Gall bladder disease can be treated through natural cures and home remedies. Prior to needing these remedies, however, it is important to understand what causes gall bladder disease and to avoid it as much as possible. However, if symptoms do occur, home and herbal remedies can offer relief and a reversal of the damage that has been done so that the gall bladder can return to its optimal functioning.
Definition
Gall bladder disease is the result of the gall bladder, responsible for producing bile that helps in the digestion of fats, becoming inflamed, infected or forming stones that obstruct its normal operation. It is also known medically as acute cholecystitis.
Causes
The causes of gall bladder disease may vary, but the most common cause of its onset is the result of poor dietary habits. In particular, the following contribute to its development:
- Excessive carbohydrate intake
- Stress
- Chronic constipation
Symptoms
The symptoms of gall bladder disease can be very uncomfortable and painful. A few of the symptoms are as follows:
- Feeling as though the abdomen is full
- Indigestion
- Abdominal gas
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Acne
- Anemia
- Dizziness
- Inability to tolerate fatty foods
- Jaundice
Although pain is one of the most often related symptoms of gall bladder disease, it should be noted that some patients do not feel pain and, for them, gall bladder disease is only detected in a physical examination. Generally, discomfort or pain is only felt when an obstruction occurs by a gallstone becoming stuck in the bile tract.
Remedies
Home remedies for gall bladder disease can be used to effectively treat its symptoms and to help the body recover from this debilitating illness. Some of the most commonly used home remedies for gall bladder disease involve foods that help in cleansing the body, such as:
- Freshly juiced carrots
- Pears
- Olive oil or sunflower oil (the good fats in these can help remove gall stones)
- Apples
- Radishes
Cucumbers and beets also have cleansing properties, but are known to cause gas in some. These can be taken in small portions if a person with gall bladder disease is able to tolerate them.
Herbal remedies for gall bladder disease are particularly useful in its treatment. Some of the most commonly used herbs in natural cures for gall bladder disease are as follows:
- Chicory (in any form, including coffees that are made with chicory)
- Dandelion juice
- Turmeric
- Boldo tea
- Kava
- Artemisia
- Agrimony
- Pipsissewa tea
By creating a cleansing flush of olive oil and lemon juice, many have been able to find relief from gall bladder disease and pass gall stones more easily. This concoction should be taken in small doses of only a few tablespoons at a time at 15-minute intervals to avoid vomiting and nausea, which may occur if it is consumed too quickly. While flushing the system in this manner, other foods should be avoided and plenty of bed rest should be obtained.
It is important for anyone who is suffering from gall bladder disease to also consider taking choline supplements while also using lecithin supplements to help in the absorption of choline. Choline is naturally present in the body and helps the gall bladder break down fats.
Home remedies for gall bladder disease are non-toxic, promote a healthy diet, are completely safe to use and can help alleviate much of the pain and stress associated with an improperly functioning gall bladder. Even after a person has been cured, a healthy lifestyle and diet change should be adhered to in order to keep the gall bladder healthy and to minimize the risk of future issues.
