RE: A: Cholelithiasis

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Hi

Along with what has been mentioned, I mix

equal parts tinctures of boldo, collinsonia, berberis and althea.  I dose ½ tsp

3-4 times/day for acutes, bid for chronic.  This along with a specific diet

(there is a good one in Pritchard’s book), UNDAs 1, 20, 226 or 243

and COPs has worked every time.  Even before I learned about UNDA I used the

herbal formula with complete success.  I would be cautious about dosing the EFAs

at 1 tbsp at a time.  That may be enough fat to cause the gallbladder to

contract.  Another thing that often works acutely is a cold vinegar pack right

over the gallbladder.  I don’t remember why the vinegar is used (does

anyone?), but I have had patients do this, and it has helped.  And I also tell

them no heat with the COP until the acute pain has eased.

Loreen Dawson, ND

Sechelt, BC

Family Medicine

Cholelithiasis

I have a 19 yo female who lives out of town and has a

one year history of RUQ pain. The onset began almost

one year ago, a few months after starting OC's. She

had an ultrasound that showed the presence of small

stones and sludge.

Last night she called me with intense pain and ended

up in the ER. Of course they gave her vicadin and the

name of a surgeon for removal. Her blood work showed

no signs of infection.

She is a vegetarian and has been for a few years.

Her diet is heavy on the carbohydrate side and has

small amounts of vegetables.

My treatment plan included: 800 IU vit. E daily,

B12, folic acid daily, Unda 1,4,243,226, HMF

intensive, super EFA liquid 1 TBS qd, Exercise 30

minutes 5 X week, COP daily, discuss options of a new

contraceptive method, and modified anti-inflammatory

diet specific for cholelithiasis.

Does anyone have some advice on treatment

recommendations or know of anything that helps in the

presence of severe attacks while we are trying to help

the body heal? I would appreciate any input you have.

Thank You,

Hageman, ND

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