Gall Bladder Disease
The gall bladder is a hollow inactive organ supplying bile to the digestive tract that is mainly used to emulsify fats and oils. When the liver is constantly stagnant, sediment often settles out of the bile and forms accumulations that resemble stones, sand or mud in the gall bladder.
Signs of Gallbladder Disease– Symptoms may indicate gall Bladder is under functioning
- Pain when pressing on the gallbladder, which is directly under the last rib on the right on the same plane as one’s nipple. This is usually due to gallbladder “sludge” (thick bile).
- Stone on a gallbladder ultrasound.
- Greasy stools that are loose and tend to float to the top of the toilet bowl. This indicates improper fat absorption.
The gall bladder may be damaged by
- Excessive amounts of fat and oil;
- Large amounts of spice;
- Very cold liquids;
- Cold dairy products
- Drafts
- Planning and thinking ahead all the time & stress
Symptoms of sediment in gall bladder:
- Indigestion, Flatulence
- Periodic pain below the right side of the rib cage, Chest pain.
- Tension in the back of the shoulder near the neck
- Bitter taste in the mouth
Ways to improve Gall Bladder function
Regular exercise- is one of the best things you can do to address gallbladder dysfunction. This is a great proactive prevention step but most people don’t worry about their gallbladder until they have a problem. Unfortunately, by that time exercise alone is not going to cut it..
Clean up your diet- stop eating sugars, reduce or eliminate the grains and eliminate all fluids but water. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables!
High quality probiotics- The gallbladder is often infected when it is diseased so high quality probiotics will also be helpful in correcting the problem.
Foods that may aid in the recovery– Pears, Parsnips, Seaweed, Lemons, Limes, Turmeric and radishes. Eat 1-2 radishes a day between meals and drink three cups of cleavers tea or five cups of chamomile tea a day. Gallbladder disease is the formation of stones in the gallbladder and affects more and more people each year. Many of them as recommended by doctors to remove them. More than not the patients which removed their gall bladders still experience symptoms.
Make an appointment with Dr Tanya Kelly, she is a holistic chiropractor and will assist you to a healthier happier lifestyle addressing, many aspects of your health and welling being.
