Can a DIY Gallbladder Flush Help Rid Gallstones?

Is a DIY flush a good alternative to getting a gallstone removal procedure done? Gastroenterologist Dr. Su Sacher weighs in.

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[peterclemmins]

One thing I've learned over the last two years is that doctors aren't necessarily smart, they are just good at repeating what they are told, and above all else they need to push expensive therapies instead of home remedies.

[janezperme]

I've performed a gallbladder flush, and I can confirm that it works.
First: My ultrasound scan showed a 4mm big polyp and sand in my gallbladder. I've had some pain, mostly at night. Sometimes I woke up due to so much pain.
Second: I've performed the flush like so: I've consumed 34 oz. of apple juice (green apples are the best, organic juice, non filtered) a day for six days continuously (use malic acid if diabetes is an issue). On the seventh day, I did not eat or drink anything after 2pm. I prepared my EPSOM salts mix for later: 4 tablespoons of EPSOM salts with 24 oz. spring watter and divided it on 4 parts. I've taken 1st portion at 6pm, then another portion on 8pm, at 9:30pm, I took 200ml of pure organic extra virgin cold pressed olive oil and 100 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Shaked it really really good (you have to have some kind of mini shaker) and drank this mix. I followed that with another 6 oz. of watter. Immediately (2-3 minutes after) I went to bed to lie down on my right side in fetal position. Like so for about 30 min. Fell asleep. Next morning, i took third portion of EPSOM salts at 6am, and last portion - fourth portion, at 8am. Throughout the whole day and the next day, green little balls were excreted from my black hole :) Some were half green and half black. I've consumed mostly greens, so where did those half black colored balls come from ??? Anyway, very toxic stuff came out from my black hole :)
Third: Throughout these 7 days and 2 days after the flush, I've consumed only greens and very light food (soups, fruits, salads) and as much warm food as I could. I HAVEN'T CONSUMED ANY COLD drink !! Forget eggs, forget flesh food, forget dairy products, greasy foods, sugar, spices, nuts. FORGET COKE !!! These are all bad for your gallbladder. And I've consumed lots of beet juice (I've mixed grapefruit with 100% organic beet juice - which is paradise for your liver and it also tastes good ;) ).
Fourth: I took MRI scan (with contrast) 17 days later. Scans showed no signs of 4 mm polyp (which was obviously a cholesterol polyp - such polyps represent 50% / 80% of all polyps) and no sand at all. The radiologist advised to repeat ultrasound (not MRI) scan after 6 months. Just in case :)) For me, it was mission accomplished :) All I can say to those who claim that this flush doesn't work and to all very smart surgeons (a.k.a. wannabes) that almost forcefully remove organs from people: IN YOUR FACE, suckers, it works !!! :P

Fifth: remember, your liver is a factory that cleans your body constantly. If liver fails, all hell breaks loose and you end up with numerous and serious, very serious health related problems (yes, cancer as well). Your belly reflects the status of your liver health. Eat healthy and avoid junk food (
have discipline), exercise, go out to woods, breathe fresh air and enjoy life. Your body will be very grateful. Last but not least: Hipocrates quote: "All disease begins in the gut". He was right !

[sushmasadalage]

When he says gallbladder is an important organ.. then why is only option in allopathy to remove it?

[Qwerrr]

Which all pharmaceuticals are sponsoring this Cleanses work 100%.

[jonalynilar]

I am a nurse but the reality is being a doctor is a business too. Sometimes normal people can’t afford surgery but this doctors only knows surgery as solution or expensive check ups. Of course they never suggest alternatives or natural remedies that will affect their business

[mariefarrell]

I’ve done these dozens of times and they remove hundreds of stones. I’ll listen to my actual doctor over tv “doctors.”

[LivingstonFishing]

Every couple of years, my wife drinks a cup of olive oil and a cup of lemon juice. It works every time within 24 hours. The stones come out in her stools.

[kirtipatel]

Surgery is also dangers too.these doctors knows it works but they want to oprate on you so they can make money.

[shivashakti]

The flushes actually works, well.
The tastes is horrible and the fasting and diarrhea is not that great. But the after result is fantastic. Natural remedies are always best, once it works and it's safer as well than medication or surgery.

[suedaviana]

I have done 3 and starting the 4th liver and gallbladder flush this weekend and I can assure you that it’s been nothing but a blessing in my life. I don’t have any more backache, I sleep well, the migraine that tortured me is ‘ almost’ gone ( instead of 3-4 a week o have one every 2-3 months. My sister also had amazing results, all the cysts in her ovaries and uterus disappeared after the second flush. Cysts that the doctors were monitoring every two months for over a year, gone completely. Diy don’t make doctors rich, that’s why they dismiss it. Give this gift to yourself and your family. But remember to do once a month until no more stones comes out then once every 3-4 months to keep it clean.

[Paulo-zrzo]

I've talked to a retired MD now doing pediatrics and she told me about apple juice cleanse I told her I don't believe at that time. upon research turns out she gave better recommendation, if you talk to active MD or surgeon all they recommend is removal of gallbladder

[DeenOfMean]

They are advising against this? I will 100% do this next week!!

[AlejandroBelloRD]

This sounded more like an ad than a unbiased advice. Using a top model doctor and then everybody taking this advice it as a matter of fact, without a counterpoint, was just icing on the cake.

[Crazydoglady.]

Thumbs down for not answering the question.

[ladybug-mvtn]

So why don't doctors just go in and remove the stones then? Why is the only option to remove the gallbladder?

[gabrielcobos]

Once I did a cleanse with the olive oil and lemon cocktail, and it was very difficult to drink but I made the sacrifice. I slept on my side as they recommend, and the next day I got rid of about six stones. To me this method was better than surgery but it was hard to drink the olive oil and lemon cocktail. Living a healthier lifestyle by eating healthier and staying away from fats and exercising it's probably best to help prevent the stones. Drinking lemon water does wonders for many of your body functions.

[tiaalagoz]

I dont know where she got her mis information but the flush littetally saved my life 12 years ago. Do do it people and help your liver to help you!!

[Akisentertainment]

So in this very video, they are acknowledging that it does indeed move the gallstones- as one of the risks is a "blockage from the gall stone", yet the entitle the bullet as 'Gall bladder blockage'.

[Bshipbuilder]

I did it 12 years ago. Unpasteurized apple juice for a week, a fast that really wasn't much of a fast at all. You could have root vegetables and cauliflower and olive oil. Then one day of water fast, then that night 4oz of olive oil and 4oz of lemon juice. Layed on my back with my right knee to my chest. Half hour later felt a spasm. Next morning, results.

[scarymoe]

I like how she couldn't gives us her way of getting rid of the stones. Just danger danger you better go see your doctor!
Edit: I just bought the liver flush book by Andreas Moritz. Gonna try it out next week. And bought some Chanca Piedra. Had anyone else done these? Did it work for you? I'll try to remember to come back to tell my results. I hope everyone is well and having fun!