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Spleen, Understanding the SPLEEN, its function, herbal and lifestyle suggestions.
Spleen
SYSTEM: Glandular
(Endocrine)and Immune System
CATEGORY: Gland/Organ
NUMBER: One
SHAPE: Apple slice looking - Solid
Purple colored
SIZE: Averages 5 inches length
x 3 inches width x 2 inches deep
LOCATION: Upper left
hand side of the lower abdomen just beneath the rib cage (see page
SPLEEN-Location) FUNCTION:
- Before birth a fetus' red and white blood cells
are manufactured in the spleen.
- Lymph gland
- Red blood cell storage.
- Helps in the manufacturing and destroys
old or worn-out red blood cells.
- Draws waste from the lymphatic system to be
eliminated.
KINESIOLOGY: Open hand on the
lower rib cage on the left side. (see Page SPLEEN-4)
IRIDOLOGY:
Left eye only at 4:50 (see Page SPLEEN-Iridology)
REFLEXOLOGY: Left foot
only, down from the second to the last toe less than 1/2 way down.
HELPS TO IMPROVE FUNCTION:
Good diet is essential for all body
systems.
DETRIMENTAL TO ITS HEALTH:
Cobalt absorption. (can cause an over
production of blood.)
Mononucleosis - can effect spleen as
well as the liver.
POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS/HEALTH CONDITIONS:
HYPERACTIVE (OVERACTIVE)
Hypersplenism - an overactivity starts
killing too many red blood cells.
The Spleen can swell which can cause other
organs to swell.
Burkitt's Lymphoma - A non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
which may be caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus
Congenital hemolytic anemia (Genetic condition
where there is an enlargement of the spleen.)
Gaucher's disease - Genetic condition
which causes enlargement of the spleen
Cooley's anemia (Mediterranean disease)
-red blood cells deform and the spleen hardens
HYPOACTIVE (UNDERACTIVE)
None listed
MAIN MINERALS:
Copper, Iron, Chlorine, Fluorine, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium
MAIN VITAMINS:
Vitamin C, B complex
| HERBS
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REASON FOR SUGGESTION |
| Cascara Sagrada |
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| Dandelion Root |
Contains Iron which helps burn excess rubbish and toxins.
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| Evening Primrose oil |
Aids in the cleansing of the liver |
| Licorice Root |
Helps with production of interferon (helps protect the
immune system)(contains glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetinic acid) |
| Suma |
Strengthens immune system. Especially with Hodgkin's
disease. |
| Uva Ursi |
Soothes irritated tissues. Helps fight bacteria
and virus. |
| Wild Yam |
Helps provide antiseptic strength to the Spleen. Not
my first choice. |
| Wood Betony |
Blood purifier. |
| Yellow Dock |
Blood thinner. |
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REASONS FOR SUGGESTIONS |
| None of which I am aware |
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| OTHER NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS |
REASON FOR SUGGESTION |
| None of which I am aware. |
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
You can live without a spleen however
it may effect your immune system. That is why when they do certain organ
transplant they remove the spleen to lower the chances of rejection.
It also will effect your ability for
any strenuous activity, because the spleen stores blood for extremities
when you need to fight or flee.
QUESTIONS TO ASK |
YES ANSWER INDICATES |
| Do you have an unexplained pressure under the left rib cage? |
Spleen might be inflamed or enlarged. Also can effect lymphatic
system. |
| Pain radiating from the left rib cage to the shoulder. |
Inflamed spleen. |
ADDITIONAL READING: None of which
I am aware
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