Pear-shaped gallbladder is a role player in the digestive process. It is where bile is stored until it is needed for the digestion of fatty food. Calcium salts, cholesterol and bile pigments may form and crystallize in the bile duct or the gallbladder itself, causing symptoms such as extreme pain in the upper abdominal area, nausea, vomiting and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and white part of the eyes).
When diagnosed with gallstones, the usual treatment involves surgery which may be the traditional open cholecystectomy or a newer one referred to as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Before you get a schedule, you might want to try to dissolve gallstones naturally first. Below are juices which may help in removing gallstones without you undergoing the knife.
Lemon Juice
Drinking the juice of 4 lemons on an empty stomach daily for about a week is said to be an effective remedy for gallstones. It will also help a lot if you drink plenty of water throughout the day too.
Citrus Fruit Juice
Other than lemons, you may also juice oranges, lime, mandarin, grapefruit, tangerine and kumquat to help dissolve your gallstones. Drinking freshly-squeezed citrus juice is also a refreshing way to get your supply of antioxidants.
Carrot, Beet and Cucumber Juice
The likes of carrots, beets and cucumbers make for a nutrient-loaded beverage against gallstones. Vegetable juice is also packed with dietary fiber that promotes detoxification of the GI tract and wards off constipation.
Honey and Turmeric
Add a teaspoon of turmeric and another teaspoon of honey in a cup of warm water. Stir very well and drink this concoction that is proven to help dissolve those gallstones effectively.
Apple Juice and Apple Cider Vinegar
Mixing a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice is an excellent way to dissolve gallstones as well as to make the liver stop producing cholesterol. This potent anti-gallstone concoction should be taken once a day. It’s a good idea for you to consume apples on a regular basis after having those gallstones dissolved to prevent them from forming again.
St. John’s Wort Tea
If you are fond of tea, then you are not going to have a hard time dealing with gallstones in an all-natural way. St. John’s Wort is an herbal tea that is known to be very helpful when gallstones strike.
Epsom Salts
Before hitting the sack, grab a glass of water, dissolve a teaspoon of Epsom salt in it, and drink. It is said that the intake of this mix helps in flushing gallstones out of the bile duct in which they are lodged.
