Why do a gall bladder flush?

Cleansing the liver of gallstones by doing a gall bladder flush can dramatically improve digestion, which one of the  basics of health.

As the liver has more than 500 known functions, many people will notice lessening of allergies, bloating, pain,  increase in energy, hormonal and mood balancing, better sleep and other overall health improvements. 

The liver makes one or more quarts of bile per day, which is used to emulsify or break down fats for easier digestion.

Bile also carries cholesterol and other fats into the colon and helps to lubricate this organ for effective elimination.

In cases of chronic constipation…

bile is reabsorbed and recycled. Each time it is recycled it becomes a little less effective and a little more toxic. This is one reason that adding a bulk fibre to the diet (such as Psyllium Hulls Combo) ensures proper elimination and is  beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels.

There are different theories as to why gallstones form, but it is known that formation begins in the liver and can be related to diet, cholesterol crystals, calcification, uric acid, bacteria, and/ or parasites.

Gallstone symptoms

Symptoms of gallstone formation can range from general poor health to severe pain, and may include, nausea, bloating, constipation, or discomfort after eating fatty  food.

Gallstones often lodge in the liver ducts and are not revealed on ultrasound tests. Only when they become stored in the gall bladder and have somewhat calcified will they show up. This explains why medical diagnosis sometimes  misses the mark, until it is too late and surgery is recommended.

The Gall Bladder Flush

Although not the most pleasant thing to do, it is a good health preventative measure to perform a gall bladder flush yearly and can prevent surgery. Most people experience an increased sense of well being after this flush. This cleansing.can give dramatic results. After just the first cleanse,  pains, allergies and arthritis may  all disappear.

There are several variations of this cleanse; all are personal variations on the original cleanse from Austria. 40 years since my first cleanse, this is one version I have found to be very effective. 

The Gall Bladder Flush Program

2-3 wks. before cleanse: Take 2-3 LIV-C/day. One bottle (10-15 days) if your health is generally good, 2 bottles if you experience chronic challenges. Other options are LIV-A or LIV-J  (4-6/day). All three are herbal combinations that nutritionally support the liver and gall bladder. If you have confirmed or suspected stones, also take 6-9 Hydrangea/day, which helps dissolve stones.

1-3 days before cleanse: Fast on organic, unfiltered apple juice. If you cannot fast, drink at least 1 quart  per day. The day of flush, drink only apple juice from noon on. Malic acid in apple juice is excellent for dissolving stagnant bile accumulated in the liver. 

Afternoon/Evening of cleanse: Dissolve 4 T. Epsom salt (internal, not bath Epsom salt) in 3 cups water; refrigerate. Drink 3/4 cup of  this mixture at 5 pm, repeat at 8 pm.

This will relax organs, open bile ducts, balance calcium and act as a  laxative. This may help you to evacuate before the treatment.

Before bed, no later than 10 pm. Get ready for bed, then drink, within 5-15 minutes:

4-8 oz. cup virgin olive oil 

4-8 oz. fresh  lemon juice

6 oz. real Coca Cola* (not diet)

Mix all 3 together or just mix juice & oil and use the Coke as a chaser. You can sip through a straw. You can rub Peppermint Oil in the mouth after to cut the oil and prevent nausea.

*Coke seems like an unusual addition, but the strong acid  helps break down stones for passage. We do not recommend Coke other than for this cleanse.

Go to sleep, lying on your right side.

In the morning, upon arising: drink 3/4 cup of Epsom salt mixture . Finish the last 3/4 cup 2-3 hours later. You will have one or several good bowel movements anywhere from 1-8 hours afterwards. Check the toilet, you may find stones that vary in size and color from green, tan, orange or black.

They freeze quite well, should you choose to “show and tell”.

In lieu of making Epsom salt mixture, you can buy bottled  Magnesium Citrate at a pharmacy. Herbal Laxatives, such as LBS II can also be used.

You may repeat cleanse at two week intervals.

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Follow Daily Regime for healthy diet to avoid re-creating the problem.

Caution: Not recommended if you have an allergy to lemon juice or olive oil. Some proponents feel that a parasite and kidney cleanse  be performed before this flush. In cases of serious health challenges contact a qualified natural health consultant before any major cleansing.

More information on gallstones from Chinese Traditional Medicine.

Gallstones in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

In TCM, gallstones and kidney stones are said to form because of “stagnation”. Cleansing the liver and gallbladder helps resolve stagnation.

While this may sound rather unscientific, this is the language of a healing method which has proven itself for 5,000 years. In modern scientific language, one might express the same concept by saying when gallbladder bile isn’t flowing well or urine isn’t flowing well, it becomes concentrated, which causes calcium salts or cholesterols to crystallize out of solution and form stones (gallstones or kidney stones).

Based on the TCM gallbladder “meridians” (see Figure at right), gallstones may be also associated with headaches, shoulder and neck pain.

According to TCM, when gallstones are present, the weak gallbladder makes energy flow along the meridians sluggish, which results in a tense and tight feeling. If blood circulation becomes so poor that the blood flow becomes stagnant, pain is the result.

In TCM, gallstones are also said to weaken the spleen, because nerves on the spleen and gallbladder are connected to each other. TCM also ties gallstones to sleep problems, dizziness, bad taste in the mouth, vomiting of bile, pain in the flanks, and even psychological problems such as anger and depression, insomnia, and nightmares.

Women are much more likely than men to develop gallstones, perhaps due to pregnancy and childbirth. Gallstones do not only develop in people who are obese or have a high fat diet.

Congested liver can cause sleep problems. Not only  difficulty falling asleep, but waking up several times every night.  As liver becomes healthier, sleep  should improve.

Reference for TCM: Sensible Health.

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