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Natural Home Remedies for Gallstones
| Home Remedies for Gallstones The main problems which afflict the gall-bladder are an inflammatory condition known as cholecystitis and the presence of gallstones in the gall-bladder. The latter condition is called cholelithiasis. The former often leads to the latter. Gallstones are usually caused by disturbances in the composition of the bile. The main symptom of gall-bladder disease is acute or intermittent pain in the abdomen. Indigestion, gas, a feeling of fullness after meals, constipation, and nausea are the other usual symptoms. Intolerance to fats, dizziness, jaundice, anaemia, acne, and other lesions may also occur. |
| The main cause of gall-bladder disorders is over nutrition resulting from excessive intake of refined carbohydrates, especially sugar. Over nutrition also leads to increased cholesterol secretion. Meals rich in fats may cause an attack of gall-Madder pain or gallstone colic. Other causes are chronic constipation, poor health, hereditary factors, and stress. The Chinese relate gall-bladder disorders with the emotion of anger. Home Remedies for Gallstones #1 Take 4 tablespoons of lemon juice every morning on an empty stomach. Continue for at least 1 week to get results. Home Remedies for Gallstones #2 The fresh juice of beets, and the juices of carrot and cucumber in quantities of 100 ml each, are one of the finest cleansers of the gall-bladder. This combined juice has proved beneficial in the treatment of all disorders related to this organ, and should be taken twice daily. Home Remedies for Gallstones #3 An oil cure has been advocated by some nature cure practitioners for the removal of gallstones. Raw, natural, unrefined vegetable oils of olive or sunflower are used. The procedure is to take 30 ml of vegetable oil, preferably olive oil, first thing in the morning and follow it immediately with 120 ml of grapefruit juice or lemon juice. This treatment should be taken every morning for several days, even weeks, if necessary. Home Remedies for Gallstones #4 The pear is another excellent remedy for gall-bladder disorders. The fruit or its juice should be taken liberally by the patient with beneficial results. It exercises a special healing effect on all gall-bladder disorders, including gallstones. |
| Home Remedies for Gallstones #5 St.John's wort tea is good to use if you have gall bladder trouble. Make a tea using 4-5 leaves steeped in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain, and drink several times a day to soothe the gall bladder. Caution: St. John's wort can cause photosensitivity and the skin will be very sensitive to sunlight. Do not use if you already suffer from sensitivity to sunlight. If you are using it to treat gall bladder, please stay out of the sun during treatment. Do not use the treatment for long periods of time. Use only when you are having problems with your gall bladder. |
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