The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with many functions.

One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to connect the nervous system to the endocrine system through the pituitary gland.

The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus, just above the brain stem.

It is roughly the size of an almond.

It’s responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic circulatory system.

It synthesizes and secretes certain neurohormones, often called hypothalamic-releasing hormones-these in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of pineal hormones.

The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep and circadian cycles.

The extreme lateral part of the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for the control of food intake. Stimulation of this area creates increased food intake.

What does the hypothalamus regulate?

Internal homeostasis including the experience of hunger and thirst, it can trigger basic sexual behaviors or generate feelings of extreme rage or pleasure.

In conjunction with the pituitary, the hypothalamus is a major manufacturer/secretor of hormones and other functions, including those involved in the stress response and feelings of depression.

What’s the size of the pituitary gland and where is it located?

What is the pituitary functionally connected to?

The pituitary gland secretes 8 hormones:

Endocrine hormone

Thyroid-stimulating hormone.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone.

Beta-endorphin.

Prolactin.

Luteinizing hormone.

Follicle-stimulating hormone.

Melanocyte-stimulating hormones.

What does it regulate? Homeostasis.

What does the pituitary gland consists of?

The pituitary gland consists of two components: the anterior pituitary (or adenohypophysis) and the posterior pituitary (or neurohypophysis).

Pineal gland function is linked to the hypothalamus.

The pituitary gland is known as the master endocrine gland.

What is the brain’s “storehouse” of all our sensory perceptions?

The third ventricle of the brain is a narrow opening lying near the base of the cerebral hemispheres and separating the two thalamic areas. These thalamic areas are the brain’s “storehouse.”

When the pituitary and pineal glands are fully developed and stimulated through meditation upon the sixth and seventh chakras, the Third Eye is activated.

Once the Third Eye is open we have personal access to higher knowledge.

The open Third Eye is called the “Eye of the Soul.”

The human brain has a fundamental resemblance to a human, androgynous embryo.

The pineal gland holds the positive, masculine charge.  The pituitary holds a negative, feminine charge.

When the masculine and feminine energies meet in the brain it is known as the Mystical Marriage.

What initiates birth of our multidimensional consciousness and our conscious passage into the fifth dimension and beyond?  The Mystical Marriage.

The pineal gland (also called the pineal body “third eye”) is a small endocrine gland.

It produces the serotonin derivative melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions.

It’s shape resembles a tiny pine cone (hence its name), and it is located near the back of the brain, between the two hemispheres.

Exposure to light can set off a chain reaction of enzymatic events within the pineal gland that regulate circadian rhythms. Some other vertebrates that have a parietal organ or “third eye,” are, in some of them, is photosensitive.

The pineal gland was the last to have its function discovered.

The pineal gland location deep in the brain and it being a “mystery” gland led to it being perceived with myth, superstition, and even metaphysical theories surrounding its perceived function.

The pineal gland is occasionally associated with the second chakra.

The human body has another physical eye whose function has long been recognized by humanity. It is called the ‘Third Eye’-which in reality is the Pineal Gland. It is long thought to have mystical powers. Many consider it the Spiritual Third Eye-our Inner Vision.

The Pineal Gland is about the size of a pea, and is located in the center of the brain in a tiny cave behind and above the pituitary gland, which lies a little behind the root of the nose. It is located directly behind the eyes, attached to the third ventricle.

T Pineal works in harmony with the hypothalamus gland.

When the pineal gland awakens one feels a pressure at the base of the brain. This pressure will often be experienced when connecting to higher frequency. A head injury can also activate the Third Eye-Pineal Gland.

Development of psychic talents has been closely associated with this organ of higher vision.

The thyroid gland, or simply, the thyroid, is one of the smallest endocrine glands.

The thyroid gland is found in the back of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence, or Adam’s apple).

The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes protein and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones.

Thyroid hormones regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body.

The thyroid gets its name from the Greek word shield, due to the shape of the related thyroid cartilage.

The most common problems of the thyroid gland consist of an overactive thyroid gland, referred to as hyperthyroidism, and an underactive thyroid gland, referred to as hypothyroidism.

Given the essential nature of iodine compounds in living organisms, organisms moving from iodine rich seas to iodine deficient land needed stronger systems for uptake and storage of that element. The thyroid appears to have evolved to serve that need.

Vessels surrounding the thyroid to bulge are caused by extreme feelings of hatred.

The thyroid is said to be an energy gland because its secretion is the controller of the speed of living.

It is estimated that 50 million American children are infected with worms and parasites.

Parasite infections compromise the immune system and digestive tract-as well as other organ systems.

Some of the symptoms of parasite infections are chronic fatigue, leaky gut syndrome, fibromyalgia (sleep disorder), ulcerative colitis, allergies, toxicities, and many others.

Parasites invade our homes, workplaces, day-care centers, restaurants, produce aisles, water resources, pets, and just about any other place we eat, sleep, or play.

What are some of the definite steps we must all take to eradicate the parasitic problem?

The author has seen patients recover from chronic fatigue, hypoglycemia, food allergy, spastic colon, and respiratory disorders.

According to one parasite specialist, how many of his patients have some kind of parasite infection?

In the authors own practice, what are some of the conditions she observed that disappeared when parasites were eliminated from the body?

Painstaking examination of food habits and favorite ethnic restaurants, lifestyle, and travel records often reveal one’s source of infection.

What is a central problem in solving the parasite puzzle?

What is to blame for physicians not recognizing classic symptoms, inadequate testing procedures, and under-diagnosis?

In 1991, what percentage did one NYC parasite doctor estimate is infected in the NY metropolitan area?

What factors have contributed to the unrestrained parasite epidemic?

Contaminated water is one of the greatest parasitic hazards.

Cryptosporidium parvum and giardia lamblia are the two most highly infectious parasites.

Cryptosporidium parvum and giardia lamblia are the two most highly infectious parasites.

How much of the US water supply is said to be contaminated with Giardia?

25% of children become infected with parasites from day care centers because:

What percentage of parents is infected from their children?

What is the issue with immigrants and parasites?

People in the armed forces can harbor a variety of parasites due to domestic travel.

How many infectious diseases are transmitted from animals to humans?

The glycemic index is a good rule of thumb to follow with sugar.

Raw-or undercooked-fish, beef, and pork transmit tape worms.

Parasitic invasion is less likely when the intestinal system is in healthy balance.

Parasites may be a co-factor in the development of AIDS.

Increased like lihood of parasite disease in Americans is due to current lifestyle habits of traveling, eating out, camping in the wilderness, placing children in day-care centers, caring for pets, and using antibiotics.

How many Americans will at some point in their lives become hosts to parasites?

The signs and symptoms of parasites come about during initial exposure, shortly after that exposure, or many months later.

What is the definition of parasite?  What’s a basic element in the definition? “An animal or plant that lives on or in another organism from which it obtains nutriment.” A basic element in the definition is:  “usually injuring” or “without contributing to survival.”

Endoparasites live in the body. Ectoparasites live outside the body.

What is parasitism?

The term “host” refers to the organism that serves as the home for the parasite.

The term “vector” refers to the transmitting agent that carries the infecting pathogen.

Human being becomes a host for parasites through:

Where do most invaders in habit in the body and what part follows close behind?

The warning signs for parasites are not symptoms of other diseases.

Parasitic infections are often misdiagnosed.

When parasites are misdiagnosed, ensuing treatment does not result in alleviation of symptoms or disease.

Some worms can cause constipation.

The diarrhea process in parasite infections is a function of the parasite, not the body attempting to rid itself of an infectious organism.

Parasites don’t lead to irritable bowel syndrome.

Parasites have little to nothing to do with arthritis.

Like allergies, parasites also trigger an increase in the production immunoglobulin E (IgE).

Protozoan invasion are known to be the cause for cutaneious ulcers, swellings and sores, papular lesions, and itchy dermatitis-plus other allergic-type reactions.

“Site in Host” refers to the part of the body in which the parasite “resides” permanently.

“Portal of entry” refers to mouth, skin (usually feet), genitalia, respiratory, and nose.

Diagnosis can’t be based on symptomatology (symptoms) when parasites are present in a human host-they produce a wide variety of symptoms, which can be as general as fever, chills, or intestinal problems.

Accurate diagnosis and identification of the parasite be made only if the proper lab tests are administered and reliably interpreted.

Treatment may include surgical and/or nutritional measures as well as drugs.

According to the author, parasites create damage to the host’s body in 6 ways:

1.  Destroy cells faster than can be regenerated-can result in ulceration, perforation, or anemia.

2.  Producetoxic substance harmful to the body.

3. Irritate tissues inducing an inflammatory reaction.

4. Some parasites invade by penetrating skin, producing dermatitis. During their developmental stage, other parasites perforate and damage the intestinal lining.

5. Size and/or weight of the parasitic cysts produces pressure effects on brain, spinal cord, eyes, heart, or bones. Obstruction in intestines, pancreatic and bile ducts can also occur.

6. The presence of parasites depresses immune system functioning while activating immune response-leads to immune system exhaustion.

Experts calculate that there are approximately 300 different parasites existing in the US today. The CDC estimates the number to be much higher, even in the thousands.

Parasites are biochemically complex creatures in their life histories, development, reproductive cycles, nutritional requirements, and disease manifestation.

They are categorized according to structure, shape, function, and reproductive ability.

The thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system.

The thymus produces and “educates” T-lymphocytes (T cells), which are not critical cells of the adaptive immune system.

Each T cell attacks a foreign substance that it identifies with as its receptors.

The thymus is largest and most active during the neonatal and pre-adolescent periods.

The Thymic chakra is where intent comes from and it’s the bridge between the emotions of the heart language.

The Thymic chakra acts as something of a “lie detector” by interfering with energy that is not truthful.

The symbol for the Thymic chakra is like a map rolled up into a scroll, it represents the path of one’s life.

The heart is a myogenicmuscularorgan found in all mammals with a circulatory system.

It’s responsible for pumping blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions.

The term cardiac (as in cardiology) means related to the “heart” and comes from the Greekwordkardia, for “heart”.

The vertebrate heart is composed of cardiac muscle, which is anvoluntary striated muscle tissue found only in this organ, and connective tissue.

The average human heart, beating at 72 beats per minute, will beat approximately 2,5 billion times during an average 66-year lifespan.

The heart weighs approximately 250-300 grams in females and 300-350 grams in males.

In invertebrates that possess a circulatory system, the heart is typically a tube or small sac and pumps fluid that contain water and nutrients such as proteins, fats&sugars.

Chinese medicine, like Western medicine, believes that the Heart is responsible for the circulation of Blood and the health of the blood vessels.

Chinese medicine believes that the Heart controls sweating.

Chinese medicine also believes that the Heart “houses the soul”.

The health of the Heart energy has a lot to do with our mental activity-even consciousness.

When the Heart energy is weak and Blood is deficient, we may suffer from anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness, an inability to concentrate, and in extreme cases manic behavior or coma.

The health of the Heart is reflected on the facial complexion.

In Chinese medicine, each of the organs is said to “open to an orifice”. The Heart is said to open to the tongue.

Heart health is specifically reflected on the tip of the tongue but the Heart governs the color, shape and overall appearance of the tongue in general.

A red tip indicates heat in the Heart and almost always is associated with restless sleep.

Because of the close affinity of the Heart to the tongue, the Heart controls the sense of taste.

The condition of the Heart also effects speech.

The Heart is related to the emotion of sadness.

Chinese medicine believes that the Heart is connected to the uterus and plays a crucial role in triggering ovulation.

What is a paradigm shift?  How long does it take?

Why do doctors have such difficulty in accepting CRC?

What is CRC?

To manage Candida, what’s required?

Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida.

The two types of Candidiasis that have been established by medical journals are: 1. Superficial Candidiasis: localized yeast infection of the skin and mucous membranes. Two examples are vaginitis and oral thrush, and 2. Systemic Candidiasis: “deep candidiasis” is a serious and life-threatening disease and almost never related to CRC-it ccurs when Candida disseminates throughout the body.

Candida infections occur when the patient’s immune defenses have been damaged by factors such as heavy use of antibiotics, environmental chemical overload, or a serious illness.

An important point to keep in mind with the Candida organism:  it can take advantage of only a body that has weakened immune defenses.

When confronted with an illness that isn’t as easily definable, doctors have a more difficult time naming the symptom.

CRC is different from other medical conditions in that its symptoms vary from person to person.

Although CRC is caused by Candida albicans, which is a usually harmless yeast organism, the real problem is what allows the microorganism to grow out of control.

One of the main contributors of Candida is a strong immune system.

What are some factors that weaken the immune system?

Candida and yeasts are a subgroup of the fungi family.

Candida is easily detectable in superficial infections like diaper rash or thrush, or as a complication in serious illnesses like cancer and AIDS. It is far harder to pin down as a cause of chronic illness.

Antibiotics are not one of the leading contributors to Candida growth.

The systems Candida can affect are all nine systems of the body: digestive, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, reproductive, urinary, endocrine, and musculoskeletal.

A full listing of the symptoms of CRC are extremely important, not only do they characterize the illness, yet they are also part of the patients medical history that doctors use as a basis for their diagnosis. Although several symptoms vary from person to person, several symptoms are much more commonly reported than others.

Candida symptoms are:

What usually accompanies Candida overgrowth?

This percentage of people with Candida experience:  89% fatigue, 81% gastrointestinal disturbances, and 54% depression.

Beneficial bacteria inside us, along with a strong immune, keep Candida and other potentially harmful organisms under control.

Candida prefers to live in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which runs from mouth to rectum. Two other common residences are the nervous system and female genitalia (vagina).

Can Candida cause harm in a healthy body? No, it may actually play a positive role in human health.

What does Candida signal a need for?

Commonly reported symptoms of CRC in relation to Candida overgrowth in the gut are digestive problems (like bloating, constipation and gas) and food allergies.

What are the short and long-term effects when the digestive process functions abnormally?

Men, women and children can be negatively affected by Candida.

Women are more likely to develop Candida because of 2 categories: factors biologically inherent to women and behaviors common to them. For example: hormonal changes, birth control pills, antibiotics, pregnancy and female anatomy. Certain hormones cause candida growth and multiplication during adolescence, menstrual cycles and pregnancy. Birth control pills do not only disrupt hormone system but also contain progesterone, which stimulates candida growth. In addition, in the female bladder system, especially in the urethra, women are especially prone to cystitis and other urinary tract problems. Also the vagina’s warm and moist environment provides ideal place for candida growth. Furthermore teenage women concerned with acne often take antibiotics like tetracycline. And since women visit doctors more often than men, they are more likely to receive medication that encourages yeast growth.

What combination of therapies eases or cures CRC and PMS?

Diet and nutritional supplements-a combination of a yeast free diet and medications produced relief in 10 out of 15 women.

A diet should exclude sugar to cure PMS and Candida.

7 typical Candida symptoms related to men are fatigue, depression, bowel disturbances, chronic prostatitis, allergies, carbohydrate and yeast cravings.

Issues often related to men with Candida are:

Antibiotics and diets high in sugar and yeast are main factors that cause children to be exposed to Candida.

What are three predisposing factors that may indicate Candida infection in children?

The 6 general categories Candida-related problems can be broken down into:

Gastrointestinal-abdominal pains, stomach aches, cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea.

Behavioral and learning problems-poor memory, learning disabilities, hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, unusual aggressiveness, autism.

Musculoskeletal problems-muscle problems (aches & cramps), fatigue.

Emotional and mental problems-depression, irritability, intense anger, frustration.

Nervous system stress-anxiety, spasms, over thinking, inability to concentrate.

Allergies-asthma, hives, eczema, allergic reactions to food, inhalant & chemical sensitivity.

Typical Candida symptoms children experience:

Stress is Candida’s best friend.

The relationship between stress, Candida, and corticosteroids is:

Stress starts a chain reaction throughout the body, starting with the brain, which sends a message to the hypothalamus, which in turn stimulates the pituitary gland, which then stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids.

Corticosteroids are a type of drug that increases Candida growth-and they are chemical compounds that regulate the immune, cardiovascular and other systems.  When under prolonged stress they can suppress the immune system.

One of the biggest roles in triggering CRC is the use of antibiotics, along with an impaired immune system.  This contributes to Candida overgrowth in two ways: by killing the bacteria inside us that normally helps regulate Candida growth, and by weakening our immune system.

Why are antibiotics considered harmful?

What does developing an illness or disease depend upon?

Besides taking antibiotics, we are often exposed to them from ingesting them along with things we eat:  farm animals, specifically turkeys, chicken, pigs and cattle. Farm animals are given antibiotics to enhance growth and prevent the spread of disease. In fact, farm animals receive 30x more antibiotics than people do. Most of these drugs are form of penicillin and tetracycline. Also milk contains 80 different antibiotics.

The overuse of antibiotics promotes problems with Candida through:

Broad-spectrum antibiotics which are used to kill some bacteria kill only a small  range of bacteria, many of which normally keep candida growth under control; and antibiotics do not inhibit some of the normal defensive mechanisms of the immune system.

Three nutrient deficiencies that have been associated with suppressed immune function are:

Nutritional deficiencies, like antibiotics, do not weaken the immune defenses and predispose one to Candida.

The difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance is that a food allergy specifically involves an abnormal response from the immune system, and an intolerance or sensitivity is a broader term that applies to any unpleasant and non-psychologically based reaction to a specific food or food ingredient.

Food allergies and intolerances be determined by looking at four areas: medical history, symptoms, blood tests, and allergy tests.

Standard food allergy patterns are:

A food allergy/addiction situation is impossible to win because you feel poor if you eat the addictive food and even worse when you don’t eat it. So the only rational solution is to completely eliminate the food from the diet.

The four basic areas that common symptoms of food allergy fall into are:

Respiratory-sinus, nasal, bronchial congestions, frequent cold, earaches & coughing.

Intestinal-bloating, cramps, loss of appetite, gas, nausea, constipation, diarrhea.

Skin problems-hives, eczema, patches of dry skin, unexplainable rashes.

Emotional or physical-irritability, fatigue, headaches, depression, tension, insomnia.

What are the 3 ways food allergies are tested?

What is the “gold standard” among allergy tests?  Why may it be challenging and what does it require?

Why do birth control pills encourage Candida growth?

Toxic or chemical load refers to:

It refers to the cumulative effect chemicals from our home and environment can have on our bodies. The term toxic load describes the total number of apparent or latent chemicals affecting your health.

How do chemicals affect a person with Candida?

A common tool used by doctors to diagnose Candida-related illnesses is an examination of patient’s medical history, analysis of symptoms-and of laboratory tests (blood or stool example or even both).

7 broad categories of CRC:

1.  Frequently reporting a wide variety of apparently unexplainable symptoms.

2.  Having taken broad-spectrum antibiotics.

3.  Having taken birth control pills or having been pregnant.

4.  Having taken cortisone or other steroid medications.

5.  Allergy problems or chemical sensitivities (negative reactions to every day chemical substances).

6.  Negative reactions to molds, fungi or yeasts.

7.  Unexplainable cravings for sweets, alcohol or breads.

Why is a person’s medical history important in determining if Candida is the cause of health problems?

The three tests used to detect Candida infections are cultures, skin tests, and antibody levels. The problem with these tests is they can fail to provide positive identification of a problem; they can’t positively determine a diagnosis.

Stool tests are an ideal way to measure Candida overgrowth, because the amount of antibodies present in the body can indicate whether or not the immune system is responding to an overgrowth of Candida.

What’s important to look for when choosing a health care provider to help you with Candida?

Candida is a part of the body.

Antibiotics do not greatly affect the natural defense mechanisms of the immune system that fight Candida.

Candida overgrowth is a result of weakened immune functions-treatment should be focused on strengthening the immune system.

Treating CRC involves changing the way you live.

Of the hardest and most important in treatment, is the Candida control diet.

Recovery is almost impossible without following the diet.

The more a person understands how their habits affect their health, the easier it is to stick with the treatment program.

All treatments for CRC have 3 goals.

It is not necessary to avoid environmental molds in the treatment of Candida.

Diet is by far the most important step of recovery.

Improvement is often gradual.

Eliminating yeasts totally from one’s body is neither feasible nor desirable.

A patient experiencing die-off may exhibit unpleasant symptoms, such as aches, pains, and a general worsening and intensifying of all symptoms.

Briefly describe the 3 steps of how a too-rapid die-off can be lessened:

1. Follow candida controlled diet for one or two weeks before taking antifungal medication. When you start with medication take lower dosage in the beginning and gradually work it up until full dosage.
2. Take over the counter health-food store aids-vitamin C (helps to boost immune system), activated charcoal (helps by absorbing toxins and lessening die-off reactions) and Alka-Seltzer (to relief acute food intolerance problems) and aspirin.
3. Get enough rest, avoid stress, avoid food and substances that we are allergic, eat well-balanced nourishing meals.

Overall suggestions for following the Candida diet:

Stages of the Candida control diet:

Two categories of food allergies are:  1. immediate or type 1 allergies, in which the reaction comes shortly after the food has been eaten.2. delayed, or type 2 allergies, in which the reaction is later and harder to pinpoint.

What foods should be avoided after the diet?

What are the 6 suggested treatments for CRC that the author recommends?

What are the general vitamins and minerals that seem to alleviate most CRC symptoms?

The common friendly bacteria (probiotic) recommended for Candida is Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Probiotics (meaning “for life”), are good bacteria, both therapeutic and protective, for:

-Reduce high cholesterol levels.

-Efficiency of the digestive tract.

-Keep bowel functions at normal levels.

-Producing some of the B vitamins, including biotin, pyridoxine (B6), folic acid, and niacin (B3).

-Excreting substances toxic to disease-causing bacteria.

-Protecting the body against toxic pollutants and radiation damage.

Probiotics often have to be taken daily for several months. Bifidus is recommended for even one month longer than the antifungal medication the patient is taking. Correct usage of probiotics involves understanding how the different bacteria help the body and how to best keep them functioning properly.

The 3 kinds of probiotic bacteria that help control Candida and therefore promote recovery from CRC are:

1.  Lactobacillus acidophilus (found in small intestine, mouth and vagina).

2.  Bifidobacterium bifidus (found in large intestine in babies and children and in the lower sections of the small intestine and in the vagina).

3.  Lactobacillus bulgaricus (doesn’t permanently stay in the body).

Why should the filtration process of a probiotic be described on the label?

The best form of probiotics is in powdered form, often offered in capsules. The best kind of capsule is enteric-coated (does not dissolve in the stomach but rather in the intestines).

What are some effective and natural nonprescription anti-fungal medicines that specifically kill Candida?

What are some vitamins that help rebuild a weakened immune system?

Deficiencies of hydrochloric acid is often found in CRC patients–it is probably at least partially responsible for the digestive problems and gastrointestinal symptoms frequently reported by CRC patients.

Why is a high-fiber diet important in helping to eliminate Candida?

Colonics are especially useful in the early stages of CRC treatment and during the die-off period due to the excessive amounts of toxins released by the Candida organisms when they die in large quantities.

4 reasons why a person still may not have recovered from Candida are:

1. Chronic exposure to mold in your home or workplace, 2. Chronic exposure to chemicals in your home or workplace, 3. The possibility that you might have parasites, 4. Toxins released into your body from mercury-silver amalgam dental fillings.

Vaginitis refers to: vaginal burning, itching, a foul odor, discharge-areas surrounding the vagina may become red, feel irritated, and appear sore.

The use of Lactobacillus acidophilus will help restore the flora in your vagina and the rest of your body.

How can a chronic illness change one’s life?

What are some strategies for coping with CRC?

Some alternatives to antibiotics:

Where is the gallbladder located in the human body and what are its charateristics?

CCK = chole-cystokinin, is a peptide of the gastrointestinal system responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein.

How much bile does the gallbladder store?

What’s the role of bile? It emulsifies fats in partly digested food.

What emotions is the liver/gallbladder said to be vulnerable to?

How may these emotions affect health?

What are the functions of the liver?

Can the body function without a liver long term?

What is the livers role in metabolism?

Where is it located?

What does it produce?  What is this for?

What is the size, shape, and color of the liver?

What does the gall bladder store?

What is the process of drug metabolism?

What does the liver store?

Why is the liver prone (subject to) to many diseases?

What are the most common diseases of the liver?

Why are many diseases of the liver accompanied by jaundice?

When does the liver generally produce symptoms?

Name 4 symptoms of liver disease:

How is the diagnosis of liver function determined?

What percentage of the liver can regenerate into a whole liver?

When is a liver transplant recommended?

What imbalances and emotions and known to be linked to the liver?

What phase of digestion is the stomach involved in?  Following what?

The stomach is located in between the esophagus and the small intestine.