When	much
of	the	milk	fat	is	removed	from	the	milk,	the	gallbladder	is	not	stimulated	enough	torelease	the	right	amounts	of	bile	necessary	to	help	digest	both	the	milk	proteins	and	the
milk	fats. Hence,	milk	proteins	and	fats	are	passed	into	the	GI	tract	without	being	digested
properly. Much	of	the	protein	putrefies,	and	the	fats	turn	rancid. All	this	leads	to	severe
lymphatic	congestion,	as	is	often	seen	in	the	bloated	stomachs	of	formula-fed	babies. 9
	The
babies	suffer	from	intestinal	colic. Instead	of	being	lean,	their	faces	are	moon-like,	and
their	arms,	legs,	and	stomach	are	puffy	and	bloated. These	babies	are	susceptible	to	colds
and	other	infections,	have	sleeping	problems,	and	tend	to	cry	a	lot. The	undigested	milk	or
milk	formula	may	be	responsible	for	the	development	of	gallstones	in	the	livers	of	very
young	children. Even	the	whole-fat	milk	offered	in	food	stores	today	has	a	reduced	fat
content,	making	milk	indigestible	for	most	people. 10
	Pharmacological	Drugs
	Hormone	Replacement	Therapy	and	Birth	Control	Pills
	
The	risk	of	developing	gallstones	is	four	times	higher	among	women	than	among	men. It
is	especially	pronounced	among	women	who	have	used	or	use	birth	control	pills	and
hormone	replacement	therapy	(HRT). According	to	medical	research,	oral	contraceptives
and	other	
estrogens
	double	a	woman’s	chance	of	developing	gallstones. The	female
hormone,	estrogen
,
	which	is	contained	in	contraceptive	pills	and	hormone	replacements,
increases	bile	cholesterol	and	decreases	gallbladder	contraction. Therefore,	this	estrogen-
effect	may	be	responsible	for	not	only	causing	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder,	but
also	for	many	other	diseases	that	arise	from	diminished	liver	and	gallbladder	functions. Earlier	medical	research	also	implicated	
progestogens
	contained	in	HRT	drugs	in	the
development	of	gallstones. Women	who	are	going	through	menopause	can	find	great	relief	from	menopausal
symptoms	by	doing	a	series	of	liver	cleanses. Improved	liver	performance	and	an
increased	production	of	bile,	in	particular,	can	prevent	and	reverse	osteoporosis	and	other
bone/joint	problems	if	diet	and	lifestyle	are	also	balanced. Other	Pharmaceutical	Drugs
	
Prescription	medications	used	to	lower	the	level	of	fats	(lipids)	in	the	blood,	including
clofibrate	(Atromid-S)	or	similar	cholesterol-lowering	drugs,	actually	increase	cholesterol
concentrations	in	the	bile	and,	thereby,	lead	to	an	increased	risk	of	gallstones. These	drugs
successfully	lower	blood	fats,	which	they	are	designed	to	do. However,	having	high	blood
fats	actually	implies	a	shortage	of	fats. Fats	become	trapped	in	the	blood	when	they	are
unable	to	cross	capillary	membranes	and	are,	therefore,	lacking	in	the	cells. By	lowering
blood	fats	with	drugs,	the	body’s	cells	are	starved	of	fats. This	can	lead	to	serious	cell
degeneration. Octretide,
	one	of	the	new	generations	of	“statin”	drugs,	prevents	the	gallbladder	from
emptying	itself	after	a	fatty	meal,	leaving	plenty	of	bile	behind	to	form	stones. The
dangers	involved	in	such	a	method	of	medical	intervention	are	obvious;	they	are	certainly
more	serious	than	having	raised	levels	of	blood	fats. (Contrary	to	common	belief,	there	is
no	scientific	evidence,	to	date,	that	shows	high	blood	fats	are	responsible	for	causing	heart
disease.) According	to	several	studies	published	in	various	medical	journals,	such	as	
Lancet,
certain	antibiotics	also	cause	gallstones. One	of	these	is	
ceftriaxone,
	used	to	treat	lower
respiratory	tract	infections,	skin	and	urinary	tract	infections,	pelvic	inflammatory	disease,
and	bone	and	joint	infections,	as	well	as	meningitis. Similarly,	antirejection	drugs	given	to	kidney	and	heart	transplant	patients	increase	the
likelihood	of	gallstone	formation. Thiazides,
	which	are	water	pills	used	to	control	high
blood	pressure,	may	also	bring	on	gallbladder	disease	in	patients	with	gallstones. Furthermore,	children	taking	
furosemide
	(Lasix),	used	to	treat	hypertension	and	edema,
are	likely	to	develop	gallstones,	according	to	research	published	in	the	
Journal	of
Perinatology. Prostaglandins,
	which	are	also	used	to	treat	high	blood	pressure,	have	no
fewer	side	effects. All	pharmacological	drugs	are	toxic	by	nature	and	require	detoxification	by	the	liver. Yet,	impaired	liver	function	permits	many	of	these	poisonous	chemicals	to	enter	the	bile. This	alters	the	natural	balance	of	its	constituents	and	leads	to	the	development	of
gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. It	is	worth	mentioning	that	the	above	findings	refer
only	to	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder	and	do	not	reveal	the	severity	of	damage	that	these
drugs	can	cause	to	the	liver	itself. If	pharmacological	drugs	are	able	to	generate	some
gallstones	in	the	gallbladder,	we	can	assume	that	they	produce	hundreds,	if	not	thousands,
of	stones	in	the	liver	bile	ducts. I	repeatedly	observed	that	people	who	have	taken
pharmacological	drugs	in	the	past	have	had	considerably	more	gallstones	than	those	who
took	none. Symptomatic	treatment	always	has	a	hefty	price	tag	attached	to	it,	that	is,	an	impairment
of	basic	liver	functions. It	is	far	easier	and	more	beneficial	for	the	body	to	remove	all
gallstones,	restore	normal	blood	values,	and	improve	digestion	and	waste	removal	than	to
suppress	the	symptoms	of	a	disease. Symptoms	are	
not
	the	disease;	they	only	indicate	that
the	body	is	attempting	to	save	and	protect	itself. They	signal	the	body’s	need	for	attention,
support,	and	care. Treating	disease	as	if	it	were	an	enemy,	when	in	reality	it	is	a	survival
attempt,	actually	sabotages	the	body’s	healing	abilities	and	sows	the	seeds	for	further
illness. Fluoride	Poisoning
	
Since	the	liver	is	unable	to	break	down	fluoride,	it	attempts	to	pass	this	poisonous
chemical	into	the	bile	ducts	(which	are	the	only	alternative	way	for	the	liver	to	deal	with
it). This	leads	to	bile	duct	congestion	and	numerous	other	ailments. Fluoride	is	added	to	60
percent	of	the	drinking	water	in	the	United	States	and	a	number	of	other	countries. Manufacturers	add	it	to	a	wide	range	of	products,	including	soy	products,	toothpaste,
fluoride	tablets,	fluoride	drops,	fluoride	chewing	gum,	tea,	vaccines,	household	products,
fluoridated	salt	or	milk,	anesthetics,	mattresses	emitting	fluoride	gases,	Teflon,	and
antibiotics. It	is	also	found	in	polluted	air	and	polluted	ground	water. Because	of	its	proven
high	toxicity,	in	August	2002	Belgium	became	the	first	country	in	the	world	to	prohibit
fluoride	supplements. “Fluoridation	…	is	the	greatest	fraud	that	has	ever	been	perpetrated	and	it	has	been
perpetrated	on	more	people	than	any	other	fraud	has,”	said	Professor	Albert	Schatz,	Ph.D.
(Microbiology),	discoverer	of	streptomycin	and	Nobel	Prize	winner. Fortunately,	98
percent	of	Western	Europe	has	rejected	water	fluoridation. This	includes	Austria,	Belgium,
Denmark,	Finland,	France,	Germany,	Italy,	Luxembourg,	the	Netherlands,	Norway,	and
Sweden. Exhaustive	research	has	shown	that	tumors	in	laboratory	animals	were	found	to
be	the	direct	result	of	fluoride	ingestion. Other	animal	studies	found	that	fluoride
accumulates	in	the	pineal	gland	and	interferes	with	its	production	of	melatonin,	a	hormone
that	helps	regulate	the	onset	of	puberty,	thyroid	functions,	and	numerous	other	basic
physiological	processes. In	humans,	fluoride	has	been	found	to	cause	arthritis,
osteoporosis,	hip	fractures,	cancer,	infertility,	Alzheimer’s	disease,	and	brain	damage. Until	the	1950s,	European	doctors	used	fluoride	to	treat	hyperthyroidism	(overactive
thyroid). The	daily	dose	of	fluoride	that	people	are	now	receiving	in	fluoridated
communities	far	exceeds	the	dose	of	fluoride	that	was	found	to	depress	the	thyroid	gland. Because	of	fluoridation,	millions	of	people	are	now	suffering	from	hypothyroidism
(underactive	thyroid). This	condition	is	currently	one	of	the	more	common	medical
problems	in	the	United	States. Today,	over	150	symptoms	can	be	identified	in
hypothyroidism. Almost	all	correlate	with	known	symptoms	of	fluoride	poisoning. The
symptoms	of	hypothyroidism	include	depression,	dizziness,	fatigue,	weight	gain,	muscle
and	joint	pain,	hair	loss,	headache,	migraine,	shortness	of	breath,	GI	problems,	menstrual
problems,	unbalanced	blood	pressure,	increased	cholesterol	levels,	allergies,	insomnia,
panic	attacks	and	moodiness,	irregular	heart	beat,	and	congestive	heart	failure. A	large
number	of	children	and	adults	in	India	and	other	developing	countries	are	crippled	and
their	teeth	are	destroyed	because	of	fluoride	poisoning	from	industry	pollution. To	help	the	body	deal	with	fluoride-caused	illnesses,	including	hypothyroidism,	it	is
important	to	clean	out	the	liver	bile	ducts,	avoid	fluoride-containing	products,	and	use	awater	filtering	system	that	removes	fluoride. Distillation	and	reverse	osmosis	(R/O)	are
effective	in	removing	the	fluoride	(along	with	contaminants). For	more	ideal	filtering
devices,	you	may	need	to	contact	your	local	dealer	for	water	filters	or	check	out	my	book
Timeless	Secrets	of	Health	and	Rejuvenation. The	mineral	boron	removes	fluoride	from	the	body. The	most	absorbable	form	of	boron
is	ionic	boron,	as	made	available	by	Eniva,	for	example	(see	the	Appendix). A
decongesting	diet	according	to	body	type,
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	regular	sleeping	and	eating	habits,	and	stress-
free	living	conditions	are	essential	for	recovery. Lifestyle
	Disrupting	the	Biological	Clock
	
The	way	we	organize	and	live	our	lives	has	a	tremendous	impact	on	how	the	body
functions. Its	efficiency	and	performance	largely	depend	on	predetermined	biological
rhythms	that	are	in	synchrony	with	the	
circadian	rhythms
	of	nature
. Circadian	rhythms	are
closely	linked	with	the	movements	of	our	planet	around	the	sun. They	are	also	influenced
by	the	motions	of	the	moon	and	the	other	planets	in	relation	to	the	position	of	the	earth. Our	body	follows	more	than	a	thousand	such	24-hour	rhythms. Each	individual	rhythm
controls	the	timing	of	an	aspect	of	our	body’s	functions,	including	heart	rate,	blood
pressure,	body	temperature,	hormone	levels,	secretion	of	digestive	juices,	and	even	pain
threshold. All	these	rhythms	are	well	coordinated	with	one	another	and	are	controlled	by
the	brain’s	“pacemaker	device,”	known	as	
suprachiasmatic	nuclei
. This	area	of	the	brain
regulates	the	firing	of	nerve	cells	that	seem	to	set	the	clocks	of	our	biological	rhythms. If
one	rhythm	becomes	somewhat	disrupted,	other	rhythms	are	thrown	off	balance,	too. In
fact,	numerous	disorders	can	arise	from	interference	with	one	or	more	of	our	biological
rhythms	because	of	an	unbalanced,	irregular	lifestyle. This	section	deals	with	some	of	the	more	common	“deviations”	that	particularly	affect
the	functioning	of	the	liver	and	gallbladder. By	attuning	your	daily	routine	to	the	natural
schedule	of	your	body,	you	can	greatly	assist	it	in	its	ceaseless	effort	to	nourish,	cleanse,
and	heal	itself. Moreover,	you	can	also	prevent	new	health	problems	from	arising	in	the
future. The	Natural	Sleep/Wake	Cycles
	
The	cyclic	alternation	of	night	and	day	regulate	our	natural	sleep/wake	cycles	as	well	as
various	essential	biochemical	processes. The	onset	of	daylight	triggers	the	release	of
powerful	hormones	(
glucocorticoids
),	of	which	the	main	ones	are	
cortisol
	and
corticosterone
. Their	secretion	has	a	marked	circadian	variation. These	hormones	regulate
some	of	the	more	important	functions	in	the	body,	including	metabolism,	blood	sugar
level,	and	immune	responses. Peak	levels	occur	between	4	a.m.	and	8	a.m.	and	gradually
decrease	as	the	day	continues. The	lowest	level	occurs	between	midnight	and	3	a.m.
	
By	altering	your	natural	daily	sleep/wake	schedule	to	a	different	one,	the	peak	of
cortisol’s	cycle	changes	as	well. For	example,	if	you	suddenly	start	going	to	sleep	after
midnight,	instead	of	before	10	p.m.,	and/or	you	arise	in	the	morning	after	8	or	9	a.m.,
instead	of	with	or	before	sunrise	at	around	6	a.m.,	you	will	enforce	a	hormonal	time-shift
that	can	lead	to	chaotic	conditions	in	the	body. Waste	materials	that	tend	to	accumulate	in
the	rectum	and	urinary	bladder	during	the	night	are	normally	eliminated	between	6	and	8
a.m.	With	a	changed	sleep/wake	cycle,	the	body	has	no	choice	but	to	hold	on	to	that	waste
matter	and	possibly	reabsorb	a	part	of	it. When	you	disrupt	your	natural	sleep/wake
cycles,	the	body’s	biological	rhythms	desynchronize	with	the	larger	circadian	rhythms
controlled	by	the	regular	phases	of	darkness	and	light. This	can	lead	to	numerous	types	of
disorders,	including	chronic	liver	disease,	respiratory	ailments,	and	heart	trouble. An	upset	cortisol	cycle	can	also	bring	on	acute	health	problems. In	the	1980s,
researchers	discovered	that	more	strokes	and	heart	attacks	occur	in	the	morning	than	at
any	other	time	of	day. Blood	clots	form	most	rapidly	at	about	8	a.m. Blood	pressure	also
rises	in	the	morning	and	stays	elevated	until	late	afternoon. At	around	6	p.m.	it	drops	off,
and	it	hits	its	lowest	level	during	the	night. To	support	the	basic	hormonal	and	circulatory
rhythms	in	the	body,	it	is,	therefore,	best	to	go	to	sleep	early	(before	10	p.m.)	and	rise	no
later	than	the	sun	does	(ideally	at	around	6	a.m.). (
Note:
	These	times	change	according	to
the	seasons. During	the	winter,	we	may	need	a	little	more	sleep;	in	the	summer,	we	may
need	a	little	less.) One	of	the	
pineal	gland’
s	most	powerful	hormones	is	the	neurotransmitter	
melatonin
. The	secretion	of	melatonin	starts	between	9:30	and	10:30	p.m.	(depending	on	age),
inducing	sleepiness. It	reaches	peak	levels	between	1	and	2	a.m.	and	drops	to	its	lowest
levels	at	midday. The	pineal	gland	controls	reproduction,	sleep	and	motor	activity,	blood
pressure,	the	immune	system,	the	pituitary	and	thyroid	glands,	cellular	growth,	body
temperature,	and	many	other	vital	functions. All	of	these	depend	on	a	balanced	melatonin
cycle. By	going	to	sleep	late	or	working	night	shifts,	you	throw	this	cycle	out	of	balance,
and	throw	off	many	other	hormonal	cycles	as	well. Apart	from	making	melatonin,	the	brain	also	synthesizes	
serotonin,
	which	is	a	very
important	neurotransmitter/hormone	related	to	our	state	of	physical	and	emotional	well-
being. It	affects	day	and	night	rhythms,	sexual	behavior,	memory,	appetite,	impulsiveness,
fear,	and	even	suicidal	tendencies. Unlike	melatonin,	serotonin	increases	with	the	light	of
day;	physical	exercise	and	sugar	also	stimulate	it. If	you	get	up	late	in	the	morning,	the
resultant	lack	of	exposure	to	sufficient	amounts	of	daylight	reduces	your	serotonin	levels
during	the	day. Moreover,	since	melatonin	is	a	breakdown	product	of	serotonin,	this	habit
of	rising	late	also	lowers	the	levels	of	melatonin	during	the	night. Any	deviation	from	the	circadian	rhythms	causes	abnormal	secretions	of	the	important
brain	hormones	melatonin	and	serotonin. This,	in	turn,	leads	to	disturbed	biological
rhythms,	which	can	upset	the	harmonious	functioning	of	the	entire	organism,	including
metabolism	and	endocrine	balance. Suddenly,	you	may	feel	“out	of	synch”	and	become
susceptible	to	a	wide	range	of	disorders,	from	a	simple	headache	to	depression	to	a	fully
grown	tumor. The	production	of	growth	hormones,	which	stimulates	growth	in	children	and	helps
maintain	muscle	and	connective	tissue	in	adults,	depends	on	proper	sleeping	cycles. Sleep
triggers	growth	hormone	production. Peak	secretion	occurs	at	around	11	p.m.,	provided
you	go	to	sleep	before	10	p.m. This	short	period	coincides	with	dreamless	sleep,	often
referred	to	as	“beauty	sleep.”	It	is	during	this	period	of	the	sleep	cycle	that	the	body
cleanses	itself	and	does	its	main	repair	and	rejuvenation	work. If	you	are	sleep-deprived,
growth	hormone	production	drops	dramatically. People	who	work	the	night	shift	have	a
greater	incidence	of	insomnia,	infertility,	cardiovascular	illness,	and	stomach	problems. In
addition,	performance	falls	and	accident	rates	are	higher	during	the	night. Natural	Mealtimes
	
Ayurveda,	the	
Science	of	Life,
	declared	thousands	of	years	ago	that	to	maintain	physical
and	emotional	well-being,	the	body	must	be	fed	according	to	a	natural	time	schedule. Like
most	other	functions	in	the	body,	the	digestive	process	is	controlled	by	circadian	rhythms. The	secretions	of	bile	and	other	digestive	juices	peak	at	midday	and	are	at	their	lowest
during	the	night. For	this	reason,	it	is	best	to	eat	the	largest	meal	of	the	day	at	around
midday	and	take	relatively	light	meals	at	breakfast	and	dinner	times. This	enables	the	body
to	digest	the	ingested	food	efficiently	and	absorb	the	appropriate	amount	of	nutrients
necessary	for	the	maintenance	of	all	bodily	functions. To	avoid	interfering	with	the
secretion	of	digestive	juices	at	lunchtime,	it	is	ideal	to	eat	breakfast	no	later	than	8	a.m. Likewise,	to	digest	your	evening	meal	properly,	it	is	best	to	eat	it	no	later	than	6:30	or	7
p.m.
	
Any	long-term	disruption	of	this	cycle,	caused	either	by	irregular	eating	habits	or	by
placing	the	main	emphasis	on	the	evening	meal	and/or	breakfast,	leads	to	the
accumulation	of	undigested	foods	and	congests	lymph	and	blood. This	also	disturbs	the
body’s	natural	instincts. If	its	instincts	were	intact	and	functioning	properly,	we	would
naturally	want	to	eat	only	those	foods	that	are	suitable	for	our	body	type,	and	we	would
eat	them	when	we	could	digest	them	best. One	of	the	leading	causes	of	gallstone
formation	is	the	accumulation	of	improperly	digested	foods	in	the	intestinal	tract. Eating
meals	irregularly,	or	having	substantial	meals	at	times	of	the	day	when	the	body	is	not
prepared	to	produce	the	appropriate	quantities	of	digestive	juices,	generates	more	waste
than	the	body	is	able	to	eliminate	(also	see	“
Disorders	of	the	Digestive	System
”	in	Chapter
1). Miscellaneous	Causes
	Watching	Television	for	Several	Hours
	
Scientific	research	has	shown	that	watching	television	can	dramatically	increase
cholesterol	production	in	the	body. Besides	being	a	necessary	component	of	most	tissues
and	hormones	in	the	body,	cholesterol	also	serves	as	a	stress	hormone	that	increases
during	physical	or	mental	strain. In	fact,	cholesterol	is	one	of	the	first	hormones
transported	to	the	site	of	an	injury	to	help	heal	it. Cholesterol	forms	an	essential
constituent	of	all	scar	tissue	formed	during	wound	healing,	whether	it	is	a	skin-related
injury	or	a	lesion	in	the	wall	of	an	artery. It	can	be	very	tiring	and	stressful	for	the	brain	to	compute	the	fast	movement	of	picture
frames	for	long	periods	of	time. “Television-stress”	is	especially	pronounced	among
children,	whose	blood	cholesterol	can	rise	by	300	percent	within	a	few	hours	of	watching
television. Such	excessive	secretions	of	cholesterol	alter	the	composition	of	bile,	which
causes	the	formation	of	gallstones	in	the	liver. Exposure	to	television	is	a	great	challenge	for	the	brain. It	is	far	beyond	the	brain’s
capacity	to	process	the	flood	of	incoming	stimuli	that	emanate	from	an	overwhelming
number	of	rapidly	changing	picture	frames	appearing	on	the	TV	screen	every	split	second. The	resulting	stress	and	strain	takes	its	toll. Blood	pressure	rises	to	help	move	more
oxygen,	glucose,	cholesterol,	vitamins,	and	other	nutrients	to	various	parts	of	the	body,
including	the	brain. All	of	these	are	used	up	rapidly	by	the	heavy	brainwork. Add	to	this
the	tension	associated	with	the	content	of	some	programs—violence,	suspense,	and	the
noise	of	gunshots,	cars,	and	shouting—and	the	adrenal	glands	respond	with	shots	of
adrenaline	to	prepare	the	body	for	a	“fight-or-flight”	response. This	stress	response,	in
turn,	contracts	or	tightens	the	large	and	small	blood	vessels	in	the	body,	causing	the	cells
to	suffer	a	shortage	of	water,	sugar,	and	other	nutrients. This	shortage	of	nutrients,	in	turn,
may	create	the	phenomenon	of	“insatiable	hunger”	that	so	many	people	experience	in
front	of	the	television	set. Several	kinds	of	symptoms	may	result	from	this	effect. You	may	feel	tired,	shattered,
exhausted,	stiff	in	the	neck	and	shoulders,	very	thirsty,	lethargic,	depressed,	and	even	too
tired	to	go	to	sleep. Stress	is	known	to	trigger	cholesterol	production	in	the	body. Since
cholesterol	is	the	basic	ingredient	of	stress	hormones,	stressful	situations	use	up	large
quantities	of	cholesterol	to	manufacture	these	hormones. To	make	up	for	the	loss	of
cholesterol,	the	liver	raises	its	production	of	this	precious	commodity. If	the	body	did	not
bother	to	increase	cholesterol	levels	during	such	stress	encounters,	we	would	have
millions	of	“television	deaths”	by	now. Nevertheless,	the	stress	response	comes	with	a
number	of	side	effects,	one	of	which	is	the	formation	of	gallstones. Lack	of	exercise	can	also	lead	to	stasis	in	the	bile	ducts	and,	thus,	cause	gallstones. Emotional	Stress
	
A	stressful	lifestyle	can	alter	the	natural	flora	(bacteria	population)	of	the	bile,	thereby
causing	the	formation	of	gallstones	in	the	liver. One	of	the	leading	stress-causing	factors	in
life	is	not	having	enough	time	for	oneself. If	you	do	not	give	yourself	sufficient	time	for
the	things	you	must	do	or	want	to	do,	you	will	feel	pressured. Continuous	pressure	causes
frustration,	and	frustration	eventually	turns	into	anger. Anger	is	an	indication	of	severe
stress. It	has	an	extremely	taxing	effect	on	the	body	that	can	be	measured	by	the	amounts
of	adrenaline	and	noradrenaline	secreted	into	the	blood	by	the	adrenal	glands. Under
severe	stress	or	excitement,	these	hormones	increase	the	rate	and	force	of	the	heartbeat,
raise	blood	pressure,	and	constrict	the	blood	vessels	in	the	secretory	glands	of	the
digestive	system. In	addition,	they	restrict	the	flow	of	digestive	juices,	including	stomach
acids	and	bile;	delay	peristaltic	movement	and	the	absorption	of	food;	and	inhibit	the
elimination	of	urine	and	feces. When	food	is	no	longer	digested	properly	and	significant	amounts	of	waste	are
prevented	from	leaving	the	body	via	the	excretory	organs,	every	part	of	the	body	becomes
affected,	including	the	liver	and	gallbladder. This	congesting	effect,	resulting	from	the
stress	response,	gives	rise	to	great	discomfort	on	the	cellular	level	and	is	felt	as	emotional
upset. Research	shows	that	chronic	stress	or,	rather,	the	inability	to	cope	with	stress,	is
responsible	for	85	to	95	percent	of	all	diseases. These	are	commonly	referred	to	as
psychosomatic	diseases. Stress-induced	obstructions	not	only	require	deep	physical
cleansing,	such	as	liver,	colon,	and	kidney	purges,	but	also	require	approaches	that	trigger
relaxation. 12
	
During	relaxation,	the	body,	mind,	and	emotions	move	into	a	mode	of	performance	that
supports	and	enhances	all	the	functions	of	the	body. Contracted	blood	vessels	open	again,
digestive	juices	flow,	hormones	are	balanced,	and	waste	is	eliminated	more	easily. Therefore,	the	best	antidote	to	stress	and	its	harmful	effects	are	methods	of	relaxation,
such	as	meditation,	yoga,	spending	time	in	nature,	playing	with	children	or	pets,	playing
or	listening	to	music,	exercising,	walking,	and	the	like. To	cope	with	the	fast	pace	of
modern	life	and	to	give	the	nervous	system	enough	time	to	unwind	and	release	any
accumulated	tension,	it	is	vital	to	spend	at	least	30	to	60	minutes	a	day	by	yourself,
preferably	in	silence. If	you	have	had	any	stressful	periods	in	your	life	or	currently	have	difficulties	calming
down	or	unwinding,	you	will	greatly	benefit	from	doing	a	series	of	liver	cleanses. Having
gallstones	in	the	liver	is,	by	itself,	a	major	cause	of	constant	stress	in	the	body. When	you
eliminate	these	stones,	you	will	become	naturally	calm	and	relaxed. You	may	also
discover	that	once	your	liver	is	clean,	you	will	become	much	less	angry	or	upset	about
situations,	other	people,	or	yourself,	regardless	of	the	circumstances. 13	Conventional	Treatments	for	Gallstones
	
Treatments	typically	used	to	deal	with	gallstones	aim	at	either	dissolving	gallstones
directly	within	the	gallbladder	or	removing	the	gallbladder	through	surgery. However,
these	treatments	have	no	effect	whatsoever	on	the	large	amount	of	stones	congesting	the
bile	ducts	of	the	liver. It	is	important	to	realize	that	every	person	who	has	gallstones	in	the
gallbladder	has	multiple	times	as	many	stones	in	the	liver. The	surgical	removal	of	the
gallbladder	or	its	stones	does	
not
	substantially	increase	bile	flow,	because	the	stones	that
are	stuck	in	the	liver	bile	ducts	continue	to	prevent	proper	bile	secretion. Even	in	the	case	of	surgical	removal	of	the	gallbladder,	the	situation	remains	highly
problematic	for	the	body. Since	the	pumping	device	for	bile	(the	gallbladder)	is	now	gone,
the	small	amount	of	bile	that	the	liver	is	able	to	squirt	out	through	its	congested	bile	ducts
comes	forth	merely	in	dribbles. Both	insufficient	bile	secretion	and	the	uncontrolled	flow
of	bile	into	the	small	intestine	continue	to	cause	major	problems	with	the	digestion	and
absorption	of	food,	particularly	if	it	contains	fats. The	result	is	an	ever-increasing	amount
of	toxic	waste	that	accumulates	in	the	intestinal	tract	and	lymphatic	system. The	restricted
ability	to	digest	and	assimilate	fats	stimulates	the	liver	cells	to	increase	production	of
cholesterol. The	side	effect	arising	from	this	emergency	maneuver	of	the	body	is	the
generation	of	more	gallstones	in	the	liver	bile	ducts. Therefore,	removing	the	gallbladder
is	not	a	solution	to	digestive	problems	but,	rather,	a	cause	of	further	and	more	serious
complications	in	the	body,	such	as	cancer	and	heart	disease. Balanced	bile	secretion,	on
the	other	hand,	protects	the	body	against	most	diseases. Any	treatment	of	the	gallbladder,	however	advanced	and	sophisticated	it	may	be,	can
only	be	considered	a	drop	in	the	ocean	of	cure	because	it	does	not	remove	the	main
problem,	which	is	the	hundreds	or	thousands	of	gallstones	blocking	the	bile	ducts	of	the
liver. Conventional	medicine	offers	three	main	approaches	to	treating	gallstones:
	
Dissolving	Gallstones
	
For	patients	with	mild,	infrequent	symptoms,	or	those	who	do	not	want	surgery,	various
drugs	are	available	that	claim	to	dissolve	gallstones. On	the	surface,	it	seems	like	a	good
idea	to	gradually	dissolve	gallstones	through	drugs	that	contain	bile	salts	(oral	dissolution
therapy). Given	in	pill	form	over	a	period	of	twelve	months,	these	drugs	may	achieve	adecrease	in	cholesterol	levels	in	the	bile. But	there	is	no	guarantee	of	this. According	to
the	
British	Medical	Journal,
	the	use	of	bile	salts	has	a	failure	rate	as	high	as	50	percent. In
addition,	many	“successful”	patients	simply	do	not	experience	complete	gallstone
dissolution	in	their	gallbladder. For	the	few	patients	who	do,	the	recurrence	rate	can	also
be	as	high	as	50	percent. Other	dissolving	agents,	such	as	
methyl	tert-butyl	ether,
	have	no
advantage	over	bile	salts. Unsuccessful	treatment	may	lead	to	surgery. More	recently,	solvents	have	been	directly	instilled	into	the	gallbladder	by	means	of	a
small	catheter	placed	in	the	skin. This	approach	has	been	shown	to	be	more	effective	in
dissolving	cholesterol	stones,	but	it	still	fails	to	resolve	the	major	issue—the	accumulation
of	gallstones	in	the	liver. Insufficient	scientific	research	exists	to	determine	what	side
effects	accompany	this	method	of	treatment. Shock	Waves
	
Another	alternative	method	to	surgery	is	
lithotripsy,
	a	technique	by	which	the	gallstones
are	literally	pounded	into	submission	by	a	series	of	sound	waves. According	to	a	1993
report	by	the	medical	journal	
Lancet,
	this	therapy	has	numerous	setbacks	because	it	can
result	in	kidney	damage	and	raise	blood	pressure—risks	that	have	remained	unchanged
until	today. Both	these	side	effects	can	lead	to	an	increase	in	the	number	of	gallstones	in
the	liver	(see	“
Disorders	of	the	Circulatory	System
”	and	“
Disorders	of	the	Urinary
System
”	in	Chapter	1). In	addition,	this	procedure,	in	which	gallstones	are	fragmented	through	shock	waves,
leaves	toxic	gallstone	residue	behind. This	residue	can	quickly	become	a	breeding	place
for	harmful	bacteria	and	parasites	and,	therefore,	infections	in	the	body. Recent	studies
have	confirmed	that	most	patients	undergoing	this	kind	of	treatment	experience	internal
bleeding,	ranging	from	a	small	hemorrhage	to	major	blood	loss	that	requires	blood
transfusion. This	treatment	also	has	a	high	stone-recurrence	rate. Surgery
	
In	1996,	some	770,000	Americans	had	their	gallbladder	removed	through	surgical
intervention. Since	then,	the	number	has	steadily	increased. A	gallbladder	operation	costs
between	$8,000	and	$10,000	and	takes	about	thirty	to	forty-five	minutes	with	
laproscopy
.While	open	gallbladder	surgery—
cholecystectomy
—is	still	commonly	used	for	patients
with	frequent	or	severe	pain,	or	with	a	history	of	acute	
cholecystitis,
	laparoscopic
cholecystectomy	has	now	become	the	preferred	surgical	technique. With	traditional
surgery,	the	gallbladder	is	removed	through	an	open	technique	requiring	a	standard	skin
incision	and	general	anesthesia. During	laparoscopic	cholecystectomy,	also	called	a
“keyhole	operation,”	the	stone-filled	gallbladder	is	literally	pulled	through	a	small	incision
in	the	abdomen. Sometimes,	open	cholecystectomy	is	required	if	the	keyhole	operation
fails. With	a	keyhole	operation,	patients	seem	to	recover	much	faster	and	often	leave	the
hospital	and	return	to	regular	activity	within	days. However,	since	its	introduction,	this
“
Band-Aid”	approach	to	treating	gallbladder	disease	has	prompted	many	patients	to	have
a	gallbladder	operation	unnecessarily;	that	is,	to	rid	them	of	some	persistent	symptoms	of
discomfort. Apart	from	having	had	no	effect	on	the	overall	mortality	rate	from	gallbladder	diseases,
laparoscopic	surgery	does	have	its	risks. As	many	as	10	percent	of	patients	coming	out	of
surgery	have	stones	remaining	in	the	bile	ducts,	according	to	the	U.S.	National	Institute	of
Health. (
Note:
	The	bile	ducts	referred	to	here	are	not	liver	bile	ducts). According	to	Mayo
Health	Oasis,	other	hazards	include	lost	gallstones	in	the	peritoneal	cavity,	abdominal
adhesion,	and	possibly	infective	
endocarditis
. Moreover,	according	to	the	
New	England
Journal	of	Medicine,
	the	procedure	can	cause	hemorrhage,	inflammation	of	the	pancreas
(a	potentially	fatal	condition),	and	perforation	of	the	duodenal	wall. There	may	also	be
injury	and	obstruction	of	bile	ducts	and	the	leakage	of	bile	into	the	abdomen,	increasing
the	patient’s	chance	of	suffering	a	potentially	serious	infection. About	1	percent	of	patients
are	at	risk	of	dying	from	this	kind	of	operation. Bile-duct	injuries	have	increased	dramatically	because	of	using	keyhole	surgery. In
Ontario,	Canada,	where	86	percent	of	all	gallbladder	operations	are	performed	in	this	way,
the	number	of	bile	duct	injuries	has	risen	by	over	300	percent	since	this	method	became
standard	practice	in	the	mid-1990s. In	a	number	of	patients,	gallstones	are	caught	in	the	common	bile	duct	(the	main	bile
duct	leading	to	the	duodenum). In	such	cases,	the	removal	of	the	gallbladder	does	not
alleviate	the	symptoms	of	gallstone	disease. To	help	the	condition,	a	flexible	tube	is	placed
in	the	mouth	and	advanced	to	the	point	where	the	common	bile	duct	enters	the	duodenum. During	the	procedure,	the	opening	of	the	bile	duct	is	enlarged	and	the	stones	are	moved
into	the	small	intestines. Unfortunately,	many	of	the	stones	may	become	stuck	in	the	small
or	large	intestine,	becoming	a	source	of	constant	intestinal	infection	or	related	problems. Conclusion
	
None	of	the	above	procedures	addresses	the	
cause
	of	gallbladder	disease. In	fact,	they	all
contribute	to	further	disruption	of	the	digestive	and	eliminative	processes	in	the	body. The
short-term	relief	that	a	patient	may	experience	after	his	gallbladder	has	been	removed	may
mislead	the	patient	to	believe	that	he	has	been	cured. Many	others	continue	to	experience
the	same	pain	they	had	when	they	still	had	their	gallbladder. The	continued	and	often
worsened	impairment	of	proper	bile	secretion	by	the	liver	may	lead	to	the	development	of
far	more	serious	health	problems	than	just	gallbladder	disease. The	following	chapter	describes	a	simple	procedure	that	painlessly,	safely,	and
effectively	removes	not	only	the	few	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder,	but	also,	and	most
important,	the	hundreds	and	thousands	of	gallstones	in	the	liver. It	is	extremely
unfortunate	that	millions	of	people	have	had	their	gallbladder	removed	unnecessarily	or
lost	their	lives	because	of	liver	and	gallbladder	disease. Fortunately,	there	is	a	simple,	risk-
free,	inexpensive	approach	available	to	every	person	who	wishes	to	naturally	restore	liver
and	gallbladder	health	and	to	prevent	diseases	from	arising	in	the	future. CHAPTER	4
	
The	Liver	and	Gallbladder	Cleanse
	
Cleansing	the	liver	and	gallbladder	from	gallstones	is	one	of	the	most	important	and
powerful	approaches	you	can	take	to	improve	your	health. The	liver	cleanse	requires	6
days	of	preparation,	followed	by	16	to	20	hours	of	actual	cleansing. To	remove	gallstones
you	need	the	following	items:
•	six	1-liter	(32	oz.) containers	of	
apple	juice
•	4	tablespoons	of	
Epsom	salts
	dissolved	in	three	8-oz. glasses	of	water
•	1/2	cup	(4	oz.) of	cold-pressed,	
virgin	olive	oil
•	2/3	glass	of	fresh	
grapefruit	juice
	(pink	is	best),	
or
	
fresh	lemon	and	orange
combined
•	2	pint	jars,	one	with	a	lid
	Preparation
	
Drink	32	oz. of	packaged	apple	juice	(or	see	other	options	below)	per	day	for	a	period
of	six	days:
	(You	may	drink	more	than	that	if	it	feels	comfortable	to	do	so.) The	
malic
acid
	in	the	apple	juice	softens	the	gallstones	and	makes	their	passage	through	the	bile
ducts	smooth	and	easy. The	apple	juice	has	a	strong	cleansing	effect. Some	sensitive
people	may	experience	bloating	and,	occasionally,	diarrhea	during	the	first	few	days. Much	of	the	diarrhea	is	actually	stagnant	bile,	released	by	the	liver	and	gallbladder
(indicated	by	a	brownish-yellow	color). The	fermenting	effect	of	the	juice	helps	widen	the
bile	ducts. If	this	becomes	somewhat	uncomfortable,	you	can	dilute	the	apple	juice	with
any	amount	of	water,	or	use	other	options	described	later. Drink	the	apple	juice	slowly
throughout	the	day,	between	meals	(avoid	drinking	the	juice	during,	just	before,	and	in	the
first	two	hours	after	meals,	and	in	the	evening). This	is	in	addition	to	your	normal	water
intake	of	six	to	eight	glasses. Note:
	Preferably,	use	organic	apple	juice,	although	for	the
purpose	of	the	cleanse,	any	good	brand	of	commercial	apple	juice,	apple	concentrate,	or
apple	cider	works	just	as	well. It	may	be	useful	to	rinse	your	mouth	out	with	baking	soda
and/or	brush	your	teeth	several	times	per	day	to	prevent	the	acid	from	damaging	your
teeth. (In	case	you	are	intolerant	of	apple	juice	or	allergic	to	it,	see	the	other	options
explained	in	
Having	Difficulties	with	the	Cleanse? at	the	end	of	this	chapter.) Dietary	recommendations:
	During	the	entire	week	of	preparation	and	cleansing,	avoid
foods	or	beverages	that	are	cold	or	chilled;	they	chill	the	liver	and,	thereby,	reduce	the
effectiveness	of	the	cleanse. All	foods	or	beverages	should	be	warm	or	at	least	room
temperature. To	help	the	liver	prepare	for	the	main	part	of	the	cleanse,	try	to	avoid	foods
from	animal	sources,	dairy	products,	and	fried	food	items. Otherwise,	eat	normal	meals,
but	avoid	overeating. The	best	times	for	cleansing:
	The	main	and	final	part	of	the	liver	cleanse	is	best	done
over	a	weekend,	when	you	are	not	under	any	pressure	and	have	enough	time	to	rest. Although	the	liver	cleanse	is	effective	at	any	time	of	the	month,	it	should	preferably
coincide	with	a	day	between	full	moon	and	new	moon. Try	to	avoid	doing	the	actual
cleanse	on	full	moon	day	(the	body	tends	to	hold	more	fluids	in	the	brain	and	tissues	on
this	day	than	on	others). The	day	of	new	moon	is	the	most	conducive	for	cleansing	and
healing. 1
	
If	you	take	any	medication:
	While	on	the	liver	cleanse	regimen,	avoid	taking	any
medication,	vitamins,	or	supplements	that	are	not	absolutely	necessary. It	is	important	not
to	give	the	liver	any	extra	work	that	could	interfere	with	its	cleansing	efforts. Make	sure	that	you	cleanse	your	colon	before	and	after	you	do	a	liver	cleanse:Having	regular	bowel	movements	is	not	necessarily	an	indication	that	your	bowel	is
unobstructed. Colon	cleansing,	done	either	a	few	days	before	or,	ideally,	on	the	sixth	day
of	preparation,	helps	to	avoid	or	minimize	any	discomfort	or	nausea	that	may	arise	during
the	actual	liver	cleanse. It	prevents	back-flushing	of	the	oil	mixture	or	waste	products	from
the	intestinal	tract	into	the	stomach. It	also	assists	the	body	in	swiftly	eliminating	the
gallstones. Colonic	irrigation	(colon	hydrotherapy)	is	the	fastest	and	easiest	method	to
prepare	the	colon	for	the	liver	cleanse. Colema-board	irrigation	is	the	second	most
preferable	method	(see	details	in	
Keep	Your	Colon	Clean
	in	Chapter	5). What	you	need	to	do	on	the	sixth	day	of	drinking	apple	juice:
	Drink	all	the	32
ounces	of	apple	juice	in	the	morning. You	may	start	drinking	the	juice	soon	after
awakening. If	you	feel	hungry	in	the	morning,	eat	a	light	breakfast,	such	as	a	hot	cereal;
oatmeal	would	be	an	ideal	choice. Avoid	sugar	or	other	sweeteners,	spices,	milk,	butter,
oils,	yogurt,	cheese,	ham,	eggs,	nuts,	pastries,	cold	cereals,	and	the	like. Fruit	or	fruit
juices	are	fine. For	lunch	eat	plain	cooked	or	steamed	vegetables	with	white	rice
(preferably	basmati	rice)	and	flavor	it	with	a	little	unrefined	sea	or	rock	salt. To	repeat,	
do
not	eat	any	protein	foods,	butter,	or	oil,
	or	you	might	feel	ill	during	the	actual	cleanse. Do
not	eat	or	drink	anything	(except	water)	after	1:30	p.m.,
	otherwise	you	may	have
difficulties	passing	stones! Follow	the	exact	schedule	below. The	Actual	Cleanse
	Evening
	
	
6:00
p.m.
Add	4	tablespoons	of	Epsom	salts	(magnesium	sulfate)	to	a	total	of	24	ounces
(three	8-oz. glasses)	of	filtered	water	in	a	jar. This	makes	four	6-oz	servings. Drink
your	first	portion	(¾	glass)	now. You	may	take	a	few	sips	of	water	afterward	to
neutralize	the	bitter	taste	in	your	mouth,	or	may	add	a	little	lemon	juice	to	improve
the	taste. Some	people	drink	it	with	a	large	plastic	straw	to	bypass	the	taste	buds	on
the	tongue. Closing	the	nostrils	while	drinking	it	works	well	for	most	people. It	is
also	helpful	to	brush	your	teeth	afterward	or	rinse	out	the	mouth	with	baking	soda. One	of	the	main	actions	of	Epsom	salt	is	to	dilate	(widen)	the	bile	ducts,	making	it
easy	for	the	stones	to	pass. Moreover,	the	salts	clear	out	waste	that	may	obstruct	the
release	of	the	stones. (If	you	are	allergic	to	Epsom	salts	or	are	just	not	able	to	get
them	down,	you	may	instead	use	the	second	best	choice—magnesium	citrate—at
the	same	dosage.) Set	out	the	citrus	fruit	you	will	be	using	later,	so	that	it	can	warm
to	room	temperature. 8:00
p.m. Drink	your	second	serving	(¾	glass)	of	Epsom	salts. 9:30
p.m. If	you	have	not	had	a	bowel	movement	until	now	and	have	not	done	a	colon
cleanse	within	the	past	24	hours,	take	a	water	enema;	this	will	trigger	a	series	of
bowel	movements. 2
9:45
p.m. Thoroughly	wash	the	grapefruits	(or	lemons	and	oranges). Squeeze	them	by	hand
and	remove	the	pulp. You	will	need	¾	glass	of	juice. Pour	the	juice	and	½	glass	of
olive	oil	into	the	pint	jar. Close	the	jar	tightly	and	shake	hard,	about	20	times	or
until	the	solution	is	watery. Ideally,	you	should	drink	this	mixture	at	10:00	p.m.,	but
if	you	feel	you	still	need	to	visit	the	bathroom	a	few	more	times,	you	may	delay
this	step	for	up	to	10	minutes. 10:00
p.m. Stand	next	to	your	bed	(do	not	sit	down)	and	drink	the	concoction,	if	possible,
without	interruption. Some	people	prefer	to	drink	it	through	a	large	plastic	straw. Drinking	it	while	keeping	the	nostrils	closed	seems	to	work	best. If	necessary,	use	a
little	honey	between	sips,	which	helps	the	mixture	go	down	more	smoothly. Most
people,	though,	have	no	problem	drinking	in	one	go. Do	not	take	more	than	5
minutes	for	this	(only	elderly	or	weak	people	may	take	longer). PLEASE	LIE	DOWN	IMMEDIATELY! This	is	essential	for	helping	to	release	the	gallstones! Turn	off	the	lights	and	lie	flat	on
your	back	with	one	or	two	pillows	propping	your	head	up. Your	head	should	be	higher
than	your	abdomen. If	this	is	uncomfortable,	lie	on	your	right	side	with	your	knees	pulled
toward	your	head. Lie	perfectly	still	for	at	least	20	minutes,	and	try	not	to	speak! Put
your	attention	on	your	liver. Some	people	find	it	beneficial	to	place	a	castor	oil	pack	over
the	liver	area. You	may	feel	the	stones	traveling	along	the	bile	ducts	like	marbles. There	won’t	be	any
spasms	or	pain	because	the	magnesium	in	the	Epsom	salts	keeps	the	bile	duct	valves	wide
open	and	relaxed,	and	the	bile	that	is	excreted	along	with	the	stones	keeps	the	bile	ducts
well	lubricated. (This	is	very	different	than	in	the	case	of	a	gallstone	attack	where
magnesium	and	bile	are	not	present.) Go	to	sleep	if	you	can. If	at	any	time	during	the	night	you	feel	the	urge	to	have	a	bowel	movement,	do	so. Check	if	there	are	already	small	gallstones	(pea-green	or	tan-colored	ones)	floating	in	the
toilet. You	may	feel	nauseated	during	the	night	and/or	in	the	early	morning	hours. This	is
mostly	due	to	a	strong,	sudden	outpouring	of	gallstones	and	toxins	from	the	liver	and
gallbladder,	pushing	the	oil	mixture	back	into	the	stomach. The	nausea	will	pass	as	the
morning	progresses. The	Following	Morning
	
	
6:00-
6:30
a.m. Upon	awakening,	but	not	before	6:00	a.m.,	drink	your	third	¾	glass	of	Epsom	salts
(if	you	feel	very	thirsty,	drink	a	glass	of	warm	water	before	taking	the	salts). Rest,
read,	or	meditate. If	you	are	sleepy,	you	may	go	back	to	bed,	although	it	is	best	if
the	body	stays	in	an	upright	position. Most	people	feel	fine	and	prefer	to	do	some
light	exercises,	such	as	yoga. 8:00-
8:30
a.m. Drink	your	fourth	and	last	¾	glass	of	Epsom	salts. 10:00-
10:30
a.m.
You	may	drink	freshly	pressed	fruit	juice	at	this	time. One	half-hour	later,	you
may	eat	one	or	two	pieces	of	fresh	fruit. One	hour	later	you	may	eat	regular	(but
light)	food. By	the	evening	or	the	next	morning	you	should	be	back	to	normal	and
feel	the	first	signs	of	improvement. Continue	to	eat	light	meals	during	the
following	2-3	days. Remember,	your	liver	and	gallbladder	have	undergone	major
“surgery,”	albeit	without	the	harmful	side	effects	or	the	expense. Note:
	Drink	water	whenever	you	are	thirsty,	except	right	after	drinking	the	Epsom	salts
and	for	the	first	two	hours	after	drinking	the	oil	mixture. The	Results	You	Can	Expect
	
During	the	morning	and,	perhaps,	afternoon	hours	following	the	liver	cleanse,	you	will
have	a	number	of	watery	bowel	movements. These	initially	consist	of	gallstones	mixed
with	food	residue,	and	then	just	stones	mixed	with	water. Most	of	the	gallstones	are	pea-
green	and	float	in	the	toilet	because	they	contain	bile	compounds	(see	
Figure	13a
). The
stones	will	be	in	different	shades	of	green	and	may	be	bright-colored	and	shiny	like
gemstones. Only	bile	from	the	liver	can	cause	this	green	color. Figure	13a
:	Green-colored	gallstones
	
Gallstones	can	come	in	many	sizes,	colors,	and	shapes. The	light-colored	stones	are	the
newest. Dark-green	stones	are	the	oldest. Some	are	pea-size	or	smaller,	and	others	are	as
big	as	1	inch	in	diameter. There	may	be	dozens	and,	sometimes,	even	hundreds	of	stones
(of	different	sizes	and	colors)	coming	out	at	once	(see	
Figure	13b
). Figure	13b
:	Mixed	types	of	gallstones
	
Also,	watch	for	tan-colored	and	white	stones. Some	of	the	larger	tan	or	white	stones
may	sink	to	the	bottom	with	the	stool. These	are	calcified	gallstones	that	have	been
released	from	the	gallbladder. They	contain	heavier	toxic	substances,	with	only	small
amounts	of	cholesterol	(see	
Figure	13c
). All	the	green	and	yellowish	stones	are	as	soft	as
putty,	thanks	to	the	action	of	the	apple	juice. You	may	also	find	a	layer	of	white	or	tan-colored	chaff,	or	“foam,”	floating	in	the	toilet. The	foam	consists	of	millions	of	tiny	white,	sharp-edged	cholesterol	crystals,	which	can
easily	rupture	small	bile	ducts. They	are	equally	important	to	release. Try	to	make	a	rough	estimate	of	how	many	stones	you	have	eliminated. To	permanently
cure	bursitis,	back	pain,	allergies,	or	other	health	problems,	and	to	prevent	diseases	from
arising,	you	need	to	remove	
all
	the	stones. This	may	require	at	least	8	to	12	cleanses,
which	can	be	performed	at	three-week	or	monthly	intervals. (Do	not	cleanse	more
frequently	than	that!) The	three-week	break	between	cleanses	may	include	the	six-day
preparation	for	the	next	liver	cleanse,	but	most	ideally,	it	should	start	after	the	three	weeks
have	passed. If	you	cannot	cleanse	this	often,	you	may	take	more	time	between	cleanses. The	important	thing	to	remember	is	that	once	you	have	started	cleansing	the	liver,	you
should	keep	cleansing	it	until	no	more	stones	come	out	during	two	consecutive	cleanses. Leaving	the	liver	half	clean	for	a	long	period	of	time	(three	or	more	months)	may	cause
greater	discomfort	than	not	cleansing	it	at	all. The	liver,	as	a	whole,	will	begin	to	function	more	efficiently	soon	after	the	first	cleanse,
and	you	may	notice	sudden	improvements,	sometimes	within	several	hours. Pains	will
lessen,	energy	will	increase,	and	clarity	of	mind	will	improve	considerably. However,	within	a	few	days,	stones	from	the	rear	of	the	liver	will	have	traveled
“forward”	toward	the	two	main	bile	ducts	(hepatic	ducts)	in	the	liver,	which	may	cause
some	or	all	of	the	previous	symptoms	of	discomfort	to	return. In	fact,	you	might	feel
disappointed	because	the	recovery	seems	so	short-lived. Yet	all	of	this	merely	indicates
that	some	stones	were	left	behind,	ready	to	be	removed	with	the	next	round	of	cleansing. Nevertheless,	the	liver’s	self-repair	and	cleansing	responses	will	have	increased
significantly,	adding	a	great	deal	of	effectiveness	to	this	extremely	important	organ	of	the
body. As	long	as	there	are	still	a	few	small	stones	traveling	from	some	of	the	thousands	of
small	bile	ducts	to	any	of	the	hundreds	of	larger	bile	ducts,	they	may	combine	to	form
larger	stones	and	produce	previously	experienced	symptoms,	such	as	backache,	headache,
ear	ache,	digestive	trouble,	bloating,	irritability,	anger,	and	so	forth,	although	these	may	be
less	severe	than	they	were	before. If	two	consecutive	new	cleanses	no	longer	produce	any	stones,	which	may	happen	after
6	to	8	cleanses	(in	severe	cases	it	may	take	10	to	12	or	more),	your	liver	can	be	considered
“stone-free.”	Never-theless,	it	is	recommended	that	you	repeat	the	liver	cleanse	every	six
to	eight	months. Each	cleanse	will	give	a	further	boost	to	the	liver	and	take	care	of	any
toxins	or	new	stones	that	may	have	accumulated	in	the	meantime. Figure	13c
:	Calcified	and	semicalcified	gallstones	(right:	cut	in	halves)
	
Caution:
	Never	cleanse	when	you	are	suffering	an	acute	illness,	even	if	it	is	just	a
simple	cold. If	you	suffer	from	a	chronic	illness,	however,	cleansing	your	liver	may	be	the
best	thing	you	can	do	for	yourself. Important! Please	read	carefully:
	The	liver	cleanse	is	one	of	the	most	invaluable	and
effective	methods	to	regain	your	health. There	are	no	risks	involved	if	you	follow	all	the
directions	to	the	letter. Please	take	the	next	cautionary	note	very	seriously. There	are	many
people	who	have	used	a	liver	cleanse	recipe	that	they	received	from	friends	or	through	the
Internet,	and	they	suffered	unnecessary	complications. They	did	not	have	complete
knowledge	of	the	procedure	and	the	way	it	works,	believing	that	just	expelling	the	stones
from	the	liver	and	gallbladder	was	sufficient. It	is	likely	that,	on	their	way	out,	some	gallstones	will	be	caught	in	the	colon. They	can
quickly	be	removed	through	colonic	irrigation. This	should	ideally	be	done	on	the	second
or	third	day	after	the	liver	cleanse. If	gallstones	remain	in	the	colon,	they	can	cause
irritation,	infection,	headaches,	abdominal	discomfort,	thyroid	problems,	and	so	on. These
stones	can	eventually	become	a	source	of	toxemia	in	the	body. If	colonics	are	not	available
where	you	live,	you	can	take	a	coffee	enema	followed	by	a	water	enema,	or	else,	do	2	or	3
consecutive	water	enemas. Still,	this	may	not	guarantee	that	all	the	remaining	stones	will
be	removed. There	is	no	real	substitute	for	colonic	irrigation	when	it	comes	to	liver
cleansing. Doing	a	colema-board	enema,	though,	is	the	closest	you	can	attain	to	a
professional	colonic. If	you	settle	for	anything	less	than	a	colonic	irrigation	or	colema
enema,	mix	one	level	teaspoon	of	Epsom	salts	with	one	glass	of	warm	water	and	drink	it
first	thing	in	the	morning	on	the	day	of	any	other	chosen	colon	cleanse	following	the	liver
cleanse. (To	acquire	a	colema-board,	see	
Suppliers	List
	in	the	Appendix.) On	the	importance	of	colon	and	kidney	cleansing:
	Although	the	liver	cleanse	on	its
own	can	produce	truly	amazing	results,	it	should	ideally	be	done	
following
	a	colon	and
kidney	cleanse. Cleansing	the	colon	(see	also	section	on	preparation)	ensures	that	the
expelled	gallstones	are	easily	removed	from	the	large	intestine. Cleansing	the	kidneys
makes	certain	that	toxins	coming	out	of	the	liver	during	the	liver	cleanse	do	not	put	anyburden	on	these	vital	organs	of	elimination. However,	if	you	have	never	had	kidney
trouble,	kidney	stones,	or	a	bladder	infection,	you	may	go	ahead	with	the	
colon	cleanse—
liver	cleanse—colon	cleanse	sequence
. Nevertheless,	make	certain	that	you	cleanse	the
kidneys	at	a	later	stage. You	should	do	a	kidney	cleanse	some	time	after	the	first	2	to	4
liver	cleanses	and,	again,	after	your	liver	has	been	completely	cleaned	out	(see	also	“
The
Kidney	Cleanse
”	in	Chapter	5). Instead,	you	may	drink	a	cup	of	kidney	tea	(see	“Kidney
Cleanse”	recipe)	for	2	to	3	days	after	each	liver	cleanse. Follow	the	same	directions	given
for	the	preparation	of	the	main	kidney	cleanse. The	kidney	and	liver	cleanses	can	be
combined,	but	be	sure	to	avoid	drinking	the	kidney	tea	on	the	day	of	the	actual	liver
cleanse. People	whose	colon	is	severely	congested,	or	who	have	a	history	of	constipation,	should
consider	doing	at	least	2	or	3	colon	cleanses	before	their	first	liver	cleanse. Moreover,	to
reemphasize,	it	is	very	important	that	you	cleanse	your	colon	within	three	days	of
completing	each	liver	cleanse. Removing	gallstones	from	the	liver	and	gallbladder	may
leave	some	of	the	stones	and	other	toxic	residues	in	the	colon. It	is	essential	for	your
health	to	clear	them	out. A	note	on	drinking	water	during	the	cleanse:
	To	reiterate,	you	may	drink	water	at	any
time	during	the	liver	cleanse,	except	right	after	and	before	taking	Epsom	salts	(allow	about
20	minutes). Also,	avoid	drinking	water	from	9:30	p.m.	until	2	a.m.	(if	you	happen	to
wake	up). Apart	from	that,	you	can	drink	water	whenever	you	are	thirsty. Having	Difficulties	with	the	Cleanse? Intolerance	to	Apple	Juice
	
If	you	cannot	tolerate	apple	juice	(or	apples)	for	some	reason,	you	may	substitute	the
following	herbs:	
gold	coin	grass
	and	
bupleurum. The	herbs	are	made	into	a	tincture	and
sold	as	
Gold	Coin	Grass
	(GCG),	8.5	oz. (See	
Suppliers	List
	in	the	Appendix.) Malic	acid	in	apple	juice	is	exceptionally	effective	at	dissolving	some	of	the	stagnant
bile	and	making	the	stones	softer. (See	details	on	
malic	acid
	below.) Cranberry	juice	also
contains	malic	acid	and	can	be	used	instead	of	apple	juice. (See	below.) The	aforementioned	herbs	are	also	effective	in	softening	gallstones	and,	therefore,	can
be	used	as	a	preparatory	step	for	the	liver	cleanse,	although	it	may	take	a	little	longer	than
with	using	apple	or	cranberry	juice. The	proper	dosage	for	the	tincture	is	1	tablespoonful
once	daily	on	an	empty	stomach,	about	30	minutes	before	breakfast. Keep	this	regimen	for
8	to	9	days	before	the	day	of	the	liver	cleanse. Intolerance	to	Epsom	Salts
	
If	you	are	allergic	to	Epsom	salts	or	just	cannot	tolerate	them,	you	may	use	magnesium
citrate	instead	(although	it	is	not	quite	as	effective	as	Epsom	salts). Magnesium	citrate	is
readily	available	at	most	drugstores. Intolerance	to	Olive	Oil
	
If	you	are	allergic	to	olive	oil	or	cannot	tolerate	it,	you	may	use	clear	macadamia	oil,
expeller-pressed	or	cold-pressed	grape	seed	oil,	sunflower	oil,	or	other	expeller-pressed
oils	instead. Don’t	use	canola,	soy	oil,	or	similar	processed	oils. (For	more	information	on
healthy	and	harmful	oils	and	fats	please	refer	to	the	author’s	book	
Timeless	Secrets	of
Health	and	Rejuvenation
.) Please	note	that	extra	virgin	olive	oil	still	appears	to	be	the
most	effective	oil	for	liver	cleansing. You	Suffer	from	Gallbladder	Disease	or	Don’t	Have	a	Gallbladder
	
If	you	suffer	from	gallbladder	disease	or	your	gallbladder	has	already	been	removed,	you
may	need	to	take	cranberry	juice	or	gold	coin	grass	for	2	to	3	weeks	(approximately	a	1-
bottle	supply)	before	liver	cleansing. For	details,	see	the	previous	and	following	sections. As	a	general	recommendation,	you	may	also	need	to	consider	taking	a	bile	supplement. Most	bile	supplements	contain	ox	bile. Without	a	gallbladder,	you	may	never	again	obtain
the	right	amount	of	bile	needed	for	the	proper	digestion	of	food. If	you	develop	symptoms
of	diarrhea,	lower	the	dosage	or	discontinue	it. Consult	with	your	health	practitioner	about
which	product	may	be	the	most	suitable	for	you. People	Who	Should	Not	Use	Apple	Juice
	
Some	people	may	have	difficulty	drinking	apple	juice	in	the	large	quantities	required	for
the	liver	cleanse. These	include	those	who	suffer	from	diabetes,	hypoglycemia,	and	yeast
infection	(
Candida
),	cancer,	and	stomach	ulcers. In	any	cases	of	this	kind,	you	may	replace	apple	juice	with	
malic	acid
	in	powdered
form. Try	to	avoid	malic	acid	capsules,	especially	if	they	contain	other	ingredients. It	is
best	if	the	malic	acid	is	properly	dissolved	before	ingesting	it. The	preparation	period	is
the	same	as	for	the	apple	juice	regimen,	except	that	½	to	1	teaspoon	of	malic	acid,	taken
with	four	to	six	8-ounce	glasses	of	room-temperature	water,	substitute	for	the	32	ounces	of
apple	juice	per	day. Drink	this	solution	in	small	amounts	throughout	the	day. Food-grade
malic	acid	powder	(not	mixed	with	magnesium	or	other	ingredients)	is	very	inexpensive
and	can	be	purchased	over	the	Internet	or	from	some	natural	health	food	stores. All
wineries	use	malic	acid	to	produce	wine. (See	
Suppliers	List
	in	the	Appendix.) Cranberry	juice	also	contains	much	malic	acid	and	can	be	used	for	the	preparation
period	(4	ounces	of	juice	mixed	with	4	ounces	of	water,	4	times	per	day	for	6	days). It	can
also	be	combined	with	apple	juice. There	is	added	benefit	if	some	cranberry	juice	is	used
each	day	for	two	or	three	weeks	before	liver	cleansing. Another	alternative	is	gold	coin	grass. Use	the	same	directions	as	given	for	those	who
are	intolerant	to	apple	juice. You	may	try	malic	acid	or	cranberry	juice	during	one	cleanse
and	gold	coin	grass	during	the	next,	to	see	which	works	best	for	you. A	fourth	alternative	is	apple	cider	vinegar:	mix	1	to	2	tablespoons	in	a	glass	of	water
and	drink	4	servings	per	day,	for	6	days. Headache	or	Nausea	During	the	Days	Following	Liver	Cleansing
	
Most	cases	of	headache	or	nausea	in	the	days	after	a	liver	cleanse	occur	when	the
directions	have	not	been	followed	carefully. (See	above	section.) However,	on	some	rare
occasions,	gallstones	may	continue	to	pass	out	of	the	liver	after	completing	a	liver	cleanse. Some	toxins	released	by	these	stones	can	enter	the	circulatory	system	and	cause
discomfort. In	such	a	case,	it	may	be	helpful	to	drink	about	4	ounces	of	apple	juice	for	7
consecutive	days,	or	for	as	long	as	the	discomfort	lasts,	following	the	liver	cleanse. It	is
best	to	drink	the	apple	juice	at	least	½	hour	before	breakfast. In	addition,	a	repeat	colon
cleanse	may	be	necessary	to	clear	out	any	of	the	late-coming	stones. The	tissue-cleansing
method	(ionized	water),	as	mentioned	above,	also	helps	to	remove	the	circulating	toxins. If	you	place	a	small	piece	of	fresh	ginger	into	the	thermos	flask,	drinking	this	water	will
quickly	stop	the	nausea. Drinking	2	to	3	cups	of	chamomile	tea	per	day	also	helps	to	calm
the	digestive	tract	and	the	nervous	system. Chamomile	is	also	a	good	“stone-breaker”	of
calcified	stones. Feeling	Sick	During	the	Cleanse
	
If	you	have	properly	followed	all	the	directions	given	in	the	outlined	procedure,	but	still
feel	sick	sometime	during	the	actual	liver	cleanse,	please	do	not	feel	alarmed	that
something	is	wrong. Although	it	occurs	rarely,	a	person	may	vomit	or	feel	nauseated
during	the	night. This	happens	when	the	gallbladder	ejects	bile	and	gallstones	with	such
force	that	bile	forces	the	oil	back	into	the	stomach. When	the	oil,	combined	with	some
bile,	returns	to	the	stomach,	you	are	likely	to	feel	sick. In	such	an	instance,	you	may	be
able	to	feel	the	expulsion	of	stones. It	will	not	be	a	sharp	pain,	just	a	mild	contraction. During	one	of	my	12	liver	cleanses,	I	spent	a	miserable	night. But,	despite	throwing	up
most	of	the	oil	mixture,	this	cleanse	was	just	as	successful	as	all	the	others	I	had	done. By
the	time	I	vomited,	the	oil	had	already	done	its	job;	that	is,	it	prompted	the	release	of
gallstones. If	this	happens	to	you,	remember	that	this	is	only	one	night	of	discomfort. Recovery	from	conventional	gallbladder	surgery	may	take	many	weeks	or	months. Surgery	may	also	lead	to	major	pain	and	suffering	in	the	years	to	come. The	Liver	Cleanse	Did	Not	Deliver	the	Expected	Results
	
In	some	cases,	albeit	very	rarely,	the	liver	cleanse	does	not	produce	the	results	you	expect. The	following	are	the	two	main	reasons,	and	their	remedies,	for	such	difficulties. Bile	Duct	Congestion
	
It	is	likely	that	severe	congestion	in	your	liver’s	bile	ducts,	due	to	extremely	dense
structures	of	stones,	has	prevented	the	apple	juice	from	softening	them	sufficiently	during
the	first	cleansing	attempt. In	some	individuals,	it	may	take	as	many	as	2	or	3	liver
cleanses	before	the	stones	start	coming	out. Chanca	piedra
,	also	known	as	“stone-breaker,”	can	help	prepare	your	liver	and
gallbladder	for	a	more	efficient	release	of	stones,	especially	if	you	have	calcified	stones	in
the	gallbladder. Take	20	drops	of	chanca	piedra	extract	(see	
Suppliers	List
	in	the
Appendix)	in	a	glass	of	water,	3	times	daily	for	at	least	2	to	3	weeks	before	your	next
cleanse. Enteric	peppermint	oil,	taken	in	capsule	form,	is	also	very	useful	in	dissolving
calcified	gallstones	or	reducing	their	size. It	may	not	be	easy	to	find	it	in	pure	form,
though. It	is	often	mixed	with	other	ingredients,	which	can	reduce	its	effectiveness. Drinking	2	to	3	cups	of	chamomile	tea	per	day	also	helps	to	dissolve	calcified	stones. Another	useful	method	to	help	support	the	liver	and	gallbladder	during	the	cleanse,	and
to	encourage	the	release	of	more	stones,	is	to	soak	a	piece	of	flannel	with	heated	apple
cider	vinegar	and	apply	it	to	the	liver/gallbladder	area	during	the	20-	to	30-minute	period
of	lying	still. Some	people	have	found	increased	benefits	from	doing	this	using	warm
castor	oil	instead. The	herbs	
Chinese	gentian
	and	
bupleurum,
	help	to	break	up	some	of	the	congestion	and
can,	thereby,	prepare	your	liver	for	a	more	successful	cleanse. These	herbs	are	prepared	as
a	tincture. They	are	more	commonly	known	as	Chinese	Bitters. (See	
Suppliers	List
	in	the
Appendix.) The	proper	dosage	for	this	tincture	is	½	to	1	teaspoonful	once	daily	on	an
empty	stomach,	about	30	minutes	before	breakfast. This	regimen	should	be	followed	for
three	weeks	before	drinking	the	apple	juice	(or	using	the	other	alternatives	discussed	in	the
previous	section). Any	unpleasant	cleansing	reactions	usually	disappear	after	3	to	6	days;
they	can	be	minimized	by	following	the	tissue-cleansing	method	of	using	hot,	ionizedwater	and	by	keeping	the	colon	clean	with	capsules	of	oxyflush,	oxypowder,	colosan,	a
colema,	or	an	enema	(see	Chapter	5). Another	method	is	to	drink	3	tablespoons	of	undiluted,	unsweetened	lemon	juice,	15	to
30	minutes	before	breakfast	daily	for	one	week. This	stimulates	the	gallbladder	and	makes
it	ready	for	a	more	successful	liver	cleanse. Directions	Not	Followed
	
You	may	not	have	followed	the	directions	properly. Leaving	out	any	one	item	from	the
procedure,	or	altering	the	dosages	or	timing	of	the	steps	laid	out,	may	prevent	you	from
obtaining	the	full	results. In	quite	a	few	people,	the	liver	cleanse	does	not	work	at	all
unless	the	large	intestine	has	been	cleansed	first. The	backup	of	waste	and	gases	cuts	down
adequate	bile	secretion	and	prevents	the	oil	mixture	from	moving	easily	through	the	GI
tract. In	people	who	are	severely	constipated,	the	gallbladder	may	barely	open	up	during
the	liver	cleanse. The	best	time	for	a	colonic	irrigation	or	an	alternative	colon	cleansing
method	is	the	day	of	the	actual	liver	cleanse. CHAPTER	5
	
Simple	Guidelines	to	Avoid	Gallstones
	
Once	you	have	eliminated	all	your	gallstones	through	a	series	of	liver	cleanses,	there	are	a
number	of	healthful	practices	you	can	easily	apply	that	will	help	your	liver	to	remain
permanently	clear	of	stones. 1. Cleanse	Your	Liver	Twice	a	Year
	
I	highly	recommend	that	you	cleanse	your	liver	twice	a	year. The	best	date	for	a	liver
cleanse	is	about	10	days	before	or	10	days	after	a	seasonal	change. For	example,	begin	the
liver	cleanse	regimen	around	March	11	or	31,	or	June	11	or	30. Repeat	the	cleanse	6
months	later. When	the	seasons	change,	the	body	also	undergoes	major	physiological
changes	and	is	more	inclined	to	release	accumulated	toxins	and	waste	matter	(as	seen	in	an
increased	incidence	of	head	colds	or	the	flu). Since	the	immune	system	is	naturally	weaker
during	those	20	days	of	seasonal	adjustment,	cleansing	the	liver	supports	it	greatly	in	its
effort	to	keep	the	rest	of	the	body	healthy. 2. Keep	Your	Colon	Clean
	
A	weak,	irritated,	and	congested	large	intestine	becomes	a	breeding	place	for	bacteria	that
are	simply	doing	their	job—decomposing	potentially	hazardous	waste	material. As	a	side
effect	of	their	life-saving	activities,	the	microbes	produce	poisonous	substances. Some	of
these	toxins	produced	by	the	bacteria	enter	the	blood,	which	sends	them	straight	to	the
liver. Constant	exposure	of	the	liver	cells	to	these	toxins	impairs	their	performance	and
reduces	bile	secretion. This	leads	to	a	further	disruption	of	digestive	functions. When	you	eat	highly	processed	foods	that	have	been	stripped	of	most	nutrients	and
natural	fiber,	the	colon	has	difficulty	moving	the	food	mass,	or	“chyme,”	along. Processed
foods	tend	to	make	for	a	dry,	hard,	or	sticky	chyme	that	passes	only	with	difficulty	through
the	intestinal	tract. Normally,	the	muscles	wrapped	around	the	colon	can	easily	squeeze
and	push	fibrous,	bulky	chyme	along,	but	they	struggle	greatly	dealing	with	gooey,	sticky
chyme	that	is	devoid	of	fiber. When	chyme	sits	too	long	in	the	colon,	it	becomes	harder
and	drier. If	that	were	the	only	thing	that	happened—chyme	turning	into	hard,	dry	feces—we	would	only	need	to	worry	about	constipation	(from	which	millions	of	Americans
suffer)	and	taking	laxatives. But	there	is	more	to	it. After	the	chyme	is	plastered	onto	the
walls	of	the	colon,	it	will	undergo	biochemical	changes	and	do	the	following	things. It
will:
•	Ferment	or	putrefy,	thereby	becoming	a	breeding	ground	for	parasites	and
pathogens	as	well	as	a	storehouse	for	toxic	chemicals. These	can	pollute	the	blood
and	lymph	and,	thereby,	gradually	poison	the	body. •	Form	a	barrier	that	prevents	the	colon	from	interacting	with	the	chyme	and
absorbing	nutrients	from	it..
•	Restrict	peristaltic	movement	by	the	colon	walls,	making	it	difficult	for	the
colon	to	rhythmically	contract	in	order	to	force	the	chyme	along	its	way. How	well	could	you	do	your	job	if	you	were	covered	with	thick	sludge? The	following
are	some	of	the	symptoms	that	may	occur	as	a	result	of	colon	dysfunction:
	
Lower	back	pain	
Neck	and	shoulder	pain	
Pain	in	the	lower	and	upper	arms	
Skin	problems	
Brain	fog	(difficulty	concentrating)	
Fatigue	or	sluggishness	
Colds	and	flu	
Constipation	or	diarrhea	
Flatulence/gas	or	bloating	
Crohn’s	disease	
Ulcerative	colitis	
Colitis/irritable	bowel	syndrome	(IBS)	
Diverticulitis/diverticulosis	
Leaky	gut	syndrome	
Pain	in	the	lower	part	of	the	stomach	(especially	on	the	left	side)
	
	
	
The	large	intestine	absorbs	minerals	and	water. When	the	membrane	of	the	large
intestine	is	impacted	with	plaque,	it	cannot	assimilate	and	absorb	minerals	(as	well	as
some	vitamins). A	congested	colon	causes	nutrient-deficiency	diseases,	regardless	of	how
many	supplements	a	person	takes. Most	health	problems	are,	in	fact,	deficiency	disorders. They	arise	when	certain	parts	of	the	body	suffer	malnourishment;	particularly	of	minerals
(see	also	“
Take	Ionic	Essential	Minerals
”	on	page	140). The	following	are	a	number	of	colon-cleansing	methods	that	I	recommend	incombination	with	liver	cleanses:
	
1. Keeping	the	colon	clean	through	
colonic	irrigation,
	for	example,	is	an	effective
preventive	method	to	safeguard	the	liver	against	toxins	generated	in	the	large	intestine. Colonic	irrigation,	also	known	as	
colon	hydrotherapy,
	is	perhaps	one	of	the	more	effective
colon	therapies. A	30-	to	50-minute	session	can	eliminate	large	amounts	of	trapped	waste
that	may	have	taken	you	many	years	to	accumulate. During	a	colonic	session,	the	therapist
uses	a	total	of	3	to	6	quarts	of	distilled	or	purified	water	to	gently	cleanse	your	colon. Through	gentle	abdominal	massage,	old	deposits	of	
mucoid	fecal	matter
	are	loosened,
detached	from	the	colon	wall,	and	subsequently	removed	with	the	water. Colonics	tend	to	have	a	“relieving”	effect. You	will	usually	experience	a	feeling	of
lightness,	cleanness,	and	increased	clarity	of	mind	following	a	colonic.
Liver_Gallbladder_Flush.txt
Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        When	much
of	the	milk	fat	is	removed	from	the	milk,	the	gallbladder	is	not	stimulated	enough	torelease	the	right	amounts	of	bile	necessary	to	help	digest	both	the	milk	proteins	and	the
milk	fats. Hence,	milk	proteins	and	fats	are	passed	into	the	GI	tract	without	being	digested
properly. Much	of	the	protein	putrefies,	and	the	fats	turn	rancid. All	this	leads	to	severe
lymphatic	congestion,	as	is	often	seen	in	the	bloated	stomachs	of	formula-fed	babies. 9
	The
babies	suffer	from	intestinal	colic. Instead	of	being	lean,	their	faces	are	moon-like,	and
their	arms,	legs,	and	stomach	are	puffy	and	bloated. These	babies	are	susceptible	to	colds
and	other	infections,	have	sleeping	problems,	and	tend	to	cry	a	lot. The	undigested	milk	or
milk	formula	may	be	responsible	for	the	development	of	gallstones	in	the	livers	of	very
young	children. Even	the	whole-fat	milk	offered	in	food	stores	today	has	a	reduced	fat
content,	making	milk	indigestible	for	most	people. 10
	Pharmacological	Drugs
	Hormone	Replacement	Therapy	and	Birth	Control	Pills
	
The	risk	of	developing	gallstones	is	four	times	higher	among	women	than	among	men. It
is	especially	pronounced	among	women	who	have	used	or	use	birth	control	pills	and
hormone	replacement	therapy	(HRT). According	to	medical	research,	oral	contraceptives
and	other	
estrogens
	double	a	woman’s	chance	of	developing	gallstones. The	female
hormone,	estrogen
,
	which	is	contained	in	contraceptive	pills	and	hormone	replacements,
increases	bile	cholesterol	and	decreases	gallbladder	contraction. Therefore,	this	estrogen-
effect	may	be	responsible	for	not	only	causing	gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder,	but
also	for	many	other	diseases	that	arise	from	diminished	liver	and	gallbladder	functions. Earlier	medical	research	also	implicated	
progestogens
	contained	in	HRT	drugs	in	the
development	of	gallstones. Women	who	are	going	through	menopause	can	find	great	relief	from	menopausal
symptoms	by	doing	a	series	of	liver	cleanses. Improved	liver	performance	and	an
increased	production	of	bile,	in	particular,	can	prevent	and	reverse	osteoporosis	and	other
bone/joint	problems	if	diet	and	lifestyle	are	also	balanced. Other	Pharmaceutical	Drugs
	
Prescription	medications	used	to	lower	the	level	of	fats	(lipids)	in	the	blood,	including
clofibrate	(Atromid-S)	or	similar	cholesterol-lowering	drugs,	actually	increase	cholesterol
concentrations	in	the	bile	and,	thereby,	lead	to	an	increased	risk	of	gallstones. These	drugs
successfully	lower	blood	fats,	which	they	are	designed	to	do. However,	having	high	blood
fats	actually	implies	a	shortage	of	fats. Fats	become	trapped	in	the	blood	when	they	are
unable	to	cross	capillary	membranes	and	are,	therefore,	lacking	in	the	cells. By	lowering
blood	fats	with	drugs,	the	body’s	cells	are	starved	of	fats. This	can	lead	to	serious	cell
degeneration. Octretide,
	one	of	the	new	generations	of	“statin”	drugs,	prevents	the	gallbladder	from
emptying	itself	after	a	fatty	meal,	leaving	plenty	of	bile	behind	to	form	stones. The
dangers	involved	in	such	a	method	of	medical	intervention	are	obvious;	they	are	certainly
more	serious	than	having	raised	levels	of	blood	fats. (Contrary	to	common	belief,	there	is
no	scientific	evidence,	to	date,	that	shows	high	blood	fats	are	responsible	for	causing	heart
disease. ) According	to	several	studies	published	in	various	medical	journals,	such	as	
Lancet,
certain	antibiotics	also	cause	gallstones. One	of	these	is	
ceftriaxone,
	used	to	treat	lower
respiratory	tract	infections,	skin	and	urinary	tract	infections,	pelvic	inflammatory	disease,
and	bone	and	joint	infections,	as	well	as	meningitis. Similarly,	antirejection	drugs	given	to	kidney	and	heart	transplant	patients	increase	the
likelihood	of	gallstone	formation. Thiazides,
	which	are	water	pills	used	to	control	high
blood	pressure,	may	also	bring	on	gallbladder	disease	in	patients	with	gallstones. Furthermore,	children	taking	
furosemide
	(Lasix),	used	to	treat	hypertension	and	edema,
are	likely	to	develop	gallstones,	according	to	research	published	in	the	
Journal	of
Perinatology. Prostaglandins,
	which	are	also	used	to	treat	high	blood	pressure,	have	no
fewer	side	effects. All	pharmacological	drugs	are	toxic	by	nature	and	require	detoxification	by	the	liver. Yet,	impaired	liver	function	permits	many	of	these	poisonous	chemicals	to	enter	the	bile. This	alters	the	natural	balance	of	its	constituents	and	leads	to	the	development	of
gallstones	in	the	liver	and	gallbladder. It	is	worth	mentioning	that	the	above	findings	refer
only	to	gallstones	in	the	gallbladder	and	do	not	reveal	the	severity	of	damage	that	these
drugs	can	cause	to	the	liver	itself. If	pharmacological	drugs	are	able	to	generate	some
gallstones	in	the	gallbladder,	we	can	assume	that	they	produce	hundreds,	if	not	thousands,
of	stones	in	the	liver	bile	ducts. I	repeatedly	observed	that	people	who	have	taken
pharmacological	drugs	in	the	past	have	had	considerably	more	gallstones	than	those	who
took	none. Symptomatic	treatment	always	has	a	hefty	price	tag	attached	to	it,	that	is,	an	impairment
of	basic	liver	functions. It	is	far	easier	and	more	beneficial	for	the	body	to	remove	all
gallstones,	restore	normal	blood	values,	and	improve	digestion	and	waste	removal	than	to
suppress	the	symptoms	of	a	disease. Symptoms	are	
not
	the	disease;	they	only	indicate	that
the	body	is	attempting	to	save	and	protect	itself. They	signal	the	body’s	need	for	attention,
support,	and	care. Treating	disease	as	if	it	were	an	enemy,	when	in	reality	it	is	a	survival
attempt,	actually	sabotages	the	body’s	healing	abilities	and	sows	the	seeds	for	further
illness. Fluoride	Poisoning
	
Since	the	liver	is	unable	to	break	down	fluoride,	it	attempts	to	pass	this	poisonous
chemical	into	the	bile	ducts	(which	are	the	only	alternative	way	for	the	liver	to	deal	with
it). This	leads	to	bile	duct	congestion	and	numerous	other	ailments. Fluoride	is	added	to	60
percent	of	the	drinking	water	in	the	United	States	and	a	number	of	other	countries. Manufacturers	add	it	to	a	wide	range	of	products,	including	soy	products,	toothpaste,
fluoride	tablets,	fluoride	drops,	fluoride	chewing	gum,	tea,	vaccines,	household	products,
fluoridated	salt	or	milk,	anesthetics,	mattresses	emitting	fluoride	gases,	Teflon,	and
antibiotics. It	is	also	found	in	polluted	air	and	polluted	ground	water. Because	of	its	proven
high	toxicity,	in	August	2002	Belgium	became	the	first	country	in	the	world	to	prohibit
fluoride	supplements. “Fluoridation	…	is	the	greatest	fraud	that	has	ever	been	perpetrated	and	it	has	been
perpetrated	on	more	people	than	any	other	fraud	has,”	said	Professor	Albert	Schatz,	Ph. D. (Microbiology),	discoverer	of	streptomycin	and	Nobel	Prize	winner. Fortunately,	98
percent	of	Western	Europe	has	rejected	water	fluoridation. This	includes	Austria,	Belgium,
Denmark,	Finland,	France,	Germany,	Italy,	Luxembourg,	the	Netherlands,	Norway,	and
Sweden. Exhaustive	research	has	shown	that	tumors	in	laboratory	animals	were	found	to
be	the	direct	result	of	fluoride	ingestion. Other	animal	studies	found	that	fluoride
accumulates	in	the	pineal	gland	and	interferes	with	its	production	of	melatonin,	a	hormone
that	helps	regulate	the	onset	of	puberty,	thyroid	functions,	and	numerous	other	basic
physiological	processes. In	humans,	fluoride	has	been	found	to	cause	arthritis,
osteoporosis,	hip	fractures,	cancer,	infertility,	Alzheimer’s	disease,	and	brain	damage. Until	the	1950s,	European	doctors	used	fluoride	to	treat	hyperthyroidism	(overactive
thyroid). The	daily	dose	of	fluoride	that	people	are	now	receiving	in	fluoridated
communities	far	exceeds	the	dose	of	fluoride	that	was	found	to	depress	the	thyroid	gland. Because	of	fluoridation,	millions	of	people	are	now	suffering	from	hypothyroidism
(underactive	thyroid). This	condition	is	currently	one	of	the	more	common	medical
problems	in	the	United	States. Today,	over	150	symptoms	can	be	identified	in
hypothyroidism. Almost	all	correlate	with	known	symptoms	of	fluoride	poisoning. The
symptoms	of	hypothyroidism	include	depression,	dizziness,	fatigue,	weight	gain,	muscle
and	joint	pain,	hair	loss,	headache,	migraine,	shortness	of	breath,	GI	problems,	menstrual
problems,	unbalanced	blood	pressure,	increased	cholesterol	levels,	allergies,	insomnia,
panic	attacks	and	moodiness,	irregular	heart	beat,	and	congestive	heart	failure. A	large
number	of	children	and	adults	in	India	and	other	developing	countries	are	crippled	and
their	teeth	are	destroyed	because	of	fluoride	poisoning	from	industry	pollution. To	help	the	body	deal	with	fluoride-caused	illnesses,	including	hypothyroidism,	it	is
important	to	clean	out	the	liver	bile	ducts,	avoid	fluoride-containing	products,	and	use	awater	filtering	system	that	removes	fluoride. Distillation	and	reverse	osmosis	(R/O)	are
effective	in	removing	the	fluoride	(along	with	contaminants). For	more	ideal	filtering
devices,	you	may	need	to	contact	your	local	dealer	for	water	filters	or	check	out	my	book
Timeless	Secrets	of	Health	and	Rejuvenation. The	mineral	boron	removes	fluoride	from	the	body. The	most	absorbable	form	of	boron
is	ionic	boron,	as	made	available	by	Eniva,	for	example	(see	the	Appendix). A
decongesting	diet	according	to	body	type,
11
	regular	sleeping	and	eating	habits,	and	stress-
free	living	conditions	are	essential	for	recovery. Lifestyle
	Disrupting	the	Biological	Clock
	
The	way	we	organize	and	live	our	lives	has	a	tremendous	impact	on	how	the	body
functions. Its	efficiency	and	performance	largely	depend	on	predetermined	biological
rhythms	that	are	in	synchrony	with	the	
circadian	rhythms
	of	nature. Circadian	rhythms	are
closely	linked	with	the	movements	of	our	planet	around	the	sun. They	are	also	influenced
by	the	motions	of	the	moon	and	the	other	planets	in	relation	to	the	position	of	the	earth. Our	body	follows	more	than	a	thousand	such	24-hour	rhythms. Each	individual	rhythm
controls	the	timing	of	an	aspect	of	our	body’s	functions,	including	heart	rate,	blood
pressure,	body	temperature,	hormone	levels,	secretion	of	digestive	juices,	and	even	pain
threshold. All	these	rhythms	are	well	coordinated	with	one	another	and	are	controlled	by
the	brain’s	“pacemaker	device,”	known	as	
suprachiasmatic	nuclei. This	area	of	the	brain
regulates	the	firing	of	nerve	cells	that	seem	to	set	the	clocks	of	our	biological	rhythms. If
one	rhythm	becomes	somewhat	disrupted,	other	rhythms	are	thrown	off	balance,	too. In
fact,	numerous	disorders	can	arise	from	interference	with	one	or	more	of	our	biological
rhythms	because	of	an	unbalanced,	irregular	lifestyle. This	section	deals	with	some	of	the	more	common	“deviations”	that	particularly	affect
the	functioning	of	the	liver	and	gallbladder. By	attuning	your	daily	routine	to	the	natural
schedule	of	your	body,	you	can	greatly	assist	it	in	its	ceaseless	effort	to	nourish,	cleanse,
and	heal	itself. Moreover,	you	can	also	prevent	new	health	problems	from	arising	in	the
future. The	Natural	Sleep/Wake	Cycles
	
The	cyclic	alternation	of	night	and	day	regulate	our	natural	sleep/wake	cycles	as	well	as
various	essential	biochemical	processes. The	onset	of	daylight	triggers	the	release	of
powerful	hormones	(
glucocorticoids
),	of	which	the	main	ones	are	
cortisol
	and
corticosterone. Their	secretion	has	a	marked	circadian	variation. These	hormones	regulate
some	of	the	more	important	functions	in	the	body,	including	metabolism,	blood	sugar
level,	and	immune	responses. Peak	levels	occur	between	4	a. m. and	8	a.
The text states that the risk of developing gallstones is doubled among women who have used or use birth control pills and HRT.
What is the risk of developing gallstones among women who have used or use birth control pills and HRT?
The text does not provide a specific diet for people with gallstones. However, it does recommend avoiding certain foods and eating a balanced diet.
What is the recommended diet for a person who has gallstones?
The text recommends a 6-day preparation, followed by 16-20 hours of actual cleansing, and then repeating the process until no more stones come out. It also suggests using a colema-board or a coffee enema as an alternative.
What is the recommended method for cleansing the liver and gallbladder?
The text recommends repeating the liver cleanse every 6-8 months, and not more frequently than that.
What is the recommended frequency for liver cleansing?
The text does not recommend a specific treatment for gallstones, but instead emphasizes the importance of natural methods such as liver cleansing and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
What is the recommended approach to treat gallstones?