Embracing Health After Gallbladder Surgery: What's Next?
Did you know that after the gallbladder removal your body will try to activate a little-known backup system to take over the functions of the gallbladder? In this video, you are going to learn the gallbladder backup system and how to support it. This strategy can be a game changer for those who have had their gallbladders removed.
The gallbladder is a small sac under the liver that collects, stores, and concentrates bile. Bile, produced by the liver, aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine. When fatty foods enter the small intestine, the gallbladder contracts, releasing concentrated bile into the digestive tract through the bile ducts. This concentrated bile helps emulsify and break down fats, facilitating the absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins into the bloodstream to support brain function, cardiovascular health, normal vision, and energy production.
When the gallbladder malfunctions and causes symptoms, removal is often recommended. In fact, gallbladder removal is one of the most common procedures in the US with more than 1.2 million done annually.
Recent studies show that people without a gallbladder are at higher risk for high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and increased belly fat. This is likely due to two reasons. First, the body’s ability to absorb healthy fats and fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K is reduced, causing potential nutritional deficiencies. And the second is the unimpeded flow of bile from the liver to the intestines. Because bile is not being collected in the gallbladder, there is no feedback loop to the liver, so the liver increases bile production, and bile flows into the intestines even though there may not be food there. This can stress the liver and cause symptoms like loose bowels, gas, and bloating.
In this video, you will learn about a common herb that can mitigate the effects of the unimpeded flow of bile. You will also learn about the recommended supplements to help replace the function of bile. And you will learn how to activate the body’s gallbladder backup system using research-tested acupressure points.
