Tag: Gallstone

Your gallbladder works quietly helping the body digest fat, but when it bumps into trouble it may cause you a lot of discomfort and pain. Filling up on foods like whole grains, leafy greens, sea veggies, oats, lentils, beans, nuts, flaxseeds, turmeric, and swapping regular cooking oils for olive oil can help lower your risk of developing gallbladder problems in the first place.

Gallbladder problems often go unnoticed with no symptoms cropping up. Yet this is a fairly common problem, and when symptoms do strike they can be most uncomfortable and painful. Some simple switches to eliminate foods you are allergic to, as well cutting back on alcohol, red meat, processed, fried, and sugary foods can help you take care of your gallbladder.

While an obstruction anywhere in the biliary system can lead to jaundice which makes the stool pale, any disorder in the liver, pancreas or gallbladder can also make your poop become white or pale yellow in color. Other underlying health conditions could be cancer of the liver or pancreas, yellow fever, or congenital abnormalities like G6PD deficiency or Gilbert's syndrome.

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Sweet potatoes are high in oxalates that can cause calcium-oxalate kidney stones. They contain mannitol, a type of sugar that can cause stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea in sensitive people. They are a preferred food for diabetics due to their low glycemic index but baking and other preparations can spike this index to damaging levels. Boiled potatoes are an healthier option.

To remove gallstones naturally, include a lot of high-fiber vegetables in your diet. Also, eat soy products, bell peppers, and drink apple juice or coffee. These foods reduce cholesterol buildup in the gallstones and allow them to easily pass out of your system. You could also opt for Yoga poses like the bow pose or the snake poses to obtain relief from the pain arising due to gallstone complications.

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