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Liver and Biliary Health
Liver and Biliary Health
The liver has over 500 known functions. It is involved with digestion, the endocrine system, controlling blood sugar, protein and fat metabolism. Chemical exposure in this part of the 20th century is unprecedented in history. The average American consumes 10 pounds of chemical food additives each year. Add to that the chemical burden caused by food sprayed with pesticides and from air and water pollution, you can see that our chemical burden is considerable. The body has systems designed to eliminate waste and to detoxify poisons. The liver chemically converts toxins to be easily eliminated by the kidneys. Detoxification is an ongoing process. The sheer volume of chemicals in the environment and in the diet has caused many people to reach their threshold of tolerance, which has adversely affected their health. When the body is burdened with more chemicals than it can efficiently detoxify, chronic health problems can occur. Problems like allergies, skin problems, digestive problems, headaches, fatigue, joint pain and a variety of ailments can be caused by chemical exposure. Theron Randolph, MD, an early researcher of chronic allergies, was convinced that the increased incidence of allergies and other chronic health problems in the latter half of the 20th century is due to the amount of chemicals we are exposed to on a day-to-day basis. That's why it is so important to make yearly detoxification part of your life. There are many programs that can fit any lifestyle. Springtime is the best time to do detoxification and it doesn't need to be radical. Gentle cleansing once a year can make a world of difference for your body. Dr. Terri Evans, DOM, AP Doctor of Oriental Medicine 239-430-6800
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