A liver gallbladder cleanse, also called a liver gallbladder flush, has helped many people eliminate gallstones and improve digestion, particularly of fatty foods. However, the gall bladder flush should be done at a later stage of detoxification, rather than as a first or stand-alone remedy.
Gallbladder disease or dysfunction is mostly a result of the liver being stressed and not functioning well. The gallbladder is simply a 'holding tank' for the bile that is produced in the liver. A dysfunctional liver tends to produce toxic unhealthy bile which can become sludge in the gallbladder and precipitate out, forming gallbladder stones.
Simply doing a gallbladder cleanse will perhaps get rid of a symptom of liver dysfunction – the gallstones, but it will not heal the cause of liver-gallbladder dysfunction. To improve gall bladder problems, you must improve the quality of the bile by improving liver function.
In addition to cleansing the organ systems, a holistic detoxification program will also address nutrition and other healthy lifestyle changes.
What is the gallbladder and where is the gall bladder located?
The gall bladder is a small muscular pear-shaped organ situated directly under the liver, which is located under the right rib cage.
What is the function of the gall bladder?
The main gallbladder function is to collect and concentrate the bile that has been produced in the liver. When your body senses fat in your diet, the gallbladder contracts and pushes bile through a duct into the small intestine where it breaks down fat.
Keep the bile flowing!
Once toxins are modified by the liver, they have to be eliminated from the body as soon as possible. The liver combines most of the fat-soluble toxins with bile so they can soon be eliminated via the colon. When bile flow is inhibited, toxins stay in the liver longer.
This suppression of bile flow is called cholestasis and has several causes. An obstruction of the bile ducts can be caused by gallstones or parasites. The most common reason for cholestasis within the liver is from a common condition known as 'fatty liver'. Some common causes of fatty infiltration of the liver are obesity, alcohol ingestion, and a low fiber – high saturated fat diet.
What are gallbladder stones composed of?
About 80% of gall stones are composed mostly of cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol is not a major risk factor here. The liver produces cholesterol and when the liver is sluggish or dysfunctional, the excess cholesterol in the bile can become concentrated and form stones. Other less common types of stones are brown or black bile pigment stones.
What are some symptoms of gallbladder disease or gallbladder inflammation?
Gallbladder dysfunction is often asymptomatic, but may sometimes produce these gallbladder symptoms:
nausea and indigestion, especially after eating a fatty meal
pain or dull ache in the gallbladder area below the right rib cage – Gallbladder pain can radiate through to the back (gallbladder back pain) or to the right shoulder
gallbladder attack (biliary colic) – sharp cramping pain, sometimes with vomiting; usually after a fatty meal when the gallbladder goes into spasm trying to release bile for digestion
jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes when there are bile pigments in the blood caused by a back-up of bile – such as from a gallstone in the common bile duct.
Can I still do a liver gallbladder cleanse even though my gall bladder has been removed?
Yes, especially if the underlying problem of toxic bile wasn’t corrected after gallbladder removal. There are bile ducts within the liver and outside of the liver leading to the intestines. If the liver is still producing toxic bile, stones & gravel may form in those bile ducts.
The Gallbladder Flush
This gallbladder cleanse will flush gallstones for many people, but I want to again remind you that it's best to do this as part of a systematic, holistic detoxification program.
Here are some things to consider…
If you have a gallbladder that is packed with stones, they may get jammed up at the opening or within the gallbladder duct causing biliary colic or spasm.
If you have a particularly large stone, it could block or tear a duct and necessitate emergency surgery.
If you haven't recently done the colon-parasite cleanse, you may have parasites in your liver or ducts. This could partially or completely block the passage of the gallstones.
The liver-gallbladder detox should be done after the colon-parasite cleanse and kidney cleanse. If you're pretty certain you have gallstones, you should adhere to the principles of the liver cleansing diet for at least a few months before doing the gall bladder flush. Read Dr. Sandra Cabot's book >The Liver Cleansing Diet for details.
You can take a supplement such as Stone Free from Planetary Herbals for a couple of months before the gallbladder cleanse. This will help to dissolve gallstones naturally and soften them to allow for easier passage.
Note: It's best to begin the liver-gallbladder flush on a Tuesday or Wednesday. That way, the final 5th day will be on a Saturday or Sunday and you'll be at home relaxed and near a bathroom. If your days off are not on a weekend, plan your start-day accordingly.
Types of Gallbladder Stones(1:37)
What 'gallbladder diet' foods are best to eat during the five-day gallbladder flush?
Eat organic fruits in the morning - cherries, figs, watermelon, kiwi, plums, pears, apples, papaya, and grapefruit. Try to get these fresh, but organic frozen can be substituted.
Organic vegetables, including salads and homemade soups, for the afternoon and evening meals - such as artichoke, asparagus, avocado, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, garlic, lettuce, onions, and spinach
Organic raw nuts and seeds for snacks – sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts,
Ingredient list for the gallbladder cleanse:
The ReNew Life Liver Detox kit. Start this program about a week before beginning the gallbladder flush. Continue and complete this program during and after the gallbladder cleanse.
One gallon of fresh organic, unfiltered apple juice. The malic acid in the apple juice helps to soften and dissolve the gallstones. If you have access to a juicer, it's best to use fresh juice.
Alternatively, if you have blood sugar issues such as diabetes, a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of purified water and sipped slowly during every meal can be taken to help dissolve the stones.
Aerobic LifeMag 07 Digestive System Cleanser will clean your intestines in preparation for the easy elimination of liver and gallbladder stones.
Three tablespoons of Epsom Salts; The magnesium in the Epsom Salts relaxes the gallbladder sphincter and bile ducts, allowing for easier passage of the softened stones.
A small bottle of organic apple cider vinegar.
Six ounces EVOOO - extra virgin organic olive oil
Enough lemon or grapefruit to make 2 to 3 ounces of fresh juice
Healthy food to eat during the liver-gallbladder flush - organic fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts as discussed above
Directions for doing the liver gallbladder cleanse:
Days 1 to 4:
Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the gallon of fresh apple juice, then shake and refrigerate. You will be drinking four 8-ounce glasses of this juice daily between meals.
Eat organic fruit for breakfast; eat vegetables, seeds and nuts the rest of the day. It's OK to use oil and vinegar dressing on salads.
Avoid drinking coffee, tea, milk, alcohol, other bottled juices, or soft drinks during the cleanse.
Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of purified water daily. You can also use distilled water for this cleanse, though I don’t recommend drinking distilled water for everyday use. If you're not drinking the apple juice because of blood sugar issues, then add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to each 32 ounces of water instead.
Continue taking the Renew Life Liver Detox supplements as directed. Same with the Stone Free herbs if you’ve been taking those.
Each night, take 6 capsules of Mag 07 just before bed.
Day 5 – The Flush:
Continue drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of purified water during the day.
8:00–10:00 AM Breakfast – Choose a fruit from the above list and eat as much as you want up until 10:00 AM.
12:00 Noon – Eat a salad or vegetable soup.
3:00 PM – Eat 3 avocados; can be seasoned with sea salt and lemon or lime juice. Another option is to eat 6-8 ounces of raw walnuts, chewed thoroughly.
5:00 PM – Mix 1.5 level tablespoons of Epsom Salt in warm purified water and drink it down fast.
7:00 PM – Mix another 1.5 level tablespoons of Epsom Salt in warm purified water and drink it down.
9:00-10:00 PM Bedtime – Mix 6 ounces of EVOOO with 2-3 ounces fresh lemon or grapefruit juice. Mix with a whisk or blender and drink it down – don't sip it.
Now immediately go to bed and lie down on your right side with your knees drawn up to your stomach. After 30 minutes, you can stretch out and go to sleep.
You may or may not feel some nausea or cramping during the night - this is normal.
Day 6 – The Gallstones:
Take 3 capsules of Mag 07 as soon as you wake up in the morning. This will help your intestines flush the stones released from your gallbladder during the night. You will see your gallstones floating in the toilet.
Eat only fruit for breakfast and soup or salad for lunch. For dinner eat a healthy light meal such as a salad and some protein.
Note: It may be necessary to repeat the liver gallbladder cleanse 3 times in a row with a break of 7 to 10 days between each cleanse.
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