Not sure, but I think it mainly has to do with making it easier to swallow.   [End]
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I have been wanting to ask this question for some time. Although my husband doesn’t have as much belching after meals since his 2 flushes, it is still there and more than other people have. He takes digestive capsules, tries not to eat fast, and is back to taking a probiotic. The belching can even happen just from getting up or taking a small piece of food or drink. What is the mechanism that is happening in the digestive tract to cause all this belching? Will it eventually let up after several flushes? He was told once he had a hiatal hernia, but don’t know if that would contribute to ...
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You can mix the ES with apple juice. Some use water, but ES is pretty bitter.   [End]
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Yes, you can use lemon juice. It just doesn’t mix as well with the oil as the GF. I’ve started using GJ from the grocery store (not from concentrate) and that works well for me.   [End]
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Some people use it and some don’t and still have good flushes. My husband has used it for about 11 weeks and not too long after he started it, his soreness in his gb region disappeared and his digestion was much better. He swears by it and the last ultra sound said he had no stones in his gb. I have never used it and still get out stones. Of course, he had pancreatitis last Oct (before I found this site) and wanted to do all he could prior to a flush. You seem to be getting out a lot of stones (and even big ones!) with no problem, so it sounds like you are doing OK.   [End]
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He took a regular enema last night and then a small coffee enema. Nothing much really came out, but I think, for him, this is what shook those stones loose this morning!   [End]
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I guess sometimes there is a delayed reaction. He just passed way more stones! He never counts them, he just wants me to take a look to see if they are stones. I would guess 40 or more and some stuff probably chaff. He said he doesn’t want to use the collander anymore. I know he doesn’t like collecting them, so I said he could just go in the toilet after a flush and then look! But hey! Look at what you are getting out of your liver -- and that is good!   [End]
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Sometimes we have a flush where we don’t get out as many. You have only done 4 flushes, so try again in a couple of weeks and see what happens. If you keep getting out few stones and they are always quite small, you could move the flush to every 3 weeks like I did. But I have done 7 flushes so far.   [End]
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Blueduck mentioned ”putting the thing in the toilet.” I thought we were supposed to put the colander ON the toilet seat and then sit on it. You mean we can put it in the toilet? All this time I have been sitting on it!   [End]
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And may god bless all of you people who actually strain your poo, you have my everlasting respect. Now my husband could identify with you there. After his 2nd flush and using the strainer, he made the comment, ”I don’t like digging around in my manure!” LOL!! Actually, I told him it wasn’t ”manure” but stones. But I guess he thinks all stones should be rock solid and smell nice!   [End]
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Thanks for all your comments. I’m still wondering if lethicin could be considered a fat that could hinder our flushes? He ate the soup at 2:00 and took the oil mix at 8:00. I know that’s cutting it kind of short, but he didn’t make it back to the house until then.   [End]
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I’m not sure about flax seed oil, but I’m thinking no. I know when my husband was taking 1 T. of flaxseed oil in a.m. it caused his stools to be very loose, so I can’t imagine what l/2 cup or more would do. You could do a search on flaxseed oil for flush and see what turns up. We have successfully used safflower oil (from health store) for a flush and that works OK. Almond oil is good too.   [End]
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Hi everyone! I said I would let you know how my husband did on his 2nd flush. Well, he didn’t get out too many stones this time--only about 12 or so tan ones. Couldn’t figure out what happened. Then as I was trying to think if he had any fat yesterday, finally, I realized there was LETHICIN in his navy bean soup! I checked the label for lethicin at the health store and sure enough, it said 9 grams fat and 1 gram saturated fat!!! Live and learn.   [End]
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Raymond, I’m so sorry that you had such a hard experience with your flush. But I think you received some good advice from Shelly. You also got some stones out and that is good! I have done 7 flushes and just recently I (and my husband) started using powdered magnesium (either citrate or malate) in place of ES. It has a laxatative effect. Years ago I was told I had hypoglycemia, but I think it is more due to allergies (especially to corn or oats) or to food senstivities. I am much better than I was. Sure do wish you the best for your next flush.   [End]
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I was excited and amazed with my first liver flush too. You wonder where all that came from! I agree that they are soft because they are mostly cholesterol. If you were drinking lots of apple juice prior, that softens them too.   [End]
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I know what you mean about the taste of OO. I and my husband have successfully used safflower oil (the kind from the healthstore). Almond oil can also be used, but it is more expensive. They both have a neutral, clean taste.   [End]
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I’ve read Jule Chang’s outline and I see nothing wrong with it. However, most on this forum follow Hulda Clark cleanse and take l/2 c. oil, while some take more. Go to the FAQ’s or click on Liver Flush at the bottom of this message, which will give you more information. Yes, you can buy the organic apple juice from the health store. It has malic acid in it to help soften the stones. The un-iodized sea salt she talks about looks more like a salt water flush to me. It is not necessary to take sea salt before drinking the oil. Please note: sea salt is NOT the same as using Epsom salts ...
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What everyone has told you is right. Doctors never want to listen about this procedure. My husband was told back in Oct that his only option was surgery. But on last ultra scan no stones showed up. He has been feeling good. Drinking lots of apple juice also helps soften the stones.   [End]
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You say that you felt ill on day one after drinking the garlic. Is that Schultz’s cleanse?   [End]
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I got the magnesium citrate at my local grocery store. Be sure and post your results with the magnesium. I bought magnesium malate powder yesterday (malate form is supposed to be very absorbable). I only took one scoop of it last night mixed in apple juice (didn’t notice a bad taste or anything) and it worked on my bowels right away this morning. I am noticing that some companies mix citrate and malate together in their products(even in the calcium products), but that mix wasn’t at the health store, so thought I’d try the malate. Liquid or powder absorb quickly. Hope you have good re ...
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Right now I am trying to devise a protocol of natural foods and herbs that will help control parasites without mega doses of anything or the use of expensive tinctures. Be sure and post your protocol when you get it devised. Many will be interested and I’m sure it will be helpful.   [End]
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You could be right on this; however, I have drunk apple juice longer in the afternoon than I was supposed to and still got out stones. I think one of the main reasons for not eating or drinking anything 4 hrs prior to the flush is to avoid getting nauseous when consuming the oil mixture.   [End]
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I remember reading a post where someone got sick doing this and it didn’t work. You might go up to the top of the page and do a search.   [End]
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is 3 weeks long enough for the GCG? It should be. My husband took it for 10 weeks. However, some take it for less period of time, some longer. Some don’t take it at all. is it OK to have a 2 week break before doing the flush? This I don’t know, because I haven’t read about not taking these herbs if you are trying to conceive. All I know is people take the GCG before the flush and are OK. while having the break, would you recommend taking apple juice? Yes. Lots of organic apple juice helps to soften the stones.   [End]
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i read that it is good to drink psyllium seed and bentonite the day after the flush, but i’m not sure what time of day to take it P&B should be taken on an empty stomach--at least one hour before or after taking food or supplements. First thing in morning or last thing at night is a good time.   [End]
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I’m glad you both got out so many stones for a first flush! My husband did his first flush about a week ago, after a long time of reluctance(and also FILLED the collander bowl). Since we only have one bathroom, we don’t do them together or we would have too much competition for the toilet!   [End]
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Hi deedee I’m sorry no one answered your post yet. Let us know if you went ahead with the flush and how it went. Many flush before the parasite cleanse with no problems, but I think it is good you are focusing on your liver first since you’ve had a lot of problems. I don’t know whether taruine can be taken instead of ornithine. Maybe you could repost and see if someone might know. Best of luck with your health!   [End]
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If we ever get a stone stuck during a flush, can the 1 T Epsom salt be taken in apple juice instead of plain water? Also, has anyone had success in taking magnesium citrate powder during an attack instead of ES? (I was thankful for the posts previously on taking magnesium citrate in place of ES during a flush.)If so, should it be 600-800 mg magnesium powder in water or juice during the attack? I’d like to know this ahead of time just in case the time ever arises that we need to use it. Thanks!   [End]
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I saw that someone’s husband took GCG for ten weeks! That’s a long time. Yes, that was my husband. The reason he took it for so long was because he had had an inflammed gallbladder at first (he had suffered pancreatitis back in Oct.)and he was also fearful of the flush. You don’t have to take it that long. His symptoms really improved with it, though.   [End]
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It can be purchased here: http://www.bloodrootproducts.com/oldamish.htm   [End]
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Thanks to all of you for your posts! I will encourage him to take regular flushes and continue to eat good. All of you keep on what you’re doing. You’re on the right path!   [End]
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Relative to others, does this seem like a lot of stones to pass? I’m not as experienced and as well-read as some of the others on this forum (I have done 7 flushes), so do read the posts, see the FAQ’s for the liver flush, and ask more questions from the others. But yes, I would say that is a lot of stones for a first flush and was quite successful. How can they all fit in my gall bladder? Are they coming from my liver? The first stones passed are usually from the liver (esp if they are green), but I think we pass from gb also. Many of mine at first were tan colored. Is it ...
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My husband had to go to the VA hospital today to get his cast off and to also to sit down and have a talk with the doctors about his gallbladder. They wouldn’t let him leave without taking an Ultra Scan on his gallbladder. When they got the results, they said there WERE NO STONES IN HIS GALLBLADDER!!!!!!!!! Only sludge. They said he doesn’t need to have his gallbladder taken out after all!!!!! He was told that there previously had been an infection where the stricture was (right where the pancreas and gb ducts meet), but it didn’t show up now. He said it was great to hear these doctors con ...
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My husband had to go to the VA hospital today to get his cast off and to also to sit down and have a talk with the doctors about his gallbladder. They wouldn’t let him leave without taking an Ultra Scan on his gallbladder. When they got the results, they said there WERE NO STONES IN HIS GALLBLADDER!!!!!!!!! Only sludge. They said he doesn’t need to have his gallbladder taken out after all!!!!! He was told that there previously had been an infection where the stricture was (right where the pancreas and gb ducts meet), but it didn’t show up now. He said it was great to hear these doctors con ...
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It was previously noted that this website sells magnesium citrate in power form: http://www.herbalremedies.com/macipo8ozbpu.html Prune juice has also been used. It does create a laxatative effect, but not sure if I liked how it worked. You’ll have to experiment.   [End]
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Is olive oil the only type of oil suitable for a cleanse? I just started using safflower oil from the health store. It has a lighter taste and so much better than the OO. Others on this forum have used it with success. My husband used it for his first cleanse Saturday. He never could have gotten the OO down! Almond oil has a light, neutral taste too and works good, but it is more expensive. Some say to use the light virgin OO as it isn’t as strong tasting. I’ve never tried it. The best thing is to have the organic safflower or almond oil on hand in case you can’t stomach the OO. Be sur ...
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My husband was told that his gallbladder was ”full of mush” (whatever that means!!). See my post below on ”finally took the plunge - stones released.” His symptoms started letting up after taking the Gold Coin Grass, changing his diet, and other herb tinctures. The last doctor records said ”patient denies” having such and such symptoms. Keep us informed on how your first flush goes!   [End]
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I have drank water (or apple juice) up to maybe 2 or 3 hours before the first ES drink and had no problems. My husband did the same thing last night and all worked out OK. But I read where someone drank water right around the same time as their OO mix and were really sick in the middle of the night, so I’d make I didn’t drink it then. You’ll just have to see how you react.   [End]
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I forgot to say he took high absorption magnesium 2 hrs before the oil. I had to crush the 2 tablets and place them in 4 size o capsules, which he took with water. Don’t know if that made that much of difference or not.   [End]
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Hello everyone, Hubby finally took his first cleanse last night. In fact, one week sooner than planned. As all of you know who have read my past posts, this has been a TREMENDOUS step for him! He used safflower oil, which is a big improvement in taste over OO. Since he was insistent on not taking any ES, he planned on taking prune juice the next a.m. as stonehedge has done with success.) He had been taking psyllium drinks, so he took another one of those, had a hot bath for one hour, watched a video, took the brew at 9:00, went to bed, laid on his right side for 30 min, and kept a hot wat ...
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WOW! 1000 stones in 5 flushes. That is really good. From what I’ve read by others on this forum, if you suspect you may have kidney problems, the ES is not good to take. Gold Coin Grass (http://www.sensiblehealth.com) will help to soften the stones. Anyone else want to comment on the herbal teas that are known to help with the kidneys and kidney stones? Lots of water would be a must. Andreas should be able to give a good reply to you. Good luck with all of this.   [End]
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Emerita Pro-GEST body cream is a good source of natural progesterone. http://www.vitaminexpress.com/ordrhorm.htm   [End]
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Emerita Pro-GEST body cream is a good source of natural progesterone. http://www.vitaminexpress.com/ordrhorm.htm   [End]
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pattione, I may have read your post wrong when I replied with the info on diarrhea. shelleycat gave me this link which offers help for liver problems; i.e., fatty liver: http://www.liverdoctor.com   [End]
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I am printing off your posts to read to my husband. He took 1 T. cold pressed flaxseed oil this a.m. and he did say he doesn’t really want his gb out, but ”just wants to do what is best.” My words, ”just give it a try.” I think he traced his nausea to eating too late at night. It’s hard to know sometimes. I’m remaining calm, but it’s so hard when he wavers--usually after seeing a doctor. My heart goes out to all of you who have suffered from having your gb removed.   [End]
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pattione, I recently read in an 8-17-03 post from dmcphatter that there is a medicine that is in powder form. It is Cholestyramine called Qwestran. Post is at: http://www.curezone.com/forums/mp.asp?f=73&i=665 ”The power absorbs the bile and will return your life to normal.” Another post on 2-3-03 by kaia said a pill called Wellcat worked great. Maybe you could check into these?   [End]
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I tried to post a message, but it didn’t show, so I’ll try to type it again. If it does show up, just delete it and post this. flowerchild, I have read your posts before and you are an encouragement. I’m sorry you are still having the chronic temperature and that you had to have your gb out. shelleycat, I ”think” - I HOPE - I can persuade my husband to eventually take a flush. He doesn’t like the word ”flush” so ”cleanse” seems to be better. I was considering a l/3 cup of oil, but since he is paranoid (cautious is a better word) about gaining anymore weight after the 20 lbs he lost i ...
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I think it will take him going through a few cleanses himself, seeing stones, and feeling better before he gets over his fear. As many have said on here--we are all different. Some have had to take their gb out. And no one can know what the pain of a pancreatits attack feels like until they experience it (whether it was due to a scar stricture like his was, or whatever). It is hard on the mate who knows what could happen if the gb is removed, yet feels so helpless. I read some encouraging posts today to ktltel who was afraid of surgery, too. I printed some off to show to my husband. :) ...
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My husband just phoned and said me he went to the VA hospital (he had been there yesterday because he fractured his thumb) and talked to them about his GB. Evidently he has had a ”little nausea” every so often and didn’t tell me. He had to stay at our daughter’s last night and had tomato soup and had some nausea this a.m. He said he ”think he is going to have his GB out” so that he can ”get on with his life.” He hasn’t even done a liver flush yet!! He was taking a little oil for a few days on an empty stomach and from what I know, he had no trouble with it. However, he did say he GAINED 4 ...
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It’s freeze DRIED, not freeze FRIED. We don’t need anything fried! LOL!   [End]
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I have been able to buy Red Beet Crystals at the health store. This is freeze fried red beet juice. You take 2 to 4 T daily before meals. I think it tastes very good even off the spoon!   [End]
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GCG is for crushing and softening gallstones to facilitate flushing.   [End]
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hopinso, I’m sorry I misspelled your name on my last post, but I appreciate you reposting. I will let everyone know how things go. My husband can change his mind when one least expects. He even said this morning that he wondered if taking all that oil (l/4 cup) would raise his cholestrol. So I never know when he is going to balk at something. My reply to shellycat is back on the Jan. 17 post. Thanks much!   [End]
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Keep in mind tho, that you want no more than a 2 to 1 ratio on juice to oil. the oil is what will make the liver expel stones, the juice is what will make the GB contract more than usual. So since his GB is inflamed, you may want to keep the ratio down below 2 to 1. Just a thought. :) Lately my husband has said his GB isn’t even bothering him. (I keep asking him to make sure.) We’re thinking it is the GCG he’s taken for almost 2 months (maybe some herbal tinctures, beet powder, etc. is helping too). Thanks for the tip on the ratio of juice to oil. He probably did get too much juice. ...
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It’s OK if you turned over in the night. I only stay on my side for about 30 M as I can’t sleep on my right side for all night. Sometimes it takes a little while to pass stones the next morning, depending on how much ES you took. We are all different. Not everyone gets a headache. But it could be due to toxins being released. Drink lots of water! Let us know how it goes, and I wish you the very best on your first flush.   [End]
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I received notice yesterday that hopsino replied to my post about ”Will flush work with more juice?” Notice: Hello mazie hopinso just placed a reply to your message! It is waiting for you to read it! I couldn’t get to the recent messages last night due to net congestion. Now I don’t see any reply! If this was a mistake and no one has answered, I will just go ahead and try more juice later and see if it works. My husband has to go very slow due to problems he has had in the past, plus he has been afraid. If anyone has an answer, please let me know.   [End]
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OK, my husband has FINALLY started out very slow with the oil (1/4 c.) - kind of like a primer or test for the GB. What I need to know is will the main flush work if he takes the oil in divided doses; i.e., l/4 cup oil mixed with 3/4 cup juice and then 10 min later, take l/4 cup more oil and 3/4 cup more juice? That makes it l/2 cup oil and about l l/2 cups juice. I couldn’t find anything on this in the archives and it’s not time for my flush, so I can’t experiment on myself. I had read (and some of you encouraged him) that taking a little oil (about 3-4 T.) every day on an empty stomac ...
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I’ll let you know what happens next time. (I still think that whipping cream sounds good -- probably fattening, though! ha ha) I thank all of you.   [End]
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Can you point me to where I can buy the cold pressed safflower oil in the United States?? I have looked high and low for these cold pressed oils in my area and on the web and I only find they are sold overseas now! (except for OO and flaxseed) Our health stores are only stocking the ”high oleic 100% expeller pressed oils.” I know they aren’t as good as cold-pressed, but I do have a bottle of it in safflower. Would that be OK? Or is that bad?   [End]
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Does anyone know where you can buy cold pressed almond oil in the U.S.? Southern Belle, have you still had good flushes with AO? I’ve done 6 flushes, but I think I’ve reached the end of my rope with the OO. I did find out 2 flushes ago that if I brushed my teeth with baking soda BEFORE I took the OO it made it taste kind of stingy and was easier to get down. (Forgot to do that this time.) My husband (who is supposed to have an inflammed duodenum and gallstones -- he has no pain however) took just 2 Tablespoons of OO (just a sample) blended in l/2 c of GF juice last night and he had ...
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I have posted several times talking about my husband who hasn’t been able to do the flush yet. I just want to relate how frustrating it is dealing with doctors. Since his acute pancreatitis in Oct, a biopsy was done Dec 22 on some scar tissue (stricture) in his duodenum near the GB/pancreas ducts (bio turned out OK). He was told this area keeps ”narrowing” in spite of being stretched twice and a gallstone ”might get stuck like it did before” and ”THIS time it will be serious!!” Yet his records show that drs planned no further surveilance on this IF the biopsy turned out OK! In othe ...
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What if there is scar tissue right where the ”V” is (the gallbladder and pancreas sphincter)? My husband is afraid to do a first flush now for fear of a stone getting stuck there--although the stones were said to be only 6mm on the ultra scan back in Oct. Of couse, he’s been taking everything that’s been recommended for softening them since end of Oct. Drs think the scar tissue was caused by ulcers in the past, but this sphincter keeps narrowing with the scar tissue, even though the doctors have stretched it twice. Last time was Dec. 22. No, a stent wasn’t placed in him afterall, thankfull ...
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From what I read, for maximum softening you take 60 drops a day for about 3 to 5 days prior to a flush. Also drink lots of apple juice. Be SURE and rinse your mouth--even brushing with a little baking soda--after taking it. If anyone can offer anything else about this, please do.   [End]
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Blueduck, thanks for giving that link! That is much cheaper than the links I furnished shelleycat with offine and which wanted $13.00.   [End]
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The doctor just told my husband that his gallbladder is turning to mush because tests they took on Dec. 22 show the inflammation of the GB hasn’t completely cleared up. They are putting fear into him by saying that he should have his GB out because he can’t afford to get a stone stuck again and cause pancreatitis a 2nd time(as happened end of Oct). Right at the ”V” where the pancreas and gallbladder ducts meet is where they had to stretch it two times, but it appears this area keeps shrinking up and narrowing this opening (other words it won’t stay stretched). Even if epsom salts dialates ...
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Some of you may remember when I first posted over a month ago how my hubby was supposed to have had a stent placed in one of his gallbladder ducts when he was in the hospital and we had since worried if stones could pass through that during a flush. Well, I just found out that this new Doctor he saw said he NEVER HAD A STENT PUT IN!!! There also is no record on the computer files of them saying he even needed gallbladder surgery!! Of course, the ultra scan in the past showed he had stones. But now, no stent!!! HURRAY!!! Man, can these doctors get things mixed up. Now there is hope that his ...
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Joanne, That was great that your hubby did so well with his first flush. Wow! I hope my husband can be so proud of what he passes, too. :-) Really looking forward to when he gets those stones out. I did my 4th flush today and was surprised at a few soft, oblong things about 2 centimeters long! (along with a few tiny green ones) My husband (without seeing the big ones) says, ”They were stones!” He is still waiting to soften his stones up (will finish up a 2nd bottle of Gold Coin Grass first--and he loves drinking apple juice). Since he had pancreatitis the end of October caused by a stuck ...
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During my 4th liver flush, I had only a few small green stones come out this time, but I noticed about three or four big oblong things--around l to 2 centimeters long. Only thing is they were soft when I tried to wash them and were easy to crumble. Would these be stones that were softened by the apple juice? I can’t imagine stools coming out in that shape. Thanks for any insights.   [End]
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I’ve found out through trial and error that sometimes it is best not to say anything to them about it. We will just end up feeling worse or else try to defend our health views(which gets us nowhere). I thought my youngest son was for this, as I talked to him more about it than to anyone in the family, until awhile back I found out he didn’t really understand and he made a sarcastic remark on the phone of, ”Oh, I can hardly wait till I pass a gallstone.” Even though he apologized later, I know now it is best to keep it between my husband and myself. We get along with our children and there ...
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I have only done 3 flushes, so I’m new to all this too. But I know what you mean by ”searching through the stuff.” I read that others use a colander with a handle that they place over the toilet and which you ”go in” the next morning after taking the olive oil mix. Then if you take a container of water and pour over everything in the colander (every time you go), you will see the stones. In addition, make sure and take an enema before you take the mix so you can spot the stones even better. Good luck!   [End]
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I did my 3rd flush last night and so far today have probably gotten out over 100 stones (although I didn’t count all of them). I noticed some were bigger this time-- l l/2 centimeters at least and they were green. Saved them in freezer, although I notice they turn yellow after awhile. Anyway, this time I took an enema before the flush and I want to do this from now on. I don’t like ES with fresh grapefruit juice. It makes tiny pink pieces come out in the stool (need to be blended, right?) Well, I just mixed the ES in warm water this time, added l/2 tsp. powedered Vit C (supposed to hel ...
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Hopinso, I am glad to hear you had such a good flush! You are truly an inspiration. Anthony: Anyone else who has combined phosphoric acid along with malic and epsom? makes sense to me! I have liquid phosphoric acid so decided to try 10 drops yesterday. I shouldn’t have done it the day of the flush because for some reason it really acted on my kidneys and I was having to go to the bathroom frequently. Maybe it is supposed to work this way? I’ve heard you really need to take it for 3 days prior to the flush.   [End]
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Thank you for your response. I must have missed that, but it makes perfect sense and I have printed it off.   [End]
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If the stones melt after they are left out of the refrigerator (or freezer), why don’t they melt inside the gallbladder since it’s warm in there? Also, do calcified stones melt outside the refrig?   [End]
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In my research on calcified stones I found this on another forum: ”If someone is trying to get out the calcified type of stone it will mean laying on the left side rather than the right to hopefully get the stone placed at the neck of the gallbladder to get it into the common bile duct and out of the body.” Has anyone ever heard of this and have they found it true????   [End]
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I think I agree with Jon. You may have taken too much Epsom salts for your weight. I read another post that said every so often someone says they got a lot of diarehha and it is usually because they need to cut the ES down. Try that next time and see if it helps. You could also search under the word ”diarrhea” (see the search box at the top of this forum) and read the archives. Hope things are better for you on your next flush.   [End]
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emea, just go to the top of the forum page and click on ”Selected Forums” and then under ”Support Forums” you can click on ”Ask Andreas #3”. Good luck to you and your wife.   [End]
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Thank you for your reply. Do you know if unsalted butter is better? (not now but later in limited amounts)? He is feeling better this a.m. Going on vegetable juices was suggested, but it is hard to get him to do that. Thanks for giving me that link. So much good info there.   [End]
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I have written before for my husband. He has an inflamed gallbladder (only pain was mild discomfort when right abdomen area pressed). Not doing a flush until he is feeling better and in meantime, taking organic applejuice and eating lots of vegetables. The last 2 days he had a slight uncomfortable feeling in his colon, but he was able to continue with his daily routine. Well, not too long after supper last night he didn’t feel good in the bowel area. Then he started vomitting everything up. Afterwards was tired and slept awhile before drinking a little warm water, later apple juice and the ...
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I assume everyone is aware that you shouldn’t use ES if you have a kidney disease? Someone else on this forum mentioned that ES can be hard on the kidneys. I think drinking a lot of water after taking the morning dose is very wise.   [End]
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Mine says use 2 cups added to the bath water. Otherwise, l/2 cup in quart of water and apply wet. I heard the baths can be drying if used too often.   [End]
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I found mine at a health store. Don’t know if the supermarket or pharmacy would be any cheaper.   [End]
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I also got out some seed looking things during my 2nd flush. They kind of looked like rice, but seeds does describe them. I spotted just a few more with my follow up enema about 2 days later. I am not really sure what they are either, but others have offered a few ideas. See my post ”Chaff or Brown Rice?”   [End]
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I don’t know if I am the one you read that didn’t take the epsom salts, but I didn’t for my first one and still had good results. I took an enema 2 days later with more stones coming out. I did this before I had found this forum and I took 3/4 oil straight. The only mistake I made was eating soup for supper the night before. Everything was so stinky I could hardly look for stones! For my 2nd flush I used 1 tablespoon of ES before the OO mixture (I also am afraid of getting diarahhea in the middle of the night) and still had good results with stones passing. So you just have to decide which ...
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I just want to say thanks to everyone on this forum for sharing their experiences and being so helpful. We truly learn from each other and that takes some of the fear out of what we are trying to do. I count it a blessing to have found this forum. After reading so many posts I am encouraged that things are going to work out concerning my husband’s gallstones in spite of his having a ”stint” placed in the duct. The stones can be crushed, softened, and broken up when we take the time to prepare ahead of any flush. He has been feeling good (no attacks) and has much more strength than one week ...
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What you are saying makes sense. I did a search from this site on ”Gold Coin Grass” and have turned up some very interesting (and encouraging) posts.   [End]
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Yes, I saw my post later. Thanks so much for your concern. When he goes back, he is going to ask the Dr. how wide the stint is. He was told that they HAD to put it in because of the scarring. They would have already removed the gallbladder except one doctor said ”no, not when he has a high fever.” (He has no fever now.)   [End]
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My post from yesterday has disappeared!! Subject was ”gallbladder inflammation” and one person answered me. I had asked about stones being able to pass when the Dr. had placed a ”stint” in the duct due to a gallstone that had previously gotten stuck, but when they went to retrieve it, it had already passed. A stint was put in due the scarring there which had caused the bile to back up and create acute pancreatitis. I posted something similar on Ask Andreas and received a reply back. Here it is: ”It would be good to use 20 drops of Chanca Piedra extract in a glass of water three times da ...
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We don’t have Chanca Piedra extract, so I am assuming Gold Coin Grass is just as good?? When he asked the doctor if the stones they saw were ”calified,” Dr. said they ”didn’t know.” He has an appointment next Tues so can try to ask the dr (doctors) how big the stint is, but I think it going to have to depend on getting the stones softened or broke up first. Thanks.   [End]
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5-HTP is a good source. But don’t take it on an empty stomach. The book ”5-HTP” by Michael Murray, N.D. will answer all your questions. Also, Nature’s Answer Passion Flower extract is helpful, especially if you wake up in the night. I’ve found 2 dropperfuls are effective. (I take it under the tongue.) This does not put you immediately to sleep since it’s not a drug, but you should feel relaxed within l/2 hour, although everyone will differ.   [End]
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Andreas, do you know what particular herbs are good for an inflammed gallbladder? Also, do you mention in your book anything about whether the gallbladder duct can expand enough to allow stones to pass during a flush after the doctor has placed a ”stint” in the duct? The stint was needed due to blockage and scarring when a 6mm stuck stone caused. It was where the doctor balooned open the gallbladder duct, then placed a permanent ”stint” in there. Gold Coin Grass and apple juice are being taken prior to the flush to hopefully soften the stones. Also will use Phosfood liquid in a limited way ...
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(My husband can’t type so he wants me to ask the questions.) The doctor told him today that his gallbladder is still inflammed. It was due to a gallstone that was stuck and caused acute pancreatitis 3 weeks ago. The gallstone passed at that time while he was in the hospital, but doc told him it was 6mm in size when they first spotted it. They don’t know if the other stones are calcified. They put a ”stint” in the gallbladder duct at that time, which I would think means that it can only expand so far now. They have him scheduled to come back next week to talk about surgery. He only has a so ...
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I’m glad to hear it was probably chaff. Before my next flush I’m going to make sure I don’t eat rice ahead of time and check it again. At first I couldn’t figure out how all those ”seeds” got in there. Thanks for your input.   [End]
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I am new to flushes and just did my 2nd one last night. Today, along with a number of greenish, soft-like stones, pea size, there has been a bunch of stuff floating that looks like rice. What does chaff look like? I ate brown rice 2 days before the flush, but if it’s this rice, why didn’t it get digested?? Also, can anyone tell me if you are supposed to strain the grapefruit juice or just use the pulp also? The ES mixed with the juice was easier to get down than the OO because I didn’t keep the latter shook up and the oil was last in the glass. YUK!!!   [End]
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You know, now that I think about it, was something called ”Colon Clenz” in a can. It may have been ground up psyllium or maybe something else added, too. I am trying to remember, but I think I took at least several teaspoons a day (three?), because either the man who sold it told me to, or I read it in a health newsletter. I don’t think I had diarrhea, but I started vomitting in the middle of the night. I never took that much again.   [End]
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Thank you for your responses about the parasites. I hardly ever eat sugar and fix up most of my food by scratch. I also take Psyllium husks--but would like to give a word of warning about them. Quite a number of years ago I was taking the P & BP several times a day for a bowell cleanse. One night I started vomitting it up repeatedly. I really was terribly sick. Maybe it plugged up inside of me. I recommend that people use caution with these P. husks and not overdo taking them. Thanks again for this forum. I am new to it, but glad I found it.   [End]
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Why would we have parasites? YIKES! A friend told me that farm animals get them from the ground. But where do we get them from? Eating meat? I don’t eat much meat at all.   [End]
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Is it OK to eat nuts a day before the flush; i.e., raw sunflower seeds, raw walnuts, raw almonds?   [End]
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A number of years ago when I had a lot of health problems, I was able to obtain beet powder. It didn’t taste bad at all. In fact, I liked it. I don’t know if you can still buy this or not, but you could look for it.   [End]
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I’m getting ready for my second flush in a few days. I’ve been taking organic apple juice, but now I read a WARNING on another site that says if you don’t take Phosfood Liquid drops for 3 days in your apple juice, you shouldn’t do the flush. Meaning, the stones won’t get softened by the Phosfood and they can tear the ducts on the way out. Ever hear this? I know there is more than one way to do the flush and still be successful--and this program doesn’t use the Epsom salts, just an enema before the flush and then herbal laxatives next two days after the flush. I must admit I didn’t use the ...
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Thanks so much for your advice. We will look into that book. I just found out today that the hospital doesn’t even have him scheduled for gallbladder surgery! Only some other tests later. He is feeling weaker than usual, so not doing too much right now.   [End]
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Oh, I forgot to mention that Siberian Gingseng Root is also very helpful for hot flashes, but do not take at the same time you take Vit. C. I think later I didn’t need it, but continued with the Mexican Wild Yam, Damiana and especially the progesterone cream. This cream helped me to sleep better and have a calmer mood. It’s mentioned in the book.   [End]
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I forgot to mention that Siberian Gingseng Root is also very helpful for hot flashes, but do not take at the same time you take Vit. C.   [End]
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I’m not knowledgeable about GB/liver flushes for menopausal symptoms as I’ve already passed the menopause. But from my own experience, I can tell you that what helped me get through it without very many problems (esp in regard to hot flashes) was taking Mexican Wild Yam Root capsules (I think I started with 3 a day and later 2). Give it time to work. Some may prefer the tincture. It has to be the root, though. Do not use the cream as it is practically useless! Also, natural progesterone cream is needed. I use emerita Pro-Gest Body Cream. The book ”What Your Doctor May Not Tell you About Me ...
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I am copying the message I placed on Ask Andreas: I think I finally got some answers and I hope this will be helpful to any that have wondered about acute pancreatitis and the flush. I phoned the people at sensible health.com and had a very good talk with the man there. He said, yes, he thinks that my husband does need to rest right now before he tries the flush, because his system simply would not be ready for it. But he said it sounds like he is doing pretty good. Doctors are mainly interested in what they can put INTO you than what needs to come OUT of you! Anyway, it will take a month ...
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I think I finally got some answers and I hope this will be helpful to any that have wondered about acute pancreatitis and the flush. I phoned the people at sensible health.com and had a very good talk with the man there. He said, yes, he thinks that my husband does need to rest right now before he tries the flush, because his system simply would not be ready for it. But he said it sounds like he is doing pretty good. Doctors are mainly interested in what they can put INTO you than what needs to come OUT of you! Anyway, it will take a month to finish taking one tincture bottle of Gold Coin ...
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My 65 yr old husband was in hospital for a week with acute pancreatitis and severe pain (just released yesterday). They found the pancreas duct was blocked due to scarring (he breathed moldy silage in the past & dr said it damaged pancreas); also GB stone spotted between pancreas and gallbladder duct, but when they went in to get it, it was gone. Probably passed through. Later Dr said gallbladder was filled with stones. My concern is what if a gallstone gets stuck if he does the flush? I’ve read some posts about what to do, but he doesn’t handle being sick or in pain too well! I did order ...
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He is still at my daughter’s as he has to get his truck back here. I think he would want to try it, if I could convince him. He has always tried to be health conscious, although it’s hard to eat good on the road, but he tried. The main thing I think I am worried about is what if a gallstone gets stuck? That’s my MAIN FEAR! I’ve read some posts about what to do, but he doesn’t handle being sick or in pain too well! I did order the Gold Coin Grass. We only have about 2-3 weeks before the hospital wants to see him again. Right now he said he has NO pain, he is off antibiotics, was able to eat ...
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Need help! My 65 yr old husband was in VA hospital with acute pancreatitis for one week. Dr said he had a gallstone lodged between his pancreas; later test said it was gone. They put a balloon in that stretched some sphincter (GB or colon) so they could put a sleeve on it. Since it’s in the GI tract it will allow the food to pass through easier. They don’t know if a gallstone previously ripped this sphincter. They said scar tissue caused the blockage. He was told he had many gallstones in his GB. They released him yesterday; his fever went down and they want the pancreas to ”rest.” They ar ...
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