Getting Rid Of Gallstones Naturally

Some of us suffer from gallstone attacks. What are gallstones?
The informative article below written by a PhD tells us more
about gallstones and suggests ways of getting rid of gallstones
naturally.

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that sits on the
right side of our bodies just beneath the liver. Its primary
function is to store and secrete bile. Bile is a yellow-brown
fluid produced by the liver, which helps us digest fats. Our
liver produces up to three cups of bile a day. Our gallbladder
can store up to a cup of bile as it awaits a fatty meal.

When we eat, our gallbladder contracts and pushes bile into the
small intestines where it helps with the digestion of fats. Bile
is made up of water, cholesterol, fats, bile salts, proteins and
bilirubin. Under certain conditions, substances in the bile,
especially the cholesterol or bile pigment (bilirubin) can
harden into stones – gallstones.

Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a
golf ball. We can develop one large stone or a multitude of
smaller ones. Many people with gallstones have no symptoms at
all. Others go through life relatively symptom free, experiencing
minor symptoms such as abdominal bloating, intolerance to fatty
foods, belching, intestinal gas and indigestion. For others,
however they may suffer what is called a gallstone “attack”.
Gallstone attacks often follow a fatty meal. Symptoms of an
attack include steady, sever pain in the upper abdomen that can
last from 30 minutes to several hours. Sufferers may also
experience pain in the back between the shoulder blades or under
the right shoulder.

A gallstone attack is often accompanied by nausea or vomiting.
If symptoms such as sweating, chills, a fever or a yellowish
color to the skin or whites of the eyes occur, it is important
to seek medical assistance.

There are a number of factors that increase your risk of having
gallstones. Those at a higher risk include women, especially
women who are pregnant, on hormone therapy or taking birth
control pills, people over 60 years of age, Native and Mexican
Americans, overweight individuals and individuals who fast or
go on crash diets and lose a lot of weight quickly.

It is important to recognize that if the gallbladder is loaded
with stones, there is very little room to store bile and fat
digestion may become impaired. In turn, the unused bile can
back up into the liver causing liver congestion. If this is the
case, it is important to evaluate your liver’s health prior to
cleansing on your gallbladder.

Recommendations For Wellness

The traditional treatment for gallstones is to have your gall-
bladder removed. There are, however, a number of things you can
do to reduce your risk of producing gallstones or experiencing
a gallstone attack.

Reduce your consumption of saturated fats typically found in red
meat and pork, while increasing the amount of fresh fruits and
vegetables you consume.

Start a diet and exercise program, but avoid crash dieting which
can increase your risk of gallstones. Both diet and exercise can
help you reduce your risk of producing gallstones.

If you are taking birth control pills or are on hormone
replacement therapy, speak with your doctor regarding your risk
of forming stones or have them check your gallbladder for the
presence of gallstones regularly.

Studies indicate that coffee increase the flow of bile and may
help to decrease the risk of gallstones. If you decide to add
a little coffee to your health plan for this reason, make sure
you only consume organically grown coffee beans.

Supplement with vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed by the body to
convert cholesterol to bile acids in the body.

Lecithin has been shown to help break down and transport fat
molecules and may help dissolve gallstones. Studies indicate
that it is helpful in protecting us from gallstone formation.

Safflowers can be used to thin body fluids as well as aid in
the digestion of oils.

Nature’s Sunshine Gall Bladder Formula can be used to help
stimulate circulation, improve liver function & aid in the
production of digestive fluids.

Do a gallbladder flush. During a gallbladder flush, 1-2 cups
of olive oil are consumed to simulate the gallbladder into
releasing bile. This increased demand on the gallbladder to
release bile works to push the stones out.

If you think your liver is congested, or if you have been
having minor symptoms of gallstones for a long period of time,
it is important to support and cleanse your liver for a period
of time before doing a gallbladder flush. Try taking herbs
such as milk thistle, dandelion or a liver cleanse formula.

About The Author
Dr. Rita Louise, Ph.D. is a Naturopathic Physician and a 20-year
veteran in the Human Potential Field, but it is her unique gift
as a medical intuitive and clairvoyant that illuminates and
enlivens her work. Author of the newly released book “Avoiding
the Cosmic 2x4”, her unique insights bridge the worlds of science,
spirit and culture and are changing the way the world views
physical, mental and emotional health. To schedule a session and
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