Gallbladder & Liver

If you awake in the middle of the night repeatedly - make a note of the time and check the above diagram to see if the organ-health and corresponding emotions relate to your present physical and emotional health.

Making your own correlations is what this is all about...

Perhaps there is a time of day that you find particularly odious - or a time when you feel tired and wiped out? Check the chart and see if you can shed any light on what lies at the bottom of your discomfort.

Hope you get some 'Ah-HA!'s

My version of Hulda Clark's Liver & Gallbladder flush

Morning of the flush: (adjust the times according to the time you want to go to bed)

Eat no fat at all...only fruits & vegetables. (or just keep drinking your master-cleanse lemonade!)

Drink lots and lots of warm water so that you are well hydrated (the epsom salts dehydrate you)

4:00 pm
Stop eating any food or drinking any water.

8:00 pm
Mix 1 teaspoon of epsom salts in one cup of organic apple juice...stir and drink back quickly (nose plugged, too!)

10:00 pm
Mix 1 teaspoon of epsom salts in one cup of organic apple juice...stir and drink back quickly.

12:00 Midnight
Be totally ready for bed prior to 12:00....have your teeth brushed, pajamas on, book ready...be all set to hop into bed after you drink the drink down.

At some point earlier in the evening have 1/2 cup virgin cold-pressed olive oil already in a jar that has a lid.

In a separate glass measuring cup have 3/4 cup of freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice all ready to go.

At 12:00 pour the grapefruit juice into the olive oil jar and shake it up until it's totally frothy.
Drink it back quickly (I think it tastes delicious - at least the first few times it does!).
Immediately lie down...on your right side is good...but if you're more comfortable on your back, that is fine too.
Stay very still for at least 20 minutes before you change positions.
There will be a lot of gurgling in your stomach, but I didn't feel any nausea.

Go to sleep.

In the morning...
Sometime after 8am (whenever you wake up naturally, just not before 8am - if you adjust the time to suit your bedtime, just make sure that you take your 1st morning epsom salt drink 8 hours after your olive oil drink) take 1 tablespoon of epsom salts in one cup of organic apple juice.

You will probably have a bowel movement. The liver stones float...but you might not see any until your 2nd bowel movement that day (it depends!)...also, the stones could be trapped in the feces, so this is where a chopstick comes in handy! (ick!) Also, many people put an old collander into the toilet and go into that (it makes it easier)(actually...the collander is imperative for the liver flush...you can get out all sorts of strange stuff and the collander allows you to do this). You can have a range of 10 to hundreds of stones come out the first time. If you want to keep them to show them to your doctor you can freeze them. Everyone is different. Some people get out their biggest stones on the first flush....some people don't get big ones until their 3rd or 4th. Some people get out all their stones after 9 flushes...with some it takes up to 20 flushes.

Depending how you feel (if you have diarrea then don't take the 4th dose of epsom salts and water)...if your bowels aren't moving, you can take a 4th epsom salt/water drink. (1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon depending on how your bowels are)

*after following this regime the first time you can adjust the amounts of epsom salts to suit you. Everyone is different - some people like to take 1 tbsp of epsom in each glass....but others only need half that amount. The amounts I gave were less than the real recipe...but in my experience (and hearing others' stories), you don't need all that epsom salt.


You might feel a little weak after doing this flush. Diarrea does that to you. But after a few hours of eating and resting, you'll feel fine. You may drink some juice 15 minutes after you take your last epsom salts in the morning. Then move to fruits and solid food after that.

This flush is amazing! People with real gallstone problems can clean out their gallbladders by doing this flush every two weeks. For people that don't have gallstone problems, it is still a good idea to get all those stones out of there, as a preventative measure. Many people lose weight and get rid of allergies and a number of ailments by flushing all their stones out. The stones can range from 'chaff' floating crystally cholesterol that is clogging up the gallbladder but hasn't been made into a 'stone' yet...to teeny tiny stones...to pea-sized stones...to marbles! From what I've learned in the last two months, the colour of the stones can vary from person to person and flush to flush. Some are golden/tan coloured, some bright fresh pea green, others dark olive green, some black, some off-white. They vary in hardness as well. Some are very soft and fatty, some are harder and crustier with an emerald green inside that has a crystalline pattern...to a completely calcified stone. My friend gave her stones to her doctor and he declared them gallstones.  Many many people have been able to cancel their gallbladder surgery after completing a number of flushes every two weeks. (you have to wait two weeks so that the stones at the back have time to roll forward and take the place of the ones that left).


Here is a photo of what a cholesterol-stone looks like in the liver: Intrahepatic Liver Stones These golden stones look exactly like my first batch of stones! My 3rd and 4th flushes produced dark green stones. My 6th and 7th flushes produced no stones.






Added Information

This procedure contradicts many modern medical viewpoints. Gallstones are thought to be formed in the gallbladder, not the liver. They are though to be few, not thousands. They are not linked to pains other than gallbladder attacks. It is easy to understand why this thought: by the time you have acute pain attacks, some stones are in the gallbladder, are big enough and sufficiently calcified to see on X-ray, and have caused inflammation there. When the gallbladder is removed the acute attacks are gone, but the bursitis and other pains and digestive problems remain.

The truth is self-evident. People who have had their gallbladder removed surgically still get plenty of green, bile coated stones, and anyone who cares to dissect their stones can see that the concentric circles and crystals of cholesterol match textbook pictures of "gallstones" exactly.

Apparently, gallstones and 'intraheptic' liver stones are formed by stagnant bile. Insufficient water intake can cause stagnant bile as well as stress and fear.


People with chronic illnesses often have thousands of gallstones congesting the bile ducts of the liver. Some stones may have impacted the gall bladder as well. By removing the stones through a series of liver cleanses, and subsequently maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, the liver and gall bladder will be able to restore their natural efficiency, and most symptoms of discomfort or disease in the body will begin to subside. Allergies will lessen or disappear, back pain will dissipate, and energy and well being will improve dramatically. Cleansing the liver bile ducts from gallstones is one of the most important and powerful procedures to improve your health.

Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, conceives of the human body as a set of inter-related systems which work together in harmony. Problems in one part of the body may be the result of injury to a different part of the body -- or to the flow of energy (qi) through the entire body. Traditional Chinese treatment of disorders involves the use of complex prescriptions made up of multiple herbs.

What Is Qi?
In Chinese philosophy, qi is the life force that flows through all things.

Everything in the universe derives from qi.  When qi flows properly, all things are in harmony and function correctly; when qi is blocked, problems arise.

Within the human body, says this philosophy, qi flows through the organs maintaining health and balance. It is thought to provide the energy needed for our bodies to function, support body temperature, maintain the structure and strength of our organs, and keep our metabolism constant.  In order to do all of these things properly, qi must flow through our bodies.  Where there are blockages and qi cannot flow, we experience health problems.

What Is Liver Qi Stagnation?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, liver qi can stagnate (become blocked) as a result of stress or anxiety. Liver qi is said to be responsible to a large degree for the movement of qi through the body. When liver qi is stagnant, the blood becomes stagnant, creating a variety of issues, many of which may relate to the female reproductive system.

Some symptoms said to be caused by liver qi stagnation include:

Pain or discomfort anywhere along the sides of the body

•Depression
•Mood swings
•Sighing
•Hiccups
•Frustrated easily
•Inappropriate anger
•Sensation of a lump in throat
•Difficulty swallowing
•Bitter taste in mouth
•Excessive sleep
•Constipation
•Abdominal pain and discomfort
•Stomachache that improves after massage
•Stomachache that worsens with anger
•PMS with irritability or swollen breasts
•Irregular or painful periods
•Poor appetite
•Churning sensation in stomach.

Tongue
Normal tongue, sides may be curled up.

Pulse
Wiry pulse


Related Conditions
•Mastitis
•Anxiety
•Depression
•Irregular menses
•Nervous and emotional disorders


Foods Used to Treat Liver Qi Stagnation
These are just some of the foods that are believed to help liver qi stagnation:
Garlic
Turmeric
Kumquat
Cherry
Chicken
Coconut meat
Date
Tofu
Mustard seed
Squash
Sweet potato
Red and black date
Rice
Caraway seed
Spearmint
Mushroom
Oregano
Red bean
Sweet basil
Saffron


Since symptoms of imbalances in alternative medicine may be linked to a number of medical conditions, it's important to consult your physician if you have any health concerns. Self-treating a health condition and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the theory that all of the body's organs mutually support each other. Therefore, in order to be healthy, an individual's organs (and their functions) must be in balance. This balance is attained, in part, by harmonizing yin and yang, two opposing but complementary energies thought to affect all life.


Another theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine is that vital energy (called "qi" or "chi") flows throughout the body via certain pathways (or "meridians"). According to this theory, disease and other emotional, mental, and physical health problems develop when the flow of qi is blocked, weak, or excessive. Restoring the flow of qi is considered essential to balancing the yin and yang and, in turn, achieving wellness.

What Happens When You Visit a TCM Practitioner?
A TCM practitioner would assess your overall health by taking a health history, doing a tongue assessment, pulse assessment, and a physical exam, identifying any Imbalances or qi blockages.

If the practitioner identifies an imbalance in one of TCM's organ systems, it doesn't necessarily mean that the person has a physical disease in that organ.

The liver, for instance, helps to regulate the smooth flow of qi. If a person has "liver qi stagnation", the energy is said to be blocked, resulting in irritability, anger, or depression, a bitter taste in the mouth, indigestion, and a pulse that practitioners describe as "wiry".


A "kidney yin deficiency", on the other hand, is associated with a dry mouth, hot flushes in the afternoon or evening, tinnitus, and forgetfulness. The tongue is usually reddish in color with little or no tongue coating. Practitioners describe the pulse as "floating".

Why Do People Use Traditional Chinese Medicine?
To date, Western scientists have not extensively studied the use of traditional Chinese medicine in treatment of specific health conditions. However, traditional Chinese medicine is used to address the following conditions:

•Allergies
•Anxiety
•Arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis)
•Back pain
•Depression
•Diabetes
•Eczema, hives, acne, psoriasis, and other skin conditions
•Fertility
•High blood pressure
•Insomnia
•Menopause symptoms
•Obesity
•Parkinson's disease

Although standard treatment in modern medicine is based on the diagnosis, in TCM, the treatment would depend on the underlying imbalance. For example, a person with insomnia may have difficulty sleeping because of an imbalance such as a kidney yin deficiency, spleen qi deficiency, or blood deficiency.

What are the Treatment Methods Used in TCM?
There are many different therapeutic methods used in traditional Chinese medicine, the most popular being acupuncture.

Since traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes individualized treatment, healing methods vary widely from patient to patient. These methods often include:

Acupuncture: Though acupuncture's roots lie in TCM, it is used as a western treatment for a variety of health concerns.

Acupressure: Finger pressure is applied over acupuncture points and meridians.

Cupping therapy

Diet and nutrition: Foods are thought to have warming/cooling properties and are said to have specific healing properties.

Herbal medicine: Herbs and herbal tea may be suggested. 

Moxibustion: A practice that involves burning an herb near the skin to warm the area over acupuncture points.

Tuina: a type of bodywork that combines massage and acupressure.

Exercises such as tai chi and qi gong

Herbs Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Rather than prescribing specific herbs, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine typically combine a number of different herbs in formulas selected depending on the patient's individual needs. These formulas may be given as teas, capsules, tinctures, or powders.

Herbs commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine include:

•Astragalus








•Ginkgo biloba




•Red yeast rice


•Cinnamon


•Ginger


•Ginseng




•Gotu kola





While consumers face risks when purchasing any dietary supplement (such as contamination with other substances) due to a lack of regulation, these risks may be of greater magnitude with herbal products that have been manufactured abroad, particularly those containing a variety of herbs.

Bottom Line

For some people, TCM may provide a unique perspective into lifestyle factors that may influence your health. There have been few high-quality clinical trials showing that TCM can treat disease, so it's important not to self-treat or use it in place of standard care. If you're considering trying it, seek a qualified practitioner and consult your doctor to weight the pros and cons of the therapy and discuss whether it's appropriate for you.