Love Your Liver & Live LongerWebinar by Dr Sandra Cabot

Your liver is• The major fat burning organ in your body• The largest & hardest-working internal

organ in your body• The furnace & energy factory of your body• The mechanical filter & cleanser of your

blood stream• The organ of longevity – take the letter “r”

off the end of the word liver & live!

The liver filter magnified billions of times- is designed to remove unhealthy cells – dead cells, cancer cells &

microorganisms, chemicals & drugs from the blood stream

Kupffer cells help to keep the liver filter clean. If the filter becomes damage or clogged, serious health problems can eventuate

Liver Detoxification• The liver converts fat-soluble chemicals & toxins

into water-soluble substances; only then can they be excreted from the body via watery fluids such as bile, urine, sweat & saliva

• Many of these fat soluble chemicals (eg. pesticides, insecticides, dyes, plastics, solvents etc) are carcinogenic

• A healthy liver helps to reduce your risk of cancer

The Liver Checkup; do you have?• Roll of fat around the upper abdomen (the liver roll)• Abdominal bloating & congestion (pot belly)• Discomfort or pain over the liver (right upper abdomen)• Indigestion & intolerance of fatty foods• Fatty yellowish lumps in the skin (xanthelasma)• Fatigue • Reflux and/or heartburn• Hemorrhoids• Overheating of the body • Excessive sweating• Premature or rapid ageing

of your skin

The Liver Checkup; do you have?• Multiple chemical sensitivities or food intolerances• Skin problems – itchy, hives, rashes, brown liver spots• Headaches, especially associated with nausea• Gall stones and/or gall bladder attacks• High levels of blood fats - cholesterol and/or

triglycerides• Moodiness including depression & foggy brain• Red and/or itchy eyes or dark circles under eyes• Body odor or bad breath• Unexplained weight gain• Inability to lose weight• AllergiesOr do you simply enjoy the good life too much?

Liver dysfunction often causes over load of the immune system

Symptoms of immune system overload:

• Allergies & chemical sensitivities• Increased inflammation• Swollen glands• Recurrent infections• Chronic fatigue syndrome• Fibromyalgia or polymyalgia• Autoimmune diseases• Skin diseases• Increased risk of many types of cancer

Liver function tests are even more important if:

You have used recreational drugs/ shared needlesYou take long term medications, especially several drugs at one time, or a lot of pain killersYou have a family history of liver diseaseYou drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks everydayYou have high levels of iron in your blood You have had tattoos or body piercingYou have had a blood transfusion before 1987You are diabeticYou are very overweightYou work with chemicals

Are you overloaded with toxins?In the 21st century environmental toxins have increased dramatically – these include:

• Multiple drug therapy & antibiotics• Hormonal contraceptives, synthetic HRT & hormones in foods• Fast food & processed food• Over population of the planet leading to increased pollution• Micro-waved & irradiated foods• Plastics & dyes• Heavy metals in our food & water• Increased stress levels• Increased alcohol consumption• Smoking

A healthy liver is your greatest protection against these things

Body Toxicity & Weight

Toxins are stored in the fatty parts of the body such as the adipose tissue, cellulite, endocrine glands & liver

Toxins overwork the liver & slow down the metabolism, which often leads to unwanted weight gain

What is a fatty liver?A fatty liver contains an excessive amount of fat Normal healthy liver tissue becomes replaced with unhealthy fats, so that less healthy liver tissue remains.

• The fatty liver is often enlarged & swollen with fat, which gives it a yellow greasy appearance.

• Fatty liver is a very serious epidemic - it can lead to obesity, diabetes, cirrhosis & liver failure.

• Fatty liver produces symptoms which greatly reduce quality of life.

• Fatty liver is the most common liver disease & the greatest cause of liver transplant.

If detected in the early to medium stages, the condition of fatty liver responds very well to correct treatment & is reversible.

Fatty liver affects 1 in 4 Americans

Fatty liver is most commonly caused by Syndrome X

Fatty Liver can be reversed

Healthy Liver Fatty Liver

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Liver Cysts

End stage fatty liver disease• Mental confusion• Hemorrhaging• Tremor• Bruising• Muscle wasting

• Jaundice – yellow discoloration

Ascites – fluid in abdomen

Benefits of improving your liver function

• Better fat metabolism – easier weight control• Reduction in blood fats (cholesterol & triglycerides)• Reduction in blood pressure• Reduction in headaches including migraines• Increased energy levels• Clearer skin with less brown liver spots & rashes• Clearer & less puffy eyes• Reduction in blood sugar levels• Better immune function• Reduction in allergies & chemical sensitivities• Less moodiness & a clearer mind• Improved digestion

Benefits of improving Liver Function in Men

• Facilitates weight control• Can increase testosterone levels• Improved sexual performance• Improved sleeping patterns• Reduction in fatigue• Reduction in anger & irritability• Reduction in depression• Improved blood pressure control

Principles of a liver detox• Take a good liver tonic such as the Livatone range, to

improve the liver’s ability to breakdown toxins • Increase intake of raw fruits & vegetables• Increase intake of water & raw vegetable juices• Eat foods high in the mineral sulphur, such as eggs,

onion family, cruciferous vegetables

Detox SuperfoodsInclude at least 6 of these foods per day:• Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, spring onions, turmeric, ginger,

chilli, capsicum, globe artichokes• Broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cabbage, watercress, kale• Mustard greens, bok choy, & other Asian greens• Carrot, beetroot, celery, asparagus, all radishes• Bitter greens – chicory, endive, rocket, radicchio, dandelion• Seaweeds – nori, kombu, wakame, arame, dulse, kelp • Fruits especially rhubarb, citrus, blueberries, strawberries, apples• Super herbs – basil, coriander, parsley, mint, chives

Liver healthy beverages to drink!• Water• Dandelion coffee & tea• Black, White & Green tea• Other herbal teas such as nettle, fennel,

burdock, rosehip or calendula tea• Raw vegetable juices• Homemade lemonade - use freshly squeezed lemons, limes,

mineral water & stevia to taste.

Protein is good for the LiverEggs – boiled, poached, omelette or scrambledPoultry – Organic is bestLean fresh meats – avoid delicatessen meatsSeafood – fresh or canned, all kinds (avoid imported or smoked)Dairy products – fresh full-fat plain yogurt & cheeses which are unprocessed. Nuts, seeds & legumes – combined in one mealWhey protein powder - not sweetened with sugar such as Syndrome X Slimming Protein Powder

Good choices of healthy fats

• Eggs• Oils such as cold pressed

olive, coconut or seed oils

• Nut & seed oils• Dairy –cheeses & plain

yoghurt• Cold water fish such as

salmon, tuna & sardines• Avocado• Fish oil supplements• Flaxseed supplements

Livatone ClassicThe Original Liver Tonic

Active ingredients per Vegetarian CapsuleMilk Thistle Extract 700mg Taurine 200mg Psyllium Husk Powder 100mg Dandelion root extract 86mg Globe artichoke powder 25mg Slippery Elm Bark Powder 12.5mg Nutritional herbal base 166mg (containing Lecithin 80mg, Barley leaf powder 39mg, Beetroot powder 15mg, Carrot powder 15mg, Peppermint leaf 2mg)

2 - 4 Capsules daily or 1- 2 teaspoons daily

Livatone PlusHigh potency herbal & nutritional formula, for liver detoxification & repair

Active ingredients per 2 Vegetarian Capsule:Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum)(seed)Silymarin 210mg 262.5mg Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 105mg Vitamin E 200iu Thiamine (B1) 11mg Riboflavin (B2) 11mg Nicotinamide (B3) 11mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6) 11mg Folic Acid 240mcg Cyanocobalamin (B12) 60mcg Biotin 60mcg Calcium pantothenate (B5) 27.5mg Zinc 7mg Selenium 50mcg Livatone Plus Nutritive base 379mg Taurine, phosphatidyl choline from soya lecithin, broccoli powder, L - Cysteine, HCI, L-Glutamine , Glycine, Inositol, natural caretenoids, (Camelia sinensis (green tea) extract, L - glutathione)

2 - 4 Capsules daily or 1- 2 teaspoons daily

Healthy bowelsFibertone“The Gluten-free Superfood for Healthy Bowels”The natural fiber food that sweeps your colon clean.

Fibertone contains:

Ginger Powder, Slippery Elm Bark, Soy fiber, Flaxseed oil, Rice bran, Peppermint powder, Beetroot powder, Broccoli powder, Carob powder, Spinach powder, Tomato powder & Stevia

MSM Plus Vitamin C Powder “Organic sulphur & Vitamin C”

Each 1 metric teaspoon (5g) contains:Vitamin C 500mg MSM 2000mg Natural Lemon FlavorStevia

extract

Indications:• Organic sulphur is vital for efficient liver function • Promotes liver detoxification• Traditionally known as a cleanser of the blood & skin• Natural antibiotic properties• Promotes healthy skin & hair

Dose:Take 1 tsp daily in water or juice (if sensitive start with 1/8 of a tsp)

The Liver Cleansing Diet bookThe Healthy Liver & Bowel book

The Ultimate Detox book

Dr Thomas Eanelli M.D.