the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and dysglycemia Flashcards
what is the body’s largest gland?
liver - is the only organ that can regenerate if parts have been removed
what does the liver do?
is a filtering organ- the more fats and toxins we take in, the more sluggish our liver becomes
what is the most common surgery in NA?
gallbladder removal
what are causes of imbalance of the liver and gallbladder?
- overindulgence in fatty, starchy and junk foods
- alcohol
- viral infections
what is the PS connection to the liver?
suppressed anger
what is the PS connection to the gallbladder?
conflict between desire to please and resentment
what are triggers of a gallbladder attack?
- caffeine
- chocolate
- eggs
- dairy (icecream)
- greasy/deep fried food
what are effects of imbalance of the liver and gallbladder?
- an under functioning liver and gallbladder will interfere with the absorption of EFAs and with the metabolism of the fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
- it will also effect the elimination to many toxic substances from the body (due to poor bile flow)
what happens if the gallbladder has been surgically removed?
the flow of bile into the duodenum is irregular causing too much or too little bile into the system
what is one of the functions of bile?
to disinfect the colon
what does too little bile lead to?
constipation and other colon problems
what does to much bile lead to?
may cause gastrointestinal irritation and acidity
what are recommendations for the liver and gallbladder?
avoid fatty foods, junk food, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine
- be mindful of effects of prescription drugs
- digestive aids with bile and pancreatin
- B complex (choline)
- liver or gallbladder detox
explain the pancreas
- both endocrine and exocrine gland
- endocrine: insulin and glucagon for blood sugar regulation
- exocrine: digestive enzymes
what are cause of imbalance of the pancreas?
- heredity and diet
- trauma
- alcohol
what is the PS connection to the pancreas?
someone who is overwhelmed by daily experiences
what are effects of imbalances of the pancreas?
- diabetes mellitus
- underactive pancreas: hypoglycemia, underactive stomach, liver/gallbladder imbalance, protein, mineral and vitamin deficiencies
what is the PS effect of someone with a pancreas imbalance?
- harbouring great sorrow or grief, recurring emotions of loss or sadness
- also can be an excess of “sweetness” in life to the point that it is smothering
what are recommendations for the imbalance of the pancreas?
- low fat and simple sugar diet (high in complex carbs and fiber)
- avoid refined foods, concentrated sugars, alcohol, coffee, nicotine and poor quality fats
- pancreatitis: low fiber and protein
- whole and raw foods
- digestive enzymes
- vitamin E and chromium
what is dysglycemia?
- imbalance of blood sugar
- blood sugar levels rise abruptly due to refined carb intake and drop abruptly a few hours later
- can be a precursor to diabetes
what are cause of dysglycemia?
- high intake of refined carbs
- stress
- caffeine
- poor calorie distribution
- deficiencies of B vitamin, chromium or vanadium
- hyperinsulinemia and other metabolic disorders
what are the effects of imbalance of dysglycemia?
- when diet is too high in sugars, it causes the pancreas to become overactive and it can’t regulate insulin properly
- linked to the hypo-functioning adrenals and PMS
- major factor in candidiasis
what are recommendations for dysglycemia?
- restricting refined carbs, caffeine, alcohol and tobacco
- eat smaller more frequent meals
- supplementation: B complex (B5), C, chromium, vanadium, zinc (good multi)
- stress reduction should be addressed
