Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes that
is caused by a increase of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a
yellow-brownish substance resulting from the breakdown of old red
blood cells. If this waste product is not removed from the
bloodstream by the liver, then a backup of bilirubin in the blood
occurs, producing a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the
eyes. The urine may be darker than normal, while the stools may
appear lighter. Jaundice is not a disease but an indicator of any one
of several blood or liver disorders. Among the conditions that can
cause jaundice are cirrhosis of the liver, pernicious anemia,
hepatitis, and
hemolysis (abnormal destruction of red blood cells). Jaundice can also
be a sign of a blockage in the path of the bile flow, from the liver
through the bile ducts to the gallbladder and then to the intestinal
tract. If the biliary tract is obstructed, then the bile will pass
back into your blood stream rather than into the digestive system,
which will cause jaundice. Sometimes, jaundice is the result of some
form of parasitic infestation such as
tapeworm or hookworm, or a bite from a flea or mosquito that carries a
viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection. It can also be caused by a
tumor, a gallstone, or other
inflammation.
|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Essential
Fatty acids |
10 |
extremely important
for reducing inflammation. They also protect the intestinal
lining and help increase blood circulation. Fatty acids
are found in omega
fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil. |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
supplies many nutrients needed by
the body which are often lost or cannot be absorbed. It will
provide raw materials for good health and well being. |
| Red
Clover |
9 |
this herb helps to cleanse the bloodstream
|
| Aloe vera |
9 |
this herb helps to heal the digestive tract and aids with
stress
|
| Colon
cleanse |
9 |
helps to cleanse toxins and heavy metals that accumulate in
the colon and intestines which may aggravate the lower
digestive
system and contribute to jaundice.
|
| Chicory |
9 |
herb
that works well with dandelion with purifying properties
|
| Magnesium |
8 |
the mineral magnesium helps balance calcium
both of which are beneficial to people with jaundice. A good
source of magnesium
is a quality multi-vitamin &
mineral supplement. |
| Calcium |
8 |
works with magnesium, helps to
prevent colon cancer, and
also aids with the problem of a nervous stomach. |
Other Changes To Make
-
drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
-
juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
-
carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
-
a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
-
use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
-
fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
-
do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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