Whose Is At Risk

• If you work at a gas station, either as an attendant or auto mechanic and are exposed to diesel fuel, gasoline, motor oil and degreasing chemicals. These are inhaled or absorbed through the skin and end up putting you at risk.

• “Junk Food” consumers who regularly eat things like doughnuts, chips, French fries, and food cooked in fat or oil. These are items that are a primary source of lipid peroxides or rancid fats, which are highly toxic to the liver.

• Industrialized and service fields where the person is regularly exposed to heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium. In addition, they are also exposed to such things as radioactive chemicals, solvents (carbon tetrachloride and TCE), spray paints, and chemicals in hair salons.

• Continual use of alcohol. The liver changes alcohol into toxic acetaldehyde.

• People who work on farms and handle produce and are exposed to pesticides, DDT, Chlordane, Lindane, Aldrin, 2-4-5-T and Dioxin which all tend to accumulate in body fat.

• Women who take birth control pills. When the liver breaks down estrogen, the byproduct, estradiol, is manufactured and can be toxic for persons who are deficient in B-vitamins and protein.

• Long-term prescription drug users

• Recreational drug users who make use of cocaine, tobacco and MDMA also risk liver damage.

• Candida patients who suffer with yeast problems should be aware that yeast fermentation of dietary sugar, which turns into the liver-toxic acetaldehyde makes liver-harmful ammonia in the gut as well. Matter from dead yeast also overworks the liver’s immune cells.

• Chronic users of Tylenol and aspirin for such diseases as arthritis and Fibromyalgia. These supposedly “safe” drugs can damage the liver with prolonged, high dosage use.



Get Your Liver Checked

If you think that your liver is not functioning properly or may be unhealthy, you need to have it checked. There are several assorted techniques that are available. • Ultrasound scan- Is done by a radiologist and a scan of the upper abdomen will show the size and shape of the live, gallbladder, spleen and pancreas. It is important to know that one of the most common causes of liver inflammation is fatty liver, which is also known as NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatorrhoeic Hepatosis). This is not unusual for someone who has had a long term diet consisting of fried foods, processed foods, sugar, saturated fats and dairy products. Normally, an ultrasound of the abdominal area would be the only sure way of picking this up.

• Blood tests- This can check the levels of serum bilirubin and bile acids, which may be elevated in certain types of liver and gallbladder disease. If the bilirubin is too high, you may also detect that your bowel actions are very pale and that urine is a darker color because bilirubin is redirected from the bowels to the urine.

• Heavy Metal/Chemical Testing- Metals and chemicals break down the immune system, reek havoc on the liver, block the absorption of vitamins and minerals in the body, create an unhealthy environment in the body which attracts parasites, bacteria, fungus, viruses and eventually leads us to all kinds of disease. How does a person know that they have toxic chemicals and heavy metals in their body? There are many ways of finding out through laboratory testing and in this day and age of advanced technology, through various instruments::

• Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories - The Toxic Element Exposure Profile assesses levels of 20 potentially damaging elements using a hair sample. A substantial body of scientific literature supports hair analysis as an accurate, reliable gauge of long-term toxic exposure. Because hair follicles are exposed to the blood supply during growth, element concentrations in hair reflect concentration in other body tissues. Should levels be elevated, a variety of clinical and lifestyle interventions can be implemented to reduce toxic burden; follow-up hair testing provides a good indication of long-term treatment effectiveness (after 3-4 months).

Note: Please don’t use the Morrocco Method Zen Hair Detox prior to sending in a hair sample. We found out through experience that if you do, you will compromise the heavy metal test, and will have to wait at least 3 months before you can send in your hair sample.

• Heavy Metal “Home Screen Test”- This is new and has just been introduced to the United States. It is called the “Environmental Toxin Screen Kit.” This is a scientific documented test from Europe that is fast, easy and can be an early warning system (not meant for diagnostic purposes) for environmental hazards that can affect YOUR health. This is a urine test for mercury, cadmium, zinc, copper and normal range.



Actions Of The Liver To Detoxify

1. Remember the “Kupffer” cells that remove a wide range of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites from the blood stream? Well, these cells have to be persuaded to seize and digest the above toxins. In order to do this, sufficient amounts of vitamins and trace minerals should be taken before and during the detoxification process. In addition, superior proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are needed to assure optimal results.

2. The manufacture and flow of bile is very important. By doing so, “liver congestion” is prevented, the toxin and cholesterol excretion is increased, and there is a noted decrease in fatty deposits. A first-rate fiber supplement is needed which will guarantee that bile acids and toxins are bound and purged thus prevents their re-absorption and the forming of cancer producing compounds.

3. Lastly, we have the main liver cells, which are called hepatocytes. They need to be shielded from damage caused by inflammation and must be encouraged to regenerate and multiply, thus functioning at optimum.



Therapeutic Recommendations: Nutrients

Phosphatidylcholine (PC)- a phospholipid, which is a kind of a fat that is found throughout the body. It is the main component of lecithin and is an integral part of cell membranes, essential for their structure and functional integrity. Cell membranes perform like gatekeepers, permitting nutrients into the cells but blocking damaging toxins from gaining entrance. Supplemental phosphatidylcholine in the form of polyunsaturated phospholipids extract from soybeans (PPC) has been shown to improve this function. It is one of the most crucial support nutrients for the liver. The majority of the liver’s metabolism occurs on cell membranes, which occupy about 33,000 square meters in the human.

Over 2 decades of clinical trials reveal that PC protects the liver against damage from alcoholism, pharmaceuticals, pollutant substances, viruses and other toxic influences, which operate by damaging cell membranes. PC is safe and is fully compatible with pharmaceuticals and with other nutrients. A unique type of PC called polyenylphosphatidylcholine has been shown to prevent the early changes in the damaged liver from occurring before the actual development of cirrhosis (Navender 1997). This is a primary liver nutrient!

B-vitamins are found in vast amounts in the human liver as well as in numerous food and yeast. Folic acid, which is an important part of the B-complex family is used by the liver to assist healthy methylation patterns that are critical components of enzymatic detoxification. Choline is another B-complex member and is crucial for the use of fats in the body. Studies show it stops the fats from being dumped into the liver and helps move fats into the cells. If you suffer a deficiency of choline, it can lead to degenerative diseases such as cirrhosis. The B vitamins are necessary for healthy metabolic performance. Working individually and together, they make possible energy release and the production of new cells.

Mycoceutics Medicinal Mushrooms - This is a ten mushroom formula that is specifically designed for individuals wanting to enhance their immune system functions. It is also beneficial for promoting heart and artery wellness by regulating blood pressure. Some components enhance the immune response to foreign invaders such as toxins, mutagens and free radicals by enhancing the liver’s detoxification cycles. This is important for recovering addicts as their liver has been severely compromised by substance abuse. Grown on a bed of organic brown rice under careful conditions, these premium quality mushrooms never come in contact with heavy metals, pollutants or contaminants sometimes found in mushrooms from other sources. Exceptional cultivation creates a safe, high-quality supply, without damaging sensitive ecological areas, which can occur with wild crafted mushrooms.

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