Gallstones can range from the size of a tiny grain of sand to larger than a pea-sized mass. About 25% of gallstones are composed calcium salts; the rest are formed of cholesterol. Intestinal surgery, cirrhosis of the liver and blood disorders can increase the risk of pigment stones even though the cause is not known.
An inflamed gallbladder may be life threatening and therefore needs to be treated right away.
Alfalfa is a wonderful cleansing agent for the liver and is also rich in nutrients, so take two 1,000-milligram alfalfa tablets twice a day for two days with a glass of warm water.
Peppermint capsules are used in Europe to cleanse the gallbladder; and if you have gallstones, or are prone to developing them, turmeric can reduce your risk of further problems.
Some good gall bladder treatments are wild yam, catnip, fennel, ginger, parsley and barberry.
To help ease pain fast, stir a tablespoon of apple cider into your glass of apple juice. Go to an emergency care facility if pain persists in case it indicates heart problems or gastroesophogeal reflux.
For inflammation of the gallbladder, eat no solid food for a few days, and consume only distilled or spring water. Pear, beet, and apple juice should be consumed for three days, after this add solid foods like shredded raw beets in a blender or food processor with 2 tbs of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, with freshly made uncooked applesauce. Drinking apple juice is helpful for making gallstones softer.
Gallstones can often be eliminated by taking a few tablespoons of olive oil in lemon juice at the start and end of the day.
Make your diet about 75% raw with foods like applesauce, yogurt, produce, and cottage cheese. To cleanse the system drink as much apple juice as possible for five days - beet juices also work as natural remedies for gallstones to cleanse the liver.
Excessive sugar consumption increases the risk of gallstones, so avoid sugary foods. Avoid all animal fat and meat, saturated fats, like chocolate, fried foods, soft drinks, spicy foods, and full-fat dairy products.
It's best to purge your body free of these toxins. When gallstones are visible by X-ray yet are asymptomatic, an operation isn't needed.
