Liver Flushes; The Limitations
Doing liver and gallbladder flushes is not a complete solution.
Problems with Liver Flushes
- Symptom Approach
The concept of a procedure distinct from daily nutrition and health practices aligns with the medical paradigm's focus on symptoms. Natural does not equate to holistic; rather, systems thinking defines holistic alternatives by considering how all parts of the body work together using all nutrients to address and prevent problems. Gallstones and toxic bile that harm the gallbladder are symptoms of inadequate liver detoxification, which is essential for neutralizing toxins and ensuring proper bile flow.
- Exacerbates Nutritional Deficiencies
Dietary restrictions, including fasting, pose challenges for individuals with nutritional deficiencies, a common issue among chronically ill patients. The severity and duration of their condition often correlate with the extent of their deficiencies. These individuals require adequate nutrients to support bodily functions.
- Vegetarian Bias
The vegetarian bias prevalent in many liver flushing protocols indicates a lack of understanding regarding the nutrients necessary for liver detoxification. This bias contributes to a symptom-focused approach, as it overlooks the root causes of liver weakness and bile flow issues, particularly in the context of nutritional deficiencies that necessitate animal-derived nutrients.
- Incomplete Liver Detoxification
The liver must neutralize toxins to ensure that bile is non-toxic, thereby preventing pain or gallstones. The liver employs various detoxification processes, including glutathione, methylation, sulfation, and glucuronidation. These processes are supported by basic nutrients, which do not necessitate specialized supplements. Essential nutrients such as minerals, B vitamins, amino acids found in animal protein, and fats like olive oil are crucial for every cell in the body, including liver cells. Nutritional deficiencies are often the root cause of detoxification issues.
- Insufficient Bile Flow
Bile flow is essential for removing processed toxins from the liver. Bile is composed of cholesterol, lecithin with choline, and taurine, an amino acid abundant in meat. Approximately one quart of bile is required daily.
- Ineffective Bile Recycling with Beneficial Bacteria
The body requires a significant amount of bile, which is why bile recycling is crucial. Healthy bacteria facilitate this process. In the presence of a gut infection, healthy bacteria may be deficient, necessitating the elimination of infections caused by worms, protozoans, bacteria, etc.
- Lack of Continuous Protection
A sporadic approach to symptoms does not strengthen the detoxification processes to function optimally around the clock. Addressing all nutritional deficiencies and infections is essential. Nutrition is highly individual and requires customized and comprehensive protocols. Consequently, it is not feasible to provide advice in comments without understanding the specific issues of the individual.