Colon Cleanse Blog

There has been a great deal of talk about Acetaminophen and it’s toxicity recently.  The FDA, leading researcher’s, hospitals and medical organizations have discussed the effects of Acetaminophen on the liver extensively.  The resulting answer is yes, Acetaminophen can be used safely. Here are some guidelines to follow:  Read the label, use the lowest dosage [...]

Typically, the first is a blood test to measure the enzyme levels. This test shows only the levels and associates with some type of impairment to the liver, it does not measure the true function of the liver, or the reason for the elevation. The next series of tests may be done if you or [...]

What are elevated liver enzymes and what is supposed to be normal? A laboratory report of elevated liver enzymes is common and doesn’t indicate a specific disease. However, elevated liver enzymes may be due to liver disease even if you have no symptoms.  The normal range of values for AST (SGOT) is from 5 to [...]

First cleansing the colon and then the liver with Puristat’s colon and liver cleanse.  Also including their Advanced Supplementation multivitamins.  Some dietary changes should also be made along the way.  The closer to natural your foods are the easier it is for your body to utilize them. Fresh foods and organic foods are the best [...]

GS-Gilbert’s Syndrome is the most common hereditary cause of increased bilirubin.  The main symptom is jaundice which does not require any treatment, which is caused by hyperbilirubinemia.  This hyperbilirubinemia, is due to reduced activity of the enzyme glucuronyltransferase which conjugates bilirubin and some other lipophilic molecules. GS produces an elevated level of unconjugated bilirubin in [...]

Elevated liver enzymes can come from processed foods, medications, alcohol and high cholesterol levels.  When the liver becomes congested with these high enzyme levels it makes it very difficult for the liver to handle all of its processing functions.  When the liver slows down in processing toxins, medications, fats, alcohol, and cholesterol, this build up [...]

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a disease primarily of the bile ducts, both inside and outside the liver.  The ducts of the gallbladder and pancreas may also be involved.  The walls of the bile ducts become inflamed (cholangitis).  The inflammation causes scarring and hardening (fibrosis) that narrows the bile ducts.  Because bile cannot drain properly through [...]

There is a school of thought that non alcohol related cirrhosis is hereditary, although it has not been proven conclusively to date. The reading of 105 does indicate that there is some damage to the liver. Without further test results it is difficult to say what the cause of the elevation relates to. Your physician [...]

What is Gluten Intolerance? Could that be the problem? How can a colon cleanse help? These are frequently asked questions. Gluten Intolerance is a difficulty digesting gluten – which means you have a sensitivity to wheat, rye, barley, and oats. This can lead to a vitamin deficiency which could have life-long health issues associated with [...]

Margarite called because her doctor told her that she has high liver enzyme levels and should do a liver cleanse. Margarite wanted to know if she should do the colon cleanse first. The answer is yes, it is important to do the colon cleanse first, as the colon sends a fresh blood supply to the [...]