the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and dysglycemia

Question 1

what is the body’s largest gland?

Answer 1

liver - is the only organ that can regenerate if parts have been removed

Question 2

what does the liver do?

Answer 2

is a filtering organ- the more fats and toxins we take in, the more sluggish our liver becomes

Question 3

what is the most common surgery in NA?

Answer 3

gallbladder removal

Question 4

what are causes of imbalance of the liver and gallbladder?

Answer 4

• overindulgence in fatty, starchy and junk foods
• alcohol
• viral infections

Question 5

what is the PS connection to the liver?

Answer 5

suppressed anger

Question 6

what is the PS connection to the gallbladder?

Answer 6

conflict between desire to please and resentment

Question 7

what are triggers of a gallbladder attack?

Answer 7

• caffeine
• chocolate
• eggs
• dairy (icecream)
• greasy/deep fried food

Question 8

what are effects of imbalance of the liver and gallbladder?

Answer 8

• 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)

Question 9

what happens if the gallbladder has been surgically removed?

Answer 9

the flow of bile into the duodenum is irregular causing too much or too little bile into the system

Question 10

what is one of the functions of bile?

Answer 10

to disinfect the colon

Question 11

what does too little bile lead to?

Answer 11

constipation and other colon problems

Question 12

what does to much bile lead to?

Answer 12

may cause gastrointestinal irritation and acidity

Question 13

what are recommendations for the liver and gallbladder?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

explain the pancreas

Answer 14

• both endocrine and exocrine gland
• endocrine: insulin and glucagon for blood sugar regulation
• exocrine: digestive enzymes

Question 15

what are cause of imbalance of the pancreas?

Answer 15

• heredity and diet
• trauma
• alcohol

Question 16

what is the PS connection to the pancreas?

Answer 16

someone who is overwhelmed by daily experiences

Question 17

what are effects of imbalances of the pancreas?

Answer 17

• diabetes mellitus
• underactive pancreas: hypoglycemia, underactive stomach, liver/gallbladder imbalance, protein, mineral and vitamin deficiencies

Question 18

what is the PS effect of someone with a pancreas imbalance?

Answer 18

• 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

Question 19

what are recommendations for the imbalance of the pancreas?

Answer 19

• 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

Question 20

what is dysglycemia?

Answer 20

• 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

Question 21

what are cause of dysglycemia?

Answer 21

• high intake of refined carbs
• stress
• caffeine
• poor calorie distribution
• deficiencies of B vitamin, chromium or vanadium
• hyperinsulinemia and other metabolic disorders

Question 22

what are the effects of imbalance of dysglycemia?

Answer 22

• 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

Question 23

what are recommendations for dysglycemia?

Answer 23

• 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