Gallstones
Posted on March 8th, 2008 by admin
Gallstones form in the gall bladder, which sits just under the liver on the right side of the body. The gall bladder is responsible for processing bile, which is originally made in the liver and then
moves through the gall bladder to continue the elimination of toxins and the breakdown of fats.
If this organ becomes overloaded through poor diet and lots of toxins, then it will not digest fats properly. The symptoms of an overloaded gall bladder include nausea, headaches and the vomiting
of bile. These symptoms can also indicate that gallstones are present. An ultrasound by your doctor can confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment and Prevention Program
- If gallstones are present, your doctor will probably recommend their removal, or the removal of the entire gall bladder, especially if the stones are large and are causing other significant problems such as nausea, migraines and a lack of vitality.
- If the stones are smaller in size and you feel unwell, with digestive upsets such as heartburn, mild headaches and discomfort after eating fatty foods, then I recommend the following.
- Avoid fried foods and milk or other dairy products in your diet.
- Take omega 3 0ils, one capsule three times a day or three capsules once a day. This assists in bile and fat metabolism.
- Have a herbal tonic made from fluid extract or tincture of each ofthefollowing: fringe tree (20%), dandelion root (20%), barberry (20%),peppermint (10%), hydrastis (10%) and
St Mary’s thistle(20%). Take half a teaspoon after each meal and when the digestion is upset or 30-40 drops in quarter of a glass of water three times a day. This tonic helps to slowly break down smaller stones. - If you are unable to find this tonic, buy a tablet made from some oftherlants above, or just use St Mary’s thistle over along term (twelve months): one tablet after each meal.
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