The Detox Miracle Sourcebook: Raw Foods and Herbs for Complete Cellular Regeneration

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Since the thyroid/parathyroid affects the body’s ability to utilize calcium,
we find that bone problems, depressive disorders and connective tissue
weaknesses can be eliminated by regenerating the thyroid/parathyroid glands.
Hyperthyroidism is easy to overcome through detoxification. Never allow
any doctor to destroy or remove the thyroid gland because of hyperactivity
The thyroid/parathyroid gland is vital to your well-being in a multitude of
ways that greatly affect your quality of life.


THYMUS


The thymus gland consists of two pinkish/gray, flat-looking, symmetrical
lobes and is located in the middle of your sternum (mediastinal) in front of
(anterior to) and above your heart. Each lobe of the thymus gland has several
lobules. However, as in many glands, there is a cortex (outer portion) and a
medulla (inner portion). The outer portion is full of lymphoid tissues
containing many cells called thymocytes. The medulla has some thymocytes
but mostly contains large corpuscles (Hassall’s).


The thymus gland is considered the master gland of the immune system.
It is large in children, but becomes much smaller with age. Because of diet
and lifestyle, the thymus can be almost completely atrophied by the time of
old age.


Your thymus gland is essential to the maturation (maturing) of thymic
lymphoid cells called T-cells. T-cells are small-to-medium-sized lymphocytes
(white blood cells) that are a part of a class of immune cells called NK or
natural killer cells. These cells, along with the B-cells (bone marrow cells),
are the Marine and Navy Seals of your body’s police force. These are vital, as
they are the source of cell-mediated immunity, meaning not controlled by
antibodies. Cell-mediated immunity is vital in helping the body fight the
invasion of molds, yeasts, fungus, bacteria, viruses and the like. Keep your
thymus and the rest of your body always healthy. Remember, the strong
survive, the weak perish.


ADRENAL GLANDS


An adrenal gland is located on top of each kidney, and, except for the

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