What are some natural remedies for gallbladder stones?

I wish I knew the answer to this question last year. I thought I was having a heart attack, but it was gallstones. I had to have them removed surgically, along with my gall bladder.

I certainly don't know if any of the natural way of eliminating gallstones that I found will work, but it's worth a try. I would have given it a shot! One method for a 24 hour cleansing is: For a full day, the only food that should be eaten is apples.

Green apples are believed to give the best results. At least a pint of 100% pure apple juice can be ingested instead throughout the day. *Before bed, drink a mixture of 2/3 cup of warm virgin olive oil with 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice added.

*A finely sliced piece of garlic about the size of a lima bean should be added. *This mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic should be sipped slowly until gone. *Upon going to bed, lie on the right side of the body, with the right leg bent and raised towards the chest.

The stones should be eliminated through the stool the next morning. regenerativenutrition.com/natural-supple... This method is comparable to the first, but it is extended over about a week. This one says to drink 4 glasses of 100% apple juice or eat 4 or 5 apples per day for the first five days.

This is in addition to regular meals. On the 6th day, no food is allowed after 2:00pm. About 4 hours later, in the evening, mix a teaspoon of Epsom Salt (magnesium sulphate) in a glass of warm water.

Epsom Salts are not very tasty, and you may have difficulty drinking the mixture. Try to drink as much as possible. *Repeat again two hours later.

*Then, two hours later, mix 1/2 cup of olive oil or sesame oil with 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice. *Drink the mixtures slowly..http://foodasmedicine.blogspot.com/2006/12/how-to-remove-gallstones-from-your.html Every method that I found include three common ingredients: apples (or juice), olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. The main difference is the amount time committed, either in one day and night, or over the week.

Some of the tips offered for getting the olive oil and lemon juice down include having a fresh juice chaser. A small drink of V8 or pineapple juice may help. Or add some peppermint oil to the mixture.

The olive oil is for lubrication to help pass the stones, the lemon juice acid is for dissolving the stones. The apples contain Pectin which has been found to be effective against the formation of the stones. Another common denominator was lying on the right side, while in bed.

This process may take several hours the next day, so staying at home is advised. Other suggestions to help prevent gallstones include: *Eliminating all white flour products and white sugar especially soft drinks *increasing use of vegetable proteins found in soy. *Eating vegetables that add cellulose like celery *Avoiding red meats and saturated fats *And eating a lot of apples (you know, an apple a day...) As with all natural remedies, none are guaranteed, but they may be able to offer some relief.

http://www.chem-tox.com/gallstones/index.htm.

HOW TO REMOVE GALLSTONES NATURALLY 1. For the first five days, drink at least four glasses of apple juice every day. Freshly squeezed or packaged apple juice are both okay.

Or eat four or five apples, whichever you prefer. Apple juice softens the gallstones. During the five days, eat normally.2.

On the sixth day, take no dinner. 3. At 6 pm, take a teaspoon of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm water.4.At 8 pm, repeat the same.

Epsom salt or magnesium sulphate opens the gallbladder ducts.5. At 10 pm, take half cup olive oil (or sesame oil) with half cup fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and drink it.

The oil lubricates the stones to ease their passage. See above about possible instant diarrhea during this final step to remove gallstones naturally.6. After this, sleep or at least lie down and rest.

Do not engage in physical activity. The next morning, you will find green stones in your stools."Usually they float", Dr Lai Chiu Nan notes. "You might want to count them.

I have had people who passes 40, 50 or up to 100 stones. Very many". Even if you don't have any symptoms of gallstones, you still might have some.

It's always good to give your gall bladder clean up now and then.

My older brother had some episodes with gallstones. Although his wasn't a terrible case, it gave him problems. He had to go on a special diet, and has to watch what he eats to keep them from acting up again.

He was told to avoid marinated, fried and greasy foods. Basically anything that tastes good. Here are some home remedies I found on the net.

Please discuss these with a doctor before trying. I just found these on sites posted by other people. *Some people say to take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day.

*There are some flushes that can be used. It is not advisable to do a flush unless it contains epsom salt, because a flush without it can bring on an attack that will require emergency surgery. See the source with comment number 26 for instructions on how to do this.

*Someone said that milk thistle and dandelion works. *Mixing and drinking cinnamon, cloves, ginger and apple juice is said to work. *Eating 50 Gms daily of dry figs for two months.

This seems extreme to me. I really suggest reading the source number 3 as it has lots of tips and stories. One thing I notice in the stories, is that if the stones are too big, these remedies can cause the attack to be an emergency.

I have a friend who looks like a bit sickly because he’s pale or yellowish no matter how active he is. He also seems to be overweight. He consulted his doctor and he was given food supplements but nothing still happens.So one day, a common friend introduced to him that Tens.

I am not sure the name of it but it was a Chinese bio-magnetic device. The device was said to detect gallstones and what not.So that’s it, he was told that he had gallstones and he was advised to do an “Apple Fasting” or here’s how to do it: “HOW TO REMOVE GALLSTONES NATURALLY 1. For the first five days, drink at least four glasses of apple juice every day.

Freshly squeezed or packaged apple juice are both okay. Or eat four or five apples, whichever you prefer. Apple juice softens the gallstones.

During the five days, eat normally.2. On the sixth day, take no dinner. 3.

At 6 pm, take a teaspoon of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm water.4.At 8 pm, repeat the same. Epsom salt or magnesium sulphate opens the gallbladder ducts.5. At 10 pm, take half cup olive oil (or sesame oil) with half cup fresh lemon juice.

Mix it well and drink it. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their passage. See above about possible instant diarrhea during this final step to remove gallstones naturally.6.

After this, sleep or at least lie down and rest. Do not engage in physical activity. The next morning, you will find green stones in your stools.

€ natural-cancer-cures.com/remove-gallston... Btw, my friend told me he counted the stones and he had 150. Here are also some helpful sites you can suggest to your friend: http://www.regenerativenutrition.com/natural-supplements-cure-gallstones-gall-stones-bladder.asp http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/183/medicines-and-remedies/home-remedies-for-gallstones.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gallbladder-cleanse/AN01283 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Remedy-For-Gallstones---A-Cure-For-Gallstones-So-You-Can-Keep-Your-Gallbladder&id=1214705.

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