Gallbladder Cleanse

The gallbladder is usually not a source of medical problems, but there are a couple o things that can happen which are also painful for the person suffering from them. The gallbladder can be diseased, develop polyps or gallstones, become inflamed or too much sludge can build up inside of the organ. Most doctors just want to remove it, but not everyone is for that much intervention and they then look for other ways of dealing with these problems. One of the alternative and natural ways of handling such conditions is to do a gallbladder cleanse.  

Some people refer to a gallbladder cleanse as a gallbladder flush and this name probably comes from the fact that gallstones are flushed out of the organ and then the body.  This cleansing is performed by keeping a strict diet for several days that includes foods known for having laxative properties and which help to stimulate the gallbladder so it releases any stones that have built up. A cleansing diet consists of olive oil, fruit juices and herbs which are combined and then made into a drink or digested with other simple foods. There are also foods to be avoided during this time period, such as those high in cholesterol and starches. 

A gallbladder cleanse, however, can also be a useful measure for preventing gallstones from building or getting too big. It is a good idea to try cleansing every so often if you know that you are pre-disposed for gallbladder problems. The people who have to worry the most about gallbladder disease, cancer, polyps or gallstones are usually women, have a family history of these problems, are overweight or obese and who notice that they are sensitive to greasy foods. This sensitivity to foods may be a sign that gallstones are already there because foods cooked in a lot of grease and which are high in fat are known to be triggers for a gallbladder attack. 

Once the gallbladder cleanse diet has started, many notice that the body rids itself of many stone like structures which are seen in stool. These may or may not be gallstones, but in any case a diet like this cannot hurt and may help to prevent any gallbladder symptoms or gallstones from ever forming.