Chang, M.Sc.- Gallstone symptoms, gallstone treatment,

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> Gallstone symptoms, gallstone treatment, kidney stone symptoms and removal

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>gallstone symptoms, gallstone treatment by crushing and softening,

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>gallbladder flushing, kidney stone removal, liver cleanse

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> " Gallstones, a national health problem " - the American Liver Foundation

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>Gallstones and kidney stones often occur together. When either kind of stone

>exists, the liver, kidneys and the whole system cannot work efficiently.

>Because the kidneys and gallbladder are very close to each other, the

>stagnation of one organ often causes the other organ to become sluggish

>too. This is why kidney stones and gallstones usually occur together as

>both types of stones are the result of stagnation. In order to reduce the

>chance of having stone accumulation and stagnation again, it is better to

>cleanse both kidney stones and gallstones.

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>Gallstone and kidney stone formation

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>Gallstones may be caused by chemical disturbance, faulty diet, liver

>sluggishness or toxicity, gallbladder stagnation or bile stasis.

> " Absorption of fluid by the gallbladder occurs to a much greater extent than

>normal when there is stasis of bile in the biliary system. Gallbladder bile

>becomes very concentrated as a result, and cholesterol crystallizes out of

>solution, the crystals so formed gradually growing into large gallstones "

>[selkurt, E.E. (editor), Physiology, 2nd edition, Little, Brown and Company,

>Boston, 1966]. When the kidneys are sluggish, they do not empty during

>urination. As a result, the stagnant urine may become too concentrated and

>eventually calcium salts crystallize out. -- Estrogen replacement therapy and

>birth control pills -- are common contributing factors to these problems

>because -- they weaken the liver and gallbladder.

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>Gallstone symptoms and gallstone removal

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>Based on the Chinese gallbladder " meridians " (see Figure at

>right), gallstones may be associated with headaches, shoulder and neck

>pain. According to Chinese medicine, when gallstones are present, the weak

>gallbladder makes energy flow along the meridians sluggish and result in

>tense and tight feeling. If blood circulation becomes so poor that the

>blood flow becomes stagnant, pain is the result. The presence of gallstones

>is often a contributing factor to weak spleen which may lead to

>hypoglycemia.

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>Sleep problem is another common symptom with gallstones. In more severe

>cases, the gallstones may cause dizziness, bad taste in the mouth, vomiting

>of the bile, painful flanks, aggravation, -- anger and depression, --

>insomnia and nightmares -- or hot and cold flushes -- [A Barefoot

>Doctor's Manual, the

American translation of the official Chinese Paramedical Manual, Running

Press,

>Philadelphia, 1990]. These symptoms are often reduced significantly after

>the gallstones are removed. Gallstones may take up to 25 years to show

>symptoms according to the American Liver Foundation.

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>Women are four times more likely to have gallstones than men. I suspect that

>pregnancy and childbirth may make the abdominal area more stagnant and

>become susceptible to gallstone formation. I used to think that gallstones

>only develop in people who are obese or have a high fat diet. I now believe

>bile stasis or gallbladder stagnation is a major cause of gallstone

>formation. I have never been on a high fat diet and have always been

>under-weight. When I tried my first gallbladder flush, more than 50

>gallstones were released.

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>I had severe congested liver (see my home page , Section 1) which caused

>sleep disorders including difficulty in falling asleep and waking up several

>times through the night. It was not unusual for me to sleep only 3 to 4

>hours or less at night. After my liver became healthier (see liver cleanse

>), I slept much better but I still had to get up at least once every night.

>I thought that I had no choice but to live with it. Surprisingly, after my

>gallstones were flushed out, I started sleeping right through most nights

>without waking up at all. A friend of mine had headaches for more than 30

>years. They also disappeared after her gallstones were flushed out.

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>Details of the procedure I used to flush out gallstones is described in

>gallbladder flushing - an alternative to gallbladder surgery and chemical

>drugs . An important difference between my procedure and that of many other

>flush procedures is that I use the herbal product Gold Coin Grass (GCG)

>(available from Prime Health Products , Tel: 416-248-2930) to soften and

>crush the gallstones before flushing. This makes the flushing easier, more

>efficient and complete, especially for larger stones. Many people actually

>experience pain relief already from using Gold Coin Grass (GCG).

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>Kidney stone symptoms and treatment

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>According to Chinese medicine, the kidneys support the bones. Healthy

>kidneys are essential for strong bones. Other than pain in the kidney area,

>kidney stones may be associated with lower back and knee pain and may even

>cause hematuria (blood in urine), painful or difficult urination or cold

>sweat [A Barefoot Doctor's Manual, the American translation of the official

>Chinese Paramedical Manual, Running Press, Philadelphia, 1990]. Weak

>kidneys may also lead to weak bones, poor head hair and disorders in the

>ears. Osteoporosis is a major health concern with many older people. One of

>the solutions to the problem may lie in maintaining healthy kidneys. Weak

>kidneys may cause increased urinary losses of calcium and phosphates due to

>the kidneys' inability to form an acid urine (Harper, H.A., Review of

>Physiological Chemistry, 14th edition, Lange Medical Publications, 1973).

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>The Chinese herb Gold Coin Grass (GCG) has been commonly used in Chinese

>medicine for centuries for gallstone removal and kidney stone removal. For

>kidney stone treatment, it is taken in the form of tea because kidney

>detoxifies water soluble toxins. However, the tincture form (available from

>Prime Health Products , Tel: 416-248-2930) with low level of alcohol seems

>to be more effective for gallstones because alcohol is a better solvent and

>carrier for the liver. Since the liver detoxifies non-water soluble toxins,

>water is a poor carrier. Gold Coin Grass (GCG) is capable of softening and

>crushing the gallstones. This has been my own experience as well as that of

>many other people who used the herb. The crushed and softened stones are

>flushed through much more readily.

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>The following kidney stone removal procedure has been used by many people

>with good results (disappearance of pain in a few days). It involves

>drinking a tea made from 3 different herbs: Gold Coin Grass (GCG), corn

>silk and Eucommia. These herbs are mixed together and boiled in water for

>about 15 minutes. About 4 cups are needed daily, taken before meals or

>bedtime on empty stomach. Both Gold Coin Grass (GCG) and corn silk are

>kidney cleansers and diuretics which may deplete the body of potassium.

>Therefore it is recommended that potassium supplement be taken to replenish

>the loss. The Chinese herb Eucommia increases energy flow in the kidneys

>and is complementary to Gold Coin Grass (GCG) and corn silk because anyone

>with kidney stones or sludges has sluggish kidneys.

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>An important note to anyone with kidney stones is to avoid cold foods or

>drinks. Cold drinks chill your internal organs and weaken them, especially

>the kidneys and spleen. Many of my clients told me that they can feel the

>chilling effect from cold drinks after several months of not having them.

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