Your Liver loves Burdock!

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Woodis</B></U></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Your Liver loves Burdock!</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hisimage.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hisimage.org"><U><IMG SRC="05193950.jpg" border=0 width="147" height="149" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Your Liver loves Burdock!</B></div> <div> <B> </B><B>by: Mary E. Woodis </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2b1f0eb0.jpg" border=0 width="240" height="235" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Picture from <A HREF="http://www.freeherbpictures.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.freeherbpictures.com"><U>www.freeherbpictures.com</U></A></div> <div> copyright - Karen Shelton <A HREF="mailto:karen@altnature.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:karen@altnature.com"><U>karen@altnature.com</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>      Endometriosis was the underlying cause for my complete hysterectomy in September 1996. As soon as they had removed my uterus and ovaries they slapped an estrogen replacement patch onto my abdomen and thus began a long and very educational journey to find a better way. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>The Need to Know</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div>      One of the most interesting discoveries that I made was the connection between your liver and estrogen. This doesn’t just apply to women either, a common remedy for prostate problems in men is hormone therapy. Sound familiar? Toxic levels of estrogen and testosterone circulate through the blood and increase the risk of cancer. The function of the liver is to eliminate toxins, that would include excess hormones. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Cancer of the Excess</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div>      In women this excessive level of estrogen often manifests itself as endrometriosis and breast cancer. In men, prostate cancer is the most well known effect. Your liver is key to solving the root of these problems, not dealing with the symptoms. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Can You Hear it?</B></div> <bR> <div>      Your liver may be sending a cry for help and you don’t even recognize its voice. Here are some of the key signals: </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Headaces </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Irritability </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fatigue </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Aches and pains </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Indigestion </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bloating </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Constipation </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hormonal inbalances </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">PMS! </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Menstrual irregularities </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>What does it Mean? </B></div> <bR> <div>      This is not to say that everytime you experience one of these symptoms there is automatically something wrong with your liver. But if you are experiencing more than one of the above you might want to look into the possibility. </div> <bR> <div>      That’s where Burdock comes in. Burdock can help to heal a damaged liver and protect it from further damage. Burdock works well when combined with Red Clover, Dandelion, Chamomile, and especially Milk Thistle. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2b3b1ce0.gif" border=0 width="177" height="206" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>How Does it Work?</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div>      Burdock works by helping the liver to cleanse itself from a build up of toxic substances. As with any cleansing herb start slowly and if you develop a headache or bad taste in your mouth cut your dosage. Never use a cleansing herb without checking with your doctor first. </div> <bR> <div>      Burdock root (harvested in the first or early in the second year) contains vitamins B complex and E. Trace minerals are potassium, phosphorous, chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, silicon, zinc, thiamine and sodium. It provides inulin, a helpful sugar for diabetics and hypoglycemics because it does not elicit rapid insulin production. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Childhood Disease</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div>      Another fascinating discovery about Burdock is its ability to destroy the measles virus when combined with the Chinese herb bupleurum. I have not researched bupleurum so I can’t recommend it at this time, but this definitely bears looking into! </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Skin Problems</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div>      My next find concerning Burdock is its ability to heal and correct skin problems. This includes problems dealing with the scalp. Not only does Burdock smell good, but when used as a wash and taken internally the results can be very satisfying. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2b2bc7d0.jpg" border=0 width="188" height="125" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What is it?</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div>      Burdock is actually a member of the thistle family. It is a common pasture weed throughout North America that prefers damp soil. The root is long and thin, sort of like a carrot without pigmentation. Want to know how to identify this very useful plant? It is cockleburs! Those irritating seeds that you come out of a field covered with. Didn’t expect that one did you? ;-) Here are some other tidbits concerning Burdock:</div> <div>  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stops the itch of Poison ivy and oak </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Relieves congestion of the lymphatic system </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Increases flow of urine, relieves pain in the bladder and helps fight kidney and bladder infection<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Promotes perspiration which helps lower fevers </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps reduce the swelling and deposits of joints and knuckles and breaks down calcification </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Contains vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin C, chromium, iron, magnesium, silicon and thiamine </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">When peeled and cooked the stalk tastes similar to asparagus. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Information Sources: </B></div> <bR> <div> “Herbs for Health and Healing” by Kathi Keville, with Peter Korn ISBN 1-57954-045-7</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nsponline.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nsponline.com"><U>“Nature’s Sunshine Products from A to Z” </U></A></div> <bR> <div> “The How To Herb Book” by Velma J. Keith and Monteen Gordon ISBN 0-94717-00645-5</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Scripture Reference:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Psalm 104:14 "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth."</div> <bR> <div> <B>Check with Your Doctor </B></div> <div> If you are currently under a physician’s care, please check with your Doctor or Pharmacist before adding any herbs to your daily regimen. Herbs can interfere with your current medications. 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