Dandelion Root Tea:
1 teaspoon of dried dandelion root
1 cup of boiling water
Instructions:
Steep the dried root in boiling water for 15 minutes.
Strain and drink twice daily.
How It Works: Milk thistle is known for its liver-protective properties and can help stimulate bile production, which may help dissolve gallstones. Dandelion root is also beneficial for liver health and can promote bile flow.
4. Turmeric and Honey
Recipe:
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of raw honey
Instructions:
Mix turmeric and honey into a paste.
Consume this mixture once daily.
How It Works: Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties that can aid in the dissolution of gallstones. Honey helps in soothing the digestive tract.
5. Psyllium Husk
Recipe:
1 tablespoon of psyllium husk
1 glass of water
Instructions:
Mix the psyllium husk in a glass of water and drink it immediately.
Take this once a day, preferably before meals.
How It Works: Psyllium husk is rich in soluble fiber, which can bind with cholesterol in the bile and help prevent the formation of gallstones.
Advanced Non-Surgical Medical Technologies
1. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
What It Is: ESWL is a non-invasive procedure that uses shock waves to break gallstones into smaller pieces, which can then pass through the bile ducts more easily.
Procedure:
High-energy shock waves are targeted at the gallstones from outside the body.
The stones are broken down into smaller fragments.
The smaller pieces can then be naturally expelled from the body.
Benefits: This method is particularly effective for patients with fewer and smaller gallstones. It avoids the need for surgery and has a shorter recovery time.
2. Oral Bile Acids (Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Chenodeoxycholic Acid)
What It Is: Oral bile acid therapy involves taking medications that dissolve gallstones over time.
Procedure:
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) or chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) is prescribed in pill form.
These acids work by gradually dissolving cholesterol-based gallstones.
Benefits: This method is best for those with small, cholesterol-based stones. The treatment can take several months to a few years, depending on the size and number of stones.
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