How to Get Rid of Gallstones Naturally gives the recipe for a gallbladder cleanse that allows the passing of gallstones easily and without surgery. Natural remedies do work!
Do you have gallstones, sludge or know someone who does? Maybe you just want to make sure you don't? This is for you!
UPDATE: Have you read this post and still have questions about how to get rid of gallstones using this gallbladder cleanse for passing gallstones? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom.
Have you ever had a gallbladder attack? Talk about painful! But there is hope - here is how to get rid of gallstones naturally!
Thankfully, I have found something that works like a charm, is not invasive and lets me keep my gallbladder! Plus, it doesn't hurt - yeah!
Can You Dissolve Gallstones Naturally?
The short answer is "YES"! It is possible and has worked for me and many others as shown in the comments.
Natural Remedies for Gallstones Without Surgery
My Experience
I had my first when pregnant with our 8th child and after an all-you-can eat pizza buffet - a high fat meat! It was no fun, in fact, it was quite painful!
As a nurse, I knew that I was a prime candidate for gallbladder surgery. Having cared for gallbladder patients, I knew that it was a difficult surgery and I did not want it!
In seeking an alternative to gallbladder surgery, my father introduced me to a gallbladder cleanse, also called a gallbladder flush.
I have continued to use the recipe that I will give below, as needed with success.
Until I started the GAPS diet, I would use the flush once a year or so. Once starting the GAPS diet, interestingly, my gallbladder attacks increased during the first 8 - 10 months or so.
During this time, I did the gallbladder cleanse monthly until my attacks subsided.
Whatever the reason, the GAPS diet seemed to accentuate my gallbladder problem. My gallbladder was not functioning properly and through the process of the GAPS diet allowing my digestive system to function properly, it is now much better. The need for a gallbladder cleanse is almost unnecessary.
You might also be interested in my how to get rid of bladder infections naturally guide.
Before I give the recipe ...
Did you know that nearly 1 million gallbladders are removed yearly?
Over 20 years ago, gallbladders were removed surgically and the recovery period was slow and painful.
The traditional "open" gallbladder surgery has almost completely been replaced with the introduction of laparoscopy.
Laparoscopy uses small instruments and a lighted tube equipped with a video camera, all inserted through tiny abdominal incisions. The recovery period is quicker and less painful with a laparoscopy making it the preferred method of removal.
Unfortunately, the number of gallbladder operations has risen 40 percent since the introduction of the laparoscopy!
Perhaps the doctors would prefer to avoid severe attacks so, the gallbladder is removed with vague symptoms like bloating and gas. This equals unnecessary surgery!
Laporascopic removal of the gallbladder while used commonly is not without risk!
Accidental severing of the bile duct, which can cause permanent liver damage, occurs in 1 to 2 percent of laparoscopies—three times more often than in open surgery!
Function of the gallbladder
The gallbladder is located just under the liver and has a very important role in the digestive process.
According to Wikipedia:
In vertebrates the gallbladder (cholecyst, gall bladder, biliary vesicle) is a small organ that aids mainly in fat digestion and concentrates bile produced by the liver. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.
To put it another way, it emulsifies fats. Think of trying to wash greasy dishes without soap. It is almost impossible.
Why? Because soap emulsifies the grease. Similarly, the gallbladder stores bile and bile acids, which emulsify the fat eaten so it can be properly transported through the intestine into the blood stream.
Bile is made in the liver, then stored in the gallbladder until the body needs it to digest fat.
At that time, the gallbladder contracts and pushes the bile into a tube--called the common bile duct--that carries it to the small intestine, where it helps with digestion. Under certain conditions the bile can harden into stones.
Types of gallstones
You may wonder how to get rid of gallstones naturally but, what about the different types of stones. Will one natural solution work for all types?
According to WebMD, there are two types of gallstones:
- Cholesterol stones made up of hardened cholesterol are usually yellow-green. 80 percent of gallstones are cholesterol stones. They are caused by too much cholesterol, bilirubin, or not enough bile salts or when the gallbladder does not empty as it should.
- Pigment stones made of bilirubin are small, dark stones. Their cause is uncertain although they tend to occur in people with cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, and hereditary blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia - these conditions cause too much bilirubin to form.
You can see both types in the photo below.
Either type of gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. The gallbladder can develop either one large stone, hundreds of tiny stones, or almost any combination.
Symptoms of a Gallbladder Attack:
If gallstones lodge in any of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestines, a gallbladder attack occurs.
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms have a rapid onset and may include:
- Steady pain in the upper abdomen that increases rapidly and lasts from 30 minutes to several hours
- Pain in the back between the shoulder blades
- Pain under the right shoulder
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal bloating
- Recurring intolerance of fatty foods
- Belching
- Gas
- Indigestion
An easy way to determine if your pain is related to the gallbladder is to press down below on your last rib on your right side and lined up with your nipple - if there is pain there is a good chance that you have a gallbladder problem.
Curing Symptoms Not the Problem:
The removal of the gallbladder is a procedure called Cholecystectomy. Following is information about the surgery from the American College of Surgeons.
Of the 1 million cholecystectomys or gallbladder removals that are done yearly, it is estimated that only a few thousand actually need to come out!
Sadly, as many as half of the patients continue to have pain after the gallbladder is removed.
Rather than treat the symptoms, more care should be taken to heed the warning signals and determine why the gallbladder is not functioning properly.
One way to relieve congestion in the gallbladder is a gallbladder cleanse or flush.
Healthline states:
There is no scientific evidence to support these claims, however. The body is able to cleanse and flush itself.
Medical News Today states:
A 2009 paper states that although scientific evidence to support a gallbladder cleanse is minimal, anecdotal reports indicate it may be helpful for some people.
I am not a medical doctor and do not pretend to give medical advise. But, I do want to share what has worked for me and how to get rid of gallstones naturally. That is, passing gallstones using the following gallbladder cleanse.
Even with "minimal" scientific evidence that this cleanse works, if you are one (like me) that it works for, it is completely worth giving it a try!
The following recipe is one I have used since my first attack in 2002.
I use it when I begin to experience pain in my right side, just under my ribs. It is a pain that once you have, you recognize instantly.
While I normally do not have severe pain (because I do the flush before it gets too bad), I have procrastinated and had sever pain, nausea and vomiting - all of which have been relieved for me by the following cleanse and passing gallstones.
How to Get Rid of Gallstones - Passing Gallstones Naturally
Gallbladder Cleanse Recipe
Days 1 - 6:
Drink 1 qt of apple juice each day for 6 days. Drink the apple juice in addition to your regular diet.
There is no specific time that you must drink it - I drink it throughout the day.
The apple juice contains limonoid which helps soften any gallstones and alleviate any pain you are experiencing.
Here is a link to the brand that I use: 100% Apple Juice
On the 6th day:
Do not eat anything after 6 pm.
At 6 pm, take 1 Tbsp Epsom salt with a full glass of water. Mix the Epsom salt in the water - it takes a bit of stirring. I take a big breath and down it quickly!
Around 8 pm repeat 1 Tbsp Epsom salt with a full glass of water.
Then at 10 pm - mix and drink quickly, 4 oz. olive oil and 4 oz. lemon juice.
Go to bed and in the morning you will pass any gallstones you may have. I normally have varying sizes of bright green gallstones visible in the toilet. The Epsom salt acts as a laxative to quickly remove the gallstones from the intestinal tract.
Here are links to the products that I use for this natural solution:
- 100% Apple Juice
- Epsom Salt
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice can also be used but since I normally have the bottled on hand so I use it.
FAQ
In an effort to make it easier for you, here are some of the most common questions that I receive about how to get rid of gallstones naturally using this gallbladder cleanse.
Passing gallstones can be done without surgery and I know your questions are important. I want to help you as quickly as possible. Hopefully, this section will help you get the answers you need when you need them. If you do not find what you are looking for, please leave a comment.
Is this gallbladder cleanse safe?
I personally have done this cleanse multiple times without any problems. I consider it safe or I would not do it.
Can Natural Remedies Have Side Effects?
You can expect diarrhea as a result of the Epsom salt. That is to be expected as the Epsom salt is used for its laxative effect.
It has been suggested by some critics that a stone may become lodged in the bile duct. In my fourteen years of experience, no one has reported this to me nor have I read reports of this happening. The apple juice is thought to soften the stones so they pass without any problems.
When passing gallstones, do the stones pass through the urine or stool?
They pass through the stool. I normally begin passing them in the next morning with my first bowel movement.
I started having diarrhea after the first dose of Epsom salt - is this normal?
Yes, this is completely normal. Epsom salt is used for its laxative effect to clear the intestines so the stones can be quickly eliminated before they are potentially reabsorbed through your intestinal walls.
How large a stone will this work on?
I cannot say how large is too large. I have never known the size of my stones while they are in my gallbladder. The apple juice works to soften the stones so passing gallstones does not cause any pain.
Will I get sick from this gallstone remedy?
I have never gotten sick from this cleanse. I normally feel full and gassy after the Epsom salt.
After taking the lemon juice/olive oil mixture, I do feel yucky but I have never vomited. (Even though I have wanted to!)
From the comments, there have been a couple of readers who did vomit after taking the mixture but again, I never have.
Can I use sea salt, table salt or rock salt instead of Epsom salt?
The other salts listed are forms of sodium chloride. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. They are two very different salts not to be used interchangeably.
Will Epsom salt raise my blood pressure?
No. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate not table salt which is sodium chloride.
Can natural remedies raise blood pressure?
The natural remedies that I have used will not raise the blood pressure. Of course, if you have an underlying condition or are in doubt, please seek the medical advice of your doctor.
What brand of Epsom salt do you use - will any do?
As long as there are no added fragrances, any will do - mine has the directions for laxative usage on the back of the package.
Here is the Epsom Salt that I use.
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What about the sites claiming this gallstone remedy is a hoax and you are not really passing stones?
There are several online sites claiming this is a hoax and I have read them. But, I disagree and if you have a gallbladder attack and try this cleanse, I think you will too.
The apple juice provides relief from the pain almost immediately. At the risk of sounding like a conspiracy theorist, traditional medicine stands to lose a lot of money if and when people begin to take responsibility for their health with natural solutions that work.
There are are several readers who have had their stones resulting from this cleanse analyzed by a lab and they were indeed gallstones.
Other readers who had ultrasounds before the cleanse showing gallstones and after the cleanse showing none. There is one reader who showed a decreased number of stones and was planning on doing another cleanse to get of rid them.
Are these really stones that result from the gallbladder cleanse?
Gallstones are not stones as in pieces of granite. There are two types of stones:
- Stones made of cholesterol stones
- Pigment stones made up of bilirubin. Like other fats, they float.
Do I take apple juice on the 6th day also?
Yes, you take it on the 6th day also.
Do I take the Epsom salt, olive oil/lemon juice mix only on the 6th day?
Yes, this completes the cleanse and is only done on the last day.
Is there an alternative to the apple juice - I don't want all the sugar?
I have never used anything else but a couple of readers report success with grapefruit juice and another with tart cherry juice.
What brand of apple juice do you use?
I use store bought that has no added sugar.
The brand that I use can be seen here 100% Apple Juice.
Can I juice my own apples?
Yes, but I have no idea how many it would take.
When do you drink the apple juice?
I drink it throughout the day - no specific time.
How much is 1 quart of apple juice?
1 quart = 32 oz = 4 cups = 0.95 liters
What type of olive oil do you use?
I use virgin olive oil. The flavor of extra virgin olive oil is just too strong for me.
This is the brand I use: Olive oil
Can I use other types of oil?
I have never tried it but I would think other healthy oils would be fine.
Do you use fresh squeezed lemon juice or store bought?
I have used both with success but, since I keep bottled lemon juice in the fridge, I normally use it.
This is the brand I use: Lemon juice
How do you get and keep the lemon juice/olive oil mixture down?
This, to me, is the most difficult part of the cleanse. It does not taste good but, if you mix it well, take a big breath and gulp it down, you can do it! After all, it is much easier than surgery! I then brush my teeth to get the taste out of my mouth.
How often can I repeat this cleanse?
I had a doctor say this could be repeated every 2 - 4 weeks for a time of healing. While on the GAPS diet, I did it monthly. Now I do it yearly as a maintenance, just to make sure nothing is building.
Can I do this cleanse while pregnant?
Passing gallstones with this cleanse can be done while pregnant. I have done it while pregnant without any problems. In fact, my first cleanse was when I was pregnant with our eighth child!
Can I do this cleanse while nursing?
I have done it while nursing without any problems.
Should I do a colon cleanse before the gallbladder cleanse?
I never have done a colon cleanse before doing the gallbladder cleanse and it still works great. Despite what others say, the colon cleanse is not necessary to do before doing the gallbladder cleanse.
After completing the gallbladder cleanse, do I need to lay on my right or left side?
I just lay down in bed and try to go to sleep. I find it more comfortable on my right side.
Do I have to go to bed after the olive oil/lemon juice mixture?
That is what the recipe says. It is easier to go to bed and go to sleep rather than stay awake and feel the effects of the Epsom salt. But, be prepared to get up and run to the bathroom for diarrhea! In my experience, passing gallstones occurs in the morning with my first bowel movement.
What type of diet do I eat during this gallbladder cleanse?
I eat a normal diet during the cleanse and afterwards. Our normal diet consists of low amounts of processed sugar, healthy fats, whole grains, fruits and veggies. Oh, and fresh raw dairy from our milk cow.
Luly says
Hi Dina
First of all thank you!
Dina ,I am in Germany and they have too many Epsom salts which one should i buy?
The stores neither the pharmacies over here have it ,i found it in Amazon.de but they have too many options
Thanks
Have a lovely day
Luly
Dina-Marie says
Luly, I just use plain Epsom salts without any additives.
Luly says
Hi Dina
I found the food grade , most of them were for bath.
I would like to share that in my case to drink the apple juice luck warm makes the disconfort much easier than if it is room temperature or cold .
I am drinking an organic, and cloud one.
Thanks,
Jen says
Hi, I am 23 weeks pregnant with my 7th (two miscarriages) and having similar symptoms as the gall bladder attack/pain you are decribing. I am also an advocate of empowering my health rather than depending on a doctor for medical issues........though not against it when absolutely necessary. Did you do this flush when you were pregnant? If not, what did you do to alleviate the pain?
Thank you,
Jen in NM
Dina-Marie says
Jen, I did the flush while I was pregnant and did not have any problems although I cannot advise you medically.
Nina says
Hi Dina,
Thanks for the information you have provided. That's very helpful. I only have one question -
Is it painful when the stones pass after the cleanse?
Nina
Dina-Marie says
Nina, I have not experienced any pain as the stones pass.
Shah Masood says
Hi Dina,
I forgot to clarify, meant some dull pain or pressure on the right side, it doesn't happen all the time. At night I feel bloating and gas. Did you take anything for these symptoms?
Thanks
Dina-Marie says
Shah, I usually feel back to normal the day after the cleanse. I have not had a problem with bloating and gas. You said in your previous comment that you have changed your diet - how so? If you are now eating a lot of raw foods, that could account for the gas until your body grows accustom to it. Are you taking probiotics?
shahmasoo says
Hi Dina
You are right, I did change my diet. Yes I have been eating a lots of salads with meals and eating steamed veggies with rice. I have been taking probiotics in the morning every day and digestive enzymes with every meal. My Naturopath told me that I have too much yeast so I am going to take some supplements for balancing that. So, what do you think?
Thanks
Dina-Marie says
Shahmasoo, I am not a doctor but do know from experience and from reading that fresh and lightly steamed veggies will cause gas and bloating until your body is accustomed to it. That is definitely the diet to be on for yeast overgrowth so I think you are on the right track!
mahesh says
Hi Dina,
My Mom is suffering with Gallstone. she is 50 Yr old. Will this treatment work for her too. She is diabetic as well.
Dina-Marie says
Mahesh, I have readers of all ages that have benefited from this cleanse.
J says
Hi Dina,
I've been having this stomach pain and have decided to see a doctor and the doctor decided to have me an whole abdomen ultrasound and in the result that I had a gallstone about 1.5cm and the doctor decided to have me an operation which a laparascopy to remove my gallbladder until I recently stumble upon your remedy, well that's my story I have few question though I have already had my first flush last week and I've seen the green stone floating, first question, is during first flush on the sixth day when I try the epsom salt at 6:00 pm I could hear my tummy rumbling and I've feel that I'm going poop is it okey I pooped on the 6th day? or I just have to wait for the next day, second question, like I said I done my first flush but still I have the stomach pain when is the best time to have a second flush? 2 weeks after or 1 month after?
Dina-Marie says
J, it is normal that the Epsom salt made you poop - it is a laxative. I have normally waited a month in between flushes but that is just a time I have chosen, there is nothing magical about waiting a month. That being said, I would not want to do more than 2 flushes in a months period for myself.
Joselyne says
I would definitely try this I hate getting the pain. I don't see my primary Doctor till the 4th of December until then he will send me with a surgent. So I don't know how long it will be until I get surgery. I trust this cleanse I read a lot of ppl comments so I'll start first thing tomorrow good luck to me a and thank you so much for sharing what helped you.
J says
Hi Dana,
I got few more question, although I got some stone floating on my first flush is it possible I need few more flushes because my stomach feels like it still bloating and sometimes the pain occur and the other thing I've read similar thread like this and on your recipe it said 1 Tbsp - Tablespoon and other thread it says teaspoon I just want to know which is which, Thanks in advance.
Dina-Marie says
J, I'm not sure where you saw 1 tsp but for the cleanse I use, it is 1 Tbsp (Tablespoon) of Epsom salt.
Linda says
I had a HIDA scan a month ago when I had very high liver enzymes and they told me I had 0% bile going through, but they found no gallstones in there or with an ultrasound. I am meeting with a surgeon on Monday to remove my gallbladder. Would a liver cleans even help me? What if I didn't pass anyything at all?
Dina-Marie says
Linda, there would be no problem is you didn't pass anything - I'm not sure if there could be stones that didn't show up? Sorry not to be more help but I really don't know. I hope it goes well for you!
Maria says
ive been suffering from stomach pain went to the Dr and he said looks like a gallbladder problem,he prescribed medicines i'll try for one week and if it ddnt work we we'll talk about gallbladder ultrasound..can i try that cleansing process even im taking meds?
Dina-Marie says
Maria, I really cannot advise you medically even if I knew what you were taking. I would suggest researching the medicine you are on to see if there would be any possible problems.
Aarosh says
Hi dear Dina-Marie,I had my first flush today. As per ultrasound report I m having two gallstones measuring 2.7&2.2 mm. At morning I didn't find any hard/ green stone type thing in my stool. Since morning I stomach heaviness and have passed stool 3 times...kind of motion pain... . surpurisngly relaxing muscles esp gallbladder cage,,,,,Will u plz explain the phenomena and suggest me next flush.
Awaiting for response! Aarosh hassan
Dina-Marie says
Aarosh, I would think the stomach heaviness that you are having is a result of the Epsom salt which is working as a laxative. The closest that I have done the flush was 2 weeks apart and I did that once - there were no problems but I have just not felt the need to do them so close again. Otherwise, I have done them 1 month apart before. I really cannot advise you medically but share what I have done. I don't think there would be any problem with doing them say, a week apart unless you were to become dehydrated so, make sure you are drinking a lot.
Aarosh says
Dear Dina Marie!
Thanx for the prompt response.
I just felt acidity. Do Epsom salt have any side effects?
Dina-Marie says
Aarosh, Epsom salt is a laxative so that could be a problem if you were taking a whole lot of it.
Callum says
Good evening, it's 21:10 on day 6, just about manged to keep first 2 drinks down and I've been to the toilet about 8 times... I've lost count!! Absolutely dreading the oil but don't particularly enjoy the effects of gaullstones either so no pain no gain and all that... I will update if I make it through the night haha
zelda says
My mothers gallstone has become very small, she went for a scan this morning. Should she drink then Epsom salt tonight or wait to hearing what the doctor says?
Dina-Marie says
Zelda, I think it is completely to your mom as to when she does the cleanse.
Deeann says
I had a cat scan due to a gallbladder attack they told me my gallbladder was contracted but they saw no stones beside changing my diet tu no fried food unless dairy more veggies and fruit what does cleanse do anything for me or do you have another suggestion taking care of the contracted gallbladder
Dina-Marie says
Deeann, I do not have any experience with a contracted gallbladder - sorry!
Corrina says
I'm so glad I found this site! I will be trying your recipe and pray it helps. I recently went to the hospital and had a scan done. They found lots of stones and said I would need to have my gall bladder removed. I was sent home with a care package of pain meds and indigestion meds... And a bill over $1000 .. Geez how nice huh? Hopefully now I'll buy the recommended list above, pass the stones and save $6000 on surgery !! Crossing fingers :)
Dina-Marie says
Corrina, I hope it helps - let me know!
Vincent Mah says
Hi Dina,
I have done a body scan recently and a gallstone of 0.7cm was detected. I do not feel any pain bit intend to give your method a try.
Do you think i should give it try since it is not giving me any problem?
Would the stone get lodge and stuck somewhere causing pain as such?
Appreciate your early reply. Thanks.
Dina-Marie says
Vincent, I still do the cleanse yearly even though I am not experiencing any symptoms just to make sure I am clean!
Vincent says
Hi Dina,
I am so glad i found your website. I follow your method starting from last monday. I am so happy to see so small 0.5mm greenish soft stone likes, about hundreds of them, floating in my stool on the 7th day.
Btw, my scan showed a 0.7cm stone and i was expecting to see one stone actually. Did that stone broke into smaller pieces?
Thank you.
Manjari Das says
Dear Dina,
Thanks a lot for this post.
I am from India, today is first day of taking apple juice and the juice is increasing my blotting creating huge amount of uneasiness , is it usual or there is some reaction going on and I should not be doing it. Please advise.
Regards
Manjari
Dina-Marie says
Manjari, others have also commented on the bloating associated with apple juice. I have not personally experienced it and hopefully as the cleanse progresses, it will decrease. I think your system is not used to having the fruit juice and maybe just needs time to get used to it. Another reader commented that they found drinking it lukewarm helped.
Manjari Das says
Hi Dina,
Thanks a lot, I completed the whole process, I don't know whether I passed the stone or not but am very much relieved. The heart burn is not there since then , its 2 weeks now.
But now I am having severe ache in shoulder and still some gastric problem, though it is not unbearable like previous to this remedy.
I just wanted to ask may I do it again so soon, maybe some pieces of stone are still there.
Thanks again Dina
regards
Manjari
Dina-Marie says
Manjari, I did the cleanse on a monthly basis for several months at one point. Now, I do it yearly.
Sophie says
I am diabetic is it safe for me to have this gallstone flush knowing having apple juice for 5 days?
Dina-Marie says
Sophie, I would think the sugar in apple juice may cause problems in diabetics. I have never used anything else so I do not even have a substitute to suggest. Maybe another reader?
Ruth says
See Andreas Moritz book, The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush.
For those of us who need to avoid the sugar in apple juice, use malic acid. I've done it many times.
Sara says
2tbs Raw Apple cider vinager usually can be found at a local grocery store or health food store. Braggs is a great brand!
1 squeezed lemon or lemon juice and water.
Mix all together and drink. It doesn't taste good to be honest. I add liquid stevia to make it a little sweeter but the relief is worth the taste in my opinion!
kendra says
Hi Dina,
First of all, thank you so much for this site, and sharing your experience about the gallbladder flush. I have been doing a parasite cleanse this month, and have been on a pretty strict diet during the process. On Saturday night after work (I'm a nurse as well) I was STARVING! The parasite/Candida cleanse diet is basically protein and veggies, with legumes and nuts sparingly. I just wanted a break from that, and stopped for a cheeseburger and fries at a placed called Five Guys.
By Sunday morning at 6am, I had the WORST pain in my upper abdomen ever! It was radiating through to my back, and the area just under my rib cage on the right side was throbbing. I had been having gallbladder pain since last year, but didn't realize until recently that's what it was. I quickly got up and popped some Tums, and drank some aloe vera juice. This helped none at all. I have a history of peptic ulcers, and thought this would neutralize the possible acid in my stomach. I haven't had any issues in over a year and a half, as I've been eating pretty healthy. Finally, at 1am Monday morning I was in the ER. They gave me a GI cocktail, did a gallbladder scan, CBC, and urine test. They said my WBCs were slightly elevated, but the scan looked normal and so did the blood work. I left with a script for Prilosec, and the MD suggested I pick up some Pepcid. I picked up the Pepcid, buy never filled the script. I just had a feeling there was another problem.
Something told me to Google how to eliminate gallstones naturally, and then I found you! This process is so straight forward and simple, I will start tomorrow. I've taken so many potions and concoctions, the Epsom salts and olive oil/lemon juice doesn't even scare me. That's what I use to make salad dressing anyway.
I did want to ask you about the pics of your gallstones. You said they come out in your stool, so did you just take the time to separate the stones FROM your poop for the purpose of the pics? Or they come out on their own in between the stool releasing into the toilet? Just curious. Thanks.
Thanks again, and I will report back about my results!
Dina-Marie says
Kendra, I actually found pics of stones from a sight that matched mine. But, You do not have to separate the stones, many of them are easily distinguishable and look exactly like the pics in the post. Let me know how it goes for you!
kendra says
Hi Dina,
Thank you for your reply. I am currently on day four of drinking the apple juice, and am looking forward to the epsom salt and olive oil/lemon juice on Sunday!
I will say, drinking so much apple juice has taken a bit to get used to; especially being on the parasite cleanse, which discourages any sugar intake. But I just wanted to get this anyway, because I'm tire of the pain and discomfort.
Like I said, they did a scan in the ED, and said my gallbladder looked good. Is it possible I have stones, and they didn't show up on the scan? I'm just hoping I'm not shooting in the dark here, and after all this, no stones come out.
Thanks.
Dina-Marie says
Kendra, I'm not sure about stones not showing on a scan but it is worth a try!
angieO says
I began having issues a few months ago, thought it was "just" the lactose intolerance and gluten intolerance that has begun to plague me in the few last years. Massive bloating, panic attacks from the pressure in my abdomen pushing on my heart and lungs, making it hard to breathe, and then add in a few fairly painful sporadic shooting pains into legs, heart, arms, back, and I was having a BALL last week.
Tuesday, my hubs reminded me that he did a gallbladder flush years ago when he couldn't eat in the mornings (interestingly enough: eggs were his belly's main nemesis) and it worked for him quite well. Did some research online...
SO! I found your flush and others and decided to try that in conjunction with eliminating all fats and cholesterol out of my diet while I did so. According to many sites (WebMD and others) a gallbladder attack can be helped by Apple cider Vinagar (I drank 2oz at a time, followed by juice - blech!). So I combined the logic and did both. I ate just fruit, veggies all week. A little brown rice and chicken broth were much needed. By Thursday I was so hungry, I shed a tear when I smelled BBQ. (I was drinking 2 q. of Apple Juice (fresh pressed, no added sugar) + 2oz of ACV (from the Mother) each day (during a painful episode or whenever I felt like my tummy could handle it).
But, last night I got to the oil and lemon concoction - worst thing I have ever drank. It's sooo bad. This morning, as expected - voila! It worked. Now I am looking forward to returning to my gluten and dairy free existence, as it is so much better than no gluten, dairy, fats or cholesterol.
Thanks for posting. Very helpful. Now... COFFEE! (...which can cause spasms if you are having an attack.)
Varun says
Hi, Today I have started the six day apple juice treatment for the gall bladder. I would like to clear the following points from you:
1) I am making fresh apple juice from green apple, is this ok?
2) Any special diet for these 6 days.
Varun says
Do I want to take apple juice on the 6th day too.
Dina-Marie says
Varun, yes, take apple juice the 6th day also.
Dina-Marie says
Varun, fresh green apples are fine and you do not need any special diet during the cleanse.
Varun says
Hi, After I started taking apple juice, I feel very irritated in my stomach because of gas. I used to take Apple juice just after my diet within 10-15 mins. I feel my stomach is getting bulged, even after bloating. I don't have problem in bloating.