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Due to the build up of cholesterol particles, calcium deposits, bilirubin, concentration of bile and other substances in the gallbladder will result as gallstones. These are tiny stones that vary from size, density, shape and severity of symptoms and also vary from one to another.

Women are more prone to these gall stones. Aging (above 40 years), overweight or obese, pregnancy, hormonal imbalance, genetics, poor diet, liver problems, lack of physical activity, diabetes, losing weight too quickly, fasting, intake of a high-fat diet, etc. are some other reasons or risk factors of gall stones.

Gallstones cannot be detected easily and it exhibits symptoms like back pain, sudden or severe pain in the right side of your abdomen, vomiting, chills, bloated, nausea, indigestion, clay-colored stools, yellowing of eyes or skin, etc.

Consult your doctor for proper diagnose and treatment and follow the natural home remedies as an adjunct treatment to dissolve gallstones without going for surgery.

Home Remedies for Gallstones:

Here are the natural remedies which help you in dissolving the gallstones. Also, do small changes in your diet and lifestyles for getting rid of pain and stones in your gallbladder.

Remedy – 1: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has malic and other acids that help to soften up the gallstones and remove it from the bladder. It inhibits the liver from making cholesterol to prevent the problem. It also alleviates your pain along with dissolving gallstones.

• Add 1 tablespoon of ACV in 1 glass of apple juice and stir well.
• Drink it to ease your pain within 15 minutes.
• Regular intake will help to dissolve the gallstones.

Note: Or mix 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of ACV into 1 glass of warm water. Drink it on an empty stomach in the morning. Repeat it daily.

Remedy – 2: (Dandelion)

Dandelion herb has taraxacin that helps in proper bile excretion from the liver. It also detoxifies the liver and metabolizes the fat accumulated in the liver. It aids in proper functioning of your gallbladder to prevent the formation of stones.

• Add 1 teaspoon of dried dandelion root in 1 cup of hot water.
• Cover it and allow it to steep for 5 – 7 minutes.
• Strain it and drink this dandelion tea by mixing some honey in it.
• Continue the intake of dandelion tea for 2 – 3 times daily till you get relief from the problem.

Note:

• Or add 2 teaspoons of marshmallow root and 1 teaspoon of Oregon grape root into 4 cups of water. Simmer for 15 minutes and remove it from heat. Then add 2 teaspoons of dried dandelion leaves and 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves. Steep it for 15 minutes and strain the tea to drink it.
• Also, include tender dandelion greens in your salad or consume steaming the leaves in your daily diet. But be sure to avoid dandelion, if you’re suffering from diabetes.

Remedy – 3: (Lemon Juice)

Lemon juice stops the liver from making cholesterol, which in turn helps in faster recovery. The acidic nature, vitamin C content, and pectin in the lemon juice will help to get rid of pain and stones in your gallbladder by eliminating the waste products easily from the body.

• Freshly squeeze lemon juice from 2 – 3 lemons and add it to 1 glass of water.
• Stir well and drink this lemon water for 2 – 3 times daily, once in the morning on an empty stomach.

Note: Or mix 30 ml each of fresh lemon juice and olive oil and 5 grams of garlic paste in a small bowl. Stir well and consume this in the morning with an empty stomach for 40 – 45 days to get rid of the problem.

Remedy – 4: (Vegetable Juices)

Drinking juices will hydrate the body and help dissolve the stones in your gallbladder. Here, we are preparing a vegetable juice with beetroot, carrot, and cucumber for removing those stones.

Beetroot cleanses the liver and gallbladder and also strengthen them. Carrot is rich in vitamins A & C along with other nutrients. Cucumber is a watery vegetable that detoxifies your body, including gallbladder and liver.

• Extract the juice from 1 cucumber, 1 beetroot and 4 medium size carrots.
• Mix it well and drink this juice for twice daily till you noticed any improvement in your condition.

Note: Or mix 1 beetroot, 1 cucumber, 1 carrot, 1 apple, 2 – inch piece of ginger and a handful of celery stalks in a blender. Pour it into a glass and drink it twice daily to get rid of gallstones.

Remedy – 5: (Pears)

Pectin in the pears will soften the cholesterol filled gallstones and thus flushes out the stones easily from your body. It also alleviates the pain and other symptoms caused due to gallstones.

• Add 1/2 glass each of pear juice and hot water and 2 tablespoons of raw honey in a large glass.
• Stir well and drink it 2 – 3 times daily for 2 weeks to dissolve the stones in your gallbladder.

Note: Or peel off the pear and de-seed it. Cut it into small pieces and cook it in water for 20 – 25 minutes and turn off the heat. Consume a bowl of these warm cooked pears twice daily.

Remedy – 6: (Psyllium)

Psyllium has a rich source of soluble fiber, which is essential for dissolving gallstones. It helps to bind the cholesterol in the bile and prevent the formation of gallstones in your gallbladder. It also relieves you from constipation which is a condition associated with gallstones.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of psyllium powder into 1 glass of water and stir well.
• Drink it for twice daily till your gallstones are cleared from your body.
• But make sure that you have to drink plenty of water, as this will absorb water and makes you dehydrated.

Remedy – 7: (Milk Thistle)

Silymarin, a bitter compound in the milk thistle helps to stimulate bile production which in turn reduces its concentration and thereby flush out the gallstones. This herb helps for proper liver functioning.

• Grind 1 tablespoon of milk thistle seeds and place it in a pan filled with 3 cups of water.
• Boil it for few minutes and turn off the heat.
• Let it steep for 20 minutes and strain the tea (add honey – optional).
• Drink it 2 – 3 times daily to dissolve gallstones.

Note: Or consult your doctor to take its supplements. The recommended dosage is 420 mg of regular standard milk thistle extract (that has 100 – 200 mg of phosphatidylcholine) per day in 3 equal doses.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Peppermint stimulates the flow of bile and other digestive juices. It has terpene that dissolves gallstones along with relaxing spasms and relieving your pain. So, drink peppermint tea for twice daily between meals to get relief from gallstones.
2. Castor oil neutralizes pain and also reduces the gallstones. Just warm 1 cup of pure castor oil and soak cheesecloth in this oil and place it on the right side of the stomach (gallbladder). Cover it with a plastic sheet and place a hot water bag on the sheet for 45 – 60 minutes. Do it regularly.
3. Maintain a healthy body weight, as rapid weight gain or loss, can result in various problems. also, avoid taking birth control pills or other unnecessary medications.
4. Always follow a diet which has anti-inflammatory foods that support gallbladder and liver health. The diet like high fiber foods, gluten – free grains, beets, vitamin C (citrus) rich foods, artichokes, healthy fats (fish oil, coconut oil, olive oil), etc. should be included.
5. Avoid refined sugar, excess alcohol, hydrogenated oil, convenience foods, deli meats, dairy products and other difficult to digest foods from your diet.
6. Drink plenty of water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, organic food, grass fed animal products and potassium rich foods has to be included in your diet.
7. Regular exercise will make you more active and boost up your immune system and digestive functions for grabbing many health benefits.
8. Intake of turmeric (aids in proper digestion, heals your pain and enhances your liver metabolism), quebra pedra and bile salts or bile (500 – 1000 mg with meals) will improve your gallbladder function and thus break down your fats.
9. Include lots of lentils, nuts, oranges, beans, lima beans and peas in your daily diet to get rid of the gallstones and to enhance proper functioning of the gallbladder.
10. Consult your doctor before using any of these remedies or tips to diagnose your health. Also, go for regular checkups till you get complete relief from the gallstones.

This is all about Natural remedies for removing gallstones. Do you know any other methods for dissolving gallstones? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory and an autoimmune disease that caused due to the attack of the immune system on the body’s own healthy tissues and organs (unable to distinguish its own tissues from foreign invaders).

The inflammation will affect different parts of the body like skin, joints, blood cells, heart, kidneys, brain, and lungs.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common type of lupus. There is no exact cause for this lupus but some experts say that it can be a combination of environmental factors and genetics. Stress, chronic infections, sunlight and certain medications can also trigger lupus.

However, diagnosing lupus is very difficult why because it exhibits the symptoms which often mimic with other health ailments like fever, fatigue, joint pains and stiffness, photosensitivity, fingers turns to blue or white while exposed to cold or stress, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, headache, dry eyes, butterfly-shaped rashes on the face with wings that unfold the cheeks (distinctive symptom), etc.

The symptoms may vary from one to another and also there is no cure for lupus but we can control the symptoms like reducing pain, minimizing organ damage and prevent flare-ups.

Choose natural remedies to get control over lupus and its symptoms as an adjunct treatment but be sure to consult your doctor regularly for proper diagnose and treatment.

Home Remedies for Lupus:

Let’s know about the best natural remedies for lupus that help you to lead a normal life by relieving your symptoms and reducing the flare-ups and lessening the organ damage.

Remedy – 1: (Turmeric)

Curcumin in turmeric helps to treat this inflammatory autoimmune disease. It is said in a research that turmeric helps to reduce hematuria, proteinuria, and systolic blood pressure in the people suffering from refractory or relapsing lupus.

• Add 1 teaspoon of organic turmeric powder in 1 cup of milk.
• Stir well and boil it for few minutes and turn off the heat.
• Then sweeten the turmeric milk with a little honey.
• Stir and drink it once or twice daily to get relief from lupus symptoms.

Note:

• Or consult your doctor to take turmeric herb into supplement form and the recommended dosage is 400 – 600 mg for 3 times a day.
• Avoid turmeric if you’re suffering from gallbladder problems or using blood thinner medications.

Remedy – 2: (Ginger)

Ginger has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that relieve you from certain symptoms like joint pain, stiffness, and other arthritic symptoms.

• Chew ginger or drink ginger tea for 2 – 3 times a day.
• Include ginger in your daily diet by using it in your cooking, fruit or vegetable juices, etc.
• Take supplements of this ginger herb by consulting your doctor for proper dosage.

Remedy – 3: (Exercise)

Regular exercise is very beneficial for treating lupus for various reasons like strengthens bones, gives quality sleep, reduces stress and anxiety, lessens pains and swelling, keeps your lungs and heart strong, improves flexibility, reduces metabolic abnormalities, prevents fatigue and thus lowers the risk of complications.

• Perform activities like swimming, brisk walking, aerobics, yoga, tai chi, cycling, stretching, gentle range of motion exercises, etc. for about 20 – 30 minutes to get relief from lupus and its symptoms.
• But make sure to start these exercises slowly and check how your body is responding to these exercises and plan the best exercise routine by consulting your physical therapist to treat lupus.

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Remedy – 4: (Omega – 3 Fatty Acids)

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in omega – 3 fatty acids will help to improve lupus symptoms with its anti-inflammatory property. It also improves the functioning of blood vessels and exhibits cardioprotective effects.

• Intake of 3 Gms of omega – 3 fish oil supplements that have 1200 mg DHA and 1800 mg EPA will reduce the symptoms better than OTC medications.
• Include omega – 3 fatty acids rich Foods like cold water fishes (salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, herring), chia seeds, walnuts, ground flaxseeds, etc. in your diet.
• Also, consult your doctor to know the dosage of fish oil supplement as per your health condition for treating lupus.

Remedy – 5: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Some health practitioners say that people suffering from lupus may have a deficiency of hydrochloric acid. Apple cider vinegar is an excellent remedy for increasing the production of hydrochloric acid in the body and also improves nutritional absorption.

• Mix 1 teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar and few drops of lemon juice in 1 glass of warm water.
• Stir well and drink this mix 20 minutes before consuming your meals for 2 – 3 times daily.

Remedy – 6: (Holy Basil)

Basil acts as an adaptogenic herb that modulates your response to the stress and thus regulates the functioning of organs, enhances the sense of well-being and relieves you from the fatigue. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that heal your body pains.

• Add few fresh basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon of dried basil leaves) in 1 cup of hot water.
• Let it steep for about 7 – 10 minutes and strain it.
• Then add some honey and drink it.
• Regular intake of this drink for 2 – 3 times daily will help you to get relief from lupus.

Note: Or chewing few basil leaves daily will help you as well.

Remedy – 7: (Diet Plan)

Here is the best diet for the people suffering from lupus. Follow them regularly to get relief from the lupus and its symptoms.

• Avoid certain foods like gluten (wheat, rye, flour-containing products), Trans fat or some saturated fats (fast foods, fried foods, packaged or processed foods), sugar, high sodium foods (salt), caffeine, alcohol and certain legumes (sprouts, peanuts, soybeans, green beans, alfalfa seeds, snow peas) which causes inflammation and results in the damage of other organs along with lupus.
• Include raw vegetables, wild fish (salmon), bone broth, organic and unprocessed foods, antioxidant rich foods, avocado, coconut oil, vitamin E rich foods, cucumber, nuts and seeds, olive oil, melon, raw milk, plenty of water and herbal teas in your daily diet.
• Vitamin D3 is essential to deal with autoimmune diseases like lupus. So, eat vitamin D rich foods like cereals, salmon, fortified milk, egg yolks, tofu, cheese, mushrooms and fatty fish. Also, take vitamin D3 supplements by consulting your doctor.
• Probiotics enhance your immune system and thus reduces the flare-ups of lupus. So, consume cultured and fermented foods such as yogurt with live cultures, kefir, tempeh, miso, acidophilus milk, sauerkraut, etc. Also, take its supplements by consulting your doctor.
• Consuming 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil daily will reduce negative immune response with its medium chain fatty acids. You can also use it in your cooking, smoothies or beverages.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Avoid smoking or intake of tobacco products which damages the lungs and results in many complications.
2. Reduce your stress levels, as research says that emotional stress and psychological stress can lead to lupus flare ups. Choose different stress relievers like yoga, meditation, acupuncture, spending most of the time in nature, breathing techniques, chatting with friends, reading, etc. also, know about the essential oils for stress and anxiety by consulting your therapist.
3. Get enough of rest and sleep for at least of 7 – 8 hours daily to get rid of lupus symptoms like fatigue. For best results, always maintain proper sleeping schedules.
4. Protect your sensitive skin from sun rays by avoiding direct sunlight during peak hours. Wear sunglasses along with a hat and also apply non – toxic sunscreen lotion before stepping out.
5. Don’t wear perfumes, chemical based makeup, scented lotions and antiperspirants on your body. Try using some natural deodorants.
6. Always use lukewarm water for the bath rather than hot showers. Also, go for some soothing baths like an oatmeal bath for extra moisture and Epsom salt bath for detoxifying your body.
7. Consult your physician to know about essential oils and aromatherapy for treating your pain and inflammation. Also, get regular checkups with your doctor by maintaining a diary of your symptoms for proper diagnose.
8. Try to identify the food which causing you food allergies and eliminate them from your diet list.

Follow these remedies and tips to get control over lupus and its symptoms. Do you know any other methods for treating lupus? Then share it with us.