Basic Human Anatomy 101
THYROID
helps balance & regulate metabolism
if sluggish — may experience coldness, lethargy, weight gain
If over-active — may experience heart palpitations, weight loss
need to support adrenals at same time
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
primary means of removing toxic waste from the cells and the mesenchyme
when overburdened, toxic waste can build-up in the body
toxic waste accumulation can lead to deterioration in overall cellular function and stress on the circulatory system
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
comprised of the heart, blood, blood vessels
blood provides nutrients, removes waste products and carries oxygen
KIDNEYS
main filtration system of the blood
keep the body from being overwhelmed with toxic waste
regulation of essential minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride)
most overworked and under-nourished system in our body
take abuse from lack of pure water, consumption of carbonated beverages, coffee, tea and alcohol
MINERAL BUFFERS
essential minerals used by the body to bind with excess acid production or accumulation
the body utilizes and depletes these minerals when the quantity of acids is excessive
MESENCHYME
the pathway that all nutrients, toxins and hormones must pass through in order to allow for communication between cells
when this area becomes overburdened with waste products, the nutritional needs of the cell, as well as the waste elimination demands of the cell, are greatly compromised
CELLS
healthy cells make healthy bodies
all life activity occurs at the cellular level
cellular metabolism can be inhibited or stimulated by exposure to substances
VIRUS
virus will bind with the genetic material of cells and cause metabolic alterations
MITOCHONDRIA
the "furnace" inside the cell that burns food for energy • the powerhouse of the cell and therefore of the body
when not working optimally, one may experience fatigue, lowered immune response
LIVER
major metabolic organ in the body
responsible to removing toxins
major blood reservoir, blood filtration organ, removes bacteria, endotoxins (toxins produced in the body), antigen-antibody complexes
makes and secretes bile
intricately involved in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism
stores minerals and vitamins
detoxifies and excretes into the bile various chemical compounds (hormones - thyroxine, cortisol, estrogen and aldosterone; histamine; drugs; pesticides)
PANCREAS
regulates blood sugar levels
aids in digestion of foods
imbalance can cause hypoglycemia, diabetes, digestive difficulties, malabsorption
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
includes the liver, stomach, intestines, pancreas
can become compromised due to stress, inappropriate food combining and over-consumption of foods
repairing and rebuilding
an intact digestive system is essential to improving absorption of nutrients, regulating blood sugar levels, increasing immune response and balancing hormonal function
ADRENALS
involved in regulation of the autonomic nervous system helping the body cope through extreme episodes of stress
involved in the retention and excretion of minerals
lifestyle, activity levels and diet are compromising the function of this gland
BACTERIA
can be present when the pH of the urine is above 6.8 (fasting)
