Blood, liver, kidney, spleen detox and cleanse
| What is Maestro™? |
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Maestro™ works by helping to cleanse the three filtration and repair organs – the spleen, liver and kidneys, keeping them in optimum health and assisting in the elimination of toxins that otherwise accumulate in the tissue. Maestro™ is a 550 year old herbal recipe used by our ancestors for revitalising the fluid of life – the blood. Important; Maestro should be taken about an hour before food. It should not be taken at the same time of day as any type or medication or other supplements. If you are taking any prescription medication you are advised to see your GP prior to taking. Not to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Not for children under 12 years old.
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| What are the functions of the blood? |
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Our blood is a liquid tissue containing seven types of cell and cell fragments - red blood cells (RBC’s) and five kinds of white blood cells (WBC’s) in a watery plasma . Blood performs two major functions: Transport through the body of
We all have it and most of us take our 5 litres worth for granted until we start to lose it or it becomes toxic or damaged in some way, so taking good care of it is as important to the human body as good oil quality is to the motor car. We can change the oil in our car and renew the filters but of course we cannot do this to the blood and filters in our body. The human body is a much more sophisticated machine than a car and it has it’s own means of producing, filtering and cleaning it’s life-fluid. It has its own self-contained ‘workshops’ called the Liver, the Kidneys and the Spleen.
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| Why are these organs becoming toxic? |
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Our liver spleen and kidneys are under increasing strain due to the enormous number of toxins we are wittingly and unwittingly poisoning ourselves with. The obvious ones include alcohol and tobacco but perhaps the most insidious are the cocktails of toxic chemicals and growth hormones that are entering our food chain and environment. In 2004 the WWF commissioned a European-wide blood survey and released a report, ‘ Chemical Check Up’, (www.wwf.org.uk) which revealed that: A similar study has been carried out in the USA by the Environmental Working Group with similarly shocking conclusions (www.ewg.org) These chemicals , such as DDT and PCBs found in pesticides and electrical products, have been banned for decades and are associated with a range of health problems including cancers and nervous and immune system disorders. They continue to contaminate people today and our filtration and elimination organs are just not designed to cope with these man-made toxins.
A similar study has been carried out in the USA by the Environmental Working Group with similarly shocking conclusions (www.ewg.org) These chemicals , such as DDT and PCBs found in pesticides and electrical products, have been banned for decades and are associated with a range of health problems including cancers and nervous and immune system disorders. They continue to contaminate people today and our filtration and elimination organs are just not designed to cope with these man-made toxins. |
| Why should I use Maestro™? |
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Without doubt, if our liver, kidneys and spleen could talk to us their words would not be suitable for a family audience – they need help fast! Maestro™ works by helping to cleanse these three filtration and repair organs keeping them in optimum health and assisting in the elimination of toxins that otherwise accumulate in the tissue. Maestro™ can be used on its own or taken with Natural Balance™ and Natural Cleanse™ as a complete detox for the body. Maestro™ is our Master Herbalist’s own favourite product and has benefited many generations of people through the ages. Its nurturing action on the spleen is particularly important in Unani Tibb medicine (the school of ancient herbalism our products come from) as it is considered to be the seat of emotions, and cleansing the spleen is also believed to cleanse the emotions.
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| Liver functions | ||||||||
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The liver filter can remove a wide range of micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites from the blood stream, which is highly desirable, as we certainly do not want these dangerous things building up in the blood stream and invading the deeper parts of the body. Infections with parasites often come from the contaminated water supplies found in large cities, and indeed other dangerous organisms may find their way into your gut and blood stream from these sources. This can cause chronic infections and poor health, so it is important to protect your liver from overload with these micro-organisms. The safest thing to do is boil your water for at least 5 minutes, or drink only bottled water that has been filtered and sterilized. High loads of unhealthy micro-organisms can also come from eating foods that are prepared in conditions of poor hygiene by persons who are carrying bacteria, viruses or parasites on their skin. Foods, especially meats that are not fresh or are preserved, also contain a higher bacterial load, which will overwork the liver filter if they are eaten regularly. The liver filter, like any filter, needs to be cleansed regularly, and it is much easier and safer to do it everyday than through radical diets or fasting.
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| Kidney function | ||||||||
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Balancing your blood. For your body to work properly, the conditions inside it, such as water, pH and salt levels, need to be kept constant. Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your blood composition constant. They filter your blood to remove excess water and waste products, which are secreted from your kidneys as urine. One quarter of your blood supply passes through your kidneys every minute. It enters your kidney and is distributed to minute filtration units known as nephrons. Each of your kidneys contains more than one million nephrons. The main substances your nephrons filter out of your blood are:
Your nephrons filter these substances out of your blood and then reabsorb some of them back into your blood. This keeps your blood composition constant. Excess water and waste products are then secreted as urine. Your kidneys vary the amount of a substance that is reabsorbed into the blood or secreted as urine. This determines the volume and composition of your urine. For example, when you drink a lot of water, your kidneys produce a lot of urine to stop the water levels in your body getting too high. But, if you don't drink much, your kidneys only produce a small amount of concentrated urine, keeping as much water as possible in your body. In 24 hours, your kidneys filter around 150 litres of blood and produce roughly 1.5 litres of urine. Regulating blood pressure When your kidneys detect that your blood pressure is dropping, they secrete an enzyme called renin. This enzyme triggers a chain of events that makes your kidneys reabsorb more salt and water, leading to an increase in blood pressure. When kidneys go wrong People can live healthily with one functioning kidney. However, when about 90% of kidney function has been lost, a person can only survive by having dialysis. Dialysis works by using a machine that replicates the blood-cleaning function of healthy kidneys. In the most extreme cases of kidney failure, survival depends on the person receiving a donor organ.
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| Spleen functions | ||||||||
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Filtering blood Your spleen acts as a filter for your blood, cleansing it of bacteria, viruses and other debris. When blood flows through your spleen, white blood cells attack and remove any foreign invaders. This keeps your blood clean and helps protect you against infection. Destroying old red-blood cells Red blood cells have a lifespan of around 120 days, after which your spleen breaks them down. The red blood cell remains are transported elsewhere in your body where they are excreted or recycled to manufacture new red blood cells. Making blood cells Before birth, foetuses produce red and white blood cells in their spleens. Shortly before birth the spleen loses its ability to make red blood cells and bone marrow takes over this job. The spleen continues producing infection-fighting white blood cells throughout our lives. Living without a spleen It is possible to live without a spleen as most of its functions can be taken over by other organs. However, people without spleens are more vulnerable to all kinds of infections. The Ancients view of the spleen In Unani Tibb and many other ancient traditions, the spleen is a key organ in our spiritual connection both to our earth-mother and our human mothers. A week spleen was seen as the cause of addictions and cravings as well as numerous digestive problems. The spleens role in good emotional and mental health was also considered to be vital. |
| Maestro Ingredients |
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King Solomon’s Seal (Rhizome) (Polygonatum biflorum), Black Seed (Nigella sativa), Grapefruit Seed (Citrus paradise Macf.), Echinacea (rhizome) (Echinacea purpurea), Kelp (entire plant) (Ficus vesiculosis), Watercress (Nasturtium officinale), Horsetail (overground plant) (Equisetum arvense), Chicory (root) (Cichorium ontybus), Chickweed (leaves) (Stellari media), Cornsilk (stigma) (Zea mays), Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare), Peppermint leaf (Menthe x piperita ), Dandelion Leaf (Taraxacum officinale), Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), Juniper berry (Juniperus communis), Sage Leaf (Salvia officinalis ), Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), Alfalfa (leaves) (Medicago Pativa L) |
| Maestro testimonials |
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A clients testimony, which is anonymous; - Deborah Smith, Leicestershire, UK "I write to tell you how thrilled I am with my body's response to 'Maestro'. I noted subtle movements of energy in my spleen within 48 hours of having taken the first capsule: until then my poor spleen had no attention whatsoever and was clearly ready to signal it's presence. I further noticed an increase in bowel activity - very subtle and gentle again. Since then I can report that I have acted in a more and more grounded way, feeling drawn to manifest ideas and generally 'do' things that have been hanging around as thought forms for a while. Once again, I can happily state that Ancient Herbal Remedies provide deep-acting, nurturing and highest quality blends of wonderful, organic herbs that act with integrity on the whole system. Thank you for introducing me to them. Tim Laskey, Fitness Consultant & Rehabilitation Specialist, Hampshire UK.
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