Gallbladder Symptoms: Juice Recipes For Gallstones
The gallbladder plays a key role in our digestive process. It is a small, pear-shaped organ which is located just under the liver and it stores bile and toxins that are manufactured in the liver. When we eat, the level of fat content in our meals will trigger the gallbladder to release a precise concentration and volume of bile into the small intestine. There it goes to work emulsifying or, breaking down the fat molecules into tiny particles which can be digested and used for energy. As well, bile helps us to absorb fat-soluble vitamins.
Due to a number of health factors including age, gender, obesity, diabetes, massive weight loss, hormone fluctuations or medications- just to name a few- the gallbladder may fill up with tiny, hard pebbles called gallstones. Gallstones can range from tiny crystals to large marbles and will lead to severe pain and inflammation and other unpleasant gallbladder symptoms, especially if they move into a bile duct. Bile duct blockages often cause upper, right abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting.
You may be surprised to know, however, that healthy dietary changes and natural remedies can be very effective in reducing and even reversing gallbladder symptoms. Therapeutic juices are among the many non-surgical options available to help treat gallstones and gallbladder pain.
Home remedies are quite useful in managing gallbladder symptoms and pain. However, when there is chronic gallbladder pain, then a more radical approach may be very instrumental so that one may deal with the cause of the problem, the gallstones instead of treating and managing symtoms. One of such approaches is The Pulverexx Protocol, a natural program that aids in breaking and dissolving the gallstones so they may be passed.
A number of juices have special medicinal properties which are beneficial for gallbladder health.
Cucumber Carrot Beetroot Juice Extract
Blend together a vegetable juice containing juice from 1 cucumber, 1 carrot and 1 beetroot. Beets are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and promote healthy bile flow. As well, they contain betaine which is essential for healthy liver function and known to reduce levels of toxic Homocysteine. Carrots, high in vitamin C are believed to help reduce calcium deposits and cucumber is high in water content and soothing for digestion.
Lemon Juice
Try lemon juice. A number of formulas and “flushes” exist which utilize the natural medicinal benefits of lemon. Drinking straight lemon juice on an empty stomach an empty stomach is one option. The intention is to dissolve existing gallstones by breaking down calcifications. lemon juice is also believed to reduce cholesterol production in the liver, therefore reducing its collection in the gallbladder. There are also plenty of popular recipes for lemon juice mixtures.
Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Crushed Garlic In The Morning
Another good high antioxidant drink that will aid the gallbladder is a garlic paste, lemon juice and olive oil. It is typically recommended to mix liquid ingredients together in equal parts, (3-4 cloves of crushed, fresh garlic) and drink the mixture on an empty stomach each morning for a month.
Garlic is best consumed after being crushed. Wait 1 ½ minutes after crushing before ingesting. This will ensure that the maximum anti-oxidant potency of the garlic can be achieved. Garlic when crushed increases its antioxidants for a limited amount of time and then starts to drop dramatically.
Grapefruit, Apple Cider Vinegar Juice
Apple cider vinegar and grapefruit juice are believed to have some of the similar antioxidant and anti-cholesterol properties Prepare a glass of Grapefruit juice and add 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar.
Epsom Salts In Water
Epsom salts are also recommended on their own as a gallbladder tonic before bed. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of Epsom salts into 6 oz of water are Take on an empty stomach before bed. Night time is the most common time of gallbladder attacks and after meals. Epsom salts help dilate biliary tubes so as to prevent gallbladder attacks.
Herbal teas such as St John’s Wort and peppermint are recommended for gallbladder health.
The most important drink you can consume daily is water and lots of it. Flushing the system with plenty of fresh water will help keep bile levels optimal, flush toxins and excess cholesterol from the system.
