“Modern medicine
does not allow for the healing potential inherent in each individual. A program for liver health includes a diet designed
to alleviate liver stress or disease, plus an effective herbal formula and other dietary supplements such as antioxidants
and essential fatty acids. Such program will cause liver enzymes to return to normal range as well as decreased or low viral
load. The liver will get better and a long and a healthy life can be anticipated.” Herbalist Christopher Hobbs
Drug
companies are looking for the "silver bullet,” or magic cure for liver disease while intentionally neglecting alternative
remedies because the gift of nature cannot be patented for corporate profit. Their bottom line is more important than public
welfare. Ironically, solutions based on silver-bullets never work as intended in hepatology, agriculture, or any other health
science. Penicillin, the gold standard of silver bullets, is now of diminishing usefulness because of widespread development
of bacterial strains resistant to it. Like microbes, the hepatitis virus cells develop resistance to newer mono-drug therapies.
We need to shift emphasis from the treatment of the disease and attack of the virus to rebuilding the liver, the body, and
the immune system. To find lasting solutions to this quagmire, we must shift our mindset to a more holistic approach
as has been done in organic farming where primary emphasis is placed on creating an enabling soil environment in which insect
pests cannot easily survive in nutrient rich soil. These views are congruent with that of Louis Pastur, the father of the
germ theory of disease who on his death bed recounted with these words “I was wrong, the germ is nothing; the terrain
is everything.” This multifaceted approach builds the health of the soil and attacks the pest from several different
angles, which is, the exact opposite of the magic silver-bullet approach of drug-based medicine.
Why
we fall sick,how we fall sick -how we get well
Have you ever wonder why some who are exposed to the
infective agents get infected without the disease or become contagious? The answer lies in the ability of some individuals
to effectively clear toxins in the extracellular matrix and pass them on to the lymphatic immune system when antibodies neutralize
them. The extracellular matrix (ECM) explains this. This is the space nature put in place between the cells that makes up
all of the organs of the human body. It is this space that serves as waiting room for nutrients before they go into the cells
where they rebuild our body. It is also a holding room where wastes are retained before being passed to the lymphatic system
where they are cleaned and passed back to the general circulation. When wastes are retained for too long in this space, they
become a breeding ground for infective and degenerative diseases that plague humanity. Our inability to get rid of cellular
waste indicates a weak constitution which in simple language means a weak immune system.
How
toxins and cellular wastes cause disease
Cellular wastes are different from the solid wastes of the digestive
system. For individuals who lack the ability to manage cellular wastes, botanicals and lymph-stimulating nutrients and lifestyles
can assist in this process to achieve viral clearance. Different toxins, such as chemicals, heavy metals, viral and bacterial
residues, indoor pollutants (e.g. gases from carpet and paints), diet, antibiotics, and other drugs residues are stored in
the ECM, because they are so harmful to the cells. Given enough time the toxins exceed the storage capacity of ECM and impair
the ability for the body to regulate and regenerate.
Rapidly, non-specific symptoms emerge, e.g. fatigue, headache,
muscular pain, mood swings, and allergies. Your immune-lymphatic system shuts down. It can no longer compensate for the toxic
overload within you and leaves you a sitting duck for all kinds of viruses, bacteria, and other microbes to move in. This
viscous cycle continues as your now-toxic body is actually turned into a playground for these unwanted guests. They are having
the time of their life at your expense.
First, we need to get you back to natural health by “cleansing”
yourself from the inside, allowing your body to reset, and heal itself by stopping once and for all the incessant attacks
on your extracellular matrix.
Through the actions of herbs , we can turn the tables in our favor and make illnesses
and diseases cells play by our rules. Herbs can change our internal environment to one of natural health, literally
unlocking our health from the inside out. What’s more, not only do these herbs make us feel amazing, they create an
environment so repulsive and uninhabitable for the diseased cells within us that they wave the white flag. This
uninhabitable environment forces the diseased cells to retreat. We have now essentially changed the rules.Moore
Every detoxification process must have a protocol to
avoid auto intoxication i.e resorption of wastes with can be potentially harmful. Please read moore on this
While natural substances are generally very safe, it's important for both physician and patient to be aware that there are
potentially serious effects from using certain herbals along with prescription drugs.If you use herbs and take perscription
medications...you can check these interactions here. Dr. Brinker lists the plants and when NOT to use them with drugs. Pharmaceuticals
have side effects, mostly bad except for the one you're relying upon to make you feel better. Herbal remedies have side effects,
mostly good. Sometimes using pharmaceuticals along with herbal remedies creates a time bomb. Your physician and/or pharmacist
doesn't always know how your new prescription may rock the boat or in some cases capsize it altogether.This book addresses the rise in patients use of herbal medications with traditional prescribed drugs
by warning against combinations that may cause health problems.
Whole herbal
remedies effect therapeutic changes via bi-directional mechanisms i.e. they are capable of sending two contradictory signals
to the body to homeostatically maintain balance. A good example is Echinacea – a blood tonic that restores balance if
the organ systems are over or under active. Normally people with depressed blood counts homeostatically produce more white
blood cells via natural feed back mechanisms. This leads to an oversupply of white blood cells and Echinacea decelerates their
production
Healing cannot take place without a process called healing crises. The crises ,which manifest as symptoms of the original illness are misdiagnosed as a disease and suppressed by orthodox doctors.
If well understood and allowed to run its course, true healing can be achieved.
If you embark on the use of herbal remedies, allowe a time lapse of several hours between conventional
drugs and herbal remedies, and trie as much as possible to start herbal remedies at lower doses, working your way
up, while watching for hypersensitivity and allergic reactions. Follow the principle developed by the father of homeopathic
Medicine, Dr Samuel Hahnemann, who in 1796 proposed that “infinitesimal doses of remedies will produce better healing
results than the larger doses.”
Only plant remedies that are bio-synergistically compatible with
the human body can elicit healing. Since drugs are not compatible with human biochemistry, they never elicit healing. Our
biochemical make up constantly generates information that points to what is going on in our body if we just listen to our
body. Alternative remedies are a journey. Our individual requirements for excellent health are both physically and mentally
different. Our physical and mental tolerances are different. Our dosage requirements are also different. Our allergic responses
to different herbs vary, too.Moore
“By combining the best that traditional medicine has to offer and incorporating healthy
lifestyles, everyone has the best chance of protecting his health.”-Ray Strand MD
Herbal formulas
fall into three principal categories and have specific energetic actions:
Harmonizing formulas restore balance and equanimity to an organ system – usually the Liver/Gall
Bladder (Digestive system) that may manifest as manic behavior, constipation or diarrhea.Tonifying or supplementing formulas are used for conditions
of weakness or deficiency. Deficiency patterns may be seen in any of the organ systems especially; Spleen, Lung, Kidney, Liver
with symptoms such as fatigue, poor digestion, low immunity, and incontinence.Purging or eliminating
formulas eradicate a pathogen such as a virus or bacteria. These are very specific types of formulas that are mainly used
for conditions such as Wind Heat invasion (common cold or flu), Heat and Toxins (growths or infections), or pain conditions
such as Blood stasis, or excess Dampness (arthritis).Please read moore on how herbs heal the body
This is an important book for anyone who takes prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs or herbals. The first part examines
the relationship between drug companies and the FDA, which has changed significantly since the early 1990's. Much of the funding
for new drug review now comes from the drug manufacturers. The approval process is faster and testing time shorter. The author
details how the public increasingly plays a role in "testing" in the form of "post-marketing surveillance"
and that the adverse drug reactions encountered are under reported. Marketing includes massive distribution of "free
sample" to physicians, many of whom may not be familiar with precautions -- and hence do not alert patients to warning
signs and symptoms. Also, advertising of prescription medications has increased greatly in the last few years, which has greatly
increased drug use and pressure on physicians to prescribe medications. Other sections of the books discuss similar concerns
with nonprescription medications (many of which recently required prescriptions) and with herbal medications. The book is
"spiced" with case histories that are real page turners. The author has done a real service to the public by describing
the scope of the adverse drug reaction problem (#3 killer), and by describing several of the reasons why this has become such
an overwhelming concern.Read it
Safety issues associated with botanicals
Herbal remedies should be approached
with the same caution as with conventional drugs, especially in individuals taking synthetic drugs because of herb –
drug interactions. Individuals taking diuretics need to be particularly careful with herbs with high potassium content. One
of the main problems with assessing natural products for health benefits is the lack of good clinical trial data. Most of
the evidence is, at best, anecdotal involving the uncontrolled use of products of unknown quality. There is no doubt that
many of these traditional “medicines” are biologically active and, by a process of natural selection, may be beneficial.
However, like pharmaceutical products, the beneficial effects are likely to be dose-dependent, and it is likely that these
active agents will have a spectrum of biological activity that may cause toxicity. Without good clinical trial data and with
no quality control of the product, it is unlikely these agents will consistently provide therapeutic benefit.
Beware of herb-drug interactions
According to Michael Tierra, author of the book The Way of Herbs,
“herbal remedies take the body through three phases: eliminating and detoxifying, maintaining health by healing the
body of physical symptoms and finally building the body by toning the organs. If one is undergoing herbal therapy for an extended
period of time, it must be understood that the body, as with everything else in nature, functions cyclically with a period
of maximum effectiveness in the use of herbs and that effectiveness is benefited by regular breaks. Dr Tierra recommends
one day break for every seven days of use of herbs. This gives the body the needed rest and preparing it to respond with renewed
vigor.
Alternative remedies, like drugs, are not “one size fits all.” To discover what is best for us, we
need to start with lower doses and work up. While we get immediate responses from synthetic drugs, herbs work only after they
have established themselves in the body and developed synergy with our biochemistry. Only buy herbs from trusted, reputable,
reliable sources, and always check botanical plant names to be sure you are buying the correct plant material. Many different
plants share the same common names.
Start simple, one herb at a time, before trying herbal combinations. This makes
it much easier to eliminate herbs to which you might be allergic or sensitive, or those you might simply dislike. It will
be very difficult to pinpoint an herbal allergy from a preparation containing five different herbs. Organic is best. If you
are using fresh herbs in your preparations, double the quantity of the amount stated for dried herb(s). Water used in herbal
preparations should be free from fluoride and chlorine. Make sure you have a small accurate scale on hand when making herbal
preparations. Our bodies constantly generate information that points to what is going on in our body if we listen to our body.
Our dosage requirements are also different, and our allergic responses to different herbs vary.
Herbal remedies are
definitely not as dramatic as drugs when used under professional supervision. They elicit fewer side effects. But because,
like drugs, they block some enzymatic reactions to elicit therapeutic their effects, they can have adverse reactions like
pharmaceutical agents . Like drugs, when we take any combinations of drugs that utilize the same enzyme systems, bottle necks
and back ups are created. This is what is responsible for some of the hypersensitivity of allergic reactions associated with
herbs. This is also expected when drugs and herbs utilize the same enzyme systems.
Be
aware of your biochemical individuality Each individual has a unique constitution that favors the right mix of
nutrients. We differ in the quantities of nutrients we each need to attain health. One man’s remedy can be another man’s
poison. An excellent remedy for your auntie might be your nightmare. We differ in food preferences which reflect our
biochemical and physiological differences. We need to pay attention to how different remedies, herbs and nutrient impart and
affect our energy levels, moods, and body
. It takes a determined effort and a willing heart to change established mental
and physical factors that made us ill. If we are not cognizant of the physiological signals generated within our body regarding
illness, we begin a process that removes our awareness from our own nature. We end up making poor lifestyle choices that gradually
results in physical degeneration. What is good for us depends more on what our body needs than expert opinion. It took a long
time for our bodies to become receptive to diseases to set in, and it will take equal diligence and patience for us to make
our internal environments defy illness .
While the FDA tests and regulate the quality, sale, and distribution of drugs,
manufacturers of alternative remedies are not required by law to prove to the FDA that that their products are effective and
safe for human consumption as long as they do not claim that they can prevent, cure, and treat any illness. Some alternative
remedies have been found to not contain the amount of remedies stated on their labels and some may contain impurities and
contaminants. Also, the actual amounts advertised may differ among brands or different batches of the same brand. Most of
the available alternative remedies have not been evaluated for their interactions with drugs, foods and other remedies, either.
Most of the alternative remedies available were not produced in the United States and are presumed not to meet FDA
standards. Consequently, people whose cancer are declared terminal and want alternative remedies that are suppressed
by the FDA go by the thousands to Europe and South America and are coming back home healed. While alternative medicine is
based of promise and word of mouth, orthodox approaches have historical analysis, double-blind studies, and placebo-controlled
studies to back their approaches. Alternative remedies are not scientifically evaluated, making it hard to identify charlatans
taking advantage of vulnerable patients.
Please avoid herbs that are imported from other countries because of the following reasons. • The conditions under which the herbs are grown may be questionable. • Their regulatory
agencies, like the FDA, are heavily manipulated by herb manufacturers. • Labeling errors frequently occur with
herbal medicines, and often times, substitutions are made in traditional imported herbal remedies. It is important to use
only imported herbs that are recommended for a specific condition by an herbalist or a reputable practitioner who is experienced
with herbs and your condition.
If you experience a negative change in your body or you experience a new set of symptoms
when taking any herb or medication, always think of a potential adverse drug reaction first
Common adverse reactions
that should warrant discontinuation of herbal remedies includes skin rashes, nausea, bloating, fatigue, aching in the liver
area, yellowing of the skin, and/or pale feces.
The key to good herbal remedies is to use fresh, high-quality, organic herbs. When
purchasing the herbs, do not simply choose any brand off the store shelf. Be sure it contains organic, recently-harvested
quality herbs. You may be surprised at the quality of herbs being sold to unsuspecting consumers. Consultation with an herbalist
who knows how to determine quality is highly recommended. It is best to find the bulk herbs that have not been processed.
Always use stainless steel pots, Pyrex bowls,
earthenware, or enamel cookware, free from chips and cracks. Aluminum cookware can react with the chemicals in the herb and
affect the end product. Aluminum is also known to accumulate in the body over time and has been implicated in Alzheimer’s
disease. Hygiene is important when preparing herbs for medicines, particularly if you intend to store the preparations. Sterilize
all jars and bottles. This can be done by boiling them and their lids separately for 20 minutes or putting them in an oven
and heating them to 350°F for one hour. They can also be sterilized if soaked in bleach for about one hour and then rinsed
of with clean water.
How to Capsulate Herbs and Herb Formulas
Mix the herbal combinations in the dosage and quantity
desired, and grind them into powdered from with a coffee grinder. (For electric coffee grinders, we recommend the Cuisinart
coffee bean grinder.) Powdered herbs can be used directly with fruit or vegetable juices, in shakes, or put into capsules.
Money can be saved and quality guaranteed when you buy herbs in bulk (by the pound) or in powdered form, and put them into
capsules yourself using a homemade encapsulator or a by-hand capsule machine that can be bought from a local health food store
or over the Internet.
Capsulation is also helpful because enzymes may be lost when we make herbal teas. Also,
it is often difficult to swallow bitter herbs in raw form. The blank “0” capsule and a capsule machine that houses
the single “0” capsule size can be used. When capsulating a formula of herbs, combine the herbs in the proper
amounts, mix thoroughly, and capsulate. It is that simple. If you chose to use the larger “00” capsule size, make
sure you buy the “00” capsule machine. The capsule machine is cheaper than what you will spend on a lunch date.
If
you choose to make your own capsules, we suggest you use a by-hand capsule machine like the “Cap-M-Quick” from
www.cap-m-quick.com. You can also get your gelatin capsules from this company. If you do not have access to bulk organic herbs where you
live, you can buy them online from any of the following reputable growers and farmers:
Alkaloid and medicinal properties of herbal teas When
we say herbal teas, we don’t imply basic tea but infusions and/or decoctions.
Tea is an important dietary
source of flavanols. Tea polyphenols may possess the bioactivity to affect the pathogenesis of several chronic diseases, especially
cardiovascular disease and cancer. Herbal teas can selectively destroy diseased cells while nourishing healthy cells.
These alkaloids or secondary compounds in tea, called catechins, have potent anti-oxidant properties which help reduce the
risk of disease by fixing cell damage. Among other roles, catechins have been shown to inhibit growth of diseased cells
and to keep them from spreading to other parts of the body. Tea is the best source of catechins in the human diet. Teas are
quickly absorbed into the body where they exert their therapeutic effects, especially in people with liver disease.
Supplement
makers have responded to the positive results of tea research with a multitude of tea extracts. Perhaps the most popular,
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is popping up in a variety of nutritional supplements, from multivitamins to herbal concoctions.
Though EGCG may have some benefit, it should be used in moderation. Very high amounts of green tea components have been shown
to interact with drugs that affect blood clotting, such as aspirin, and also may cause liver damage.
Make Tea a Part of Your Diet Some studies found that people who drink 6 cups
of tea daily realized maximum health benefits. However, some studies show health benefits, including liver disease prevention,
in only 1 to 4 cups of tea daily. Choosing the correct form of tonic is also important. Brewed tea, either hot or iced, offers
the most potent disease-fighting activity. Instant iced tea and bottled tea beverages offer little health benefit.
The
key to realizing the potential health benefits of tea is consistency. Consumed regularly over many years, white, green, and
black teas can offer substantial protection against liver diseases and infective hepatitis. When combined with a mostly plant-based
diet, the catechins from tea could have an even greater effect, as all the plant chemicals work together to safeguard health.
This is the power of synergy.
Basic Tea Recipe • 1 ounce dried herbs • ½ pint water
Place herbs into a clean non-reactive metal or enamel pot with a lid. Bring water
to a boil. Turn off the heat and pour the water over the herb(s). Cover the pot and let steep for 5 – 10 minutes. Strain
using a non-aluminum strainer and drink. Honey, lemon, or milk can be added if desired.
Herbal
Infusions An infusion is often stronger than a tea and will extract glycosides, alkaloid salts, water-soluble
vitamins, and volatile oils. Infusions are intended for immediate use. They can be stored for a maximum of 24 hours in a cool
place.
Basic Infusion Recipe • 1 ounce of dried herbs • 1
pint boiling water
Pour water of herbs. Steep for 10 – 20 minutes then strain and drink. Sweeten if desired.
DECOCTIONS This method is used for hard woody substances such as roots, bark, and stems whose constituents are water soluble and non-volatile. A decoction is used to extract minerals, bitter components, etc.
from hard materials such as roots, bark or seeds by boiling for a few minutes and then allowing the herbs to steep for several
hours Decoctions are also intended for immediate use. Store for a maximum of 72 hours in a very cool place.
Basic
Decoction Recipe • 1 oz of dried herb or root • 1 pint water Cut or crush herb or
root and add to water. Simmer with the lid off until the volume of water is reduced by ¼, so ¾ of a pint remains.
Cool, strain, and separate in divided doses according to the herb’s use. Sweeten if desired.
TINCTURES Tinctures extract the chemical constituents in alcohol cider vinegar or vegetable glycerin. (White vinegar is synthetic
and defeats the purpose.),
Alcohol is most effective and therefore the most commonly used. In children and individuals
with liver disease or alcoholics, alcohol-based extracts are contraindicated. Vinegar or vegetable glycerin can be used where
there is a reason not to use alcohol. Tinctures are invaluable, as water will retrieve only some of the medicinal properties.
You can certainly use 90 percent or higher alcohol for any tincture, but to save money, find out required alcohol concentration
for each herb. For example, garlic requires only 25 percent alcohol, while Chaste Tree berries require 75 percent.
Tinctures are extremely useful, quick, easy, simple to dispense, and will last indefinitely if stored correctly.
They are also a good substitute if an infusion or decoction is too bitter to drink.
Basic
Tincture Recipe • 1 – 2 ounces of powdered or chopped herb • 1 pint of alcohol
such as vodka, cider vinegar, or vegetable glycerin Mix herb with liquid. Keep the tincture in a tightly closed jar in
a warm spot (but not in the sun), for approximately 2 weeks. Shake the tincture 2 to 3 times every day. Strain through a coffee
filter, folded cheesecloth, or muslin. You may need to strain your tincture two or even three times to remove the entire herb.
Store
your tincture in a dark bottle or cabinet. Half a pint of tincture should equal the medicinal potency of 1 ounce of the fresh
herb, so approx. 1 t. will equal the medicinal strength of 1 cup of infusion. Dilute at least 1 t. of tincture in ¼
cup of water.
To make ground herbs, pour all herbs into a bowl, shake thoroughly, and grind with coffee grinder. Add
4 parts of ground organic flax seed. Mix with super green foods and take two table spoons twice daily in juice, shake or water
What is an herbal tonic? An herbal tonic is a preparation of one or multiple
herbs. In this section, we will be dealing with ground herbs, capsulation, tinctures, decoctions, and infusions. A good resource
to check for the medicinal properties of medicinal herbs is to use the search words “herbal database” in any of
the search engines in the Internet.
Make ground herbs, infusions, or decoctions of chosen herbs, and make sure
that most of these herbs are not on the FDA hit lists. Have you wondered why you are told to stay away from botanical herbs
and supplements but to take botanical fruits and vegetables? With moderation, the use of these herbs can help you live your
life without liver disease. When the government determines that your condition is terminal, they have
inadvertently lost jurisdiction over your desire to use alternative remedies to regain your health.
Blood tonics clean the blood of toxins and metabolic wastes that feed disease. By eliminating wastes,
there are more oxygen carrying capacities for the hemoglobin. Microbes and diseased cells cannot replicate in oxygen-rich
blood. As we cleanse the blood, we increase its alkalinity and change cellular metabolism from fermentation to oxidation.
• Delight yourself with this nutritious blood tonic with the following formulation: 1 part of red clover,
5 parts of Burdock root, 1 part of Poke root, 2 parts of Yellow dock root, 1½ parts of Goldenseal root, 2 parts of
Oregon grape root, 1 part of Bloodroot, and 4 parts of Licorice root. • Make an effective lymphatic-immune
tonic with the following formulation: 1 part of Red root, 4 parts of Burdock, 5 parts of Cleavers, 2 parts of Yellow
Duck, 5 parts of Calendula, ½ part of Stinging nettles, ½ part Sassafras, and 1 part of Red clover, • Make
a nourishing liver repair and bile tonic with the following formulation: 4 parts of Astragulus,5 parts of Licorice, 5 parts
of Burdock, 3 parts of Artichoke, 3 parts Echinacea purpora, 4 parts of Dandelion, 3 parts of Oregon grape root, and 4 parts
of Turmeric
• If it is cumbersome to do these herbs individually, this combination encompasses
the whole herb. Make decoctions, infusions, capsulations, and ground herbal tonics with the following: 3 parts of Artichoke,
2 parts of Astragulus, 4 Parts of Burdock, 4 parts of Calendula, 5 parts of Milk thistle, 5 parts of Turmeric, 5 parts of
Olive leaf, 3parts of ground flax seed, 2 parts of Yellow Duck, 3 parts of Oregon grape Root, 3 parts of Cleavers, 5 parts
of Burdock root, 1 part of Goldenseal root, 3 parts of Licorice root, and 3 parts Ginger root.
Miscellaneous Notes • Discard used herbs. Refrigerate tea. Suggested use: Take
½ to 1 cup of prepared formula tea 2 – 3 times a day; take a 2-week break and repeat. Take another
2-week break and repeat again. • Alternate the infusions and/or decoctions with two tablespoons of ground
herb mixed with 3 parts of ground organic flax seeds. Take 2 teaspoons twice daily in water, organic fruit or vegetable juices,
green drinks, or shakes. • The body must be able to eliminate unhealthy cells and dead matter from the body.
You should have a bowel movement at least 2 – 3 times a day. If you are not, increase the amount of times you take the
formula. However, you also do not want to induce diarrhea. If you do, decrease the amount of each dose and/or how often you
take it. • Using any of the above formulas may make you weak if your body is already fragile and/or you have
had orthodox treatments. These recipes have powerful herbs that draw chemicals and poisons from your tissues in order to eliminate
them. Sometimes it is too much for a frail body to take all at once. Use it wisely. Ease off, and then try again. • Finally,
it may not be advisable to use the lymphatic and blood cleansers separately. A whole-body cleanse that includes individual
discretion in selecting 2 – 3 herbs from each group to make a whole-body herbal cleanse may be advisable. However, if
a decision is made to use the herbs separately wait a week before switching to cleansing another organ.
According
to Shé D'Montford, Shambhallah, from Australia ‘The human body "WILL HEAL"... If we get out of our
own way and allow it, it heals itself. It is our basic nature. Anybody who tells you other than that is trying to sell you
something. No matter what you have been told. Don't give up on yourself and don't buy into the lines like ... ‘oh well
you've had a good life'... 'at your age'... and the worst of all ...'there's nothing further I can do, I suggest you finalize
your affairs'... How dare anyone tell you to give up! So much in society combines to convince us of the propaganda that some
things never get better. It's up to you ... do you want to get better? Make things better? It is human nature to make things
better, evolve and grow.”
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