I'm not sure about a polyp, but here's some information about gallstones. Some Shaklee supplements might be very helpful to your gallbladder (especially organic lecithin and a great organic liver detox herbal formula).
Research indicates that 80-90% of all gallstones are cholesterol gallstones. They form in the gallbladder because the liver begins secreting bile that is unusually saturated with cholesterol (Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 1985:44). The cholesterol then crystallizes to form stones while in storage in the gallbladder or cystic duct. The specific mechanisms in the body which cause the bile to reach these high cholesterol levels are not entirely known. However, the liver appears to play a large part in this process since it is the source for making bile from which gallstones form. Other evidence shows that stones can form because the amount of bile acids and bile lecithin are low. Bile acids and lecithin act as an emulsifier in the bile within the gallbladder. Therefore, any inefficiency in this emulsifying process would accelerate the formation of stones. To correct the problem without surgery would suggest finding a way to make the liver operate more efficiently so it can produce bile that is less concentrated with cholesterol and more concentrated with the emulsifying bile acids and lecithin.
1) Consume Whole Grains (unrefined)
2) Increase Vegetable Protein (soy products rather than meat)
3) Consume foods containing Pectin (Apples)
4) Consume foods containing Cellulose (Celery and Crisp Fruits & Vegetables)
5) Reduce (eliminate)saturated Fat intake
6) Reduce (eliminate) animal meat intake
7) Eliminate all white four products
8) Eliminate (at least reduce substantially) drinks and food containing white sugar.
Since maximum liver function is essential for proper bile formation, it is also important to reduce chemical stress upon the liver (remember, the liver produces the bile which must have proper levels of cholesterol, bile acids and lecithin, and synthetic chemicals are well known for weakening liver function). Therefore, you may want to eliminate as many chemical sources as possible that may compromise proper liver function. This may include chemicals in the home or job such as solvents, gasoline, paints, fingernail polish, hair sprays, facial cosmetic products, vinyl products, pesticides, artificial food additives (a very important factor) such as artificial colors, artificial flavors and preservative chemicals such as sodium benzoate and others. If you'd like information as well about Shaklee's wonderful nontoxic cleaning and personal care products, I'd be glad to help.
J.
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