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The Herbal Hour with Steven Horne: The Clean Liver

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ABC+D Approach

Session 6: Secrets to

Intestinal Health

Intestinal Tract Intestinal Tract

•  Breaks down and absorbs nutrients

•  First line of immune defense against pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungus, etc.) and chemical irritants

Healthy Elimination •  Two to three times per day (depending on number

of meals eaten) •  No straining or difficulty in passing •  Stool is in long “banana-like” pieces about the

width of your index and middle finger •  No foul odor •  Stool should be solid, but should break up

slightly upon flushing •  Transit time should be less than 24 hours •  Stools should not float like corks or sink like

stones

Causes of Constipation

•  Dehydration (lack of water) •  Lack of fiber •  Intestinal inflammation •  Stress (colon spasms) •  Lack of exercise •  Lack of digestive enzymes •  Imbalance of friendly flora



Colon Myth-Busting The Truth

•  The material passed on colon cleanses is not “lodged” in the colon (if it was laxatives would remove it)

•  This material is formed by the interaction of bile and perhaps toxins in the colon with the fiber being taken

•  It is cleansing, but not in the way people think

Leaky Gut: The Real Problem

•  When intestinal membranes become inflamed they lose their ability to filter toxins and microbes

•  In other words, they “leak”

Causes of Leaky Gut •  Inflammation of the gut lining,

brought on by any combination of the following: – Antibiotics – Alcohol and caffeine – Prescription corticosteroids (e.g.

prednisone)

•  More causes of intestinal inflammation and leaky gut –  NSAIDS (ASA, ibuprofen,

indomethacin, etc.) and aspirin – Diet high in refined carbohydrates – Prescription hormones (birth control

pills, etc.) – Mold and fungal mycotoxins – Free radicals

•  Still more causes – Parasites like giardia lamblia,

cryptosporidium, etc. – Bacteria like helicobacter pylori,

klebsiella, citrobacter, etc. – Chemicals in fermented and processed

food (dyes, preservatives, peroxidized fats)

– Enzyme deficiencies



Metabolic Problems Caused by Leaky Gut

•  Intestines do not absorb nutrients correctly when inflamed which can cause fatigue and bloating

•  Large food particles are absorbed which contributes to food allergies and autoimmune situations like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromylagia

•  Immune function is compromised increasing chemical sensitivities

•  Leaking toxins burden the liver

Health Problems Associated with Leaky Gut •  Abdominal discomfort •  ADHD •  Arthritis •  Asthma •  Autism •  Autoimmune diseases •  Bloating •  Candida •  Celiac disease

•  Chronic fatigue syndrome

•  Depression •  Dermatitis •  Diarrhea •  Eczema •  Environmental illness •  Fatigue •  Fever

More Leaky Gut Problems

•  Food allergy •  Inflammatory bowel

disease •  Irritable bowel

syndrome •  Memory problems •  Multiple chemical

sensitivity

•  Pancreatic insufficiency

•  Psoriasis •  Sinus Problems •  Skin rashes •  Toxic feelings

How Health Breaks Down •  The intestines become inflamed due to an

irritation of some kind •  Inflamed tissues swell, increasing the porous

nature of the intestines •  Toxins and large undigested molecules are

allowed to enter the blood and lymph through the damaged intestinal membranes

•  The liver tries to neutralize these substances for elimination through the bile and kidneys

•  Liver becomes overwhelmed and the fluids of the body become increasingly “toxic”

•  Glandular system is stressed trying to increase elimination and maintain balance

•  Tissues become increasingly inflamed due to the toxicity

•  Chronic disease arises from inflammation

Some “Tools” for the Stool



Tool #1: Water •  Most important

detoxification tool we have

•  Needed by every eliminative system

•  Drink purified water •  1/2 ounce per pound

of body weight per day

Tool #2: Fiber

•  Reduces colon transit time

•  Bulks and lubricates the stool •  Absorbs toxins from

colon and bile from liver •  Promotes the growth of

friendly intestinal flora

Fiber Products

•  Three Fiber Blend •  Cholesterol Lowering Fiber Blend •  Irritable Bowel Fiber Supplement •  Bulk Psyllium Hulls Fiber Blend •  Activated Charcoal •  Flax seeds

Tool #3: Enzymes •  Break down

undigested foodstuffs in the intestines

•  Improve intestinal absorption of nutrients

•  Reduce build-up of toxins •  Have a mild laxative action

Enzyme Products

•  Plant Enzyme Supplement •  Hi Potency Protease •  Marshmallow and Pepsin Formula •  Bowel Detoxing Blend

Tool #4: Cleansing Formulas

•  Aid in liver detoxification and increase bile production (hepatic and cholagogue)

•  Improve kidney function (diuretic) •  Aid lymphatic flow and tissue detoxification



Cleansing Formulas

•  Special Cellular Cleansing Formula •  Environmental Detoxifying Formula •  Chinese Wood Reducing Formula •  Heavy Metal Cleansing Formula

Tool #5: Laxatives

•  Decrease colon transit time

•  Ideal transit time 16-18 hours

•  Average transit time 72

Anthraquinone Glycosides

•  Yellow-brown dyes found in herbs with stimulant laxative action

•  Acted on by intestinal bacteria they increase peristalsis and inhibit water and electrolyte absorption in the intestines

•  Do not directly irritate mucus membranes

Major Herbs with Anthraquinones

•  Cascara sagrada •  Buckthorn •  Turkey rhubarb •  Aloes (green part,

not the gel) •  Senna

Anthraquinone-Based Laxative Formulas

•  Stan Malstrom’s Lower Bowel Formula

•  Lower Bowel Extract •  John Christopher’s

Lower Bowel Formula •  Natural Laxative

Formula with Senna

Benefits of Laxative Herbs •  Helpful for occasional constipation •  Great for doing colon cleanses when

combined with fiber and other herbs •  Important aids to parasite cleansing •  Can be helpful for relieving fevers and acute

congestion •  Stimulate bile flow



Contraindications •  Spastic bowel conditions •  Use with caution with pregnancy

and nursing •  Use with caution with inflammatory bowel

disorders •  Not the best choice for extremely weak and

depleted people

Collarette (Nerve Wreath)

Tight Collarette Loose Collarette

Gentle Bowel Cleansing Formula

•  Magnesium hydroxide

•  Triphala extract •  Yellow dock •  Ginger •  Slippery elm •  Marshmallow

 Gentle alternative to anthraquinone-based laxatives

 Helps overcome dependence on laxatives

Magnesium Hydroxide

•  Natural salt of magnesium that attracts and retains fluid in the bowel

•  Magnesium also relaxes muscle spasms and aids cellular energy production



Triphalia

•  Ancient Ayurvedic formula containing three fruits –  Haritaki — Terminalia chebula –  Bibhitaki — Terminalia belerica –  Amalaki or Indian Gooseberry — Embilica

officinalis •  Used in India for thousands of years •  Gentle laxative and blood purifier with tonic

effects

“No mother? Do not worry if you

have triphalia” —Indian saying

Triphalia Benefits

•  Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory •  Enhances circulation, lowers blood

pressure and protects heart •  Supports adrenal function •  Improves liver function,

hepatoprotective, improves digestion

More Triphalia Benefits

•  Improves liver function, hepatoprotective, improves digestion

•  Expectorant action •  Immune properties: antiviral,

antibacterial, anti-allergenic •  Balanced energy (all the tastes)

Benefits of Gentle Bowel Cleansing Formula

•  Provides a mild laxative action while tonifying and improving colon health

•  Reduces intestinal inflammation •  Helps to normalize bowel function with people

who have become dependent on stimulant laxatives

Suggested Use •  Mild dose (2 capsules 1-2

times per day) •  For more serious problems take 6-9

capsules per day (2-3 capsules 3 times daily)

•  Maintenance dose is 2-4 capsules per day

•  Take with plenty of water



Tool #6: Antispasmodics

•  Relax intestinal cramps and relieve intestinal irritation

•  Helpful for constipation due to stress

Antispasmodic Remedies

•  Magnesium Complex •  Antispasmodic Formula •  Intestinal Anti-inflammatory Formula

Tool #7: Astringents

•  Tone intestinal membranes to reduce intestinal permeability

•  Helpful for bleeding, hemorrhoids, fistula and diarrhea

Astringent Remedies

•  Kudzu/St. John’s Wort •  White Oak Bark •  Intestinal Anti-inflammatory Formula

Tool #8: Anti-inflammatories

•  Reduce intestinal inflammation and irritation

•  Soothe intestinal membranes

•  Useful for inflammatory bowel disorders

Anti-inflammatory Remedies

•  Cat’s Claw Formula •  Intestinal Anti-inflammatory Formula •  Antioxidant Mangosteen and Berry

Drink •  Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief

Formula



Intestinal Irritation •  Occasional diarrhea, tendency to loose stools •  Overly rapid colon transit time •  Blood in stool •  Inflammatory bowel diseases (Chron’s, colitis,

irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac’s, acute diverticulitis, etc.)

•  Red tongue with yellow coating •  Sores or bumps at back of tongue

Direct Aids for Intestinal Irritation

•  Single Herbs –  Aloe vera –  Chamomile –  Licorice –  Rose hips –  Yellow Dock

•  Formulas –  Intestinal Anti-

inflammatory Formula –  John Christopher’s

Colitis Formula –  Anti-Inflammatory Pain

Relief Formula –  Antioxidant

Mangosteen and Berry Drink

–  Irritable Bowel Fiber Supplement

Intestinal Anti-Inflammatory Formula

•  Chamomile, marshmallow, plantain, rosehips, slippery elm, bugleweed

•  Soothing formula for Chron’s, colitis, celiac’s, ulcers and other inflammatory bowel disorders

•  Tones intestinal membranes •  Use with Jeannie Burgess’ Nervine

Formula

Intestinal Depression

•  Sluggish bowel eliminations with extended colon transit time

•  Chronic bad breath and body odor •  Dark stool with offensive odor •  Intestinal worms and parasites •  General weakness and fatigue •  Dark tongue, heavy coating

Direct Aids for Intestinal Depression

•  Single Herbs –  Capsicum –  Garlic –  Sage –  Wormwood –  Ginger

•  Formulas –  Anti-Parasitic

Formula with Artemisa

–  Parasite Cleansing Pack

–  Anti-Parasitic Formula with Pumpkin Seed



Anti-Parasitic Formula with Artemisia

•  Wormwood, mugwort, elecampane, clove, garlic, ginger, spearmint, turmeric, olive leaf

•  Helps expel parasites, but also stimulates bowel and digestive function

Intestinal Stagnation •  Regular, but sluggish bowel movements •  Thick and gooey or slightly dry stool •  Hemorrhoids •  Feeling of fullness in abdomen •  Diverticulitis or ballooning of the bowel •  Lack of fiber in the diet •  Chronic skin conditions •  Heavy dull, “hangover” feelings

Direct Aids for Intestinal Stagnation

•  Single Herbs –  Black Walnut –  Buckthorn –  Cascara Sagrada –  Senna –  Turkey Rhubarb –  Yellow Dock

•  Supplements –  Hydrated Bentonite

Clay

Direct Aids for Intestinal Stagnation •  Formulas

–  Special Cellular Cleansing Formula –  Bowel Detoxing Blend –  Stan Malstrom’s Lower Bowel

Formula –  Natural Laxative Formula with Senna

Special Cellular Cleansing Formula

•  Gentian, Irish moss plant, cascara sagrada, fenugreek seeds, golden seal, slippery elm bark, safflower, black walnut hulls, myrrh gum, parthenium root, yellow dock root, dandelion root, Oregon grape root, uva ursi leaves, chickweed herb, catnip, cyani flowers.

Intestinal Atrophy

•  Dry, hard, round “ball-like” stools •  Difficult to pass •  Dry mouth and tongue •  Anal fissure (fistula) •  Tendency to nervousness



Direct Aids for Intestinal Atrophy

•  Single Herbs –  Aloe vera –  Flaxseed –  Licorice –  Marshmallow –  Psyllium Hulls –  Slippery Elm

•  Supplements –  Flax Seed Oil –  Olive Oil

Direct Aids for Intestinal Atrophy

•  Formulas –  Three Fiber Blend –  Bulk Psyllium Hulls Fiber Blend –  Chinese Earth Enhancing Formula –  Chinese Yin Increasing Blend

Intestinal Constriction •  Cramping, explosive bowel movements •  Erratic bowel movement schedule •  Constipation from stress, bowels move more easily

when relaxed •  Chronic use of stimulant laxatives •  Cramping pains in colon •  Emotional difficulty “letting go” •  Sharp pains in abdomen that come and go

Direct Aids for Intestinal Constriction

•  Single Herbs –  Catnip –  Lobelia –  Wild Yam

•  Nutrients –  Magnesium

•  Formulas –  Antispasmodic

Formula –  John Christopher’s

Colitis Formula –  Irritable Bowel

Fiber Supplement

John Christopher’s Colitis Formula

•  Slippery elm, marshmallow, ginger, dong quai, wild yam, lobelia

•  Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic

•  Relieves cramping and intestinal pain

Intestinal Relaxation •  Persistent diarrhea with watery stools •  Sudden onset of diarrhea from infectious

microorganisms or parasites •  Blood in stool •  Mucus in the stool •  Hemorrhoids or anal fistula •  Leaky gut syndrome



Direct Aids for Digestive Relaxation

•  Single Herbs –  Bayberry –  Goldenseal –  White Oak Bark –  Kudzu

•  Supplements –  Activated Charcoal –  Chinese Mineral Energy

Tonic •  Formulas

–  Kudzu/St. John’s wort –  Heavy Menstrual

Bleeding Formula –  Cat’s Claw Formula

Kudzu and St. John’s Wort

•  Helps tone bowel and ease leaky gut •  Helpful for improving overall

digestive function via the solar plexus

•  Helps stiff neck problems

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