease	symptoms. If	acidic,	toxic	waste	matter	builds	up	in	the	chest	and	lungs,	the	body	responds	with
mucus	secretions	to	trap	these	noxious	substances. As	a	result,	the	air	passages	of	your
lungs	become	congested,	and	you	literally	run	out	of	breath. If	your	body	is	already	highly
toxic	and	congested,	you	may	even	develop	a	lung	infection. Lung	infections	occur	to	help
destroy	and	remove	any	damaged,	weak	lung	cells	that	otherwise	would	start	rotting	or
have	already	been	decomposed	(pus	formation). Lung	congestion	prevents	the	natural
removal	of	damaged	or	weak	cells. If	the	congestion	is	not	cleared	up	through	natural
means,	or	if	it	increases	further	through	poor	dietary	habits,	the	pus	will	be	trapped	in	the
lung	tissue. Naturally,	destructive	bacteria	will	increasingly	populate	the	scene	to	assist	the
body	in	its	desperate	effort	to	clear	up	this	congested	area,	which	comprises	decomposing
cells	and	other	waste	products. Doctors	call	this	survival	mechanism	“staph	infection,”	or
pneumonia. Poor	hearing	and	ear	infections	may	result	if	sticky	mucus	filled	with	toxins	and/or	dead
or	live	bacteria	enter	the	ducts	that	run	from	your	throat	to	your	ears	(eustachian	tubes). Likewise,	thickening	of	the	blood	caused	by	highly	acid-forming	foods	or	beverages	may
restrict	its	flow	through	the	capillaries	and	arteries,	and	thereby	lead	to	numerous
conditions,	ranging	from	simple	skin	irritation	to	arthritis	or	high	blood	pressure,	even
heart	attack	and	stroke. These	or	similar	obstructions	in	the	body	are	directly	or	indirectly	linked	to	restricted
liver	performance—in	particular,	to	an	impasse	caused	by	gallstones	in	the	liver	and
gallbladder. The	presence	of	chunks	of	hardened	bile	and	other	trapped	organic	or
inorganic	substances	in	these	organs	greatly	interferes	with	such	vital	processes	as	the
digestion	of	food,	elimination	of	waste,	and	detoxification	of	harmful	substances	in	the
blood. By	decongesting	the	liver	bile	ducts	and	the	gallbladder,	the	body’s	60	to	100trillion	cells	will	be	able	to	“breathe”	more	oxygen,	receive	sufficient	amounts	of
nutrients,	efficiently	eliminate	their	metabolic	waste	products,	and	maintain	perfect
communication	links	with	the	nervous	system,	endocrine	system,	and	all	other	parts	of	the
body. Almost	every	patient	suffering	a	chronic	illness	has	excessive	amounts	of	gallstones	in
the	liver. A	doctor	can	easily	confirm	this	by	having	her	chronically	ill	patient	do	a	liver
cleanse. It	is	apparent	that	unless	a	specific	liver	disease	is	found,	this	vital	organ	is	rarely
considered	a	“culprit”	for	other	diseases. The	majority	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	consist	of
the	same	“harmless”	constituents	as	are	found	in	liquid	bile
,
	with	cholesterol	being	the
main	ingredient. A	number	of	stones	consist	of	fatty	acids	and	other	organic	material	that
has	ended	up	in	the	bile	ducts. The	fact	that	the	majority	of	these	stones	are	just	congealed
clumps	of	bile	or	organic	matter	makes	them	practically	“invisible”	to	x-rays,	ultrasonic
technologies,	and	
computerized	tomography
	(CT). The	situation	is	different	with	regard	to	the	gallbladder,	where	up	to	about	20	percent	of
all	stones	can	be	made	up	entirely	of	minerals,	predominantly	calcium	salts	and	bile
pigments. Whereas	diagnostic	tests	can	easily	detect	these	hardened,	relatively	large
stones	in	the	gallbladder,	they	tend	to	miss	the	softer,	noncalcified	stones	in	the	liver. Only
when	excessive	amounts	of	cholesterol-based	stones	(85-95	percent	cholesterol),	or	other
clumps	of	fat,	block	the	bile	ducts	of	the	liver	may	an	ultrasound	test	reveal	what	is
generally	referred	to	as	“fatty	liver. ”	In	such	a	case,	the	ultrasound	pictures	reveal	a	liver
that	is	almost	completely	white	(instead	of	black). A	fatty	liver	can	gather	up	to	20,000
stones	before	it	succumbs	to	suffocation	and	ceases	to	function. If	you	had	a	fatty	liver	and	went	to	the	doctor,	she	would	tell	you	that	you	had	excessive
fatty	tissue	in	your	liver. It	is	less	likely,	though,	that	she	would	tell	you	that	you	had
intrahepatic	gallstones
	(stones	obstructing	the	liver’s	bile	ducts). As	mentioned	before,
most	of	the	smaller	stones	in	the	liver	are	not	detectable	through	ultrasound	or	CT	scans. Nevertheless,	careful	analysis	of	diagnostic	images	by	specialists	would	show	whether
some	of	the	smaller	bile	ducts	in	the	liver	were	dilated	because	of	obstruction. A	dilation
of	bile	ducts	caused	by	larger	and	denser	stones	or	by	clusters	of	stones	may	be	detected
more	readily	through	
magnetic	resonance	imaging
	(MRI). However,	unless	there	is	an
indication	of	major	liver	trouble,	doctors	rarely	check	for	such	intrahepatic	stones. Unfortunately,	although	the	liver	is	one	of	the	most	important	organs	in	the	body,	its
disorders	are	also	underdiagnosed	all	too	often. Even	if	the	early	stages	of	a	fatty	liver	or	gallstone	formation	in	the	bile	ducts	were
easily	recognized	and	diagnosed,	today’s	medical	facilities	offer	no	treatments	to	relieve
this	vital	organ	of	the	heavy	burden	it	has	to	carry. Most	people	in	the	developed	world	have	accumulated	hundreds	and,	in	many	cases,thousands	of	hardened	bile	and	fat	deposits	in	the	liver. These	stones	continuously	block
the	liver’s	bile	ducts,	which	greatly	stresses	this	vital	organ	and	the	rest	of	the	body. In
view	of	the	adverse	effect	these	stones	have	on	liver	performance	as	a	whole,	their
composition	is	quite	irrelevant. Whether	your	doctor	or	you	consider	them	conventional
mineral-based	gallstones,	fat	deposits,	or	clots	of	hardened	bile,	the	net	result	is	that	they
prevent	the	necessary	amounts	of	bile	from	reaching	the	intestines. The	important	question
is	how	such	a	simple	thing	as	obstructed	bile	flow	can	cause	such	complex	diseases	as
congestive	heart	failure,	diabetes,	and	cancer. Liver	bile	is	a	bitter,	alkaline	fluid	of	a	yellow,	brown,	or	green	color. It	has	multiple
functions. Each	one	of	these	profoundly	influences	the	health	of	every	organ	and	system	in
the	body. Apart	from	assisting	with	the	digestion	of	fat,	calcium,	and	protein	foods,	bile	is
needed	to	maintain	normal	fat	levels	in	the	blood,	remove	toxins	from	the	liver,	help
maintain	proper	acid/alkaline	balance	in	the	intestinal	tract,	and	keep	the	colon	from
breeding	harmful	microbes. To	maintain	a	strong	and	healthy	digestive	system	and	feed
body	cells	the	right	amount	of	nutrients,	the	liver	has	to	produce	1-1. 5	quarts	of	bile	per
day. Anything	less	than	that	is	bound	to	cause	problems	with	the	digestion	of	food,
elimination	of	waste,	and	the	body’s	continual	detoxification	of	the	blood. Many	people
produce	just	about	a	cupful	of	bile	or	less	per	day. As	will	be	shown	in	this	book,	almost
all	health	problems	are	a	direct	or	indirect	consequence	of	reduced	bile	availability. People	with	chronic	illnesses	often	have	several	thousand	gallstones	congesting	the	bile
ducts	of	the	liver. Some	stones	may	have	also	grown	in	the	gallbladder. By	removing	these
stones	from	these	organs	through	a	series	of	liver	cleanses	and	maintaining	a	balanced	diet
and	lifestyle,	the	liver	and	gallbladder	can	restore	their	original	efficiency,	and	most
symptoms	of	discomfort	or	disease	in	the	body	can	start	subsiding. You	may	find	that	any
persistent	allergies	will	lessen	or	disappear. Back	pain	will	dissipate,	while	energy	and
well-being	will	improve. Ridding	the	liver	bile	ducts	of	gallstones	is	one	of	the	most
important	and	powerful	procedures	you	can	apply	to	improve	and	regain	your	health. In	this	book,	you	will	learn	how	to	remove	painlessly	up	to	several	hundred	gallstones
at	a	time. The	size	of	the	stones	ranges	from	that	of	a	pinhead	to	a	small	walnut,	and	in
some	rare	cases	a	golf	ball. The	actual	liver	cleanse	takes	place	within	a	period	of	less	than
fourteen	hours	and	can	be	taken	conveniently	over	a	weekend	at	home. Chapter	1	explains
in	detail	why	the	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	bile	ducts,	both	inside	and	outside	the	liver,
can	be	considered	the	greatest	health	risk	and	cause	of	almost	every	major	or	minor
illness. In	Chapter	2,	you	will	be	able	to	identify	the	signs,	marks,	and	symptoms	that
indicate	the	presence	of	stones	in	your	liver	or	gallbladder. Other	chapters	deal	with	the
possible	causes	of	gallstones	and	what	you	can	do	to	prevent	new	ones	from	occurring. In
Chapter	4,	you	will	learn	the	actual	procedure	to	rid	your	body	of	gallstones. Chapter	6,
“What	Can	I	Expect	from	the	Liver	and	Gallbladder	Cleanse. ”	covers	some	of	the
possible	health	benefits	of	this	profound	self-help	program. In	Chapter	7,	you	will	find	out
what	others	have	to	say	about	their	experiences	with	the	liver	cleanse. The	frequently
asked	questions	section,	Chapter	8,	deals	with	many	queries	you	may	have	about	thecleanse. So	you	can	reap	the	maximum	benefit	from	this	procedure,	I	strongly	encourage
you	to	read	the	entire	book	before	starting	with	the	actual	liver	cleanse. I	wish	you	the	greatest	success	on	your	journey	to	achieving	a	perpetual	state	of	health,
happiness,	and	vitality. CHAPTER	1
	
Gallstones	in	the	Liver:	A	Major	Health	Risk
	
Think	of	the	liver	as	a	large	city	with	thousands	of	houses	and	streets. There	are
underground	pipes	for	delivering	water,	oil,	and	gas. Sewage	systems	and	garbage	trucks
remove	the	city’s	waste	products. Power	lines	deliver	energy	to	the	homes	and	businesses. Factories,	transport	systems,	communication	networks,	and	stores	meet	the	daily
requirements	of	the	residents. The	organization	of	city	life	is	such	that	it	can	provide	all
that	it	needs	for	the	continued	existence	of	the	population. But	if	a	major	strike,	a	power
outage,	a	devastating	earthquake,	or	a	major	act	of	terrorism,	such	as	the	one	we	witnessed
in	New	York	City	on	September	11,	2001,	suddenly	paralyzes	city	life,	the	population	will
begin	to	suffer	serious	shortcomings	in	all	these	vital	sectors. Like	a	city’s	infrastructure,	the	liver	has	hundreds	of	different	functions	and	is
connected	with	every	part	of	the	body. Every	moment	of	the	day,	it	is	involved	in
manufacturing,	processing,	and	supplying	vast	amounts	of	nutrients. These	nutrients	feed
the	60	to	100	trillion	inhabitants	(cells)	of	the	body. Each	cell	is,	in	itself,	a	microscopic
city	of	immense	complexity,	with	billions	of	chemical	reactions	per	second. To	sustain	the
incredibly	diverse	activities	of	all	the	cells	of	the	body	without	disruption,	the	liver	must
supply	them	with	a	constant	stream	of	nutrients,	enzymes,	and	hormones. With	its	intricate
labyrinth	of	veins,	ducts,	and	specialized	cells,	the	liver	needs	to	be	completely
unobstructed	in	order	to	maintain	a	problem-free	production	line	and	frictionless
distribution	system	throughout	the	body. The	liver	is	the	main	organ	responsible	for	distributing	and	maintaining	the	body’s
“fuel”	supply. Furthermore,	its	activities	include	the	breaking	down	of	complex	chemicals
and	the	synthesis	of	protein	molecules. The	liver	acts	as	a	cleansing	device;	it	also
deactivates	hormones,	alcohol,	and	medicinal	drugs. Its	task	is	to	modify	these
biologically	active	substances	so	that	they	lose	their	potentially	harmful	effects—a	process
known	as	detoxification. Specialized	cells	in	the	liver’s	blood	vessels	(Kupffer	cells)	mop
up	harmful	elements	and	infectious	organisms	reaching	the	liver	from	the	gut. The	liver
excretes	the	waste	materials	resulting	from	these	actions	via	its	bile	duct	network. A	healthy	liver	receives	and	filters	3	pints	of	blood	per	minute	and	produces	1	to	1. 5
quarts	of	bile	every	day. This	ensures	that	all	the	activities	in	the	liver	and	in	the	rest	of	the
body	run	smoothly	and	efficiently. Obstructive	gallstones	greatly	undermine	the	liver’s
ability	to	detoxify	any	externally	supplied	and	internally	generated	harmful	substances	in
the	blood. These	stones	also	prevent	the	liver	from	delivering	the	proper	amounts	ofnutrients	and	energy	to	the	right	places	in	the	body	at	the	right	time. This	upsets	the
delicate	balance	in	the	body,	known	as	“homeostasis,”	thus	leading	to	disruption	of	its
systems	and	undue	stress	on	its	organs. A	clear	example	of	such	a	disturbed	balance	is	an	increased	concentration	of	the
endocrine	hormones	
estrogen
	and	
aldosterone
	in	the	blood. These	hormones,	produced	in
both	men	and	women,	are	responsible	for	the	correct	amount	of	salt	and	water	retention. When	stones	congest	the	gallbladder	and	the	liver’s	bile	ducts,	these	hormones	may	not	be
sufficiently	broken	down	and	detoxified. Hence,	their	concentration	in	the	blood	rises	to
abnormal	levels,	causing	tissue	swelling	and	water	retention. Most	oncologists	consider
elevated	estrogen	levels	to	be	the	leading	cause	of	breast	cancer	among	women. In	men,
high	levels	of	this	hormone	can	lead	to	both	excessive	development	of	breast	tissue	and
weight	gain. Over	60	percent	of	the	American	population	is	overweight	or	obese. Men,	women,	and
children	in	this	condition	suffer	mainly	from	fluid	retention	(with	relatively	minor	fat
accumulation). The	retained	fluids	help	trap	and	neutralize	noxious	substances	that	the
liver	can	no	longer	remove	from	the	body. This	helps	the	overweight	or	obese	person	to
survive	a	major,	possibly	fatal,	toxicity	crisis	such	as	a	heart	attack,	septic	poisoning,	or
massive	infection. The	side	effect	of	fluid	retention	in	the	tissues,	however,	is	that	it
causes	these	toxins	and	other	harmful	waste	matter	(metabolic	waste	and	dead	cell
material)	to	accumulate	in	various	parts	of	the	body	and	further	congest	the	pathways	of
circulation	and	elimination. Wherever	in	the	body	the	storage	capacity	for	toxins	and
waste	is	exceeded,	symptoms	of	illness	begin	to	occur. Cleansing	the	liver	and	gallbladder	from	all	accumulated	stones	(see	
Figures	1a
	and	
1b
)
helps	to	restore	homeostasis,	balances	weight,	and	sets	the	precondition	for	the	body	to
heal	itself. The	liver	cleanse	is	also	one	of	the	best	precautionary	measures	you	can	take	to
protect	yourself	against	nearly	every	kind	of	illness,	known	or	unknown. Figure	1a
:	Flushed-out	gallstones
	
Figure	1b
:	Flushed-out	gallstones
	
If	you	suffer	any	of	the	following	symptoms,	or	similar	conditions,	you	most	likely
have	numerous	gallstones	in	your	liver	and	gallbladder:
Low	appetite	
Food	cravings	Digestive	disorders	
Diarrhea	
Constipation	
Clay-colored	stool	
Hernia	
Flatulence	
Hemorrhoids	
Dull	pain	on	the	right	side	
Difficulty	breathing	
Liver	cirrhosis	
Hepatitis	
Most	infections	
High	cholesterol	
Pancreatitis	
Heart	disease	
Brain	disorders	
Duodenal	ulcers	
Nausea	and	vomiting	
A	“bilious”	or	angry	personality	
Depression	
Impotence	
Other	sexual	problems	
Prostate	diseases	
Urinary	problems	
Hormonal	imbalances	
Menstrual	and	menopausal	
disorders	
Problems	with	vision	
Puffy	eyes	
Any	skin	disorder	
Liver	spots,	especially	those	on	
the	back	of	the	hands	and	
facial	area	
Dizziness	and	fainting	spells	
Loss	of	muscle	tone	
Excessive	weight	or	wasting	
Strong	shoulder	and	back	pain	
Pain	at	the	top	of	a	shoulder	
blade	and/or	between	the	
shoulder	blades	
Dark	color	under	the	eyes	
Morbid	complexion	
Tongue	that	is	glossy	or	coated	
in	white	or	yellow	
Scoliosis	
Gout	Frozen	shoulder	
Stiff	neck	
Asthma	
Headaches	and	migraines	
Tooth	and	gum	problems	
Yellowness	of	the	eyes	and	skin	
Sciatica	
Numbness	and	paralysis	of	the	
legs	
Joint	diseases	
Knee	problems	
Osteoporosis	
Obesity	
Chronic	fatigue	
Kidney	diseases	
Cancer	
Multiple	sclerosis	and	
fibromyalgia	
Alzheimer’s	disease	
Cold	extremities	
Excessive	heat	and	perspiration	
in	the	upper	part	of	the	
body	
Very	greasy	hair	and	hair	loss	
Cuts	or	wounds	that	keep	
bleeding	and	refuse	to	heal	
Difficulty	sleeping,	insomnia	
Nightmares	
Stiffness	of	joints	and	muscles	
Hot	and	cold	flashes
	
	
	The	Importance	of	Bile
	
As	already	mentioned,	one	of	the	liver’s	most	important	functions	is	to	produce	bile,	about
1	to	1. 5	quarts	per	day. Liver	bile	is	a	viscous	yellow,	brown,	or	green	fluid	that	is	alkaline
(versus	acidic)	and	has	a	bitter	taste. Without	sufficient	bile,	most	commonly	eaten	foods
remain	undigested	or	partially	digested. For	example,	to	enable	the	small	intestines	to
digest	and	absorb	fat	and	calcium	from	the	food	you	eat,	the	food	must	first	combine	with
bile. When	fat	is	not	absorbed	properly,	it	indicates	that	bile	secretion	is	insufficient. The
undigested	fat	remains	in	the	intestinal	tract. When	undigested	fat	reaches	the	colon	along
with	other	waste	products,	bacteria	break	down	some	of	the	fat	into	fatty	acids	or	excrete	it
with	the	stool. Since	fat	is	lighter	than	water,	having	fat	in	the	stool	may	cause	it	to	float. When	fat	is	not	absorbed,	calcium	is	not	absorbed	either,	leaving	the	blood	in	a	deficit. The	blood	subsequently	takes	its	extra	calcium	from	the	bones. Most	bone	density
problems	(osteoporosis)	actually	arise	from	insufficient	bile	secretion	and	poor	digestion
of	fats,	rather	than	from	not	consuming	enough	calcium. Few	medical	practitioners	are
aware	of	this	fact	and,	hence,	merely	prescribe	calcium	supplements	to	their	patients. Apart	from	breaking	down	the	fats	in	our	food,	bile	also	removes	toxins	from	the	liver. One	of	the	lesser	known	but	extremely	important	functions	of	bile	is	to	deacidify	and
cleanse	the	intestines. When	gallstones	in	the	liver	or	gallbladder	have	critically	impeded	bile	flow,	the	color
of	the	stool	may	be	tan,	orange-yellow,	or	pale	as	in	clay,	instead	of	the	normal	greenish-
brown. Gallstones	are	a	direct	product	of	an	unhealthy	diet	and	lifestyle. If	gallstones	are	still
present	in	the	liver	even	after	all	other	disease-causing	factors	are	eliminated,	they	pose	a
considerable	health	risk	and	may	lead	to	illness	and	premature	aging. For	this	reason,	the
subject	of	gallstones	has	been	included	here	as	a	major	risk	factor	or	cause	of	disease. The
following	sections	describe	some	of	the	main	consequences	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	on
the	different	organs	and	systems	in	the	body. When	these	stones	are	removed,	the	body	as
a	whole	can	resume	its	normal,	healthy	activities. Disorders	of	the	Digestive	System
	
The	alimentary	tract	of	the	digestive	system	maintains	the	following	four	main	activities:
ingestion,	digestion,	absorption,
	and	
elimination. The	alimentary	canal	begins	in	the
mouth;	leads	through	the	thorax,	abdomen,	and	pelvic	region;	and	ends	at	the	anus	(see
Figure	2
). When	you	eat	a	meal,	a	series	of	digestive	processes	begin	to	take	place. These
can	be	divided	into	the	
mechanical	breakdown
	of	food	through	mastication	(chewing)	and
the	
chemical	breakdown
	of	food	through	enzymes. These	enzymes	are	present	in	the
secretions	produced	by	various	glands	of	the	digestive	system. Enzymes	are	minute	chemical	substances	composed	of	proteins	that	cause	or	speed	up
chemical	changes	in	other	substances	without	themselves	being	changed. Digestive
enzymes	are	contained	in	the	saliva	of	the	salivary	glands	of	the	mouth,	the	gastric	juice	in
the	stomach,	the	intestinal	juice	in	the	small	intestine,	the	pancreatic	juice	in	the	pancreas,
and	the	bile	in	the	liver. Figure	2
:	The	digestive	system
	
Absorption
	is	the	process	by	which	tiny	nutrient	particles	of	digested	food	pass	through
the	intestinal	walls	into	the	blood	and	lymph	vessels,	which	help	distribute	them	to	the
cells	of	the	body. The	bowels	
eliminate
	as	feces	whatever	food	substances	they	cannot	digest	or	absorb,
such	as	the	plant	fiber	
cellulose. Fecal	matter	also	contains	bile,	which	carries	the	wasteproducts	resulting	from	the	breakdown	(catabolism)	of	red	blood	cells. Nearly	one-third	of
the	excreted	fecal	matter	is	made	up	of	dead	intestinal	bacteria. The	body	can	function
smoothly	and	efficiently	only	if	the	bowel	removes	these	daily-generated	waste	products
every	day. Good	health	results	when	each	of	these	major	activities	in	the	digestive	system	is
balanced	and	well	coordinated	with	the	rest	of	the	body. By	contrast,	abnormalities	begin
to	arise	in	the	digestive	system	as	well	as	in	other	parts	of	the	body	when	one	or	more	of
these	functions	becomes	impaired. The	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder
has	a	disruptive	influence	on	the	digestion	and	absorption	of	food,	as	well	as	on	the	body’s
waste	disposal	system. Diseases	of	the	Mouth
	
Gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder	are	also	responsible	for	most	diseases	of	the	mouth. The	stones	interfere	with	the	digestion	and	absorption	of	food,	which,	in	turn,	forces	waste
products	meant	for	elimination	to	remain	in	the	intestinal	tract. The	storage	of	waste	in	the
intestines	creates	a	toxic,	anaerobic	environment	that	supports	breeding	of	destructive
germs	and	parasites	and	undermines	preservation	of	healthy,	resilient	tissues. Bacterial	infection	
(thrush)
	and	viral	infection	
(herpes)
	in	the	mouth	occur	only	when
the	intestines	have	accumulated	considerable	amounts	of	undigested	waste	matter. Destructive	bacteria	attempt	to	decompose	some	of	the	waste,	but	not	without	producing
powerful	toxins. Some	of	these	toxins	are	absorbed	into	the	blood	and	lymph	fluids,	which
carry	them	to	the	liver. The	rest	of	the	toxins	remain	trapped	in	the	intestines,	where	they
are	a	constant	source	of	irritation	to	the	intestinal	lining	(which	begins	in	the	mouth	and
ends	in	the	anus). Eventually,	the	intestinal	wall	becomes	inflamed	and	develops	ulcerous
lesions. The	damaged	intestinal	tissue	begins	to	“invite”	more	and	more	microbes	to	the
scene	of	injury	to	help	destroy	and	dispose	of	any	weak	and	damaged	cells. We	call	this
“infection. ”
	
Infection	is	a	normal	phenomenon	seen	everywhere	in	nature	whenever	there	is
something	that	needs	to	be	decomposed. Bacteria	never	attack—that	is,	infect	something
—that	is	as	clean,	vital,	and	healthy	as	a	well-nourished	fruit	hanging	on	a	tree. Only	when
the	fruit	becomes	overripe,	lacks	nourishment,	or	falls	to	the	ground	can	bacteria	begin
their	clean-up	job. While	decomposing	food	or	flesh,	bacteria	produce	toxins. You	can
recognize	these	toxins	by	their	unpleasant	odor	and	acidic	nature. The	same	occurs	when
bacteria	act	on	improperly	digested	food	in	the	intestines. If	this	situation	takes	place	day
after	day	and	month	after	month,	the	resulting	toxins	will	lead	to	symptoms	of	illness. Thrush	indicates	the	presence	of	large	quantities	of	bacteria	that	have	spread	throughout
the	gastrointestinal	tract	(GI	tract),	including	the	mouth	area. It	shows	up	in	the	mouth
because	the	mucus	lining	there	is	not	as	developed	and	resistant	as	in	the	lower	parts	of	the
GI	tract. The	main	source	of	thrush,	though,	is	in	the	intestines. Since	the	largest	part	of
the	immune	system	in	the	body	is	located	in	the	mucus	lining	of	the	GI	tract,	thrush
indicates	a	major	weakness	in	the	body’s	general	immunity	to	disease. Herpes,	which	doctors	consider	a	viral	disease,	is	similar	to	thrush,	with	the	exception
that,	instead	of	bacteria	attacking	the	cell	exterior,	viral	materials	attack	the	nucleus,	or
cell	interior. In	both	cases,	the	“attackers”	target	only	weak	and	unhealthy	cells—that	is,
cells	that	are	already	damaged	or	dysfunctional	and	are	susceptible	to	mutate	into
cancerous	cells. Added	to	this	survival	drama,	gallstones	can	harbor	quantities	of	bacteria
and	viruses,	which	escape	the	liver	via	the	secreted	bile	and	affect	those	parts	of	the	bodythat	are	the	least	protected	or	already	weakened. The	thing	to	keep	in	mind	is	that	germs
do	
not
	infect	the	body	unless	it	requires	their	help. The	intestinal	tract	needs	bile	to	keep
itself	neat	and	clean. Lack	of	bile	in	the	intestines	prevents	this	from	happening. The	next
best	solution	to	removing	harmful	waste	matter	is	to	employ	destructive	germs. Gallstones	can	also	lead	to	other	problems	in	the	mouth. They	inhibit	proper	bile
secretion,	which,	in	turn,	reduces	appetite	and	secretions	of	saliva	from	the	salivary	glands
in	the	mouth. Saliva	is	required	to	cleanse	the	mouth	and	keep	its	tissues	soft	and	pliable. If	not	enough	saliva	is	present,	destructive	bacteria	begin	to	invade	the	mouth	cavity. This
can	lead	to	
tooth	decay,	gum	destruction,
	and	other	tooth-related	problems. However,	to
reiterate	the	previously	made	point,	bacteria	do	not	cause	tooth	decay. These	germs	are
attracted	only	to	those	areas	in	the	mouth	that	are	already	congested,	undernourished,	and
acidified. A	
bitter	taste
	in	the	mouth	is	caused	by	bile	that	has	regurgitated	into	the	stomach	and,
from	there,	into	the	mouth. This	condition	occurs	because	of	major	intestinal	congestion,
as	seen,	for	example,	during	bouts	of	constipation. Instead	of	properly	moving	downward
and	out	of	the	body,	parts	of	the	intestinal	content	back	up,	which,	in	turn,	may	force	bile,
bacteria,	gas,	toxins,	and	other	irritating	substances	into	the	upper	regions	of	the	GI	tract. Bile	in	the	mouth,	for	example,	drastically	alters	the	pH-value	(acid-alkaline	balance)	of
saliva,	which	inhibits	its	cleansing	action	and	makes	the	mouth	susceptible	to	infectious
germs. A	
mouth	ulcer
	in	the	lower	lip	indicates	a	similar	inflammatory	process	in	the	large
intestine. A	repeated	occurrence	of	ulcers	(in	either	one	of	the	two	corners	of	the	mouth)
points	to	the	presence	of	
duodenal	ulcers
	(also	see	the	following	section,	
Diseases	of	the
Stomach
). Tongue	ulcers,
	depending	on	their	location,	indicate	pockets	of	inflammation
in	corresponding	areas	of	the	alimentary	canal,	such	as	the	stomach,	small	intestine,
appendix,	or	large	intestine. Diseases	of	the	Stomach
	
As	already	indicated,	gallstones	and	subsequent	digestive	trouble	can	lead	to	regurgitation
of	bile	and	bile	salts	into	the	stomach. Such	an	occurrence	adversely	changes	the
composition	of	gastric	juices	and	the	amount	of	mucus	generated	in	the	stomach. The
mucus	is	there	to	protect	the	surface	stomach	lining	from	the	destructive	effects	of
hydrochloric	acid. The	condition	where	this	protective	“shield”	is	broken	or	diminished	is
known	as	
gastritis. Gastritis	can	occur	in	acute	or	chronic	form. When	the	surface	cells	(epithelium)	of	the
stomach	are	exposed	to	acidic	gastric	juice,	the	cells	absorb	hydrogen	ions. This	increases
their	internal	acidity,	counterbalances	their	basic	metabolic	processes,	and	causes	an
inflammatory	reaction. In	more	severe	cases,	there	may	be	ulceration	of	the	
mucosa
(peptic	or	gastric	ulcer),
	bleeding,	perforation	of	the	stomach	wall,	and	
peritonitis
,
	a
condition	that	occurs	when	an	ulcer	erodes	through	the	full	thickness	of	the	stomach	or
duodenum	and	their	contents	enter	the	peritoneal	cavity. Duodenal	ulcers
	develop	when	acid	leaving	the	stomach	erodes	the	duodenum’s	lining. In	many	cases,	the	acid	production	is	unusually	high. Eating	too	many	foods	that	require
strong	acid	secretions,	as	well	as	improper	food	combining	(for	more	details,	see	
Timeless
Secrets	of	Health	and	Rejuvenation
	by	the	author),	often	disturb	balanced	acid	production. Esophageal	reflux,
	commonly	known	as	“heartburn,”	is	a	condition	in	which	stomach
acid	washes	upward	into	the	esophagus	and	causes	irritation	or	injury	to	the	delicate
tissues	lining	the	esophagus. Contrary	to	common	opinion,	this	condition	is	not	due	to	the
stomach’s	making	too	much	hydrochloric	acid,	but	is	due	instead	to	back-flushing	of
waste,	toxins,	and	bile	from	the	intestines	into	the	stomach. In	many	cases,	heartburn
results	when	the	stomach	makes	too	little	hydrochloric	acid,	thereby	forcing	food	to
remain	there	far	too	long	and	to	ferment. Taking	antacids	can	further	impair	the	digestion
of	foods	and	cause	major	damage	to	the	stomach	and	the	rest	of	the	GI	tract. A	number	of	other	causes	of	gastritis	and	heartburn	can	be	identified. They	include
overeating,	consuming	fried	foods,	excessive	alcohol	consumption,	heavy	cigarette
smoking,	drinking	coffee	every	day,	ingesting	soda,	eating	large	quantities	of	animal
protein	and	animal	fats,	and	subjecting	oneself	to	x-ray	radiation,	cytotoxic	drugs,	aspirin,
and	other	anti-inflammatory	drugs. Food	poisoning,	highly	spiced	foods,	iced	beverages,
dehydration,	and	emotional	stress	also	cause	gastric	distress. All	of	these	also	cause
gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder,	thereby	starting	off	a	vicious	cycle	and	creating
major	disruptions	throughout	the	GI	tract. In	the	final	event,	malignant	
stomach	tumors
may	be	formed. Most	medical	doctors	now	believe	that	a	“bug”	(
H. pylori
)	causes	stomach	ulcers. Combating	the	bug	with	antibiotic	drugs	usually	brings	relief	and	stops	the	ulcer. Although	the	drug	does	not	prevent	the	ulcer	from	returning	after	discontinuation,	there	is
a	high	“recovery”	rate. Still,	such	“recoveries”	may	cause	side	effects	that	are	often
serious. The	infection	by	the	
H. pylori
	bug	is	only	possible	because	factors	other	than	a
normally	harmless	germ	have	already	weakened	and	damaged	the	stomach	cells. In	a
healthy	stomach,	the	same	bug	turns	out	to	be	completely	innocuous. Most	of	us	have
lived	with	this	bug	without	ever	being	troubled	by	it. This	brings	up	an	important
question:	Why	does	the	same	bug	cause	an	ulcer	in	some	people	and	not	in	others. As
mentioned	before,	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder	can	cause	intestinal	congestion
and	thereby	lead	to	frequent	back-flushing	of	bile	and	toxins	into	the	stomach,	which	may
injure	an	ever-increasing	number	of	stomach	cells. Antibiotics	destroy	the	natural	stomach
flora,	including	those	bacteria	that	normally	help	to	break	down	damaged	cells. Although
the	antibiotic	approach	results	in	a	quick	relief	of	symptoms,	it	also	lowers	stomach
performance	permanently,	which	sets	up	the	body	for	more	severe	challenges	than	just
dealing	with	an	ulcer. 1
	Shortcuts	to	healing	rarely	pay	off. On	the	other	hand,	most
stomach	disorders	disappear	spontaneously	when	all	existing	gallstones	are	removed	and	a
healthy	diet	and	balanced	lifestyle	are	followed	regularly. Diseases	of	the	Pancreas
	
The	pancreas	is	a	small	gland	with	its	head	lying	in	the	curve	of	the	duodenum. Its	main
duct	joins	the	common	bile	duct	to	form	what	is	known	as	the	
ampulla
	of	the	bile	duct. The	ampulla	enters	the	duodenum	at	its	midpoint. Apart	from	secreting	the	hormones
insulin
	and	
glucagon,
	the	pancreas	produces	
pancreatic	juice,
	which	contains	enzymes
that	digest	carbohydrates,	proteins,	and	fats. When	the	acidic	contents	from	the	stomach
enter	the	duodenum,	they	combine	with	alkaline	pancreatic	juice	and	bile. This	creates	the
proper	acid-alkaline	balance	(pH-value)	at	which	the	pancreatic	enzymes	are	most
effective. Gallstones	in	the	liver	or	gallbladder	cut	bile	secretions	from	the	normal	amount	of	one
quart	or	more	per	day,	to	as	little	as	one	cup	or	less	per	day. This	severely	disrupts	the
digestive	process,	particularly	when	fats	or	fat-containing	foods	are	consumed. Subsequently,	the	duodenal	pH	remains	too	low,	which	inhibits	the	action	of	pancreatic
enzymes,	as	well	as	those	secreted	by	the	small	intestine. The	net	result	is	that	food	is	only
partially	digested. Improperly	digested	food	that	is	saturated	with	the	stomach’s
hydrochloric	acid	can	have	a	very	irritating,	caustic	effect	on	the	entire	intestinal	tract. If	a	gallstone	has	moved	from	the	gallbladder	into	the	ampulla,	where	the	common	bile
duct	and	the	pancreatic	ducts	combine	(see	
Figure	3
),	the	release	of	pancreatic	juice
becomes	obstructed	and	bile	moves	into	the	pancreas. This	causes	a	number	of	protein-
splitting	pancreatic	enzymes,	which	are	normally	activated	only	in	the	duodenum,	to	be
activated	while	still	in	the	pancreas. This	makes	these	enzymes	highly	destructive. They
begin	to	digest	parts	of	the	pancreatic	tissue,	which	can	lead	to	infection,	suppuration,	and
local	thrombosis. This	condition	is	known	as	
pancreatitis. Gallstones	obstructing	the	ampulla	release	bacteria,	viruses,	and	toxins	into	the
pancreas,	which	can	cause	further	damage	to	pancreatic	cells,	and	eventually	lead	to
malignant	tumors. The	tumors	occur	mostly	in	the	head	of	the	pancreas,	where	they
inhibit	the	flow	of	bile	and	pancreatic	juice. This	condition	is	often	accompanied	by
jaundice
	(for	more	details	see	
Diseases	of	the	Liver
	below). Gallstones	in	the	liver,	gallbladder,	and	ampulla	may	also	be	partly	responsible	for	both
types	of	
diabetes:
	insulin-dependent	and	non-insulin-dependent. All	patients	of	mine	with
diagnosed	diabetes,	including	children,	have	had	large	quantities	of	stones	in	their	liver. Each	liver	cleanse	further	improved	their	condition,	provided	that	they	followed	a	healthy
daily	regimen	and	diet	devoid	of	animal	products. 2
	Figure	3
:	Gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder
	Diseases	of	the	Liver
	
The	liver	is	the	largest	gland	in	the	body. It	weighs	up	to	three	pounds,	is	suspended
behind	the	ribs	on	the	upper	right	side	of	the	abdomen,	and	spans	almost	the	entire	width
of	the	body. Being	responsible	for	hundreds	of	different	functions,	it	is	also	the	most
complex	and	active	organ	in	the	body. Since	the	liver	is	in	charge	of	processing,	converting,	distributing,	and	maintaining	the
body’s	vital	“fuel”	supply	(for	example,	nutrients	and	energy),	anything	that	interferes
with	these	functions	must	have	a	serious,	detrimental	impact	on	the	health	of	the	liver	and
the	body	as	a	whole. The	strongest	interference	stems	from	the	presence	of	gallstones. Besides	manufacturing	cholesterol—an	essential	building	material	of	organ	cells,
hormones,	and	bile—the	liver	also	produces	hormones	and	proteins	that	affect	the	way	the
body	functions,	grows,	and	heals. Furthermore,	it	makes	new	amino	acids
3
	and	converts
existing	ones	into	proteins. These	proteins	are	the	main	building	blocks	of	the	cells,
hormones,	neurotransmitters,	genes,	and	so	forth. Other	essential	functions	of	the	liver
include	breaking	down	old,	worn-out	cells;	recycling	proteins	and	iron;	and	storing
vitamins	and	nutrients. Gallstones	are	a	hazard	to	all	these	vital	tasks. In	addition	to	breaking	down	alcohol	in	the	blood,	the	liver	also	detoxifies	noxious
substances,	bacteria,	parasites,	and	certain	components	of	pharmaceutical	drugs. It	uses
specific	enzymes	to	convert	waste	or	poisons	into	substances	that	can	be	safely	removed
from	the	body. In	addition,	the	liver	filters	more	than	one	quart	of	blood	each	minute. Most	of	the	filtered	waste	products	leave	the	liver	via	the	bile	stream. Gallstones
obstructing	the	bile	ducts	lead	to	high	levels	of	toxicity	in	the	liver	and,	ultimately,	to	
liver
diseases. This	development	is	further	exacerbated	by	one’s	intake	of	pharmaceutical
drugs,	normally	broken	down	by	the	liver. The	presence	of	gallstones	prevents	their
detoxification,	which	can	cause	“overdosing”	and	devastating	side	effects,	even	at	normal
doses. It	also	means	that	the	liver	is	at	risk	for	damage	from	the	breakdown	products	of	the
drugs	on	which	it	acts. Also,	alcohol	that	is	not	detoxified	properly	by	the	liver	can
seriously	injure	or	destroy	liver	cells. All	liver	diseases	are	preceded	by	extensive	bile	duct	obstruction	through	gallstones. The	gallstones	distort	the	structural	framework	of	the	
liver	lobules
	(see	
Figures	3
	and	
4
),
which	are	the	main	units	constituting	the	liver	(which	contains	more	than	50,000	such
units). Subsequently,	blood	circulation	to	and	from	these	lobules,	and	the	cells	of	which
they	are	composed,	becomes	increasingly	difficult. In	addition,	the	liver	cells	have	to	cut
down	bile	production. Nerve	fibers	also	become	damaged. Prolonged	suffocation	due	to
the	presence	of	stones	eventually	damages	or	destroys	liver	cells	and	their	lobules. Fibrous
tissue	gradually	replaces	damaged	cells,	causing	further	obstruction	and	an	increase	inpressure	on	the	liver’s	blood	vessels. If	the	regeneration	of	liver	cells	does	not	keep	pace
with	this	damage,	
liver	cirrhosis
	is	imminent. Liver	cirrhosis	usually	leads	to	death. Liver	failure
	occurs	when	cell	suffocation	destroys	so	many	liver	cells	that	the	number
of	cells	required	to	carry	out	the	organ’s	most	important	and	vital	functions	is	insufficient. Consequences	of	liver	failure	include	drowsiness,	confusion,	shaking	of	hands/tremor,
drop	in	blood	sugar,	infection,	kidney	failure	and	fluid	retention,	uncontrolled	bleeding,
coma,	and	death. The	capability	of	the	liver	to	recover	from	major	damage,	though,	is
truly	remarkable. Once	the	liver	cleanses	have	removed	all	gallstones,	and	the	afflicted
person	discontinues	using	alcohol	and	medicinal	drugs,	there	usually	are	no	significant
long-term	consequences,	even	though	many	of	the	liver	cells	may	have	been	destroyed
during	the	illness. When	the	cells	grow	again,	they	will	do	so	in	an	ordered	fashion	that
permits	normal	liver	functions. This	is	possible	because	in	liver	failure	(as	opposed	to	liver
cirrhosis)	the	basic	structure	of	the	liver	has	not	been	substantially	compromised. Figure	4
:	A	liver	lobule
	
Acute	
hepatitis
	results	when	whole	groups	of	liver	cells	begin	to	die	off. Gallstones
harbor	large	quantities	of	viral	material,	which	can	invade	and	infect	liver	cells,	causing
cell-degenerative	changes. As	gallstones	increase	in	number	and	size,	and	as	more	cells
become	infected	and	die,	entire	lobules	begin	to	collapse,	and	blood	vessels	begin	to
develop	kinks. This	greatly	affects	blood	circulation	to	the	remaining	liver	cells. The
extent	of	the	damage	that	these	changes	have	on	the	liver	and	its	overall	performance
largely	depends	on	the	degree	of	obstruction	caused	by	the	gallstones	in	the	liver	bile
ducts. Cancer	of	the	liver	only	occurs	after	many	years	of	progressive	occlusion	of	the
liver	bile	ducts. This	applies	also	to	tumors	in	the	liver	that	emanate	from	primary	tumors
in	the	GI	tract,	lungs,	or	breast. Most	
liver	infections
	(type	A,	type	B,	type	non-A,	and	type	non-B)	occur	when	a
certain	number	of	liver	lobules	are	congested	with	gallstones,	which	can	even	happen	at	a
very	early	age. The	now-common	practice	of	prematurely	cutting	or	clamping	the
umbilical	cord	that	connects	a	newborn	baby	with	its	mother	leaves	the	child	with	justtwo-thirds	of	its	required	blood	volume,	a	lot	of	toxins	normally	filtered	out	by	the
placenta	during	the	first	hour	after	birth,	and	nearly	no	antibodies	to	protect	it	against
disease. It	usually	takes	at	least	40	to	60	minutes	before	the	umbilical	cord	stops	throbbing
completely. Cutting	the	cord	too	early	constitutes	an	act	of	medical	negligence	that	can
affect	the	baby’s	liver	right	from	the	start	and	set	it	up	for	gallstone	formation	even	during
childhood. This	can	subsequently	lead	to	liver	infections. A	healthy	liver	and	immune	system	are	perfectly	able	to	destroy	viral	material,
regardless	of	whether	the	virus	has	been	picked	up	from	the	external	environment	or	has
entered	the	bloodstream	in	some	other	way. The	majority	of	all	people	exposed	to	these
viruses	never	fall	ill. In	fact,	we	all	have	most	viruses	that	exist	outside	the	body	in	our
body	right	now. However,	when	large	amounts	of	gallstones	are	present,	the	liver	becomes
congested	and	toxic,	which	turns	it	into	a	conducive	environment	for	viral	activity. Viruses
are	intracellular	parasites	that	enter	a	host	cell	and	take	over	the	host’s	cellular	machinery
to	produce	new	viral	particles	(it	also	has	been	proved	that	viruses	can	be	created	from
bacteria	within	the	cells). But	viruses	don’t	develop	and	attack	cells	randomly. Contrary	to
common	belief,	viruses	tend	to	“hijack”	the	nuclei	of	the	weakest	and	most	damaged	cells
to	prevent	them	from	mutating. Not	all	viruses	succeed,	though,	and	liver	cancer	may
result. Their	presence	in	cancer	cells	should	not	be	misconstrued	to	have	cancer-producing
effects. Gallstones	can	harbor	plenty	of	live	viruses. Some	of	these	viruses	break	free	and	enter
the	blood. This	is	known	as	chronic	hepatitis. Nonviral	infections	of	the	liver	may	be
triggered	(not	caused)	by	bacteria	that	spread	from	any	of	the	bile	ducts	obstructed	with
gallstones. The	presence	of	gallstones	in	the	bile	ducts	also	impairs	the	liver	cells’	ability	to	deal
with	toxic	substances	such	as	chloroform,	cytotoxic	drugs,	anabolic	steroids,	alcohol,
aspirin,	fungi,	food	additives,	and	the	like. When	this	occurs,	the	body	develops
hypersensitivity	to	these	predictable	toxic	substances	and	to	other	unpredictable	ones
contained	in	numerous	medicinal	drugs. Many	
allergies
	stem	from	such	conditions	of
hypersensitivity. For	the	same	reason,	there	may	also	be	a	drastic	increase	in	toxic	side
effects	resulting	from	the	intake	of	medicinal	drugs,	side	effects	that	the	Food	and	Drug
Administration	(FDA)	or	pharmaceutical	companies	may	not	even	be	aware	of. The	most	common	form	of	
jaundice
	results	from	gallstones	being	stuck	in	the	bile	duct
leading	to	the	duodenum,	and/or	from	gallstones	and	fibrous	tissue	distorting	the	structural
framework	of	the	liver	lobules. The	movement	of	bile	through	the	bile	channels
(canaliculi)	is	blocked,	and	the	liver	cells	can	no	longer	conjugate
4
	and	excrete	bile
pigment,	known	as	
bilirubin. Consequently,	there	is	a	buildup	in	the	bloodstream	of	both
bile	and	the	substances	from	which	it	is	made. As	bilirubin	begins	to	build	up	in	the	blood,
it	stains	the	skin. Bilirubin	concentration	in	the	blood	may	be	three	times	above	normal
before	a	
yellow	coloration
	of	both	the	skin	and	the	conjunctiva	of	the	eyes	becomesapparent. Unconjugated	bilirubin	has	a	toxic	effect	on	brain	cells. A	tumor	in	the	head	of
the	pancreas	caused	by	bile	duct	congestion	may	also	cause	jaundice. Diseases	of	the	Gallbladder	and	Bile	Ducts
	
The	liver	secretes	bile,	which	passes	via	the	two	hepatic	ducts	into	the	common	hepatic
duct. The	common	hepatic	duct	runs	for	1. 5	inches	before	joining	the	cystic	duct	that
connects	it	with	the	gallbladder. Liver	bile	continues	its	journey	through	the	common	bile
duct	into	the	intestinal	tract,	but	most	of	it	must	first	pass	into	the	gallbladder. The
gallbladder	is	a	pear-shaped	pouch	that	protrudes	from	the	bile	duct. It	is	attached	to	the
posterior	side	of	the	liver	(see	
Figure	5
). A	normal	gallbladder	generally	holds	about	2	fluid	ounces	of	bile. The	bile	stored	in	the
gallbladder,	however,	has	a	different	consistency	than	the	bile	found	in	the	liver. In	the
gallbladder,	most	of	the	salt	and	water	contained	in	the	bile	is	reabsorbed,	thus	reducing	its
volume	to	a	mere	one-tenth	of	its	original	quantity. Bile	salts	(as	opposed	to	regular	salt)
are	not	absorbed,	though,	which	means	their	concentration	is	increased	about	tenfold. On
the	other	hand,	the	gallbladder	adds	mucus	to	the	bile,	which	turns	it	into	a	thick,	mucus-
like	substance. Its	high	concentration	makes	bile	the	powerful	digestive	aid	that	it	is. Figure	5
:	Location	of	the	gallbladder
	
The	muscular	walls	of	the	gallbladder	contract	and	eject	bile	when	acidic	foods	and
most	protein	foods	enter	the	duodenum	from	the	stomach. A	more	marked	gallbladder
activity	is	noted	if	food	entering	the	duodenum	contains	a	high	proportion	of	fat. The	body
uses	the	bile	salts	contained	in	bile	to	emulsify	the	fat	and	facilitate	its	digestion. Once	the
bile	salts	have	done	their	job	and	left	the	emulsified	fat	for	intestinal	absorption,	they
travel	on	down	the	intestine. Most	of	them	are	reabsorbed	in	the	final	section	of	the	small
intestine	(ileum)	and	carried	back	to	the	liver. Once	in	the	liver,	the	bile	salts	are	collected
again	in	the	bile	and	secreted	into	the	duodenum. Intestinal	congestion	sharply	reduces	the
amount	of	bile	salts	needed	for	proper	bile	production	and	fat	digestion. Diminished	bile
salt	concentration	in	the	bile	causes	gallstones,	and	leaves	large	amounts	of	fats
undigested;	this	is	hazardous	to	the	intestinal	environment. Gallstones	in	the	gallbladder	may	be	made	primarily	of	cholesterol,	calcium,	or
pigments	such	as	bilirubin. Cholesterol	is	the	most	common	component,	but	many	of	the
stones	are	of	mixed	composition. Besides	the	above	ingredients,	gallstones	may	also
contain	bile	salts,	water,	and	mucus,	as	well	as	toxins,	bacteria,	and,	sometimes,	dead
parasites. Typically,	stones	in	the	gallbladder	keep	growing	in	size	for	about	eight	years	before
noticeable	symptoms	begin	to	appear. Larger	stones	are	generally	calcified	and	can	be
detected	easily	through	radiological	means	or	by	using	
ultrasound. Some	85	percent	of	the
gallstones	found	in	the	gallbladder	measure	about	¾	inches	across	(see	
Figure	6a
),
although	some	can	become	as	large	as	2	to	3	inches	across	(see	
Figures	6b
	and	6c	of	a
calcified	gallstone;	I	personally	examined	and	photographed	this	stone	moments	after	my
wife	released	it	without	any	pain	during	her	ninth	liver	cleanse;	the	stone	emitted	an
extremely	noxious	odor	unlike	any	I	had	ever	come	across). Such	stones	form	when,	for
reasons	explained	in	Chapter	3,	bile	in	the	gallbladder	becomes	too	saturated	and	its
unabsorbed	constituents	begin	to	harden. Figure	6a
:	Gallstones	in	a	dissected	gallbladder
	
Figure	6b
	
(left):	A	large	calcified	gallstone,	passed	painlessly	and
	
Figure	6c
	
(right):	The
same	stone,	cut	in	halves
	
If	a	gallstone	slips	out	of	the	gallbladder	and	becomes	impacted	in	the	
cystic	bile	duct
	or
common	bile	duct
,	there	is	very	strong	spasmodic	contraction	of	the	wall	of	the	duct	(see
Figure	3
). The	contraction	helps	to	move	the	stone	onward. This	causes	severe	pain,
known	as	
biliary	colic,
	and	is	accompanied	by	considerable	distension	of	the	gallbladder. If	the	gallbladder	is	packed	with	gallstones,	it	can	suffer	extremely	painful	spasmodicmuscle	contractions. Gallstones	can	cause	irritation	and	inflammation	of	the	lining	of	the	gallbladder,	as	well
as	of	the	cystic	and	common	bile	ducts. This	is	a	condition	known	as	
cholecystitis. There
may	also	be	superimposed	microbial	infection. It	is	quite	common	to	encounter	ulceration
of	the	tissues	between	the	gallbladder	and	the	duodenum	or	colon,	with	
fistula	formation
and	
fibrous	adhesions. Gallbladder	disease	generally	originates	in	the	liver. When	the	occurrence	of	gallstones
in	the	bile	ducts	of	the	liver	and,	eventually,	the	development	of	fibrous	tissue	distort	the
structure	of	liver	lobules,	venous	blood	pressure	starts	to	rise	in	the	portal	vein. This,	in
turn,	increases	the	blood	pressure	in	the	cystic	vein,	which	drains	venous	blood	from	the
gallbladder	into	the	portal	vein. The	incomplete	elimination	of	waste	products	through	the
cystic	duct	causes	a	backup	of	acidic	waste	in	the	tissues	composing	the	gallbladder. This
gradually	reduces	the	stamina	and	performance	of	the	gallbladder. Subsequently,	the
formation	of	mineralized	gallstones	is	just	a	matter	of	time. Intestinal	Diseases
	
The	small	intestine	is	continuous	with	the	stomach	at	the	
pyloric	sphincter
	and	has	a
length	of	16-19	feet. It	leads	into	the	large	intestine,	which	is	about	3. 5-5	feet	long. The
small	intestine	secretes	intestinal	juice	to	complete	the	digestion	of	carbohydrates,
proteins,	and	fats. It	also	absorbs	nutrient	materials	necessary	for	nourishing	and
maintaining	the	body	and	protects	it	against	infection	by	microbes	that	have	survived	the
antimicrobial	action	of	hydrochloric	acid	in	the	stomach. When	acid	food	(
chyme
)	from	the	stomach	enters	the	duodenum,	it	combines	first	with
bile	and	pancreatic	juice,	and	then	with	intestinal	juice. Gallstones	in	the	liver	and
gallbladder	drastically	reduce	the	secretion	of	bile,	which	weakens	the	ability	of
pancreatic	enzymes
	to	digest	carbohydrates,	proteins,	and	fats. This,	in	turn,	prevents	the
small	intestine	from	properly	absorbing	the	nutrient	components	of	these	foods	(such	as
monosaccharides
	from	carbohydrates,	
amino	acids
	from	protein,	and	
fatty	acids
	and
glycerol
	from	fats). This	incomplete	absorption	can	lead	to	malnourishment	and	food
cravings. Since	the	presence	of	bile	in	the	intestines	is	essential	for	the	absorption	of	life-essential
fats,	calcium,	and	vitamin	K,	gallstones	can	lead	to	life-threatening	diseases,	such	as	
heart
disease,	osteoporosis,
	and	
cancer. The	liver	uses	the	fat-soluble	vitamin	K	to	produce	the
compounds	responsible	for	the	clotting	of	blood. In	case	of	poor	vitamin	K	absorption,
hemorrhagic	disease
	may	result. The	body	cannot	fully	absorb	this	vitamin	when	a
problem	with	the	digestion	of	fat	exists. The	main	cause	of	inadequate	vitamin	K
absorption	is	an	insufficient	supply	of	bile,	pancreatic	lipase,	and	pancreatic	fat. It	stands
to	reason	that	following	a	lowfat	or	no-fat	diet	can	actually	endanger	your	life. Calcium	is	essential	for	the	hardening	of	bone	and	teeth,	the	coagulation	of	blood,	and
the	mechanism	of	muscle	contraction. Poor	bile	secretion	can,	therefore,	undermine	the
uptake	of	calcium,	a	mineral	the	body	requires	for	some	of	its	most	vital	activities. What	applies	to	vitamin	K	also	applies	to	all	other	fat-soluble	vitamins,	including
vitamins	A,	E,	and	D. The	small	intestine	can	only	absorb	vitamin	A	and	carotene
sufficiently	if	fat	absorption	is	normal. If	vitamin	A	absorption	is	insufficient,	the
epithelial	cells
	become	damaged. These	cells	form	an	essential	part	of	all	the	organs,
blood	vessels,	lymph	vessels,	and	so	on	in	the	body. Vitamin	A	is	also	necessary	to
maintain	healthy	eyes	and	protect	against	or	reduce	microbial	infection. Vitamin	D	is
essential	for	calcification	of	bones	and	teeth. 5
	It	is	of	great	importance	to	realize	that
supplementing	these	vitamins	does	not	resolve	the	problem	of	deficiency. 6
	To	sum	up,	without	normal	bile	secretions,	the	body	cannot	digest	and	absorb	enough	of
these	vitamins,	which,	in	turn,	can	cause	considerable	damage	to	the	circulatory,
lymphatic,	and	urinary	systems. Inadequately	digested	foods	tend	to	ferment	and	putrefy	in	the	small	and	large
intestines. They	attract	a	vast	number	of	bacteria	to	help	speed	up	the	process	of
decomposition. The	breakdown	products	are	often	very	toxic,	and	so	are	the	excretions
produced	by	the	bacteria. All	of	this	strongly	irritates	the	mucus	lining,	which	is	one	of	the
body’s	foremost	defense	lines	against	disease-causing	agents. Regular	exposure	to	these
toxins	impairs	the	body’s	immune	system,	60	percent	of	which	is	located	in	the	intestines. Overburdened	by	a	constant	invasion	of	toxins,	the	small	and	large	intestines	may	be
afflicted	with	a	number	of	disorders,	including	
diarrhea,	constipation,	abdominal	gas,
Crohn’s	disease,	ulcerative	colitis,	diverticular	disease,	hernias,	polyps,	dysentery,
appendicitis,	volvulus,
	and	
intussusceptions,
	as	well	as	both	
benign
	and	
malignant
tumors. Ample	bile	flow	maintains	good	digestion	and	absorption	of	food	and	has	a	strong
cleansing	action	throughout	the	intestinal	tract. Every	part	of	the	body	depends	on	the
basic	nutrients	made	available	through	the	digestive	system,	as	well	as	the	efficient
removal	of	waste	products	from	that	system. Gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder
considerably	disrupt	both	these	vital	processes. Therefore,	they	can	be	held	accountable
for	most,	if	not	all,	of	the	different	kinds	of	ailments	that	can	afflict	the	body. Removal	of
gallstones	helps	to	normalize	the	digestive	and	eliminative	functions,	improve	cell
metabolism,	and	maintain	balance	throughout	the	body. Disorders	of	the	Circulatory	System
	
For	descriptive	reasons,	I	have	divided	the	
circulatory	system
	into	two	main	parts,	the
blood	circulatory	system
	and	the	
lymphatic	system. The	blood	circulatory	system	consists
of	the	heart,	which	acts	as	a	pump,	and	the	blood	vessels,	through	which	the	blood
circulates. The	lymphatic	system	consists	of	lymph	nodes	and	lymph	vessels,	through	which
colorless	
lymph
	flows. The	body	contains	three	times	more	lymph	fluid	than	blood. Lymph
takes	up	waste	products	from	the	cells,	as	well	as	cellular	debris,	and	removes	these	from
the	body. The	lymphatic	system	is	the	primary	circulatory	system	used	by	all	immunological
cells:	macrophages,	T-cells,	B-cells,	lymphocytes,	and	so	forth. An	obstruction-free
lymphatic	system	is	necessary	to	maintain	strong	immunity	and	homeostasis. Coronary	Heart	Disease
	
Heart	attacks	take	more	American	lives	than	any	other	cause. Although	it	occurs	suddenly,
a	heart	attack	is	actually	the	final	stage	of	an	insidious	disorder	that	has	been	years	in	the
making. This	disorder	is	known	as	coronary	heart	disease. Since	the	disease	plunders
mostly	prosperous	nations	and	rarely	killed	anyone	before	1900,	we	have	to	hold	our
modern	lifestyle,	unnatural	foods,	and	unbalanced	eating	habits	responsible	for	today’s
literally	heartsick	society. However,	long	before	the	heart	begins	to	malfunction,	the	liver
loses	much	of	its	major	vitality	and	efficiency. The	liver	influences	the	entire	circulatory	system,	including	the	heart. In	fact,	the	liver
is	the	greatest	protector	of	the	heart. Under	normal	conditions,	the	liver	thoroughly
detoxifies	and	purifies	venous	blood	that	arrives	via	the	portal	vein	from	the	abdominal
part	of	the	digestive	system,	the	spleen,	and	the	pancreas. In	addition	to	breaking	down
alcohol,	the	liver	detoxifies	noxious	substances,	such	as	toxins	produced	by	microbes. It
also	kills	bacteria	and	parasites	and	neutralizes	certain	drug	compounds	with	the	help	of
specific	enzymes. One	of	the	liver’s	most	ingenious	feats	is	to	remove	the	nitrogenous
portion	of	amino	acids,	since	nitrogen	is	not	required	for	the	formation	of	new	protein. It
forms	
urea
	from	this	waste	product. The	urea	ends	up	in	the	bloodstream	and	is	excreted
in	the	urine. The	liver	also	breaks	down	the	nucleoprotein	(nucleus)	of	worn-out	cells	of
the	body. The	byproduct	of	this	process	is	
uric	acid,
	which	is	excreted	with	the	urine	as
well. The	liver	filters	more	than	one	quart	of	blood	per	minute,	leaving	only	the	acidic	carbon
dioxide	for	elimination	through	the	lungs	(see	
Figure	7
). After	it	is	purified	in	the	liver,	the	blood	passes	through	the	
hepatic	vein
	into	the
inferior	vena	cava,
	which	takes	it	straight	into	the	right	side	of	the	heart. From	there	the
venous	blood	is	carried	to	the	lungs,	where	the	interchange	of	gases	takes	place:	Carbon
dioxide	is	excreted	and	oxygen	absorbed. After	leaving	the	lungs,	the	oxygenated	blood
passes	into	the	left	side	of	the	heart. From	there	it	is	pumped	into	the	
aorta,
	which	supplies
all	body	tissues	with	oxygenated	blood. Figure	7
:	The	way	the	liver	filters	blood
	
Gallstones	in	the	bile	ducts	of	the	liver	distort	the	basic	framework	of	the	lobules. Consequently,	the	blood	vessels	supplying	these	liver	units	develop	kinks,	which	greatly
reduces	internal	blood	supply. Liver	cells	become	damaged,	and	harmful	cellular	debris
begins	to	enter	the	bloodstream. This	further	weakens	the	liver’s	ability	to	detoxify	the
blood. As	a	result,	more	and	more	harmful	substances	are	retained	both	in	the	liver	and	in
the	blood. A	congested	liver	can	obstruct	the	venous	blood	flow	to	the	heart,	leading	to
heart	palpitations	or	even	heart	attacks. It	is	obvious	that	toxins	that	are	not	neutralized	by
the	liver	end	up	damaging	the	heart	and	blood	vessel	network. Another	consequence	of	this	development	is	that	proteins	from	dead	cells	(about	30
billion	cells	per	day)	and	unused	food	proteins	are	not	sufficiently	broken	down,	which,	in
turn,	raises	protein	concentrations	in	the	blood. As	a	result,	the	body	tries	to	store	these
proteins	in	the	basal	membranes	of	the	blood	vessel	walls	(further	explanation	of	this
scenario	is	provided	below). Once	the	body’s	storage	capacity	for	protein	is	exhausted,
any	new	proteins	taken	up	by	the	blood	remain	trapped	in	the	bloodstream. This	can	cause
the	number	of	red	blood	cells	to	increase,	which	raises	the	packed	cell	volume	of	the
blood,	called	
hemocrit,
	to	abnormal	levels. At	the	same	time,	the	concentration	of
hemoglobin
	in	the	blood	begins	to	increase,	which	may	give	rise	to	a	red	complexion	of
the	skin,	particularly	in	the	face	and	chest. (
Note:
	Hemoglobin	is	a	complex	protein	that
combines	with	oxygen	in	the	lungs	and	transports	it	to	all	body	cells. ) As	a	result,	the	red
blood	cells	become	enlarged	and	are,	therefore,	too	big	to	pass	through	the	tiny	vessels	of
the	capillary	network. Evidently,	this	causes	the	blood	to	become	too	thick	and	slow-
moving,	thereby	increasing	its	tendency	toward	clotting	(platelets	sticking	together). The	formation	of	blood	clots	is	considered	to	be	the	main	risk	factor	for	
heart	attack
	or
stroke. Since	fat	has	no	clotting	ability,	this	risk	stems	mainly	from	the	high	concentrationof	protein	in	the	blood. Researchers	have	discovered	that	the	sulphur-containing	amino
acid	
homocysteine
	(HC)	promotes	the	tiny	clots	that	initiate	arterial	damage	and	the
catastrophic	ones	that	precipitate	most	heart	attacks	and	strokes	(
Ann	Clin	&	Lab	Sci
1991;	
Lancet
	1981). Be	aware	that	HC	is	up	to	forty	times	more	predictive	than
cholesterol	in	assessing	cardiovascular	disease	risk. HC	results	from	the	normal
metabolism	of	the	amino	acid	
methionine
—which	is	abundant	in	red	meat,	milk,	and	dairy
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* Introduction highlights that most people have accumulated hundreds or thousands of hardened bile deposits ("gallstones") within their livery organs. These stones can lead to severe health issues by obstructing essential functions like digestion, energy production & waste elimination. Important points from this chapter include:

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Many people believe that gallstones can only be found in the gallbladder, but this is a false assumption. Most gallstones are actually formed in the liver.
What is a common misconception about gallstones?
The liver is responsible for producing and filtering the blood, distributing nutrients and hormones, and maintaining the body's homeostasis.
What is the primary function of the liver?
Gallstones are a direct result of an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
What is the primary cause of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder?
The presence of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder can cause a range of symptoms, including digestive disorders, infections, and a variety of chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
What are some common symptoms of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder?
The recommended approach is to perform a liver cleanse, which can be done at home and is a crucial step in restoring health and vitality.
What is the recommended approach to removing gallstones from the liver and gallbladder?