by Ellen Valentine, CNC

This morning my mind went to several clients I’m working with right now concerning liver/gall bladder cleansing.  One woman will most likely opt for what many consider normal gall bladder removal.  The second scenario is a couple who have successfully prepped liver and gall bladder for two months and just passed stones and debris that cause the typical gall bladder attack. 

The next thought that came to my mind is a practitioner of Bowen Therapy who dosclosed that several years ago he found himself in the emergency room with an attack of gall stones.  He asked doctors for laser surgery to keep his gall bladder.  It was successful; he passed the stones and debris and was discharged.

Let me ask what you would do?  Is your gall bladder an expendable organ?  Does removing the gall  bladder remove the seat of the problem?  Does it heal the body to take out an organ?  If you answered no to all of the above, you are correct.

Our gall bladder, not as expendable as some seem to think, stores bile which is produced by the liver.  It is a tiny grren-walled sac that sits under the right rib cage and is almost guarded by the liver.  Storing bile during times of non-digestion is an important function.  If a person, who eats fatty foods to begin with, or alcohol, has the gall bladder removed and does not change eating habits, they have little back up.

During digestion bile comes through the bile duct, joins with the pancreatic juices in the duodenum through the hepatopancreatic ampulla.  Fresh and organic fruits and vegetable come with their own digestive enzymes and minerals.  This is not so with cooked foods.  In the case of eating a fat rich meal, the storage of the extra bile which is triggered by fatty foods, meats etc. is a necessary functon.

When digestion is not occurring bile backs up into the cystic duct to be stored in the tiny flask-like gall bladder, water is removed and the concentrated bile waits for the signs of digestion of fatty foods in the duodenum to signal it forward.  When too much water is removed or bile is stored for too long in the gall bladder, the cholesterol can make little crystals which are gall stones.  The tiny objects can be quite sharp which prompt what is called gall bladder attacks

Gall bladder attacks are like an alarm.  They tell you that you are eating or drinking something that is not supported at that time by your digestive system.  You simply do not have the juices to do the job of successfully moving the food or drink through your system.  The food or drink just ingested has become a not only a burden, it is a detriment. Your mineral bank account is too low and you need help.

Getting rid of the gall bladder will not solve the deeper body problem.  Killing the messenger doesnt get rid of the reason for the message; however, blocked bile ducts and/or pancreatic ducts are not an option either.  So you must take some kind of action.  In an emergency, to keep the gall bladder, ask for laser surgery.  With that said, you must change your nutritional habits.

Eat a mineral rich diet, eat organic, make and drink a quart of fresh vegetable juices a day, eat for proper food combining, drink 8 glasses of pure water a day, eat fruit, focus fresh and whole.  Cut out anything from fast food places, anything white or canned or boxed.  It will take commitment and courage.

Do not do a liver/gall bladder flush without assistance.  The liver and gall bladder must be prepared so that stones and gravel have free passage and will not get blocked.  A good Naturopath and Nutritionist will help you prepare for a cleanse.  If you receive instructions to simply dive into a cleanse without proper preparation please use caution.  The liver, gall bladder and pancreas are all united by a series of ducts, small passage ways that must be “massaged” if you will to open and be able to release the debris we want to release during a cleanse. 

The key is to support the body with whole and organic foods; and, to take charge and make friends with the skin youre in.  You can do it and fortunately there are many professionals out there to help you.  Fresh, organic and raw will always build the ability of the body to heal, to digest and to utilize what you put in.  Look for a professional Nutritional and Naturopathic Counselor in your area to support you.

Take Charge of Your Health, Ellen Valentine, CNC

Ellen Valentine is a Life Transitons Coach and Nutritionist of thirty years. She is a protege of Jack Canfield and is based in Sacramento, CA. Her passion is spreading the word about natural healing techniques and how the body supports you to do that. http://www.babynurserybeddingonline.com”>Healthy decisions begin with organic baby nursery bedding.