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Disease of the Liver Its Causes and Treatments

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By len7288

Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver in which that organ is extensively damaged and scarred. The important function of the liver are partially lost, and the circulation of blood to the liver is often destroyed by extensive scarring.



Symptoms of Cirrhosis :

Most liver disease are painless in an early stage so it is hard to detect.

  • Jaundice - is a liver disease that causes the skin to become yellow. Jaundice occurs when the blood that contains an excessive amount of bilirubin (causes the yellowish discoloration of the skin and the white part of the eyes). Jaundice occurs if liver fails to remove bilirubin from the blood. Jaundice is not always a sign of liver disorder.
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Ascites - accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

Causes of Cirrhosis :

  • Chronic Alcoholism
  • Infectious Hepatitis
  • Poor nutrition
  • Disease of the circulatory system

Recommended Treatment for Cirrhosis :

  • Eat a large amounts of vegetable proteins (eliminate all meat protein), this will serve to strengthen damaged tissues, adding as a complement B-complex vitamins especially B1 and Vitamin C, D and K.
  • Diet high in calories and high in carbohydrates, energy which will help regenerate the damaged cells.
  • If you are experiencing jaundice (yellowing), lower the consumption of foods that contains vitamins A, E, D and K.
  • Eliminate milk, eggs, pork and all nuts since they can interfere with the liver function. If the liver is, remove fatty foods like butter, margarine, milk and cheese; also coffee, salt, pepper and stimulants.
  • Drink 10 to 12 glasses of water a day.

Liver Detoxification :

  • 3 day juice fast is recommended based on juices (orange and grape) to which you should add aloe juice, which is highly detoxifying.
  • Colon cleansing is recommended 2x a week.

Recommended Food Supplements :

  • Schizandra +gingko - Schizandra has been proven to have excellent qualities for helping the liver.
  • Bee pollen - contains vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids.
  • Multi-minerals - vital for proper composition and body function
  • Garlic - natural antibiotic, strengthens the immune system
  • Royal Jelly - Contains B Complex
  • Vitamin c - strengthens immune system.
  • Beta carotene - anti-oxidant
  • Carbohydrates and Proteins

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colonox  says:
17 months ago

Thanks for taking time and doing research on this subject i've been reading a lot about colon cleansing and using ColonOX

jhenny  says:
9 months ago

hi len....thank you for sharing your ideas with others....hope i can meet you

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