Definition:
A small organ located under the liver and attached by a duct (called the bile
duct). The gallbladder acts as a reservoir. It stores bile, which
is made in the liver. Bile is vital for the digestion of fats and
the absorptio of fat-soluble vitamins. Congestion of bile in the
gallbladder impairs fat digestion and leads to inflammation. This
condition should be treated quickly.
Sometimes cholesterol crystallizes and combines with bile in the
gallbladder to form gallstones.
Symptoms:
The first indication of gallbladder problems is the inability to
digest fats. Bloat, gas, abdominal pain, chills, headache, pain
in the right shoulder, light colored stools (sometimes foul smelling)
are all symptoms associated with gallbladder problems.
Holistic Treatment Plan:
Gallbladder problems almost always originate in the liver. Usually
with the bile becoming so thick, that it doesn=t flow well. So any
treatment needs to include the liver as well. Treatment involves
supporting fat digestion, thinning the bile, and relieving the inflammation
in the gallbladder. Eating less fat is helpful. Pear, beet, and
apple juice diluted in water are effective in eliminating gallbladder
inflammation . Drinking three tablespoons of olive oil with the
juice of one lemon before bed and upon waking may help to pass any
gallstones-look for them in the stool. You can use grapefruit juice
in place of lemon juice if necessary.
References:
Williams, S. R., Nutrition and diet therapy, C.W. Mosby Co. 1969
Colimore, B. and Stewart, S., Nutrition and Your Body, Light Wave,
1974
Disclaimer:
All information given here is for educational purposes only. For a proper diagnosis and
treatment plan you must consult your health care practitioner.
