Organ/Part Health

Question 1

Exocrine Pancreas

Answer 1

• secretions via pancreatic duct: digestive enzymes, bicarbonate
• nutrition: mineral-rich, raw, cultured, high fiber foods
• limit refined cards
• supplement w/ bitters, HCl, minerals, pancreatic or plant enzymes
• balance, stress management

Question 2

Endocrine Pancreas

Answer 2

• secretions straight into blood (no duct)
• maintain blood sugar! —> + protein/fat - carb
• reduce refined carbs
• eat protein min. 3x/day
• exercise
• nutritional yeast for chromium

Question 3

Liver Functions

Answer 3

• forms/secretes bile to gallbladder
• produces metabolic enzymes
• eliminates/detoxes: bilirubin from RBCs, ammonia, drugs/meds, alcohol, toxins
• active while we sleep
• monitors blood sugar
• cleans blood

Question 4

Diet: Liver Health

Answer 4

• leafy veggies
• fruit (rainbow)
• organic foods
• adequate protein
• lecithin
• microalgae
• NO grapefruit/orange, tangerine, lemon OK
• cruciferous and bitter vegs
• radishes, beets
• sulfur, bitter/sour foods

Question 5

Liver Lifestyle/Support

Answer 5

• castor oil pack
• consistent, balanced meals/snacks
• avoid eating late
• bed by 10 - 11 pm
• limit toxin exposure
• release emotions/stress
• exercise
• acupuncture

Question 6

Gallbladder

Answer 6

• sac located under liver
• stores and concentrates bile for use
• squirts bile into small intestine via common bile duct

Question 7

Gallbladder Health

Answer 7

• water
• lecithin
• radishes, beets
• greens, sea veggies
• lemon juice to soften bile
• green apples
• castor oil packs
• liver flushes
• herbs: milk thistle, dandelion, artichoke, burdock, yellow dock, barberry, gentian

Question 8

Kidney Function

Answer 8

• filters water-soluble waste from blood
• produces 1 liter/day of urine
• maintains blood pH
• controls blood pressure
• hydration critical!

Question 9

Kidney Support

Answer 9

• fluids, soluble fiber
• corn silk
• hydrangea to flush
• marshmallow root inhibits bacterial growth
• high potassium (fruits, legs)
• cranberry to acidify urine
• heating pads

Question 10

Bladder Functions

Answer 10

• stores urine
• secretes part of SIgA
• good place to find trace and toxic elements
• infections: usually E.Coli

Question 11

Bladder Support

Answer 11

• water, herb tea: parsley, dandelion, ova ursi chamomile
• corn silk
• hydrangea
• marshmallow root
• high potassium foods (vegs, fruits)
• high B-carotene foods
• juniper/cranberries
• D-mannose for infection