Guest guest Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 You may consider getting a blood test for food allergies as I know that food allergies can cause GB problems. I had the test done recently. I was not surprised to find out that I am allergic to dairy and eggs. But I was surprised to find that I am allergic to flaxseed and garlic. --- In gallstones , " <3 Farrah <3 " <farrahono@...> wrote: > > Last February, I started taking flax seed every day after discovering how > beneficial it is. My stomach started to hurt. I went to ER thinking it would > be an ulcer. The hospital discovered that I had a stone stuck in my duct and > I have 3 gallstones in my gallbladder. The surgery team took out a 6mm stone > that was stuck by .I was admitted later on for surgery to take out my > gallbladder. My husband did some research on alternative medicine. I > believed in this type of medicine so I refused surgery the next day. > > My friend's mother, who is an acupunturist, recommended me to take some > Lidan tablets. I bought them in Chinatown around 4 dollars. I wasn't too > sure if my gallstones came out so I went to a holistic place in Manhattan, > NY. He believes my liver is the problem, and it needs a cleansing. They gave > me a whole bunch of chinese herbs. The holistic specialist said all my > gallstones will come out. He recommended me to come back for acupunture, and > also take daily Omega 3 pills and do a parasite cleansing every couple of > months. After three weeks, I went for a sonogram in the hospital. The nurse > said my gallstones are gone, but the medical doctor still recommended > surgery because it is " hereditary. " > > I found another holistic place that is affiliated with Beth Israel hospital > in New York. They accepted all types of insurance, and I thought this was > perfect because I couldn't afford going to holistic places all the time. My > blood levels are normal now. They recommended that I stick to organic food > if possible, more colorful fruits and vegetables, non-dairy diet at least > every other week, continue daily flax seed or fish oil, and limit fried > foods (use canola or peanut oil if needed). I am going to the parasite > cleaner soon and continue going for sonograms at Beth Israel. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 > I believed in this type of medicine so I refused surgery the next day.> Good for you! > The nurse said my gallstones are gone, but the medical doctor still > recommended > surgery because it is " hereditary. " > Doesn't that just sound ridiculous? > They recommended that I stick to organic food > if possible, more colorful fruits and vegetables, non-dairy diet at least > every other week, continue daily flax seed or fish oil, and limit fried > foods (use canola or peanut oil if needed). From what I've read, olive oil and coconut oil are much better for us than canola oil. Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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