Gallbladder Natural Treatment Ideas

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Think of the gallbladder if you have….  Right shoulder blade pain, pain under the inside corner of right ribs, right neck pain and right sided headaches.

And/or if you have

Stubborn weight, constipation, indigestion, floating stools, low thyroid, allergies, hormone imbalances, low vitamin D levels despite taking it, persistent viral or parasitic infections, and/or heavy metal toxicity.

What is the gallbladder?  A pear shaped organ that sits just in front of your liver in the upper right abdominal quadrant.  Its chief job is to emulsify fats and is largely responsible for how our bodies deal with fats.  As bile guru Ann Louise Gittleman writes, the gallbladder also “Not only is this miracle molecule the key to absorbing and assimilating fats, but bile serves as a toxic waste sponge, soaking up excess chemicals, hormones, drugs, heavy metals and other toxins for elimination. Your liver continuously uses cholesterol for bile production, which helps keep cholesterol levels in check—another benefit.” 


When a woman is pregnant her gallbladder can become a problem because the extra hormones of pregnancy thicken the bile and also put more pressure on the gallbladder to sponge up those hormones.  This can not only lead to pain in the gallbladder region, but also predisposes a woman to cholestasis, intense itchy skin and maybe even PUPPS (though there has not been a connection in literature, I have seen it in practice).

Standard Process is a whole food supplement company.  Since 1926 they have made supplements out of food so they are safe for pregnancy and nursing. 

Dose all 2 tablets three times a day WITH FOOD.

Zypan- a digestive aid for the stomach.  If it causes any burning/acid feel in stomach, discontinue immediately.

Cholacol- “Gall bladder in a bottle”

AF Betafood- beets and more

Choline- thins bile

Omega 3 Fish Oils

Extra: 

Inositol, 2 capsules 500mg 3x a day

SeaBuckthorn Oil (Omega 7) (great for skin also)

Bitters (many brands to choose from, Vitanica Bitters Tonic is one suggestion).  Take about 15 minutes before meals.  Gittleman says, “Orange peel, gentian root, bitter artichoke and Angelica root are also excellent bitters. Stay away from Swedish bitters, which typically contain herbal laxatives such as rhubarb and senna.”

Eat/drink:

First thing in the morning, start your day with warm water with a splash or lemon or lime.  Use fresh or Organic Just Lemon juice.  Drink through a straw so as to not let acid hurt tooth enamel.

Beet juice or eat beets (be careful, beet juice may aggravate initially, go slow)

Bitters: Arugula, dandelion, endive

Apple cider vinegar (1 tsp to tablespoon in water before you eat)

Watercress

Grapefruit

Artichokes

Citrus zests on foods (an excuse to buy a zester!)

Limit fats dietarily:

Nuts (cashews and almonds were the worse for me)

Coconut products

Pork

Eggs

Dairy (though I did OK with butter and cream)

Nut Milks

Milk (be off milk in general)

Some say onions really aggravate, I have personally not made this connection.



Constipation makes it worse, so take Magnesium Citrate 400-600mg before bed

Read:

I have found clinically that highly sensitive and empathic people tend to have troubles with gall bladders.  What helped me learn more about my empathic design was this book

Empath’s Survival Guide- Judith Orloff, MD

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Information provided is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice provided by a licensed physician..  Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your healthcare provider.