THE AMAZING LLLIIIVVVEEERRR CCCLLLEEEAAANNNSSSEEE A Powerful Approach To Improve Your Health And Vitality AAAnnndddrrreeeaaasss MMMooorrriiitttzzz © 2002 by Andreas Moritz. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the author. ISBN: 1-4033-2996-6 (e-book) ISBN: 1-4033-2997-4 (Paperback) This book is printed on acid free paper. 1stBooks - rev. 08/15/02 Cover Design and Artwork by Andreas Moritz [The picture on the cover is part of Ener-Chi Art (see http://www.ener-chi.com), designed to restore balanced Chi flow in all organs and systems of the body. This particular picture is for improving liver function.] First edition 1998 Second edition (revised) 1999 Third edition (extended and revised) 2002 iii iv Also by Andreas Moritz … The Key To Health and Rejuvenation Freedom From Judgment It’s Time to Wake Up Ener-Chi Art v vi Andreas Moritz 1stBooks vii viii The Amazing Liver Cleanse A Powerful Approach To Improve Your Health And Vitality ix x For Reasons of Legality The author of this book does not advocate the use of any particular form of health care but believes that the facts, figures, and knowledge presented herein should be available to every person concerned with improving his or her state of health. Although the author has attempted to give a profound understanding of the topics discussed and to ensure accuracy and completeness of any information that originates from any other source than his own, he and the publisher assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or any inconsistency herein. Any slights of people or organizations are unintentional. This book is not intended to replace the advice and treatment of a physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases. Any use of the information set forth herein is entirely at the reader’s discretion. The author and publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the preparations or procedures described in this book. Readers should use their own judgment or consult a holistic medical expert or their personal physician for specific applications to their individual problems. xi xii To all those who wish to take responsibility for their own health and who care about the health and well- being of their fellow human beings xiii xiv Table of Contents: CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................ 1 Gallstones in the Liver—A Major Health Risk ............................................................................................................. 1 The Importance of Bile................................................................ 5 Disorders of the Digestive System.............................. 6 Diseases of the Mouth.................................................................. 8 Diseases of the Stomach............................................................. 10 Diseases of the Pancreas............................................................ 12 Diseases of the Liver .................................................................. 14 Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts............................. 17 Intestinal Diseases...................................................................... 22 Disorders of the Circulatory System....................... 23 Coronary Heart Disease............................................................ 24 High Cholesterol ........................................................................ 29 Poor Circulation, Enlargement of Heart and Spleen, ............ 33 Varicose Veins, Lymph Congestion, Hormonal Imbalances . 33 Disorders of the Respiratory System ...................... 42 xv Disorders of the Urinary System............................... 43 Disorders of the Nervous System.............................. 48 Disorders of the Bone ..................................................... 51 Disorders of the Joints.................................................... 53 Disorders of the Reproductive System ................... 55 Disorders of the Skin....................................................... 57 Conclusion .................................................................................. 58 CHAPTER 2............................................................................... 59 HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE GALLSTONES? ....... 59 Signs and Marks ................................................................ 60 The Skin ...................................................................................... 60 The Nose...................................................................................... 62 The Eyes...................................................................................... 63 The Tongue, Mouth, Lips and Teeth........................................ 64 Hands, Nails and Feet................................................................ 67 The Constitution of Fecal Matter ............................................. 68 Conclusion .................................................................................. 69 xvi CHAPTER 3 .............................................................................. 70 THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF GALLSTONES................................................................... 70 1.Dietary................................................................................. 72 Overeating .................................................................................. 72 Eating Between Meals ............................................................... 73 Eating Heavy Meals in the Evenings........................................ 75 Excessive Protein Consumption ............................................... 76 Other Foods and Beverages Drinks ......................................... 77 A Word on the Effects of Refined and Unrefined Salt:.......... 79 Dehydration................................................................................ 81 Rapid Weight Loss..................................................................... 83 Low Fat Diets ............................................................................. 84 2. Pharmacological Drugs ........................................... 86 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Birth Control Pills.................................................................................................... 86 Other Pharmaceutical Drugs.................................................... 86 3. Lifestyle ............................................................................. 88 Disrupting the Biological Clock................................................ 88 The Natural Sleep/Wake Cycles............................................... 89 xvii Natural Meal Times ................................................................... 91 4. Miscellaneous Causes ............................................... 92 Watching Television for Several Hours ................................... 92 Emotional Stress......................................................................... 93 Conventional Treatments for Gallstones................................. 94 1. Dissolving Gallstones .............................................................. 95 2. Shock Waves............................................................................ 96 3. Surgery..................................................................................... 96 Conclusion .................................................................................. 98 CHAPTER 4............................................................................... 99 THE LIVER CLEANSE...................................................... 99 Preparation ......................................................................... 100 The Actual Cleanse ........................................................ 102 The Results You Can Expect .................................... 104 Having Difficulties With The Cleanse?.................................. 109 Intolerance to Apple Juice....................................................... 109 You Suffer from Gallbladder Disease or Don’t Have A Gallbladder..................................................................................... 110 People Who Should Not Use Apple Juice .............................. 110 The Liver Flush Did Not Deliver the Expected Results........ 111 xviii Headache or Nausea During the Days following Liver Cleansing ........................................................................................ 112 Feeling Sick During the Cleanse............................................. 112 CHAPTER 5 ............................................................................ 113 SIMPLE GUIDELINES TO AVOID GALLSTONES................................................................. 113 1. Cleanse Your Liver Twice a Year ...................................... 113 2. Keep Your Colon Clean ...................................................... 113 3. The Kidney Cleanse............................................................. 118 4. Drink Ionized Water Frequently........................................ 119 5. Take Ionic Essential Minerals ........................................... 120 6. Drinking Enough Water...................................................... 122 7. Cut Down on Alcohol........................................................... 124 8. Avoid Overeating................................................................