| A Low Platelet Count | The Condition
"...In some people, however, more platelets are destroyed in the liver than in the spleen and in this case removing the spleen is less likely to result in remission..."
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Abdomen |
Related Topic
"That part of the body between the chest and the hips that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, bladder, pancreas and other organs..."
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine |
As A Treatment
"...It is also similar to some B-complex vitamins in that it can be produced by a liver process combining two essential amino acids, Lysine and Methionine..."
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Acute, Intermittent Porphoria |
The Condition
"...There are a number of types of porphyria, some from bone marrow and others from the liver..."
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Addictions / Addictive Tendencies |
The Condition
"...Vitamin B Complex Helps when under physical and mental stress to rebuild the liver, helps reduce stress..."
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Addison's Disease |
The Condition
"...Cortisol mobilizes nutrients, modifies the body's response to inflammation, stimulates the liver to raise the blood sugar, and also helps to control the amount of water in the body..."
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Adrafinil |
As A Treatment
"...Side-Effects; Counter-Indicators and Warnings Side-effects include an increase in liver enzyme levels and therefore usage should be monitored..."
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Alcohol Consumption |
As A Treatment
"...and memory, Parkinson's disease, hepatitis A, pancreatic cancer, macular degeneration (a major cause of blindness), angina pectoris, duodenal ulcer, erectile sysfunction, hearing loss, gallstones, liver disease and poor physical condition in elderly..."
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Alcoholism Recovery Issues |
The Condition
"...Later in the disease, they may be hospitalized for liver disease or pancreatitis..."
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Alcohol-related Problems |
Our Question about your HDL cholesterol level
"...However, very elevated levels can be a result of liver disease or chronic intoxication..."
Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver
"To many people, cirrhosis of the liver is synonymous with chronic alcoholism..."
Relationship to Hemochromatosis (Iron overload)
"Use of alcohol and other hepatotoxic drugs lowers the ability of the liver to safely store iron and may accelerate the development of the liver changes seen with hemochromatosis..."
Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Alcohol kills friendly bacteria, increases toxic overload of the liver and thus allows Candida to grow..."
Recommendation against Aspirin
"...If taking aspirin, leave more time between drinks so the liver can cope..."
Recommendation against Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance
"A study published in the journal "Archives of Internal Medicine" in 2006 indicates that coffee may greatly reduce the risk of liver damage in those who consume alcohol regularly..."
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Alfalfa |
As A Treatment
"...Its documented properties also include: General tonic, laxative, febrifuge, hepatoprotective (liver protecting), nutritive, anodyne, anti-arthritic..."
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Allergic Rhinitis / Hay Fever |
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"Prescription Drugs Nonsedating antihistamines may cause life-threatening irregular heartbeat and should not be taken with other drugs or if you have other liver or heart problems..."
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Alpha Lipoic Acid |
As A Treatment
"...Lipoic Acid protects the liver from alcohol damage, the lungs from smoke damage, and enhances glucose disposal in type II diabetes and reduces associated neuropathy and cataracts..."
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Anemia (Iron deficiency) |
Our Question about your Total Iron Binding Capacity level
"While TIBC is commonly elevated in cases of iron deficiency anemia, it is also increased through the use of oral contraceptives and in pregnancy, blood loss and acute liver damage..."
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Aneurysm / Rupture |
Relationship to Copper Deficiency
"...However, women can be affected by this problem after pregnancy, probably because women must give the liver of their unborn babies large copper stores in order for them to survive the low milk copper..."
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Anorexia / Starvation Tendency |
Our Question about Metformin use
"...Metformin reduces sugar release from your liver to prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high, so your body doesn't need to produce as much insulin..."
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Antioxidants |
As A Treatment
"...Vitamins A and E are fat soluble, meaning that excess amounts are stored in the liver and fatty tissues, instead of being quickly excreted, creating a risk of toxicity..."
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Artichoke Extract |
As A Treatment
"The artichoke (Cynara scolymus) has a strong folk history in treating many liver diseases and more recent evidence supports this long-time use..."
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Aspirin |
As A Treatment
"...Aspirin is absorbed and goes directly to the liver..."
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Beet Leaf |
As A Treatment
"...The fact that beet leaf tops stimulate the production and movement of bile as well as have an affinity for fat, make it an excellent agent to add to tonics for both the liver and gall bladder..."
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Beets |
As A Treatment
"...Beet Juice Powder is a natural blood cleanser, which greatly benefits the liver and entire body..."
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Betaine |
As A Treatment
"...Betaine is also lipotropic, listing it as a hepatoprotectant in the Merck index for its ability to move fat from the liver..."
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BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) |
As A Treatment
"...Avoid use in hepatitis or other liver problems..."
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Bile |
Related Topic
"A bitter, yellow-green secretion of the liver..."
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Bile duct Cancer |
The Condition
"...Bile duct cancers may arise in many locations in and around the liver..."
Recommendation Surgery
"...Unfortunately, by the time symptoms develop, the cancer has usually spread throughout the bile ducts and into the liver, meaning that the tumor cannot be entirely removed..."
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Bile Salts |
As A Treatment
"Bile salts are detergent-like chemicals produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder..."
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Black Radish |
As A Treatment
"...Black radish root powder is often used in formulas for the liver, gall bladder and digestive system..."
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Blastocystosis (Blastocystis hominis) |
Recommendation Conventional Drug Avoidance
"...The length of time that one may need to take the medical drug may actually cause damage to one's liver or kidneys..."
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Bleeding Tendency |
Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver
"When the liver slows or stops production of the proteins needed for blood clotting, a person will bruise or bleed easily..."
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Body Odor |
The Condition
"...The liver and intestines may be clogged up, causing odors to emanate from the body..."
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Bruising Susceptibility |
The Condition
"...Possible causes of bruising include ... Liver disease, such as cirrhosis..."
Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver
"When the liver slows or stops production of the proteins needed for blood clotting, a person will bruise or bleed easily..."
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Burdock |
As A Treatment
"...Burdock root is considered by many to be extremely helpful in skin conditions, primarily by stimulating the liver..."
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Cancer, General |
Our Question about liver enlargement
"The liver is a common site for metastatic cancer..."
Recommendation Hydrazine Sulfate
"...The liver expends enormous amounts of the body’s energy converting lactic acid back to glucose..."
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Carcinoid Cancer |
The Condition
"...widely distributed within the body but found in greatest amounts in the small intestine and then in decreasing amounts in the appendix, rectum, lung, pancreas and very rarely in the ovaries, testes, liver, bile ducts or other locations..."
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Castor Oil |
As A Treatment
"...Physiological effects of the castor oil pack include stimulating the liver, increasing eliminations, relieving pain, increasing lymphatic circulation, improving gastrointestinal function, increasing relaxation and reducing inflammation..."
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Catabolic |
Related Topic
"...Examples: the release of glucose by the liver, the combustion of glucose by cells..."
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Celendine |
As A Treatment
"...This would be a good addition to bile producing, gall bladder, and liver formulations..."
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Chagas Disease |
The Condition
"...These symptoms may include fatigue, fever, enlarged liver or spleen, and swollen lymph glands..."
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Chemical Avoidance |
As A Treatment
"...water does not necessarily mean it will be better for you! Drugs - The prudent thing is to avoid all drugs unless absolutely necessary, particularly those which require substantial metabolism by the liver..."
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Chinese Thoroughwax |
As A Treatment
"...It has a reputation for its ability to relieve liver tension and digestive disturbances, and because it is detoxifying and antimicrobial..."
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Chlorella |
As A Treatment
"...Chlorella is considered to be a first class detoxifying agent, capable of removing alcohol from the liver and heavy metals (such as cadmium and mercury), certain pesticides, herbicides, and polychlorbiphenyls (PCBs) from the body's tissues..."
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Choleretic |
Related Topic
"Agent stimulating the liver to increase bile production..."
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Cholestatic |
Related Topic
"Often Cholestatic liver disorder: An arrest in the flow of bile from the liver..."
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Cholesterol |
Related Topic
"A waxy, fat-like substance manufactured in the liver and found in all tissues, it facilitates the transport and absorption of fatty acids..."
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Choline |
Related Topic
"...Choline prevents the deposition of fats in the liver and facilitates the movement of fats into the cells..."
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Chromium |
As A Treatment
"...Following yeast in chromium concentration are beef, liver, whole wheat, rye, fresh chilies, oysters, potatoes, wheat germ, green peppers, eggs, chicken, apples, butter, bananas, and spinach..."
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Chronic / Hidden Infection |
The Condition
"...The link between infectious diseases and cancer is becoming increasingly clear: According to the World Health Report, up to 84% percent of certain cancers, notably, stomach, cervical, and liver, are attributable to a variety of germs..."
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Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome |
The Condition
"...Insulin-related growth factor-1 (IGF1) is secreted mainly by the liver in response to growth hormone release..."
Relationship to Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement
"In one evaluation of 200 Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia patients it was found that 80% had a significant impairment of liver detoxification function..."
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Cigarette Smoke Damage |
Relationship to Lung Cancer
"...Large cell cancer spreads to lymph nodes of the chest and it enters the blood stream where it gets carried to other organs such as the liver, bone, brain, and spinal cord..."
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Cirrhosis |
Related Topic
"A long-term disease in which the liver becomes covered with fiber-like tissue..."
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Cirrhosis of the Liver |
The Condition
"Cirrhosis of the liver is a condition in which scar tissue replaces normal, healthy tissue, blocking the flow of blood through the organ and preventing it from working as it should..."
Our Question about itchy skin
"Some people with liver or biliary cirrhosis experience intense itching due to bile products that are deposited in the skin..."
Relationship to Vitamin B12 Requirement
"The liver is the body's main store of vitamin B12..."
Recommendation Vitamin Niacinamide
"Niacinamide can protect the liver against alcohol-induced damage..."
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Coffee Enema |
As A Treatment
"...Because the stool contains products of putrefaction at this point, there exists a special circulatory system between the sigmoid colon and the liver..."
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Comfrey |
As A Treatment
"...[Note: evidence suggests that liver toxicity occurs with the internal use of the leaf, but not the root..."
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Congestive Heart Failure |
Our Question about current alcohol consumption
"...People with liver disease or a history of alcohol abuse should not drink at all, while those with diabetes and hypertension may partake in light alcohol consumption..."
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Consequences of Gallbladder Surgery |
The Condition
"...Bile is continuously synthesized by the liver..."
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Constipation |
The Condition
"...Longer times may result in bowel toxicity symptoms and increase the burden on your liver..."
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Copper |
As A Treatment
"...Foods with good supplies of copper are the whole grains, particularly buckwheat and whole wheat; shellfish, such as shrimp and other sea food; liver and other organ meats; most dried peas and beans; and nuts, such as Brazil nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and pecans..."
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CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) |
As A Treatment
"...Source CoQ10 is naturally present in small amounts in a wide variety of foods but is particularly high in organ meats such as heart, liver and kidney, as well as beef, soy oil, sardines, mackerel and peanuts..."
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Corticosteroids |
As A Treatment
"...or cataracts; Infections of any type (virus, bacteria, fungus, amoeba); Sores in the nose or recent nose surgery (if using nasal spray forms of corticosteroids); Underactive or overactive thyroid; Liver disease; Stomach or intestine problems; Heart disease; High blood pressure; High cholesterol; Kidney disease or kidney stones; Myasthenia gravis; Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); Emotional..."
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Creatinine Monohydrate |
As A Treatment
"...Creatinine is produced in our body's liver, pancreas and kidneys and is part of our body's energy cycle..."
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Crohn's Disease |
The Condition
"...Increased alkaline phosphatase, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transminase (SGOT) (AST {aspartate aminotransferase}) or bilirubin due to associated liver disease..."
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Cysteine / N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) |
As A Treatment
"...It is through this action, that NAC is used for help in liver support, and has even been used to prevent acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisonings..."
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Cystic Fibrosis |
The Condition
"...Liver disease, diabetes, inflammation of the pancreas, and gallstones also occur in some people with CF..."
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Cystine |
As A Treatment
"...The N-Acetyl form of Cysteine; helps prevent chemotherapy side-effects and radiation therapy side effects; increases glutathione levels in the lungs, kidneys, liver and bone marrow and has an anti-aging effect on the body..."
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Dandelion |
As A Treatment
"...Dandelion root and its extracts have been used extensively as a liver tonic, to promote bile, and through its liver "cleansing" actions, various skin conditions..."
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Diabetes Type 1.5 |
The Condition
"...Other medications that stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin, slow digestion of carbohydrates, or reduce excess glucose production by the liver are often effective in controlling the blood sugar for a few years..."
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Diabetes Type II |
Relationship to Hemochromatosis (Iron overload)
"...Patients with hemochromatosis can also be diagnosed with liver disease, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis without the physician realizing that these diseases are the result of iron-overload..."
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Diarrhea |
The Condition
"...Bile salt deficiency due to biliary tract obstruction, cholestatic liver disease, bacterial overgrowth or excessive stool losses (IBD, terminal ileal resection) also can lead to maldigestion but usually this is not associated with significant steatorrhea..."
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Digestive Enzyme Need |
The Condition
"...Some people need to take a good digestive enzyme along with their meals so that the food will be thoroughly digested/absorbed and their liver will get the nutrition it needs to produce other enzymes on its own..."
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DMAE |
As A Treatment
"...If you have kidney or liver disease, consult your doctor before taking DMAE..."
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Dysentery |
The Condition
"...Rarely, the parasite will invade the body beyond the intestines and cause a more serious infection, such as a liver abscess..."
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Eclampsia / Preeclampsia |
The Condition
"...characterized by hypertension (high blood pressure) and proteinuria (excessive protein in the urine), often including edema (swelling) and occasionally involving thrombocytopenia (low platelets) or liver function abnormalities..."
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Eclipta Alba |
As A Treatment
"...In ayurvedic medicine, the leaf extract is considered a powerful liver tonic, rejuvenative, and especially good for the hair..."
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Edema (Water Retention) |
The Condition
"...Low protein levels in the blood that can be seen in malnutrition, kidney and liver disease..."
Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver
"When the liver loses its ability to make the protein albumin, water accumulates in the legs and abdomen..."
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Ehrlichiosis |
The Condition
"...cells (leukopenia), decreased platelets (thrombocytopenia); a granulocyte stain shows clumps of bacteria inside white blood cells; the platelet count shows decreased platelets (thrombocytopenia); liver enzymes show elevated transaminase; a fluorescent antibody test may turn positive for E..."
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Enlarged Liver |
The Condition
"An enlarged liver (called hepatomegaly) usually indicates some form of liver disease, although a diseased liver can also be normal-sized or even shrunken..."
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Enlarged Spleen |
The Condition
"...Since the spleen is involved in so many bodily functions, it is vulnerable to a wide range of disorders involving the blood or lymph system, and by infection, malignancies, liver disease, or parasites..."
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Entamoeba Infection |
The Condition
"Entamoeba Histolytica can cause a severe form of dysentery which can be lethal, particularly if it invades the lungs, liver or brain..."
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Enteritis |
The Condition
"...Complications Liver involvement (diagnosed through increased serum LDH (especially LDH), alkaline phosphatase, SGOT (AST); Intestinal ulceration (blood in stool during second to third week); Relapse (positive blood..."
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Environmental Illness / MCS |
Recommendation Liver Detoxification Phase II Support
"Reducing the body burden of chemicals can be enhanced by maximizing Phase II liver detoxification pathways with selected nutrients..."
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) |
The Condition
"...Symptoms of mononucleosis mimic those of other infectious diseases, including hepatic dusfunction (hepatitis), rubella and toxoplasmosis..."
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence) |
The Condition
"...Alcohol not only decreases sexual function in the male but also increases the risk for heart attack, liver disease and prostate abnormalities..."
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Esophageal Cancer |
The Condition
"...Esophageal cancer can also spread to almost any other part of the body, including the liver, lungs, brain, and bones..."
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Estrogen-balancing Medications |
As A Treatment
"...Function Liver detoxifying therapies can be helpful in assisting in the breakdown of estrogens..."
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Excess Protein Consumption |
Relationship to Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement
"High protein intakes may cause extra metabolic stress to be placed on the liver and kidneys..."
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Excess Sugar Consumption |
The Condition
"...Co-enzymes, vitamins and minerals are supplied by the liver that stores some of these substances..."
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Excessive Sweating |
The Condition
"...Other people may have sweating as a symptom of known medical conditions, such as ... liver disease..."
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Fatty Liver |
The Condition
"Fatty liver (also called steatosis) is the collection of excessive amounts of fat inside liver cells..."
Related Topic
"Accumulation of triglycerides in the liver..."
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Female Hair Loss |
The Condition
"...Common causes of hair loss or hair thinning in women ... thyroid or liver disease..."
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Fennel |
As A Treatment
"...Those with hepatitis, cirrhosis, or other liver disorders are advised not to take fennel..."
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease |
Relationship to Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement
"Impaired liver function can result in excess circulating estrogens and a worsening of breast tenderness..."
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Fish Oils |
As A Treatment
"History; Source The practice of giving cod liver oil began when the smoke-filled skies of nineteenth-century England deprived youngsters of exposure to the sun..."
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Folic Acid |
As A Treatment
"...Other good sources are red beans, soy, black-eyed peas, cantaloupe, orange juice, peanut butter, oatmeal, other whole grains/whole-grain cereals, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, mushrooms, and liver, kidney and other organ meats..."
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Fo-Ti / Heshouwu |
As A Treatment
"...Studies using fo-ti have focused on the following areas: Antiaging effects, immunologic effects, hypolipidemic and antiatherosclerotic effects, liver protectant effects, resistance to colds, antimicrobial, laxative and others..."
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Gallbladder |
Related Topic
"A small, digestive organ positioned under the liver, which concentrates and stores bile..."
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Gallbladder Disease |
The Condition
"...The gallbladder is a pear-shaped sac located under the liver which stores the bile secreted by the liver..."
Our Question about pale stools
"...Bile salts, which are made by the liver and excreted via the bile ducts, make feces the normal brown color..."
Recommendation Ultrasound
"...During the same procedure, the physician can check the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas and quickly scan the gallbladder wall for thickening (characteristic of cholecystitis)..."
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Gastrointestinal |
Related Topic
"Pertaining to the stomach, small and large intestines, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder..."
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding |
The Condition
"...Laboratory findings ... Altered liver function tests suggest cirrhosis of the liver with oesophageal varices as the source of bleeding..."
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General Detoxification Requirement |
The Condition
"...The liver helps transform many toxic substances into harmless agents, dumping them via bile into the intestines for passage out of the body..."
Recommendation Colon Cleansing
"...Many of these compounds find their way into the general circulation, contributing to fatigue, foggy thinking and further burdening the liver..."
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General Mineral Requirement |
Our Question about low-carbohydrate dieting
"The American Heart Association states: "Individuals who follow these diets are therefore at risk for compromised vitamin and mineral intake, as well as potential cardiac, renal, bone, and liver abnormalities overall..."
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Gilbert's Syndrome |
Recommendation Fluoride Reduction/Avoidance
"...Gilbert's syndrome may be due to a partial deficiency of the hepatic enzyme glucuronyl transferase..."
Recommendation TMG (Tri-methyl-glycine)
"...SAM has been used with favorable results in a variety of other chronic liver diseases..."
Recommendation Methionine
"...SAM has been used with favorable results in a variety of other chronic liver diseases..."
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Glucocorticoid |
Related Topic
"Any steroid-like compound capable of significantly influencing intermediary metabolism, such as promotion of deposition of glycogen in the liver, and of exerting a useful antiinflammatory effect..."
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Glutamine |
As A Treatment
"...Source Glutamine can be readily synthesized by various tissues such as the skeletal muscles, liver, and adipose tissue..."
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Glycogen |
Related Topic
"A compound produced by the liver from glucose and stored in the liver and muscles..."
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Gravel Root |
As A Treatment
"...Counter-Indicators and Warnings Gravel Root should not be used in conjunction with prescription medications, and it should not be taken by persons with current or past liver disease..."
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Green Tea |
As A Treatment
"...Studies indicate that green tea may help protect against cancers of the lungs, skin, liver, pancreas and stomach; it also boosts cardiovascular health and may work as a weight-loss agent by increasing fat metabolism and regulating blood sugar and insulin levels..."
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Gugulipids |
As A Treatment
"...Its primary mode of action seems to be the ability to increase the number of LDL receptors on the liver..."
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Headaches |
The Condition
"...Dural Headaches are the most common type, resulting from autotoxicity or an excess of blood metabolites, such as from liver dysfunction or hangovers..."
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Heavy Metal Toxicity |
The Condition
"...Some of the damage, for instance to the liver or brain, may not be fully reversible..."
Recommendation Cysteine / N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)
"...It is a heavy metal scavenger and liver protector..."
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Hemangioendotheliomas |
Related Topic
"...It may develop in soft tissues or in internal organs, such as the liver or lungs..."
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Hemochromatosis |
Related Topic
"...Enlarged liver, skin discoloration, diabetes mellitus, and heart failure may occur..."
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Hemochromatosis (Iron overload) |
The Condition
"...Hepatic iron excess was observed in 1..."
Our Question about your liver enzymes level
"A common early sign of progressive iron overload is symptom-free elevation of liver enzymes, which can be accompanied by recurrent right-sided abdominal pain and liver enlargement..."
Relationship to Liver Cancer
"Once a person's liver iron concentration reaches 400 mmol/gm (dry weight), cirrhosis is common and the risk of liver cancer and death is increased..."
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Hemolytic |
Related Topic
"...hectic and skillfully balanced, the term is usually applied to excess conditions or toxic substances that degrade the bonds between healthy red blood cells and their hemoglobin coat or cause the liver and spleen to hypercatabolize otherwise healthy erythrocytes..."
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Hemorrhoids |
The Condition
"...include: heredity, pregnancy, sedentary lifestyle, straining during bowel movements (chronic constipation), chronic diarrhea, standing for long periods of time, sitting on hard, cold surfaces, liver stagnancy or disease (cirrhosis), benign prostatic hypertrophy and anal intercourse..."
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Hepatitis |
The Condition
"Hepatitis is a serious inflammation of the liver..."
Related Topic
"Inflammation of the liver usually resulting in jaundice (yellowing of the skin), loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, abnormal liver function, clay-colored stools, and dark urine..."
Our Question about red palms/fingertips
"Red palms can occur in any chronic liver disease and are not specifically caused by the hepatitis virus..."
Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver
"The hepatitis C virus ranks with alcohol as the major cause of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis in the United States..."
Relationship to Liver Cancer
"80% of liver cancer cases are thought to be caused by infection with the hepatitis B or C viruses..."
Relationship to Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease
"Celiac disease has long been recognized as a cause of chronic liver pathology..."
Recommendation Vitamin E
"Vitamin E levels have been shown to be low in people with hepatitis [1], as well as in those who go on to develop liver cancer from long-standing hepatitis..."
Recommendation against Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
"Large doses of niacin may further increase the already elevated liver enzymes usually seen in hepatitis..."
Recommendation Silymarin / Milk Thistle
"Silymarin, the flavonoid extracted from milk thistle, has been studied for treating all types of liver disease..."
Recommendation Selenium
"Optimal selenium status should be ensured for both prevention and treatment: 200mcg per day is needed to keep your liver healthy..."
Recommendation Alpha Lipoic Acid
"...Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), silymarin, and selenium have been used in combination with success in reducing symptoms and elevated liver enzyme levels (though the viral load was not substantially reduced)..."
Recommendation Catechin
"...Liver 1986;6: pp..."
Recommendation Chinese Thoroughwax
"Contains steroid-like substances that reduce liver inflammation..."
Recommendation Picrorhiza
"...A tincture of picrorhiza protected rats against oxidation in the liver..."
Recommendation against Therapeutic Fasting
"Extended fasting should be avoided in cases of compromised liver function..."
Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"...At the onset of treatment 7 of the 8 patients also had elevated liver enzyme levels - SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT)..."
Recommendation Artichoke Extract
"Promotes liver regeneration..."
Recommendation Lecithin / Choline
"...Signs of liver damage on biopsy were significantly reduced in this study..."
Recommendation Schizandra Berry
"Protects liver health..."
Recommendation L-Glutathione
"Glutathione (500mg twice a day) or N-acetyl cysteine (200mg two to three times per day) provide liver cleansing and antioxidant support..."
Recommendation Vitamin B-Complex
"B-complex (50 to 100mg per day), especially Folic Acid (800 to 1000mcg per day) and B12 (1000mcg per day) are needed for good liver function..."
Recommendation Licorice Root
"...Effects of high dose therapy with Stronger Neo-Minophagen C (SNMC) on hepatic histography in non-A, non-B chronic active hepatitis..."
Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition
"...Foods that support the liver are beets, artichokes, yams, onions, garlic, green leafy vegetables, apples, and lemons..."
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Hepatitis A |
Related Topic
"...This is followed (for 1 to 3 weeks but possibly much longer) by jaundice (slight skin yellowing), anorexia, nausea, fatigue, pale stools, dark urine and liver enlargement, but usually no fever..."
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Hepatitis B |
Related Topic
"...This is followed by jaundice (slight skin yellowing), anorexia, nausea, fatigue, pale stools, dark urine and tender liver enlargement, but usually no fever..."
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Hepatitis C |
Related Topic
"...This is followed by jaundice (slight skin yellowing), anorexia, nausea, fatigue, pale stools, dark urine and tender liver enlargement, but usually no fever..."
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Hepatotoxic |
Related Topic
"Being toxic or destructive to the liver..."
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High Body Fat Percentage |
The Condition
"...This fat is found in the bone marrow and spinal cord; it surrounds the liver, spleen, heart, kidneys, and other organs..."
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High Sex Hormone Binding Globulin |
The Condition
"...Elevated SHBG may be encountered in hyperthyroidism and hepatic cirrhosis..."
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High Total Cholesterol |
Recommendation Artichoke Extract
"Choleretics typically lower cholesterol levels because they increase the excretion of cholesterol and decrease the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver..."
Recommendation Animal/Saturated Fats Avoidance
"...A properly functioning liver regulates the blood cholesterol level by storing, producing, releasing and excreting cholesterol as appropriate - primarily as bile..."
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High-Density Lipoprotein |
Related Topic
"Also known as "good" cholesterol, HDLs are large, dense, protein-fat particles that circulate in the blood picking up already used and unused cholesterol and taking them back to the liver as part of a recycling process..."
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Histapenia (Histamine Low) |
Recommendation Zinc
"...During treatment, the largest tissues of the body - namely the liver and muscles - are flushed of their copper first so that the serum copper may rise to aggravate mental symptoms..."
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Histiocytosis X (Rare) |
The Condition
"...The histiocytes damage not only the lungs but also the skin, lymph glands, bone, liver, and spleen..."
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Histoplasmosis |
The Condition
"...When histoplasmosis spreads, it can affect bone marrow, the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, mouth, intestines, brain, and the adrenal glands..."
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma |
The Condition
"...The doctor considers the following to determine the stage of Hodgkin's disease ... Whether the disease has spread to the bone marrow, spleen, or places outside the lymphatic system, such as the liver..."
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Homeopathic Growth Hormones |
As A Treatment
"..." Two types of Homeopathic Human Growth Hormone products are Homeopathic HGH without liver extract, and Homeopathic HGH combined with liver extract..."
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HydroxyCitric Acid |
As A Treatment
"...When glycogen is produced and stored, the glucoreceptors in the liver induce the feeling of fullness..."
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Hyperpituitarism |
The Condition
"...through laboratory findings (growth hormone level is high, even when patient receives glucose load; diabetes occurs in 30% of cases; elevated IGF-1; elevated prolactin level; elevated liver function; elevated blood urea nitrogen; elevated phosphorus; decreased free thyroxine; elevated thyroid stimulating hormone) and through imaging (MRI shows pituitary tumor)..."
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Hypersplenism |
The Condition
"...Another test measures red blood cells in the liver and spleen after injection of a radioactive substance, and indicates areas where the spleen is holding on to large numbers of red cells or is destroying them..."
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Hypoglycemia |
The Condition
"...Possible cause of this response is gastric dumping, too large an insulin response (pancreatic problems) and glucose tolerance factor problems (liver problems)..."
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Hyponatremia (Low Blood Sodium Level) |
The Condition
"...Hyponatremia is more likely to occur in people whose kidneys do not function properly, as well as in those with heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and Addison's disease, in which underactive adrenal glands excrete too much sodium..."
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Hypothalamus / Pituitary / Pineal Dysfunction |
The Condition
"...Most of these hormones are produced by these and the other major endocrine glands, but several other organs also manufacture hormones - the stomach, liver, intestines, kidneys, and heart all contain groups of hormone-secreting cells..."
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Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance) |
The Condition
"...These include: Omega-3 fatty acids, monounsaturated fats found in olive and hazelnut oils, vitamin A cod liver oil, l-Glutamine, Silica, digestive enzymes, friendly intestinal flora or soil based organisms (SBOs), ginseng (Red Korean or concentrated Siberian Ginseng extract), chlorella (spirulina and some..."
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Increased Folic Acid Requirement |
The Condition
"...It becomes increasingly common as age impedes the body's ability to absorb folic acid, a water-soluble vitamin that is manufactured by intestinal bacteria and stored for a short time in the liver..."
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Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption |
As A Treatment
"...Carbohydrates are the most efficient fuel for energy production and can also be stored as glycogen in muscle and liver, functioning as a readily available energy source for prolonged, strenuous exercise..."
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Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono |
The Condition
"...Other tests your doctor might order include a complete blood count (CBC) to see if your blood platelet count is lower than normal and if lymphocytes are abnormal, and a chemistry panel to see if liver enzymes are abnormal..."
Our Question about liver enlargement
"Mild enlargement of the liver may occur..."
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Infectious Mononucleosis (CMV) |
The Condition
"...Cytomegalovirus is probably spread through the body in lymphocytes or mononuclear cells to the lungs, liver, and central nervous system where it often produces inflammatory reactions..."
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Inositol |
As A Treatment
"...The action of the intestinal bacteria liberates inositol from phytic acid, which is found in citrus fruits, nuts, seeds and legumes, wheat germ, brewers yeast, bananas, liver, beef brains and heart, whole grains such as brown rice, oat flakes, unrefined molasses, raisins and vegetables such as cabbage..."
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Inositol Hexaniacinate |
As A Treatment
"...in a natural slow-release manner, allowing for all the cholesterol-modulating benefits of niacin with little potential for side-effects such as flushing (itching, heat and redness in the skin) or liver damage..."
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Insulin |
Related Topic
"...Insulin stimulates the liver, muscles, and fat cells to remove glucose from the blood for use or storage..."
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Insulin Therapy |
As A Treatment
"...Insulin also influences the liver, which plays a key role in maintaining normal blood-sugar levels..."
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Intoxication Susceptibility |
The Condition
"...Alcohol and the Liver Alcohol circulates in the bloodstream until it is processed by the liver; the liver is where the body finishes breaking down alcohol..."
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Iron |
As A Treatment
"...Concentrate on green, leafy vegetables, lean, red meat, beef liver, poultry, fish, wheat germ, oysters, dried fruit, prune juice and iron-fortified cereals..."
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Iron Requirement |
The Condition
"...The body stores iron in the liver, spleen, kidneys and bone marrow as ferritin, hemosiderin and siderophilin..."
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Jaundice |
The Condition
"...Normally the bilirubin is removed from the bloodstream by the liver and eliminated from the body in the bile, which passes from the liver into the intestines..."
Relationship to Liver Function That Should Be Checked
"Jaundice is a common problem and liver function testing may give clues to the cause..."
Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver
"Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes that occurs when the diseased liver does not process enough bilirubin..."
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Approximately 20% have acute systemic JRA which is characterized by febrile onset, variable joint manifestations, rash, generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, liver disease and, rarely, by GI tract disease..."
Recommendation Aspirin
"...Liver enzymes should be monitored prior to and during aspirin therapy..."
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Kaposi's Sarcoma |
The Condition
"...on the skin and mucous membranes that line the mouth, nose and anus, but may also affect internal organs - particularly the lymph nodes), lungs and organs of the digestive system such as the liver, stomach and intestine..."
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Kava |
As A Treatment
"...In late 2001, kava came under the scrutiny of the FDA, which is acting on reports from Europe that kava may damage the liver..."
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Kidney Cancer |
The Condition
"...Tuberous sclerosis is a disease characterized by small tumors of the blood vessels, which result in numerous bumps on the skin, mental retardation, seizures, cysts in the kidneys, liver, and pancreas and RCC..."
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Kidney Disease |
Recommendation Bearberry (Uva Ursi)
"Uva ursi soothes, strengthens, and tightens irritated and inflamed tissues and supports the urinary system by promoting healthy bladder, liver and kidney functions..."
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Korsakoff's Psychosis |
Related Topic
"...It stems from the effects of the acetaldehyde that builds up in the liver and spills over into the bloodstream, where it creates free radicals that cause damage throughout the body..."
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LDL/HDL Ratio, Low |
The Condition
"HDL transports cholesterol out of one's arteries to the liver for disposal or recycling..."
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Lecithin / Choline |
As A Treatment
"...It is found in soybeans, liver and other animal organs, bile, oatmeal, cabbage, and cauliflower..."
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Lei Gong Teng |
As A Treatment
"...Frequent upper abdominal pain, nausea and reduced appetite were also reported, and impairment of hepatic and renal functions appeared in a few cases..."
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L-Glutathione |
As A Treatment
"...Glutathione is involved in various liver detoxification processes..."
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Lipase |
As A Treatment
"...In order for fat to be digested properly, the liver starts this process by emulsifying the large fat molecules, and bile breaks it down to small droplets, allowing the lipase to start its work..."
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Liver Cancer |
The Condition
"Cancer that begins in the liver is called primary liver cancer, which is relatively uncommon..."
Relationship to Vitamin B12 Requirement
"The liver is the body's main store of vitamin B12..."
Recommendation Picrorhiza
"Picrorhiza has been shown to reduce formation of liver cancer due to chemical exposures in animal studies..."
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Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement |
The Condition
"Hampered detoxification processes can result in a condition labeled by many naturopathic and nutrition-oriented physicians as the "congested" or "sluggish" liver, or the more recently coined "impaired hepatic detoxification"..."
Our Question about solvent exposure
"Long-term exposure to environmental pollutants and continued assaults on the detoxifying systems may lead to oxidative stress, high levels of phase 1 activity in the liver, and reduced phase 2 detoxification..."
Relationship to Magnesium Requirement
"Magnesium deficiency has been found to be more common in patients with diabetes, liver disease or malabsorption problems..."
Recommendation Coffee Enema
"The coffee enema causes the liver to produce more bile (which contains processed toxins) and moves bile out towards the small intestine for elimination..."
Recommendation Alcohol Avoidance
"...Even though supplements of these nutrients, together with the amino acid cysteine, may help the liver detoxify acetaldehyde, it would be wiser to avoid alcohol, it's primary source..."
Recommendation Alpha Lipoic Acid
"Alpha-lipoic acid has been used very successfully as a therapeutic agent in a number of conditions relating to liver disease, including alcohol-induced damage, mushroom poisoning, metal intoxification and carbon tetrachloride poisoning..."
Recommendation Castor Oil
"Castor oil packs are commonly placed over the liver..."
Recommendation Therapeutic Fasting
"Fasting has a powerful effect on improving liver function, an effect which continues after the fast..."
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Liver Detoxification Phase II Support |
As A Treatment
"Simply speaking, liver detoxification involves two steps; phase 1 and phase 2..."
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Liver Function That Should Be Checked |
The Condition
"The liver is the chemical factory of the body: it stores and releases energy and minerals, makes bile and controls fat absorption..."
Our Question about itchy skin
"The reason why patients with liver disease itch is not known, although it is commonly believed that some substances accumulate in the blood as a result of a poorly functioning liver and thus cause itching..."
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Liver Spots |
The Condition
"...Although they have nothing to do with the liver, the name probably comes from their color and liver-shaped appearance..."
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Liver/Gall Bladder Flush |
As A Treatment
"Directions Here we describe a 6-day Liver/Gallbladder Flush..."
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Low Purine Diet |
As A Treatment
"...The following foods have very high purine levels, and should be avoided completely ... Liver..."
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Low Total Cholesterol |
Recommendation Liver/Gall Bladder Flush
"The liver/gallbladder flush helps to remove thickened bile by mobilizing it..."
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Macrophage |
Related Topic
"...They line the spleen, form the cleansing Kupffer cells in the liver, make up the "dust cells" that protect the lungs, protect the synovial fluids of the joints, and form the microglial cells that provide protection to the brain and nerve tissues..."
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Magnesium |
As A Treatment
"...Magnesium and calcium with digitalis can cause heart block WARNING: Magnesium can be toxic for those who have either renal (kidney/liver) problems or atrioventricular blocks (severe heart disease)..."
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Malaria |
The Condition
"...The parasites then travel to the person's liver, enter the liver's cells, grow and multiply..."
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Manganese |
Related Topic
"...Adults normally contain an average of 10 to 20mg of manganese in their bodies, most of which is contained in bone, the liver and the kidneys..."
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Megaloblastic Anemia / Pernicious Anemia |
The Condition
"...In contrast to vitamin B12, the liver is able to store only a small amount of folic acid..."
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Meniere's Disease |
Recommendation Grape Seed Extract (Pycnogenol)
"Reports by doctors state that a combination of pycnogenol (pine bark extract) and shark liver oil may be useful in treating Meniere's Disease..."
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Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness) |
Our Question about amalgam fillings
"...Mercury then accumulates in the brain, the gut, and the liver..."
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Methionine |
As A Treatment
"...Listed as a lipotropic agent in the Merck Index, methionine is able to decrease the deposition and increase the movement of fat from the liver..."
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Metrorrhagia |
The Condition
"...corticosteroids, hypothalamic depressants, anticholinergics, anticoagulants); uterine fibroids; functional ovarian cysts; polyps; carcinoma of the vagina, cervix, endometium or ovary; renal or liver disease; coagulation disorders; anabolic steroid use; IUDs or other trauma..."
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Molybdenum |
As A Treatment
"...Xanthine oxidase may also help in the mobilization of iron from liver reserves..."
Related Topic
"...The average adult has about 9mg of molybdenum concentrated mostly in the liver, kidney, adrenal glands, bones and skin..."
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MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) |
As A Treatment
"...It also helps the liver excrete toxins..."
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Multiple Myeloma |
The Condition
"...The amyloid protein may be deposited in various tissues and organs, including the kidneys, liver, and heart, and disrupt their normal functions..."
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Multiple Sclerosis |
The Condition
"...fat Saturated fat intake below 15gm (3 teaspoons) per day Unsaturated fat intake at a minimum of 20gm (4 teaspoons) and a maximum of 50gm (10 teaspoons) per day 1 teaspoon or 4 capsules of cod liver oil each day The results of Dr..."
Recommendation Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
"...Fred Klenner, MD pioneered the use of injectable thiamine (vitamin B1) and injectable liver extract for the treatment of multiple sclerosis..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"The Swank diet includes a blend of 40-50gm per day of essential fatty acids as well as at least 1 teaspoon of cod liver oil per day..."
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Multiple Vitamin Supplement |
As A Treatment
"...Oil-soluble vitamins can be stored for longer periods of time in the body's fatty tissue and the liver..."
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Natural Progesterone |
As A Treatment
"...A partial list includes headaches, depression, fluid retention, increased risk of birth defects and early abortion, liver dysfunction, breast tenderness, breakthrough bleeding, acne, hirsutism (hair growth), insomnia, edema, weight changes, pulmonary embolism and premenstrual-like syndrome..."
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Neurologic Testing, Conventional |
As A Treatment
"...Similarly, widespread slowing indicates a widespread disturbance of brain function, often due to a blood born insult like low blood sugar, drug intoxication, liver failure, etc..."
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Neutrophilia |
The Condition
"...Neutrophils are destroyed in the spleen, liver, and bone marrow..."
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Night Blindness |
Relationship to Zinc Requirement
"Zinc is required in order to transport vitamin A from the liver to the retina and thus zinc supplementation, especially in those who are deficient, should help improve night vision..."
Relationship to Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement
"Reduced night vision can be linked to a variety of conditions caused by impaired liver function which in turn reduces vitamin A metabolism..."
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Night Sweats |
Relationship to Chronic / Hidden Infection
"A hidden infection, such as an abscess in the liver or spleen, can cause night sweats and fever without many other symptoms..."
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma |
The Condition
"...This type of cancer can spread to almost any part of the body, including the liver, bone marrow, and spleen..."
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Olive Oil |
As A Treatment
"...Olive oil appears to protect the bones, joints, skin, liver and heart..."
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Oregon Grape Root |
As A Treatment
"...Barberry is more specific for the liver while Oregon grape is a valuable aid to the lymphatic system..."
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Painful Menstruation (Dysmenorrhea) |
Recommendation Inositol Hexaniacinate
"...Lipotropic agents help in the metabolism of hormones by the liver, important for the prevention of PMS..."
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Pancreas |
Related Topic
"Opposite the liver and behind the stomach, the pancreas has two main functions - to manufacture various enzymes for digestion, and to release hormones to help control the body's use of carbohydrates..."
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Parasite Infection |
The Condition
"...The various species of flukes -- tiny flat worms that look like odd-shaped pancakes -- include blood flukes, fish flukes, intestinal flukes, liver flukes, lung flukes, lymph flukes and pancreatic flukes..."
Recommendation Wormwood
"...The most active ingredient, artemisinin, is a potent prooxidant whose activity is enhanced by polyunsaturated fats such as cod liver oil and antagonized by vitamin E..."
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Parkinson's Disease |
Recommendation Coffee Enema
"Increases glutathione levels in the liver..."
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Parsley |
As A Treatment
"...Other traditional uses include the treatment of diseases of the prostate, liver, and spleen, anemia, and arthritis; as an expectorant, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, laxative; and as a scalp lotion to stimulate hair growth..."
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Peritonitis |
The Condition
"...Most cases of bacterial peritonitis occur as a result of ascites due to chronic liver disease, or in kidney failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis..."
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Phyllanthus |
As A Treatment
"...While it remains unknown as to which of these ingredients has an antiviral effect, research shows this herb acts primarily on the liver..."
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Platelet Aggregation (Clotting) |
The Condition
"Treatment & Prevention Substances that reduce platelet aggregation include tocotrienols, shark liver oil, curcumin, gingko biloba, grape seed extract, grapes and grape juice, testosterone, Coumadin, fish oils, vitamin E at 300 IU or above, B6 at 150-200mg, EFAs, garlic, taurine and gugulipids..."
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Policosanol/Octacosanol |
As A Treatment
"...This compares favorably with cholesterol-lowering drugs which have the drawback of side-effects such as liver dysfunction and muscle atrophy..."
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Polycythemia Vera |
The Condition
"...As the disorder progresses, the liver and spleen may enlarge, causing a dull, intermittent ache in the abdomen..."
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Polymyositis |
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"...Both can cause liver and bone marrow side-effects and require regular blood monitoring..."
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Poor Memory |
Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver
"A damaged liver cannot remove toxins from the blood, causing them to accumulate in the blood and eventually the brain..."
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Poor Small Intestine Health |
The Condition
"...The duodenum receives bile from the liver and gallbladder, to decrease the surface tension between the large fat globules and water, and break them into smaller globules that can be acted upon by lipase..."
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Poor/Slow Wound Healing |
The Condition
"...In sepsis and septic shock, circulation is reduced; blood pressure is markedly reduced, causing vital organs to receive reduced blood supply; heart, kidney, and liver functions are reduced or show signs of shutdown (multiorgan failure); and abnormal bleeding can develop..."
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Portal circulation |
Related Topic
"Circulation in which the outflow from one organ goes directly to a second organ, most commonly used to refer to the venous circulation of the intestine which goes to the liver..."
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Potassium Need |
The Condition
"...Conversion of blood sugar into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscles..."
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Premenstrual Syndrome |
Recommendation Lactobacillus Acidophilus
"Lactobacillus acidophilus has been shown to inhibit the fecal bacterial enzyme, beta-glucuronidase, which is responsible for deconjugating liver conjugated estrogen..."
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Premenstrual Syndrome PMS A (Anxiety) |
The Condition
"...Estrogens also affect mood by competing for pyridoxal-5-phosphate binding sites, stimulating hepatic tryptophan pyrolase (shunting away from serotonin synthesis), and decreasing glucose tolerance..."
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Premenstrual Syndrome PMS H (Headache) |
The Condition
"...Causes & Development Aldosterone excess during the luteal phase of PMS-H patients may arise due to any of the following factors ... Estrogen Excess - estrogen increases hepatic excretion and production of angiotensinogen, the precursor to angiotensin II..."
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Problems Caused By Being Overweight |
Recommendation DHEA
"...This two-month study also demonstrated that 7-Keto does not significantly affect blood sugar, testosterone, estradiol, liver or kidney function..."
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Protein Deficiency |
Relationship to Vitamin A Requirement
"A deficiency of protein or zinc can reduce the amount of vitamin A released from the liver..."
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Protoporphyria |
Related Topic
"...Clinically it presents with photosensitivity felt after a short period of sun-exposure; uncommonly, patients develop liver disease as a result of protoporphyrin accumulation..."
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Psoriasis |
The Condition
"...A list of alternative considerations and treatments should include: Improving digestive function, improving liver function, improving bowel ecology, alcohol avoidance, fish oil and omega 3 supplementation, fasting, vegetarianism, food allergy elimination diets, sunshine exposure and vitamin D use, a high..."
Relationship to Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement
"Correcting abnormal liver function is of great benefit in the treatment of psoriasis..."
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Psoriatic Arthritis |
The Condition
"...More serious side-effects, monitored through regular blood and urine tests, include liver damage, and excessive lowering of the white blood cell count (increasing susceptibility to certain infections) and platelet count (affecting blood clotting)..."
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Pyridoxine |
Related Topic
"...It facilitates the release of glycogen for energy from the liver and muscles..."
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Raynaud's Phenomenon |
The Condition
"...Though liver involvement is less with IH than niacin, larger doses may require monitoring for liver enzyme elevations..."
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Rosacea |
The Condition
"...Examples have included cheese, sour cream, yogurt, citrus fruit, liver, chocolate, vanilla, soy sauce, yeast extract (though bread is OK), vinegar, eggplant, avocados, spinach, broad-leafed beans and pods, and foods high in histamine or niacin..."
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S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) |
As A Treatment
"...Although it's used for liver disease in Russia, arthritis in Germany and depression in Italy, it is used for Neurosomatic Syndrome in the US..."
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Sarcoidosis |
The Condition
"...It is a granulomatous disease in which inflammation may occur in lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes, skin, joints, kidneys, liver and spleen, and other tissues..."
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Schisandra Berry Extract |
As A Treatment
"...Modern Chinese research suggests these lignans have a protective effect on the liver and an immunomodulating effect..."
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Schizandra Berry |
As A Treatment
"...History Schizandra is included in every classic text on Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used to support a healthy functioning endocrine system, digestive system, and to support normal liver function as well as a convalescent tonic herb when the kidney system is involved..."
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Selenium |
As A Treatment
"...Selenium can build up in the human body, mostly in the liver and kidneys and, to a lesser extent, in the blood, lungs, heart, and testes..."
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Senile Dementia |
The Condition
"...Causes include ... Wilson disease, a rare disease causing an accumulation of copper in the liver, brain, kidneys, and corneas..."
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SGOT |
Related Topic
"SGOT and SGPT: Liver enzymes that are normally only present in minute quantities in the blood, but become elevated under a variety of circumstances, particularly hepatitis..."
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SHBG |
Related Topic
"A glycoprotein, synthesized in the liver, which binds testosterone and 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone strongly, and estradiol somewhat less strongly..."
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Sickle Cell Trait / Disease |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Complications from the sickle cells blocking blood flow and early breaking apart include ... blood blockage in the spleen or liver (sequestration)..."
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Sideroblastic Anemia |
The Condition
"...Complications Possible complications of sideroblastic anemia include ... Enlargement of the liver and spleen..."
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Silymarin / Milk Thistle |
As A Treatment
"...Silymarin is considered a liver protectant, a choleretic (moving bile), and a liver-specific antioxidant..."
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Sjogren's Syndrome |
The Condition
"...These tests may include ... Routine blood tests -- The doctor will take blood samples to check blood count and blood sugar level, and to see how the liver and kidneys are working..."
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Small Intestine Cancer |
The Condition
"...severe nausea and vomiting (because of the blockage caused by the cancer in the small bowel), jaundice (when the cancer involves the upper small intestine and blocks the bile ducts draining the liver)..."
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
The Condition
"...A history of angiosarcoma of the liver A weak or poorly-functioning immune system Inherited diseases such as..."
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Steatorrhea |
The Condition
"...Digestive disorders affect the production and release of the enzyme lipase from the pancreas, or bile from the liver, which are substances that aid digestion of fats; absorptive disorders disturb the absorptive and enzyme functions of the intestine..."
Related Topic
"...Sometimes this can indicate liver, gall bladder or lipid metabolism diseases..."
Our Question about undigested fat in stools
"...When secretions from the pancreas and liver are adequate, emulsified dietary fats are almost completely absorbed in the small intestine..."
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Stomach Cancer |
The Condition
"...This includes the following ... Blood test - including tests for anemia and to assess liver function..."
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Stool Exam |
As A Treatment
"...It is used for the following ... Diagnosing diseases of the digestive tract, liver, and pancreas..."
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Supplemental Fiber |
As A Treatment
"...Much of this detoxification occurs in the liver..."
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Susceptibility to Hangovers |
The Condition
"...It is, however, a very bad way of dealing with hangovers because of the strain it puts on the liver and stomach..."
Relationship to Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement
"...In the liver, methanol takes 10 times longer than ethanol to break down..."
Relationship to Vitamin B1 Requirement
"...Interestingly, beer contains a good amount of thiamine, but as vitamin B1 oxidizes the alcohol out of the blood in the liver, thiamine is used up and must be replaced..."
Recommendation Silymarin / Milk Thistle
"Milk thistle is renowned for its ability to support and stimulate the liver, the organ primarily responsible for ridding the body of alcohol..."
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Tapeworm Infection |
The Condition
"...The cysts are typically found in the liver and lungs, but may also be found in the brain..."
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Test Estrogen Level |
As A Treatment
"...Can indicate serious liver disease (cirrhosis) in both men and women..."
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Test Immune System Function |
As A Treatment
"...The immune system works closely with the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the liver to maintain homeostasis..."
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Test/Monitor Liver Function |
As A Treatment
"In cases of serious liver pathology, liver enzymes will usually be elevated..."
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Therapeutic Fasting |
As A Treatment
"...and Warnings Conditions for which fasting is not recommended include extreme weakness or debilitation, severe anemia, nutritional deficiencies, porphyria, evidence of weakened kidney or liver function, and pregnancy..."
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TMG (Tri-methyl-glycine) |
As A Treatment
"...Methylation reactions and how they relate to the prevention of many diseases such as cancer, heart disease, liver disease and neurological disorders are a growing area of interest for researchers..."
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Torn, weak, or Stretched Ligaments or Tendons |
The Condition
"...Sodium morrhuate is extracted from cod liver oil and has the same chemical formula as arachidonic acid..."
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Transferrin Saturation Test |
As A Treatment
"...Colds, inflammation, liver disease, and malignancies can falsely lower test values..."
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Trichotillomania |
The Condition
"...Liver and pancreas functions can be adversely altered..."
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Turmeric Extract, Curcumin |
As A Treatment
"Curcumin's documented choleretic effects support its historical use in the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders..."
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Tyramine-containing Foods Avoidance |
As A Treatment
"...Aged, cured or spoiled meats: beef or chicken liver, other meats, fish (unrefrigerated, fermented), fermented sausages (bologna, pepperoni, salami, summer sausage), game meat, meat tenderiz |
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