Gallbladder Disease
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Symptoms
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- Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder)
- Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
- Chronic acalculous gallbladder disease (in which the natural movements needed to empty the gallbladder do not work well)
- Gangrenous gallbladder
- Gallbladder Polyp : Growths of tissue (polyps) in the gallbladder
- Sclerosing cholangitis
- Gallbladder Cancer : Tumors of the gallbladder and bile ducts
Home remedies
- Devil's claw (harpagophytum procumbens) an aromatic plant from Namibia is been used for Rheumatoid arthritis, fever, Skin conditions, Gallbladder conditions, Pancreas conditions, Stomach conditions, Kidney conditions, Back pain.
- Organic and locally grown foods from the list below are wonderful raw or lightly steamed, especially the green vegetables. Don’t forget, we must include good fats (like avocados) too.
- Beets
- Cucumbers
- Green beans – not the same as dried beans
- Okra
- Gentian : Its bitter principles stimulate the secretion of both gastric juices and bile.
- Sweet potatoes (not yams – these are the ones that are gold inside not reddish orange; they have a lighter peel)
- Avocados – a good way to get needed fats directly from food
- Vinegars – all types
- Garlic and onions help with liver cleansing but not processed types like flakes or powder. But some people have trouble digesting them so pay attention to what your own body tells you!
- Shallots
- Tomatoes – ripe
- Cold water fish – salmon, trout
- Lemons (lemon juice in the morning with hot water helps to clean the liver)
- Grapes and fresh organic grape juice
- Apples, berries, papaya, pears
- Oils like flax or hemp should be used for salad dressing with fresh lemon juice or vinegar.Do not ever cook flax oil. Always keep it refrigerated. You may cook in vegetable broth.
- Vegetable juices – beet and cucumber are especially helpful to gallbladder. You can add other green vegetables like swiss chard, dandelion greens, beet greens, celery, carrots, (avoid the cabbage family)
- Avoid all fruit juices except organic grape juice and organic apple (self-juiced is best but most health food stores have some good options, just read the labels carefully).
- All the vegetables listed above for juicing are good.
- Use baby mixed organic greens for salads just avoid the bitter greens for now.
- Soluble and insoluble fiber found in fruits, vegetables and guar gum are also beneficial.
- It is very important to never over eat anything, less is best and do not eat late and do not eat when stressed.
- avoid fried foods, fatty foods and particular types of fats like trans fats, hydrogenated fats, partially-hydrogenated fats (read your labels) and saturated fats.
Warnings
If you are in severe gallbladder pain, and especially if you also have a fever, consult your doctor immediately or go straight to the emergency room.
References
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
