Explanation of the gall bladder
This small organ is a small pear-shaped and is located just below the liver. It works in conjunction with our liver is a storage place for bile [This is a product manufactured by our liver]. They [the yellow / brown / green color, containing water, fat, protein, bilirubin, bile salts and cholesterol] was issued to help with the digestion of our food as it passes from our stomach into our small intestine. When the gallbladder is not functioning properly, we can have some serious digestive problems.
Explaining gallstones
These are crystallized cholesterol and bile salts, they range from pin head to the thumbnail size [some were even much higher than that], and usually dark brown in color, although this can vary. Millions of people, gallstones and some fortunate not to experience pain at all, while others suffer mild to severe abdominal pain [that is caused by the gall bladder is trying to get rid of stones in the small intestine]. Women tend to suffer with this condition more than men - generally caused by hormone replacement therapies such as estrogen stimulates growth of gall stones
.predisposition to gallbladder problem
Generally people who are prone to gallstone problems are overweight, have high cholesterol, tend to have low thyroid function and dijabetesa.Loše sugar diet can also lead to the formation of gallstones and thereby causes gallbladder disease and leading to pain pain and discomfort.
Prevention / soothing gall bladder problems
Foods
* replacing the usual salad dressing with good fats - olive oil, for example, mix with a little vinegar to taste
* Fatty and / or fried foods should be avoided
* Red meat is strictly limited, and there are fish or lean chicken [steamed, grilled or]
* Carbonated drinks are a definite no no - it can cause the gallbladder to release bile stones, thus causing more pain
habit of changing
* start reducing the amount you eat, so instead of large meals cut into smaller portions and eat during the day - in other words, eat up to 5 times a day instead of the usual 2 or 3 Never eat a large meal just before retiring to bed, if you are hungry before bed with a light fat free snack - bar snack bars are perfect, but a glass of water will probably be more effective as the water helps with our hunger, and
* Never go on a fad binge / cleanse diet [we all tend to take it], and to lose weight to maintain a healthy weight. It is not only good for your gall bladder, but is also excellent for general well-being, and
* one can not stress too much the amount of water to drink, drink up to 6 large glasses of water a day, a cool refreshing
* start taking extra vitamins and supplements - Omega 3 [healthy fish oil] will help with the creation of more cholesterol into bile, vitamin E is good for treating and aiding in circulation and of course the general multi-vitamin and mineral supplement can help in your overall health
* use more natural products that already have in your closet, such as - turmeric, it improves the flow of bile, ginger is a great helper in the digestion of fats and fiber, of course, we all know that fiber is one of the most important ingredients in helping digestion
Good news for all sufferers out there - you can avoid surgery if you nip the problem in the bud by changing your eating habits and lifestyles. So what are you waiting for - to start a counterattack against the gall bladder, gall stones to prevent the formation and be pain free !!
As always, it is not recommended for people who have big problems with gallstones, but [although changes in diet and lifestyle will help relieve some of your pain] - make sure you stay under the care and advice of your doctor .
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