Gallstones & Diet

Unfortunately, by simply changing your diet to natural, healthy foods, eating plenty of fiber and using only good natural oils (unprocessed) won't clear your Liver and Gallbladder of Gallstones. OK, it might help you feel better - but it won't get rid of that greasy sludge (Cholesterol) choking the gallbladder and biliary tract. Cholesterol is a by-product of protein and fat digestion.

By eating a high protein diet in conjunction with highly processed foods such as red meat, sausage, bacon, chicken, eggs, pork, onions, milk, corn, cheese, pizza, burgers, French fries, potato chips, pies, pastries etc, you are only increasing the risk of developing stones in the biliary tract, whether in the liver, gallbladder or both.
Alternatively a low protein, low fat diet rich in nuts, seeds, grains, vegetables and fruit are often advised as a preventive measure. Also the addition of bitter herbs and spices such as fennel, cumin, coriander, garlic and cayenne pepper will also help reduce, digest and eliminate excess cholesterol from the body.
Scientists in India have shown how curcumin (a compound derived from turmeric) and capsaicin (a compound found in chillies) also provide protection of gallstone formation.
By following four simple rules you can help avoid gallbladder problems and keep yourself free of gallstones.
· Drink at least 3 litres of water daily. Water is important for flushing many of your organs of toxins.
· Ensure that you only feed yourself healthy good oils such as Olive oil and cold pressed Hemp seed oil; steer clear of the "bad" ones (processed) canola. Enjoy eating healthy oils on a regular basis as part of your diet.
· Try to consume at least one of the following foods each day: alfalfa, apples, artichokes, barley, broccoli, carrots, celery, grapefruit, lemons, oats, olive oil, radishes, spinach, watermelon, garlic, lemons and asparagus.
· Perform a Liver and Gallbladder flush at least twice yearly. Helps to cleanse stagnant waste from the liver and Gallbladder, helps improve liver functioning and bile flow, helps purify the blood and lymph system.
Of course, in order for any of the above dietary information to be effective - you first need to clear your gallbladder and liver of any gallstones that are already there.
One of the most effective and safest ways to clear Gallstones is the Liver and Gallbladder flush. However, please be aware that you follow a reliable source of information.
Many of the online methods that I have researched have failed to include a simple but vital step that if omitted from the pre-flush preparation will virtually guarantee failure, even cause pain and serious damage to your bile ducts.
Stephen eley,