Re: getting ready to start
I am so glad you cancelled your appointment!! That is great! You'll do just fine. It really isn't all that bad. I was really nervous to do my first liver flush. It's always that way when trying new things. After the first one you'll have it down pat. Honestly, I don't think the oil/grapefruit tastes bad at all. It's not something I would choose to drink, but it's certainly not terrible either. For your first flush follow the protocol to a T. Don't change anything. Don't use V8, honey or berries and cream. I think you have a good plan using the GCG and apple juice prior. Many people on this board have had their gallbladder's removed and STILL have pain. You need your gallbladder!! Do a flush every 2 weeks or every week if you desire. I find it easier to actually write out my plan. You may want to do this too. Choose a day to do the flush where you can take it easy that night and the next day. The flush is continued into the next day and it is important to finish it. Make sure you don't eat any fat the day of the flush and don't eat after 2:00pm. I would definitely invest in cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, organic if possible. Get about 3 or 4 grapefruits. You can add some of the grapefruit or lemon juice to the
Epsom Salts . I did this and it made it easier to get down. Use filtered water. Here is what I do:
1/2 cup cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
a few big grapefruits (red if you can)
4 Tbs.
Epsom Salts
3 cups filtered water (you may add apple or grapefruit juice, make sure it measures 3 cups total)
Since I work from 2-6 I mix up my Epsom with mostly water and about 3/4 cup grapefruit juice at about 1:00pm and equally divide it into four glasses. I cover and stick in the fridge. I also squeeze all of my grapefruits and measure it out for later and stick that in the fridge as well. When I get home I take my first dose.
6:30pm First dose of
Epsom Salts . Get out grapefruit juice to warm up.
8:30pm Second dose of Epsom salts and do bedtime chores.
10:15pm Mix the grapefruit with the oil and set aside. It helps if you mix it in a container with a tight lid so you can shake it. This mixes it really well. You should use the bathroom several times before bed.
10:30pm Drink the oil/grapefruit then immediately get in bed. Try to lie still and you can lay on your right side with knees close to chest. I would prop your head up on 2 pillows, this helps with any nausea.
6:30am Third dose of Epsom and go back to sleep. Use bathroom if needed.
8:30am Fourth dose of Epsom. You may go back to sleep.
Let your body be you guide. Rest if you need to. You should be able to start eating in 2 hours if you want. Start with juice or fruit. You may continue seeing stones till the next day.
Liver Flush