Is it safe to do a liver cleanse if my gallbladder has already been taken out? I lost a great deal of weight a while back and developed gallstones, so my gallbladder was removed.
It seems that liver and gall cleanses are tightly related. So is it safe to do a liver cleanse without a gallbladder? Any in particular someone would recommend?
2007-04-21 13:52:08 · 9 answers · asked by The Only 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
The simplest and safest liver cleanse is when you wake up in the morning get a hot cup of water and place 1tbsp. of lemon juice and a bit of honey for flavor. This starts the liver to flush first thing each day.
2007-04-21 14:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Nefie, Billie77 gives a good advice, it is also my recipe for you, but first, try to maintain a reasonable weight. Being overweight or underweight increases your chances of getting gallstones.
Second, drink enough fluids. Any time you are dehydrated, you can make the bile become more concentrated and gallstones can result.
Third, keep up with your good balanced diet. Don't eat a lot of fats. But, don't avoid them altogether. As always, the best fats are those you get in their natural state. The best place to get corn oil is by eating corn. The best place to get olive oil is by eating olives. If you want to avoid anything it is highly refined food.
Fourth, a good exercise program will keep the blood flow through your liver and gallbladder at good levels and will help with any problems that may occur.
Finally, if you do develop pain that sounds like it may be a problem with your gallbladder, see your doctor. If you do have pain from gallstones, the best and final treatment is still surgery. I hate to tell you that, but it remains true.
Jason Homan
2007-04-21 19:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my gallbladder removed at age 18. My acupuncturist recommends fresh lemon juice in water to detox the liver, taken 20 minutes before a meal.
For people that still have a gallbladder, add some apple cider vinegar to the lemon water.
2007-04-22 03:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by tiny Valkyrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gall bladder was merely a store house for bile from the liver, it released bile into the GI system to help you digest fatty foods better. You can cleanse without the gallbladder
2007-04-21 19:39:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gall bladder secretes enzymes that help you digest fats. the herbs in liver cleansing products dont' contain any fat. you'll be doing yourself a favor with a liver cleanse. go for it. try milk thistle, fenugreek, garlic, golden seal, and dandelion root. "ultimate cleanse" is a good product for detox. check your healt food or vitamin store
2007-04-21 19:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by smeagol_jr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk Thistle- I take it to help my liver as I take a medicine that can damage it
2007-04-21 16:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hepasil DX
2007-04-22 13:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by Pedro B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Super Phos
http://www.erbalenergy.com/super-phos-30.html
and yes, it's still beneficial even without your gallbladder.
2007-04-21 13:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by Simply_Renee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard that thistlemilk is good for your liver.
2007-04-21 13:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by goodbloke45 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋