HEALUS HEALTH

Liver CleanseDon’t just heal the symptom,

heal the system.

Table of Contents

3 Directions

9 General Guidelines

15 Dietary Guidelines

18 Liver and

Gallbladder Flush

23 Next Phase

Liver Cleanse

Directions

Welcome to your 30-day Liver Cleanse! This is Phase 4 in our 8-step healing system. Healus Health’s 8-phase process is designed to address the underlying causes of all disease. In the first 3 phases we focused on gut health with our Digestive, Candida, and Parasite Cleanse. Now that the gut is more stable we move on to Liver, which is our main detoxification organ. During this phase we will focus on detoxing the liver while still supporting gut health. By doing this 30-day Liver Cleanse, you’ll make huge strides towards achieving a healthy body and mind.

Congratulations on taking this step on your path towards greater health!

We encourage you to take note of your symptoms and how you feel as you move through this cleanse. Pay attention to how your body is improving. You may want to take a “before” photo for your own record because sometimes a photo says more than the scale! At the end of your cleanse, take an “after” photo and see for yourself! Tips: Try to use the same mirror, similar clothing and consistent lighting for best and most realistic photo results.

Feel free to share your photo with us by tagging us on Instagram @HealusHealth.

Why CleanseThe liver is appropriately named for its vital role in the human body. Throughout time, natural and more conventional views in medicine have acknowledged that the liver is one of the most, if not the most important organ of the body.

The liver is also your largest internal organ, and it’s responsible for an astonishing variety of life-sustaining functions. It is integral to countless metabolic processes, supports the digestive system, controls blood sugar, and regulates fat storage. However, one of the liver’s most important functions is detoxification and chemically breaking down everything that enters your body. From the healthiest bite of organic

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food, to the poisonous pesticides that linger in your produce. The liver has to break it all down.

While our primary focus in this cleanse is to heal and support the liver we still want to continue following an anti-inflammatory diet and repair the gut. To receive the most benefit from this cleanse stay within our eating guidelines and get in your smoothie every day. In addition to the liver cleanse you’ll have the opportunity to do a 3 day liver and gallbladder flush at the end. The liver and gallbladder flush is not for everyone so be sure to read the qualifications guideline at the end of this book to see if it is right for you.

DirectionsDuration

This is a 30-day liver cleanse.

Supplements

Liver Cleanse: Take 1 liver capsule in the morning and 1 in the evening, preferably on an empty stomach.

Perfect Protein: Full of essential amino acids and nutrients. Add 2 scoops to your smoothies. Have 1 smoothie a day as a meal or snack.

Gut Restore: Important fiber bulking agent, detoxifier and gut tonifier. Add 1 scoop to your smoothies. Have 1 smoothie a day as a meal or snack.

Recommended Supplements

Essential Enzymes: Essential Enzymes assist your body in properly digesting and assimilating the food you eat. Our innovative Essential Enzyme formula ensures that your body has the extra enzymes it needs to properly break down food with ease. Find at HealusHealth.com.

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Complete Biotic: This product can assist in healing and repairing your gut during this cleanse. Complete Biotic is neither a probiotic nor a prebiotic, but a short chain fatty acid. When it comes to the health of your gut, short chain fatty acids run the show. They are responsible for regulating bacteria in the gut (good and bad), aid in digestion, communicate with your immune system, maintain gut lining integrity, and prevent inflammation. This product will help reduce any detox symptoms you have during the Liver Cleanse, and will to continue to help repair your digestive tract. Find at HealusHealth.com.

Concentrace Trace Mineral Drops: Hopefully this product is a staple in your pantry at this point. But if not that is your reminder that it is so important to mineralize your water. We highly recommend adding this to your water daily to ensure that your cells are properly hydrated and receiving the minerals that they need to function. Find at Amazon.com.

Electrolyte Packets (add to water): It always helpful to have extra electrolytes around while you are detoxing. They can help remineralize the body, boost energy, and take away any detox symptoms that you might experience. Keep some Trace Minerals Electrolyte Power Pack or Oxylent packs on hand. Find at Amazon.com.

Activated Charcoal: This supplement makes the livers job a lot easier by capturing toxins in the body. You can also take 2-3 capsules whenever you are feeling any detox symptoms such as headache, fatigue, or bloating. Find at Amazon.com.

Perfect Protein SmoothieOur detox smoothie should be staple in your diet at this point, and we are going to continue to use it in the Liver Cleanse. Smoothies are a great way to deliver a lot of nutrients and fiber into your system. Additionally, smoothies make it easier for your system to properly digest and absorb the nutrients you are feeding it.

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Perfect Protein

Our plant-based protein is 100% organic with no additives or emulsifiers. It consists of protein rich hemp, coconut milk, yacon root, inulin, Madagascar vanilla, cocoa, and stevia. Each ingredient is specifically designed to fill in particular nutrient gaps. The hemp provides protein, fiber, and healthy fat. The coconut milk provides additional healthy fats, supports immune health, nourishes the brain, and regulates cholesterol. Yacon root is rich in potassium and calcium, and contains prebiotics to support gut health. Inulin is an excellent source of soluble fiber, and aids in weight loss by decreasing the hunger hormone, leptin. Cocoa is anti-inflammatory, anti-allergen, and anti-carcinogenic, as well as rich in antioxidants. Madagascar vanilla is the purest form of vanilla on the planet, and is also rich in antioxidants and minerals.

Gut Restore

Our gut restore blend is a combination of stabilized rice bran, L-glutamine powder, Ganeden® probiotic, and specific digestive enzymes for absorption. Rice bran is a combination of soluble and insoluble fiber, rich in B vitamins. L-glutamine is an amino acid that helps support muscle tissue, curbs sugar cravings, and, in the right amount, helps heal the intestinal lining and reduce digestive inflammation. This is why we made sure that you get 2.5 grams of glutamine in each scoop so you can benefit from all of its gut-healing properties. Ganeden® is a special strain of probiotic that is extremely stable in all temperatures and strongly supports gut and immune health. Digestive enzymes are included for increased nutrient absorption, and also serve to reduce any inflammation in the body.

We believe in clean, pure ingredients that actually work! This is why we made sure that, with every scoop, you are getting enough of every ingredient to reap the benefits that our products have to offer. That’s a whole lot of nutrition in every smoothie!

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Perfect Protein Smoothie Recipe

2 scoops of Perfect Protein1 scoop of Gut Restore1 frozen bananaWater, almond or coconut milk

You can also add in stevia to taste, berries, chia seeds, raw cacao, leafy greens, and our Alkalizing Greens Powder. Play with the consistency and taste until you find a combination that you like. Feel free to come up with your own recipe, too!

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General Guidelines

In today’s society, we don’t make the liver’s job any easier. Over 3,000 chemicals are used by the food industry during processing, and an additional 12,000 chemicals are used in food packaging materials. Pesticide residues are found in the vast majority of produce, even ones that have been “washed.” Heavy metals are consumed through our water, food, dental fillings, and cookware. Not to mention the additional chemicals we bombard our body with in lotions, shampoos, makeup, toothpaste, perfume, and household cleaners. Add on top of that the fact that the average American is on 13 medications. Needless to say, the liver in the 21st century is overwhelmed and overworked!

The liver is the only cleanser for the bloodstream and filters out not just chemicals but bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, as well. But when the liver is clogged and overwhelmed with toxins, it can’t do a very effective job of processing nutrients and detoxifying chemicals. What happens when your liver gets sluggish? For one, toxins begin to accumulate in your system and can be the source for a wide variety of symptoms and conditions such as,

Pretty much any major dysfunction in the body has the liver involved to some extent. It’s safe to say that if the liver isn’t happy, nobody’s happy. The purpose of this cleanse is to provide the liver with the support that

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o Hormonal Imbalanceo Adrenal Fatigueo Menstrual Dysfunctiono Cancero Autoimmunityo Depression and Anxietyo Migraineso Cognitive Decline o Skin Rasheso Digestive Dysfunctiono Blood Sugar Imbalanceo Poor Metabolism and Weight Gaino Premature Aging

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it needs to properly detox and perform all of its other vital roles.

Liver DamageMany people only associate liver damage with serious diseases such as hepatitis or cirrhosis. However, there are a lot of different symptoms or disorders in the body that are associated with a compromised liver. Whenever the body has a high toxic load that burdens the liver, the following dysfunction can occur.

Fat and Toxins

If you’ve had trouble losing weight, your liver could be the cause. The liver plays a main role in fat metabolism. It is responsible for breaking down and utilizing fatty acids, as well as excreting excess fat from the body. When the liver isn’t functioning properly due to an excess burden of toxins, fat is not properly metabolized or excreted. In addition, when there is an excess of toxins in the body due to a sluggish liver metabolism, fat cells will trap these toxins in order to protect you. Stored fat, therefore, is a way that your body is keeping your vital organs from toxicity damage. This is also why many people have a difficult time losing weight, because your body does not want to release these toxins into your blood stream if your liver cannot properly filter them out safely.

Liver and Cellulite

A sluggish liver that is not properly metabolizing fats will lead to excess fat globulins in the blood stream. These fat globulins tend to build up and need to be deposited in the body. Often, they can be found as fatty deposits under the skin, or in the form of cellulite on the thighs and arms.

Liver and Methylation

Methylation is just a technical term to describe how the body detoxes. The liver’s detoxification is a 2-phase process. The first phase involves

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converting harmful chemicals into less harmful chemicals. The second phase takes those less harmful chemicals and converts them so that they can be excreted from the body. This entire process involves a series of complicated biochemical processes.

Many people have a slight genetic compromise that classifies them as an over or under methylator. This simply means that this detox process does not flow as smoothly or as efficiently as it should. A person with this condition will most likely have a heavier toxic burden and have a hard time detoxing.

One of our goals during this phase is to properly support and strengthen the liver to make this process more efficient. We do this through supplementation with vitamins and herbs that support the liver’s detoxification process, as well as lowering the toxic load of chemicals that the liver has to filter out.

Liver and Thyroid Function

The thyroid plays a major role in the efficiency and the speed of your metabolism. The hormones that regulate the thyroid are T4 and T3. The liver’s job is to assist in the conversion of T4 to T3. Understand that T3 is the active part of your thyroid hormone that is responsible for turning your body into a fat burning machine. When you have a sluggish liver, that conversion of T4 to T3 doesn’t happen as well it should. This leaves you with a sluggish thyroid that may lead to hypothyroidism.

Liver and Cholesterol

The liver is responsible for manufacturing about half of the body's cholesterol. Most of the cholesterol made by the liver is used to make bile, a greenish yellow, thick, sticky fluid that aids in digestion. Cholesterol is also needed to make certain hormones, including estrogen, testosterone, and the adrenal hormones, and is a vital component of every cell membrane. When the liver is not properly regulating cholesterol, then cholesterol metabolism will be off. This can result in too much or too little cholesterol in your blood, which will

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affect heart health and hormone production as well.

Liver and Hormones

In addition to creating cholesterol for hormone production, the liver is also responsible for cycling out excess hormones. There needs to be delicate balance when it comes to hormones. You don’t want too many or too little. For example, excess estrogen in the body creates inflammation and causes weight gain. Excess androgens can cause acne and conditions such as PCOS for women. In order to keep your hormones balanced it is really important that the Liver clears out any excess hormones from your body. But when the liver is damaged due to a heavy toxic burden this function suffers and hormones will inevitably be out of balance.

Liver and Emotions

In Chinese Medicine the liver is associated with emotions such as anger, resentment, and depression. They believe that every organ harbors an emotion of some sort. The emotional aspect of the organ influences the physical function and vice versa. When the liver is compromised physically in any way it can increase these emotions. You may find that you are quick to anger, or are depressed.

Stress also greatly affects the liver. Part of this cleanse is not only detoxing your liver, but detoxing your emotions as well. By letting go of old anger and resentments you can help support the health of your liver. Even if you don’t think you have anything to let go don’t be surprised when some old resentments surface during this cleanse. That is perfectly normal and a great opportunity to focus on peace and forgiveness.

Detox Side EffectsWith any detox, you are bound to experience some “die off” side effects. As the liver is able to more quickly excrete toxins you may notice some detox side effects such as fatigue or headaches. These

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symptoms may come and go, but remember that this is perfectly normal, and a good sign that the cleanse is working!

The following are some common side effects, and how to alleviate them.

Headache: A dull achy headache is a common side effect of “die off.” A good way to treat a detox headache is to take electrolytes and activated charcoal. Add some powdered electrolytes to your water and take 2-3 capsules of activated charcoal. If it is a detox headache, it should pass soon.

Fatigue: Detoxing is hard work on your body! So don’t be surprised if your system is more tired than normal. Your body is healing and repairing, so give it the extra rest it needs. For a little boost of energy, drink a packet of electrolyte powder.

Anger: Remember that the liver is associated with the emotions of anger and resentment. Even if you aren’t prone to anger you may find that you experience bouts of it during this cleanse. This is a good sign that you are releasing some pent up resentments and is an important part of the detox process. To help with this process we suggest that you do some journaling and practice meditation.

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Dietary Guidelines

During this cleanse, it is helpful to eliminate inflammatory foods such as gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and anything processed. This will not only make it easier for your liver to detox, but will help heal your gut, as well. Stick to whole foods as much as possible, and aim to get in a good portion of greens every day. You’ll get the best results by adhering to the following guidelines during this cleanse.

Organic: During this phase, it is important to eat only organic produce, organic eggs, and organic grass-fed meats. Remember, we are cutting down on the amount of toxins and chemicals that your liver has to process, which includes pesticides and antibiotics from non-organic meat.

Wild Caught: Stick to wild caught fish only that are low in mercury, such as salmon and cod. And continue to avoid shellfish, because of their bacteria and parasite load.

Limit Coffee: Coffee is not only acidic, but contains over 1,000 chemicals that burden the liver. If you are going to drink coffee, stick with an organic brand that is low in acid, but we recommend eliminating it all together during this month.

No Alcohol: Alcohol is one of the most toxic substances that the liver has to process. During this time, it is especially important to eliminate this harmful beverage.

Eat More Greens: Specifically, greens like dandelion, which aids in the liver’s detoxification process. Try adding dandelion to your salad, or using it in your favorite green juice recipe.

Beets: Beets are awesome at cleansing the liver because it contains a substance called betaine. This substance specifically targets liver cells and helps to remove toxins. In Chinese medicine, beets are also used to help nourish the liver.

Garlic: Just a small amount of raw garlic has the ability to activate liver enzymes that help your body flush out toxins. Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that aid in liver

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cleansing.

Green Tea: If you are looking for a caffeine alternative to coffee, we recommend green tea. This beverage is also full of plant antioxidants known as catechins, a compound known to assist liver function.

Cruciferous Vegetables: Such as broccoli, cauliflower, and the cabbage family will increase the amount of glucosinolate in your system, adding to enzyme production in the liver.

Lemons and Limes: These citrus fruits contain very high amounts of vitamin C, which aids the body in synthesizing toxic materials into substances that can easily be excreted. Drinking freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice in the morning helps stimulate the liver.

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Liver and Gallbladder Flush

Another way to dramatically improve the health and functionality of your liver is with a liver and gallbladder flush. This is a three-day process that is done during the liver detox phase.

The liver produces a substance called bile, which is used to aid the small intestine in the absorption and digestion of fats. Before bile reaches the small intestine, the liver sends it to the gallbladder to be stored. When you eat fat, the gallbladder then excretes bile to the small intestine to digest the fats. This is how the pathway is supposed to work, however, for many people with an overtaxed liver, this process doesn’t occur very smoothly. When the liver is congested, the bile can form stones in the gallbladder, which causes further congestion. Not only is less bile excreted to the small intestine, but the stones can build up, causing pain and discomfort.

There are over half a dozen varieties of gallstones, most of which have cholesterol crystals in them. They can be black, red, white, green, or tan colored. The green ones get their color from being coated with bile. A blockage formed by too many stones keeps the liver from detoxifying and eliminating harmful substances, such as chemicals, toxins, and parasites. Gallstones also disrupt how cholesterol is metabolized and used by the body, which can lead to high cholesterol levels.

The gallbladder flush helps to clean out all the built up sludge of toxins and stones so that this pathway can begin functioning normally again. It cleanses the liver bile ducts, and helps purify the blood stream by making the liver cleaner and more efficient. This flushing process can also be viewed as a fat loss secret. When this pathway is working, fats are easily metabolized and digested in the small intestine, resulting in less fat storage, lower cholesterol and weight loss.

There is also an interesting emotional aspect to this cleanse. The gallbladder represents courage and willpower. When the gallbladder is congested, it is common to feel emotionally weak and lack willpower. But as the gallbladder becomes physically strengthened during this detoxification process, your courage and willpower will also grow. Often, after the liver and gallbladder cleanse, it is common to feel empowered and strong, thanks to your now healthy gallbladder.

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Is the Gallbladder Flush right for you?While this is a natural way to effectively remove stones from the gallbladder, this flush is not for everyone. If you have the following conditions, do not attempt this flush.

We cannot advocate that this flush be used instead of a gallbladder operation (although many people have avoided surgery by doing this flush). If you are concerned that you have a lot of gallstones always talk to your physician before performing this flush. Be aware that there is always the possibility of a stone getting stuck in a bile duct during this cleanse. While this is an extremely rare occurrence you may need to seek medical attention to dislodge the stone.

InstructionsTo prepare for the gallbladder flush you will need the following supplies.

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o Gallbladder removal o Liver disease o Active Crohn’s diseaseo Active Ulcerative Colitis o Active Pancreatitis o Cholecystitis o Liver or Gallbladder Cancero A severely weakened immune systemo If you are allergic to any of the cleanse ingredients

o Ozonated Magnesium (Mag O7 found on Amazon): This special form of magnesium is used instead of epsom salts, but you can substitute a dose of Epsom salt for the magnesium if you are unable to purchase it. Ozonated magnesium serves to relax the tubules so that the passage of larger stones is painless and smooth. The ozonated magnesium also serves to evacuate the small and large

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Day 1

Today eat only fruit and vegetables. No oils, fats, or heavy proteins. Vegetables can be steamed and seasoned, but not cooked with oils. Throughout the day, you want to drink either unfiltered apple juice or apple cider. Drink at least 1 quart throughout the day. Make sure to drink plenty of water as well.

Day 2

Choose a day like Saturday for the flush so that you can rest the next day. Take no medicines, vitamins or other pills that you can do without. They could hinder success of the cleanse. Eat a no-fat fruit breakfast and light fat-free lunch, such as cooked veggies. Eliminating fat allows the bile to build up and develop pressure in the liver. Higher pressure pushes out more stones.

2:00 PM: Do not eat after 2:00 o'clock. You may continue to drink water. If you break this rule you could feel quite uncomfortable later.

6:00 PM: Take 4 Ozonated Mg Pills (or Epsom salts)

8:00 PM: Take 4 Ozonated Mg Pills (or Epsom salts)

9:45 PM: Pour 3/4 cup (measured cup) of your high-quality olive oil into a jar. Add ½ cup of squeezed grapefruit and ¼ cup of lemon juice into the oil. Close the jar tightly with its lid and shake briskly until well mixed, almost watery. Only fresh squeezed juice will do this. Now be

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o intestines of feces.o Fresh Grapefruit Juice: ½ cup of fresh squeezed grapefruit. o Fresh Lemon Juice: ¼ cup of fresh squeezed lemon. o Unfiltered Apple Juice or Apple Cider: Apple juice helps to soften

and breakdown the stones. You will need at least 1 quart of juice. Make sure the juice has no added sugar and has sediment on the bottom. You can also juice your own apples.

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sure to get completely ready for bed.

10:00 PM (or bedtime): Drink down the concoction you have mixed, quickly, if possible. Lie down immediately. The sooner you lie down, the more stones you will get out. Put your knees up to your chest in a fetal position. Lie on your right side for at least half an hour. The oil/citrus juice mixture will go to your gallbladder and liver. These organs will not know what to do with that much oil emulsion, so they will spasm and throw off all the available bile - plus stones, gravel and crystals. You may feel a little nauseous or some mild discomfort at this point. This is normal and will pass.

One half hour later: You may turn on your back or your other side to sleep if you would like.

Day 3

Next morning (early): Upon wakening, take your third and final dose of 4 ozonated magnesium pills or Epsom salts. Don't take this dose before 6:00 AM. At this point you will most likely fine that you are going to the bathroom, a lot. Diarrhea is normal. Keep an eye out for how much bile and stones that you are passing.

After 2-4 hours: If your stomach feels ready you may go ahead and eat something. You can continue to eat like normal throughout the day, but keep it light and eat foods that are easy to digest. You may continue to go to the bathroom frequently throughout the day. You may also find that you are more tired than normal. This is a good day to stay home and watch movies. By the next day, you should feel fully recovered and ready to take on the world.

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Next Phase

Congratulations!You’ve finished Phase 4! Cheers to a healthier and happier you!

If you’ve successfully completed your 30-day Liver Cleanse, we encourage you to keep the detoxing going by moving on to Phase 5, which is our Chemical Cleanse. The Chemical Cleanse is designed to eliminate harmful heavy metals and chemicals from your body. This is one of the most important phases when it comes to ultimate health and longevity. If you are really looking to make significant changes to your health, cleansing your whole body in this order is the way to go.

If you want to know more about our additional cleanses, please visit our website www.HealusHealth.com.

For further assistance, we offer virtual health coaching. For more information on setting up a health coaching session, email info@healushealth.com.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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