Gallstones

Have you been told that the only way to manage your gallstones is to have your gallbladder removed?

It's a common myth that the gallbladder is an expendable organ. Many practitioners are quick to suggest surgery to remove the gallbladder when it flares up. In truth, the gallbladder plays an important role in digestive and liver health.

Your gallbladder stores bile created by the liver. That bile is then released into the small intestine to help your body break down and absorb fats from the foods you eat. Removing your gallbladder irreversibly changes the structure of your digestive system.

Gallstone Pain

Of course, this isn't meant to dismiss the seriousness of your gallstone pain. Most people with gallstones are actually asymptomatic. However, the unlucky 20% of people with noticeable gallstone symptoms often experience radiating pain in the abdomen, chest, shoulders, and back that makes them want to double over. It's also quite common to experience nausea, vomiting, or chronic indigestion with gallstones.

Surgery can sound good when we're desperate for relief. However, there is holistic gallstone support that may help you to clear up gallstones naturally. Gallstones are actually little balls of hardened cholesterol and bilirubin that block ducts carrying bile from your liver to your small intestine. 

For many people, the most effective way to clear up gallstones is through an anti-inflammatory diet that is low in sugar and certain animal proteins. Hydration, supplementation with specific vitamins and minerals, and weight loss can also be used to resolve gallstones.

Surgery may not be the only option for eliminating gallstones. Book a consultation with me today to explore the best support plan for you.