Gallstones

Symptoms of Gallstones

Gallstones are often undetected until diagnostic tests are taken because they are not accompanied by noticeable symptoms in most cases They often cause no symptoms and require no treatment. However, some people with gallstones exhibit symptoms such as chronic indigestion, nausea and vomiting, gas, bloating, constant ache in the upper abdomen, and fever. These symptoms typically manifest during the period of "gallstone attack,” which lasts for several minutes and may sometimes continue for up to several hours.

If left untreated, fatal complications from gallstones may arise However, the condition is treatable and the recovery is fast.


Natural Cures

A few natural remedies may help to dissolve gallstones or to alleviate their symptoms.

Herbal remedy

Some herbs can aid in naturally eliminating gallstones from the body with very little pain. Here are some suggested recipes:

Mix two parts marshmallow root, one part balmony, one part boldo, one part fringetree bark, and one part golden seal or barberry Pour one teaspoon of this herb mixture into a saucepan and pour one cup of boiling water over the mixture Let the mixture stand for about 15 minutes Strain and drink this tea three times each day.
Combine the tinctures of wild yam, fringetree bark, milk thistle, and balmony in equal parts Consume one teaspoon of this mixture three times each day
Infuse chamomile or lemon balm in boiling water and consume this infusion several times during the day.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C deficiency may contribute to the formation of gallstones Vitamin C is believed to lower cholesterol levels in the bile and to prevent the formation of gallstones. Excellent food sources of vitamin C include broccoli, bell peppers, strawberry, lemon, papaya, kiwifruit, cantaloupe, orange, grapefruit, lime, tomato, pineapple, lettuce, watermelon, fennel, and parsley You may also consume 1000 milligrams of vitamin C supplement three times each day.

Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are rich in essential fatty acids that are believed to play a very important role in the prevention and dissolution of gallstones in the gallbladder Several herbalists recommend the use of flaxseed oil in combination with other supplements to increase their effectiveness The recommended dosage is one tablespoon each morning.

Lifestyle and gallstones Although gallstone formation is uncontrollable, there are a few simple lifestyle modifications that may help to lower the risk:

Maintain a healthy body weight. If you are overweight, do not opt for rapid weight loss techniques such as crash diets or laxative abuse. Losing more than two pounds each week is not recommended. Avoid low-calorie diets The intake of less than 800 calories each day is detrimental to the overall health and increases the susceptibility to develop gallstones. Stay active Maintain physical fitness by exercising regularly. Follow a low-fat, high-fiber diet with emphasis on fresh fruits, green vegetables, and whole grains Minimize your intake of animal fat, fried foods, and processed foods. Drink plenty of water to flush out the toxins from the body and to speed up the elimination of gallstones from the system.

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