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INTRODUCTION:
Gallstones are hard deposits that form in your gallbladder, there are two types;

• cholesterol gallstones which are most common and made up of excess cholesterol
• pigment gallstones which are made up of excess bilirubin.

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While medication and surgery are often used to resolve gallstones complaints many people turn to natural remedies instead.
Certain foods have been studied for their potential to prevent gallbladder problems or reduce symptoms, for example, some research indicated that drinking caffeinated coffee lowers the risk of gallstones in both men and women. Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol has been link to reduced incidence of gallstones, in one study women who ate at least one serving of peanuts a day had a 20% lower chance of their gallstones removed compared to women who rarely ate peanuts or peanut butter.

Best food to eat that may help minimize gallbladder pain include:

• low fat foods
  -minimally process foods
  Plant-based proteins (beans, lentils, chick peas, quinoa)
• sprouted nuts and seeds
• legumes
• whole grains
• lean meats and fish
• Vegetables and Fruits.

Also to help get rid of the stones it’s important to drink a lot of water, by getting into the habit of drinking 100 ml of water each hour, so that you drink 2 liters throughout the day. This can help the stones to move through the gallbladder and then be removed through the bowels.

6 Natural Remedies To Get Rid of Gallstones
The following are home remedies for removing small gallstones:

1. Black radish juice
   Black radish is a root that has substances in its composition which stop cholesterol from accumulating in the gallbladder, helping to prevent and get rid of stones that form there. It can also be used to decrease the amount of fat in the liver.

Ingredients:

3 black radishes;
1 glass of water;
1 teaspoon of natural honey.
Preparation method:

Wash the radishes, place in the blender with ice water and honey, and blend until completely smooth. Then just pour into a glass and drink twice a day.

1. Dandelion tea
   Dandelion is a plant known for fighting digestive issues, mainly acting on the liver, and as a diuretic by increasing urination. It can also be used though to help get rid of gallstones, as it also increases the bile flow.

Ingredients:

10 g of dry dandelion leaves;
150 ml water;
Preparation method:

Boil the water and add the dry dandelion leaves, cover, and let the mixture sit for ten minutes. Then strain and drink. This can be taken up to three times a day.

1. Artichoke
   Artichoke is a plant populary used to treat health problems like anemia, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, and pneumonia. Some studies show that the plant can also be used to get rid of gallstones.

Ingredients:

2 to 5 ml of artichoke extract;
75 ml of water
Preparation method:

Dilute the artichoke extract in the water and take up to three times a day.

1. Peppermint oil
   Peppermint oil can help eliminate gallstones. To ingest this type of oil you can have peppermint tea.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons of dry whole or ground peppermint leaves or, two or three fresh leaves;
150 ml boiling water.
Preparation method:

Place the peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water. Let the mixture infuse for five to seven minutes and then strain. This tea should be drunk three to four times a day, preferably after meals.

1. Milk thistle
   Milk thistle is a natural remedy that is used for liver disease and for gallstones, as the main compound of this plant is silymarin. You can usually buy the extracts of this plant in homeopathic pharmacies, in capsule form, but you can also take the milk thistle fruit tea.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon of crushed milk thistle fruit;
1 cup of water.
Preparation method:

Boil the water and add the crushed milk thistle fruit and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes, strain, and drink three to four cups a day.

1. Turmeric
   Turmeric is another medicinal plant that can be used to get rid of small stones and due to its anti-inflammatory effects it can also help to fight pain and gallbladder inflammation. The curcumin present in the plant also helps to regenerate tissues after surgery.

Hope these few tips could help remedy gallstones problem.

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