WISDOM from the Farmacist Desk Reference (FDR)
Topic: Gallstones (FDR - V2442)
Summary: Solid material that forms in the
gallbladder is called gallstones. Gallstones
form when substances in the bile form hard,
crystal-like particles. This is caused primarily
by cholesterol and bile pigments.
White or yellow cholesterol stones account for 80% of the gallstones. They are made primarily of cholesterol. Accounting for the other 20 percent of gallstones, pigment stones are small, dark stones made of bilirubin and calcium salts that are found in bile.
Prevention: A study published in 2004 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology shows that foods high in insoluble fiber, such as cereals and breads made from whole wheat, can help women avoid gallstones. Abundant in all whole grains, insoluble fiber is also found in nuts and the edible skin of fruits and vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, many squash, apples, berries, and pears. In addition, beans provide insoluble as well as soluble fiber.
Self-Care: A Gallstone Purge - Ingredients:
- 1 Quart of Grapefruit Juice
Mix Olive Oil and Grapefruit Juice into a quart jar. Put a lid on it and drink it just before bed. Lay down and don't get up except to go potty. In the next 24 hours, you'll see the calculi stones pass. They'll be different colors, sizes, and hardness. You may have to repeat this once again.
Medical disclaimer: Everything in the FDR is simply Don's opinion. If you follow any of the whole food regimens without the supervision of a licensed medical doctor, you do so at your own risk. This is not an attempt to prescribe any medicinal treatment. It is Don's opinion that clean air, clean water, sunshine, walking, whole foods, healthy relationships, and a passion for life are healthy for you.