dissolving gallstones help please

[Guest guest]

Okay, I know just about every flush there is and I am using Dr Schulzes

liver-gallbladder tincture and detox tea. But I think I have a logged

stone that needs to be dissolved and I can't do any flushes until I get

this thing passed. There are chinese herbs that can do this but I may

not be able to find a chinese doctor and this has been going on for a

week or more now. So if anyone knows of herbs that dissolve...not

flush...please let me know. This is no fun. - Dolly

(I'm taking acidophyllus, concentrated beets, and chloryphill in

addition to Dr Schulzes right now. )

[Guest guest]

A tbls of lemmon juice in a glass of water every morning works for me.

Yes I know they are not fun at all. I saw a doctor about it once and he

gave me a strainer so I could bring him a sample. What a waste of time

that was. The lemon juice works.

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peacefulglow wrote:

>Okay, I know just about every flush there is and I am using Dr Schulzes

>liver-gallbladder tincture and detox tea. But I think I have a logged

>stone that needs to be dissolved and I can't do any flushes until I get

>this thing passed. There are chinese herbs that can do this but I may

>not be able to find a chinese doctor and this has been going on for a

>week or more now. So if anyone knows of herbs that dissolve...not

>flush...please let me know. This is no fun. - Dolly

>

>(I'm taking acidophyllus, concentrated beets, and chloryphill in

>addition to Dr Schulzes right now. )

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Please disreguard my last post. I was thinking kidnetstones. I am so

sorry.

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peacefulglow wrote:

>Okay, I know just about every flush there is and I am using Dr Schulzes

>liver-gallbladder tincture and detox tea. But I think I have a logged

>stone that needs to be dissolved and I can't do any flushes until I get

>this thing passed. There are chinese herbs that can do this but I may

>not be able to find a chinese doctor and this has been going on for a

>week or more now. So if anyone knows of herbs that dissolve...not

>flush...please let me know. This is no fun. - Dolly

>

>(I'm taking acidophyllus, concentrated beets, and chloryphill in

>addition to Dr Schulzes right now. )

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Gallbladder

Disorders: Prevention and

Elimination

The

gallbladder, while not a part of the liver, is an important accessory organ to

the liver. This organ serves as a

storage tank for bile. One of the

primary functions of the liver is to make bile. Bile is a liquid containing, among other

substances, bile pigments, bile salts, and cholesterol. Bile is essential for the digestion of

fats and oils. Bile does not

contain digestive enzymes. Its

purpose is to emulsify fat so that enzymes excreted by the pancreas can break

them down. In other words, without

bile, fat digesting enzymes can not complete the job of digestion; this would

lead to serious nutritional deficiencies and disease.

The

most common abnormal condition associated with the gallbladder is the

accumulations of gallstones.

Gallstones are almost always made up of cholesterol and pigment.

The

most common causes of gallstone formation:

Dietary

Factors:

The

best explanation I read about why gallstones form as a result of dietary

factors is written by Dr. Ted Morter’s in his

book, Fell’s Official Know-It-All-Guide: Health

& Wellness, in a chapter called, “A Cruise Down The

Alimentary Canal”, pgs. 69-82.

Dr.

Morter believes that the typical American diet of

processed foods and heavy consumption of meat, fat, and refined sugars, with few

high-fiber foods, has been correlated with increased incidence of

gallstones. WHY?

Dr.

Morter explains that foods are of two types, acid or

alkaline. This refers to the ash

value of a food which means the type of residue that remains after the food is

digested and processed. Is it acid,

or is it alkaline? If there is an

acid residue (inorganic acids), the body must neutralize this acid to keep the

blood from becoming acidic. The

acid is neutralized with alkaline.

Ideally there is adequate alkaline in the diet to do this. However, if there is not, the body must

extract alkaline from its cells to neutralize the acid. This, of course, causes the cells to

become acidic, and thus diseased.

The main determining factor of alkaline is organic minerals. One can equate organic minerals with

alkaline for better understanding.

The

breakdown of foods into acid ash and alkaline ash categories would generally be

as follows:

Meats,

poultry, fish = Very acid

Dairy

products, eggs =

Acid

Cereals,

grains = Acid

Some

fruits and vegetables (cranberries, blueberries, plums, prunes, squash) = Acid

Overcooked

fruits/vegetables =

Acid

Sugars,

refined foods =

Acid

Fruits,

vegetables (raw) =

Alkaline

Nuts,

seeds (almonds, pecans, cashews, sesame, pumpkin, sunflower) = Alkaline

Sprouted

grains = Alkaline

All

chemical processes have an ideal pH at which they are most efficient.

Our

internal body chemistry functions in an alkaline environment. Our blood for example must maintain a pH

of 7.4. If it drops below that to

7.2 we die.

The fluids in body cells of healthy

people are alkaline. The more acid the cells become, the sicker we become. The cells will not die until their pH

gets to about 3.5.

Our

bodies produce acid as a by-product of normal metabolism. This is the result of burning or using

alkaline to carry out life. Since

our bodies do not manufacture alkaline (minerals), we must supply the alkaline

from an outside source to keep us from becoming acidic and thus die. Food is the means of replenishing the

alkalinity (minerals) to the body.

As

a result of the “Typical American Diet” that leaves acid ash

residue, the gallbladder bile becomes acidic because it’s

alkaline properties (i.e., sodium) is reabsorbed and put back into the

bloodstream. Sodium is a primary

contributor to the bicarbonate buffer system which is one of the systems that

keeps the body from becoming too acid.

If a person eats mostly acid foods (meats, dairy, grains...etc.) and

doesn’t eat much fruits and vegetables to provide organic sodium to work

the bicarbonate buffer system, the body will take the sodium from gallbladder

bile. With the sodium gone,

cholesterol is left high and dry in the gallbladder to turn into stones. It is far more important for the body to

be able to remain slightly alkaline than it is for it to prevent cholesterol

from solidifying in the gallbladder (cholesterol in the gallbladder stays in

liquid form when bile salts are present - when the salts are gone, cholesterol

will solidify into stones).

Eating

too much acid producing foods every day (Typical American Diet), means the body

needs the sodium from the gallbladder to neutralize the daily excess acid that

is affecting body cells.

Other

dietary factors that contribute to gallstones formation are related to

nutritional deficiencies, again, as a result of refined foods. Deficiencies in either vitamin C or

vitamin E have been shown to promote gallstones in test subjects, while control

groups eating a diet with foods high in vitamin C and E remained free of

stones. (Melvyn R. Werbach, M.D. Nutritional Influences on Illness.. Tarzana, CA:

Third Line Press, 1988).

Estrogen

Dominance:

Estrogen

dominance means estrogen unbalanced by progesterone; an outcome exposure to or

ingestion of estrogen mimics or environmental estrogens and consumption of

excess amounts of dietary forms of estrogen (soy, or herbal forms of estrogen

such as black cohosh and sage). According to Dr.

Lee, excess estrogen in the body inhibits liver enzymes needed to convert

cholesterol to bile salts.

Prescription

Drugs:

The

greatest drug-related cause of gallstones is estrogen, both natural and

synthetic; including that found in birth control pills and estrogen replacement

therapy. Additionally,

cholesterol-lowering drugs, increase the risk of

gallstones by increasing cholesterol secretion in the bile. In one study of 3,800 people, those

taking an anti-cholesterol drug had 22% more bile diseases and a 45% increase

in gallstones. (R.L. and E.R.

Pinckney,

The Cholesterol Conspiracy . Sherman

Oaks, CA: Vector Enterprises, 1992).

Is

Surgery Necessary?

Surgery

is now frequently used to remove the gallbladder. Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder

is the most frequently performed procedure. However, stones may recur in the

remaining ducts.

Alternative

surgical treatment-Lithotripsy is a treatment infrequently done in certain

cases, in which sound waves are used to smash the gallstones, while the patient

is under anesthesia, similar to the procedure for kidney stones.

The

disadvantages to removing the gallbladder are that bile salts are no longer

concentrated in the gallbladder so they can cause a bile diarrhea. When bile comes directly out of the

liver, the small intestine must adapt, which it eventually does. Post syndrome diarrhea can last from six

to twelve months after surgery.

In

general, when the gallbladder is surgically removed, fat digestion is greatly

hindered. The tiny amount of bile

that drains directly from the liver into the intestine is not enough to

function adequately in fat digestion when even moderate amount of fat are consumed. This, of course, leads to malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and to digestive

problems.

Bile

must be present in the intestine to properly absorb fat-soluble vitamins

(vitamins A,D,E, and beta carotene). The consequence of not getting enough of

these vitamins may not be immediately noticeable, but over time will manifest

itself in a variety of ways.

The

best advice for anyone suffering from gallbladder disorders is to change

one’s lifestyle and work with natural remedies to reverse the condition

without surgery. However, there is

a point of no return after which gallbladder surgery is necessary to save a

life.

Prevention

and Elimination of Gallbladder Disorders:

For

elimination and prevention of gallbladder disorders, nutritional and medical experts

recommend certain supplements while adhering to a strict diet to solve

gallbladder conditions.

Gallbladder

flushes:

Gallbladder

flushes in which people consume large amounts of olive

oil, have become a popular home remedy in recent years. Many medical experts believe this

procedure to be dangerous, especially for someone who has large gallstones,

because heavy consumption of oil can cause gallbladder contraction. The contractions increase the chances of

biliary obstructions-that is, a stone stuck in the

bile duct, which requires immediate surgery.

If

you decide to embark on a kidney and gallbladder flushes, there are many books

that can give you details on how to do that. However, such flushes should be

used on the advice of an experienced and well-trained health care

professional. Refer to the list of

books at the end of this article to learn more about kidney and gallbladder

flushes.

However,

here’s a gentle gallbladder flush that can help greatly without any

side-effects. An old oriental folk

remedy used for emulsifying gallbladder stones is a plant called

hydrangea. The part of the plant

that is used med icinally is the root. Hydrangea root is one of the, if not the

most, powerful herbs known for dissolving calculus deposits in the kidneys and gallbladder. The following formula is one

recommended by Dr. Shook in his classic herbal textbook, Advanced Treatis in Herbology, and has

been proven to be safe and effective:

One

Quart pure apple juice (organic) and 2 ounces hydrangea root (chopped).

Soak

hydrangea root in the juice for 12 hours.

Put the juice and root on the stove and bring to a boil. Slowly simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool, strain out hydrangea root, and

bottle. Keep juice in the

refrigerator. Drink a cupful three

to four times a day. There are no

side effects or danger of overdose as this formula is completely harmless.

Hydrangea

root can be purchased whole at good health food stores. It can also be obtained as a

tincture. In tincture form it is

most convenient. To prepare a dose,

simply fill a cup with apple juice and add 20-30 drops of hydrangea

tincture. Drink it warm or

cold. This way you avoid the

trouble of heating the juice/hydrangea mixture and straining out the root

afterwards.

Dietary

Recommendations:

Researcher

J.C. Breneman reports that 100% of his patients found

relief of gallbladder symptoms while on an elimination diet of rye, brown rice,

cherries, peaches, apricots, beets and spinach. Other foods that

supports gallbladder health are apples, artichoke, parsley, pears,

carrots, turmeric, wild blue green algae, wheat grass juice, olive oil, celery,

and watercress.

The

following foods were found to cause negative symptoms (in descending order of

occurrence): eggs, pork, onions,

fowl, milk, coffee, citrus, corn, beans, and nuts. Eggs caused gallbladder attacks in 93%

of the patients, pork in 64%, and onions in 52%. (J.C. Breneman,

“Elimination Diet as the Most Effective Gallbladder Diet.” ls of Allergy 26 (1968), 83.)

Other

foods that should be avoided are cucumbers, radishes, cabbage, chocolate, and

tomatoes. Check to see if any of

the above foods, especially eggs, give you symptoms of gallbladder stress such

as burping or nausea after meals, a pain between the shoulder blades, or

clay-colored stools (from lack of bile), among other indications.

In

general, increase your intake of vegetables, fruits, and high-fiber foods,

especially those containing soluble fiber.

Avoid consumption of fatty foods, all fried foods, all commercial oils,

margarine and other hydrogenated oils, unsaturated oils with the exception of

extra virgin olive oil and virgin coconut oil, all refined sugars, and refined

white flour.

A

high fiber diet protects from gallbladder disease by binding cholesterol and

bile salts, and decreasing intestinal transit time. A high fiber diet can only be achieved

with unprocessed, unrefined foods.

Unfortunately, the typical American diet provides very little of the

needed foods daily. Raw vegetables

are good sources of fiber because they contain the cellulose the body needs to

break down the fiber. The best

source is raw carrots, their fiber binds many colon

toxins.

Specific

foods and their benefits for liver and gallbladder:

APPLE: Apples cleanse the liver and gallbladder

(especially green apples).

BLUEBERRY: Has medicinal properties for liver and

blood.

CARROTS: Excellent for liver rejuvenation and

cleansing.

CHICORY: Both the root and the greens, is an

excellent tonic that cleanses and helps regulate the liver and gallbladder.

KALE: It can ease liver congestion.

LEMON: It benefits bile formation and therefore

supports liver function.

OLIVE

OIL: In the Middle

East, extra virgin olive oil is highly regarded for its ability to

support liver and gallbladder functions.

ORANGE: Used in ancient times for its medicinal

properties for those with

liver weakness because it's a liver

cleanser.

BLUE

GREEN ALGAE (Wild Crafted): It

helps lower cholesterol and suppresses fatty accumulations in the liver.

TURMERIC: Helps tone the liver and is known as a

liver regenerator.

Nutritional

Supplements:

Enzyme

Therapy:

Enzymes

(http://tinyurl.com/ey8l),

besides being a great digestive aid, are anti-inflammatory agents and aid in

clearing and cleaning the lymphatic system. Enzyme therapy is a systematic approach

to using different types of enzymes in large amounts to help the body clean and

clear itself of toxins.

Three

types of enzymes when used in combination have the best synergistic effect on

reducing inflammation: papain, bromelain

and plant base enzymes. The above formula has all three types of enzymes and is

ideal for use in enzyme therapy. In

addition, this formula is micro-blended with foods high in minerals.

Continue

to take two enzymes before each meal for proper digestion. In addition, start using enzymes on an

empty stomach before meals. Start

by taking one capsule between meals and one capsule before bed time. ie., Between breakfast and lunch take one capsule, repeat

between lunch and dinner and at bed time.

Increase after a few days and take two each of the enzymes, then three

and then four. You can continue to

increase beyond these amounts depending on the progress taking place. It is common to take up to 30 enzyme

capsules a day. There are

absolutely no side effects from such high usage of enzymes, only good results. Results are felt, but usually take place

very slowly.

Always

remember you are not working with drugs.

You are working with plant and fruit base enzymes to heal your

body. So, please be patient and

allow a little extra time for these enzymes to work.

Dr.

Lee says that enzymes taken long enough (the

length of time depends on the severity of the gallbladder condition) will help

maintain or decrease the size of gallstones. There is no standard length of time because

each case is individual and depends upon the causative factors.

Friendly

Bacteria:

Dr.

Trent Nichols, M.D., believes that one of the factors for developing gallstones

is bacteria. He believes that they

apparently can initiate the core formation of the stone, called the nidus.

Friendly

bacteria such as acidophilus, bifidus, L. bulgaricus, L. plantarum,

L. salivarius....etc., will create an intestinal

environment that is inhospitable to harmful bacteria.

One

of the best friendly bacteria products in the market today is a wide-spectrum

friendly bacteria supplement micro-blended with fructo-oligosaccharides

(http://tinyurl.com/6gzqa). Following are its ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1,

Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum,

Lactobacillus salivarius, Streptococcus faecium, Streptococcus thermophilus,

Acerola and Rose Hips blend, wild blue green algae, Jerusalem Artichoke, Lipase, Amylase, Protease, and Cellulase.

Whole

Food Supplements:

• Red beet is one of the best foods

to support the liver and gallbladder.

Find

a supplement that can give you organically grown beet leaves and beet roots

powder. The therapeutic part of the

beet is its naturally occurring betaine which comes

from the leaf and root of the plant.

Betaine has long been shown to be an effective

agent promoting the transportation of fats and helping to prevent the

accumulation of fat in the liver.

• Wild blue green algae supplement (http://tinyurl.com/g1iz and http://tinyurl.com/iw4k) helps

lower cholesterol and suppresses fatty accumulations

in the liver. Take up to 3 grams a

day (10 to 15 capsules).

What

is remarkable about wild blue green algae is its minerals content. Ounce for ounce, wild blue green algae

is higher in minerals than any other class of foods. Sodium, boron, chromium, zinc,

copper, .....you name it, is

in

wild blue green algae. All the

minerals in wild blue green algae are held tightly and deeply within the very

core of hundreds of transformative enzyme systems. Minerals in wild blue green algae are

naturally-chelated and are directly assimilated and

more easily put to work within our own similar, but vastly more complex system

of enzymes. As a result, each of

our cells function more smoothly, especially the cells in our largest

detoxifying organ, the liver.

• Wheat grass: A good source of amino acids, vitamins,

and minerals. It can nourish the

blood and aid the liver in detoxification.

• Turmeric: Helps tone the liver and is known as a

liver regenerator.

• Wheat Sprouts (http://tinyurl.com/6vxtu):

To promote liver cell regeneration.

Use wheat sprouts micro-blended with blue green algae and red marine

algae.

• Coconut Oil: For those suffering from gallbladder

disorders or for anyone who has had their gallbladder removed, using coconut

oil in place of other oils will greatly benefit

them. Because coconut oil is made

of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), the metabolism of these

fatty acids do not require bile or pancreatic enzymes. Therefore, the fats from coconut oil are

easily digested with or without a gallbladder.

Following

Healthful Living:

Rest

assured that it is never too late to begin a healing way of life. Pain from gallstones

are symptoms indicating that there is an abnormal condition within the

body which is producing a state of “dis-ease”. You can surgically remove the dis-eased organ, but you have not addressed the cause of

such symptoms.

To

address the causes of gallbladder disorders, you need to start incorporating

healthful living habits. You may

slowly change your way of living to that which is health

producing. When you do, aches

or pains will disappear and you will be on your way to being genuinely

healthy.

References:

Cichoke,

J. Enzymes

and Enzyme Therapy.

Keats Publishing, Inc. New

Canaan, Connecticut,

1994.

Fife,

Bruce. The Detox Book. Health Wise, Colorado

Springs, Colorado, 2001.

Fife,

Bruce. The

Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil.

Health Wise, Colorado springs, Colorado,

2001.

Lee,

. The Enzyme Cure.

Future Medicine Publishing, Tiburon,

CA,1998.

Morter,

Ted. Fell’s

Official Know-It-All Guide: Health & Wellness.

Frederick

Fell Publishers, Inc., Hollywood,

FL, 2000.

Nichols, Trent, Ed. Optimal Digestion. Avon Book, NY, NY,

1999.