About liver flushing
Dr. Ou usually recommends the liver flush, kidney cleanse, and colon cleanse as described by Andreas Moritz. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world over the last 30 years have reported benefits from his cleanse. The following is Moritz's theory on why liver flushing is so beneficial. His theories are not recognized by conventional medicine, but Dr. Ou has found them clinically very useful.
The liver is the main organ which filters toxins and waste products, such as bad cholesterol, from the blood. The liver takes these waste products and mixes them with bile and cholesterol to be disposed of through the colon. Unfortunately, 99% of bile gets reabsorbed by the colon. Sometimes, this toxic bile gets stuck in a bile duct blocking it. Over time, especially in today's world, these toxins buildup and clog the liver interfering with its job. Because the liver has so many important functions, a clogged liver has many negative effects on the body:
- Cells and organ become unable to dispose of toxins and waste products which then interfere with their function.
- Because so many bile ducts are plugged, the liver is unable to make enough bile for digestion. The body becomes less efficient in absorbing nutrients from food. As this progresses, the body can suffer malnutrition even if eating a nutritious diet and nutritional supplements.
- The liver loses its ability to distribute nutrients to the body
- The liver loses it ability to make the building blocks for hormones needed by the endocrine system.
- Lack of bile leads to constipation so that the colon is unable to eliminate toxins.
There are many liver flushes available, but many of them can cause side effects or are ineffective. Dr. Ou believes that Moritz's system is among the safest and most effective for the following reasons:
- Because there is no one more experienced than Moritz with liver flushes, he has been able to fine tune the process based on his 30 year experience with his patients.
- His protocol prepares the liver to eliminate as much toxins as possible. As a result, people get faster results and they won't need to do as many flushes as other protocols.
- His protocol recognizes that the main cause for side effects is that the toxins from the liver get stuck in the colon and get reabsorbed by the body. His protocol minimizes that possibility.
- His protocol recognizes the importance and ensures a properly working colon and kidneys for safe detoxification.
- His system recognizes the effects of diet, medication, and supplements on detoxification.
Liver flushing works by causing the liver to rapidly excrete toxin containing bile and cholesterol. This process also causes some of the plugs in the liver to be forced out. Normally, the colon will reabsorb 99% of bile. In liver flushing, the bile is moved quickly and safely through the colon into the toilet. The plugs that block the bile ducts will look like green pellets floating in the toilet. . Moritz refers to these as stones. They float because they are mostly made of cholesterol. When enough liver flushes are done, no more stones can be found. He says that the average American has 1000-2000 stones in their livers. Sicker people have far more. Dr. Ou has personally flushed over 10,000 stones from his own liver. Liver flushes are done once a month and typically, a total of 8-12 are needed. Each flush will release hundreds and sometimes thousands of stones.
Photographs of what can be found in the toilet during a liver flush can be found here. Warning: many people will find the photos to be graphic.
Once all the stones have been removed, digestion will be much improved as well as nutrition and oxygen to all the cells in the body. Most people report better energy, greater mental clarity, decreased pain, and improvements in most symptoms. Moritz says that it is rare for an ailment not to improve with a healthier liver. With healthy nutrition and lifestyle along with maintenance flushes, the liver can be kept in peak condition.
The following are diseases that Moritz has found to be associated with numerous stones in the liver:
Joint diseases Knee problems Back pain Sciatica Stiff neck Frozen shoulder Shoulder pain Stiffness of joints and muscles Scoliosis Gout Osteoporosis Loss of muscle tone Fibromyalgia Peripheral neuropathy Headaches and migraines Low Appetite Food cravings Digestive disorder Diarrhea Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome Clay-colored stool Gas/ Flatulence |
Obesity Chronic Fatigue Hemorrhoids Dull pain on right side Cirrhosis Hepatitis Most infections High cholesterol Pancreatitis Nausea and vomiting Ulcers Difficulty breathing Asthma Heart disease Erectile dysfunction Other sexual problems Prostate diseases Urinary problems Hormone imbalances Menstrual and menopausal disorders Visual problems Any skin disorder Liver spots |
Dark color under the eyes Puffy eyes Yellowness of eyes and skin Morbid complexion Tongue that is glossy or coated in white or yellow Tooth and gum problems Kidney diseases Cancer Brain disorders Depression Angry personality Insomnia Nightmares Multiple Sclerosis Alzheimer's disease Cold extremities Excess heat and perspiration Very greasy hair Hair loss Poorly healing wounds |
Andreas Moritz has more information, including radio interviews and articles, about liver flushing at his website: www.ener-chi.com
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