2. Try a Gallbladder Cleanse
A gallbladder cleanse is a can help keep your gallbladder (and the flow of bile through it) running on all cylinders.
Before performing a flush, you’ll need to get checked to make sure you don’t have any current gallstones that could block your bile duct.
There are a few different approaches, most of which prohibit food for some or all of your cleanse.
Here are a couple of options:
- Dr. David Williams’ gallbladder flush
- Dr. Hulda Clark’s Gallbladder Flush
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Almost every single gallbladder cleanse or flush involves apple cider vinegar, and for good reason. Raw, unprocessed apple cider vinegar is a wonderful aid for gallstone prevention and treating the pain associated with gallstones.
Apple cider vinegar contains live enzymes that aid gallbladder function, as well as acetic acid, vitamin c, potassium, and calcium. While ACV won’t flush gallstones out of your gallbladder, it may help substantially reduce the pain that comes with them.
4. Lemon Juice
Lemon juice, besides being a wonderful toxin eliminator, helps prevent the development of LDL (bad) cholesterol. Since cholesterol is the biggest cause of gallstones, preventing cholesterol buildup will go a long way in gallstone prevention.
For best results, drink a glass of water with lemon juice and/or food-grade lemon essential oil first thing in the morning and throughout the day.
5. Peppermint
Peppermint and peppermint essential oil are incredibly effective digestive aids (10). The herb stimulates the flow of bile, encouraging the gallbladder to contract and empty (11). For existing gallstones, the terpene compounds found in peppermint helps dissolve the stones (12,13).
6. Juice Cleanse
Juice cleanses detoxify and help to “reset” your body. Since cutting down on fatty foods is absolutely necessary for the prevention and treatment of gallstones, juice cleanses are a great option to avoid cravings. Stick to mostly vegetables to keep sugar content low, and add in apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and maybe a bit of peppermint to help things along.
Here’s a simple recipe:
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 apple
- 4 celery stalks
- 1/2 orange
Instructions:
- Juice all the ingredients or blend at high speed and strain.
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