As I was pondering what to write about this morning, it occurred to me that perhaps others might be in the same situation I was a year ago – not familiar with a gallbladder flush.  I am so grateful for being taught about it.  I am 100% confident that it prevented me from having gallbladder surgery. 

Today is “gallbladder flush” day for me.  This will be my third.  I will do it annually from this point forward.  I would never, ever have believed all the stones and stagnant material that came out of my body had I not seen it with my own eyes.  I cannot even begin to imagine how my gallbladder held all those stones.  It seems totally impossible to me.

I first heard about the gallbladder flush at a local program I attended given by Linda Sheer, BS RN, CMTA, founder of the Center of Awakened Health in Southern Pines, NC – www.awakenedhealth.net.   Linda endorses the gallbladder flush program from the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, founded by Dr. Gabriel Cousens, author of Conscious Eating.  I trust Linda and Dr. Cousens explicitly, and since I was experiencing discomfort in the area of my gallbladder, I was anxious to start the prep. 

Their recommended prep is 6 weeks in length and involves taking a number of liver and gallbladder supplements.   You might not realize the significance of the liver in relationship to the gallbladder and gallstone formation.  It is worth your time to go to www.treeoflife.nu/livercleanse and read the information regarding liver function and toxicity.   Their recommendation is:  “For the average person, the flush should be repeated every 6 weeks 3 to 4 times, and then at least once a year.”

This was probably the first time in my life that I took supplements without thoroughly investigating what they were for.  It was only after my first flush and my absolute shock concerning the volume of stones I expelled that I went back to refresh myself on the human anatomy.  I was stunned at how small the gallbladder and ducts are in comparison to what I saw expelled from my body.  How in the world did those stones ever make it through that duct?

I then went to various internet sites to learn more about gallbladder flushes.  I was astonished to find there are all kinds available – and some that certainly do not include all the supplements I consumed for 6 weeks in prepping for my flush.  It was only then, after the fact, that I fully appreciated that I was guided to the prep and flush I experienced.  I cannot even imagine doing some of the flushes that I read about.  Too risky for me!  I thought about all the patients I cared for through the years who suffered terribly with cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) and pancreatitis.  What if those stones were not softened?  What if one of those stones got lodged in the duct? 

I then went back and researched each of the all natural supplements and their corresponding function.  Once again, after the fact, I was so grateful that I had followed the prep to the letter.  Perhaps there was more time and expense wrapped up in the prep that I followed.  However, the time and expense, in my opinion, pales in comparison to the pain, suffering, and expense I avoided by averting the removal of my gallbladder.  I am also grateful to be able to keep my body organ.  Surely there must be a reason that we were made with a gallbladder. 

The following paragraph really jumped out at me: “Although improving the quality of one’s diet, including replacing harmful oils with healthy ones, may help one feel better, it will not significantly help eliminate the toxic sludge in the gallbladder and biliary tract.  We have seen people who, after 20 years of ‘no cheating’ – eating an excellent diet (although their previous diet was less than ideal) – pass 40 – 60 clearly defined gallstones on their first flush.  Once these gallstones form, changing the diet will not clear them.  A liver/gallbladder flush is needed.  The purpose of this cleanse is to clear the liver and gallbladder of toxins, ‘stones,’ and ‘gravel,’ and is fundamental to restoring and maintaining good health and supporting the body’s organ systems.”

I encourage you to take the time to educate yourself on this topic, and then discuss your findings with your health care practitioner.  It is important that the two of you to define what is right for you. 

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