Your Resentful Gallbladder

As we have been spending time learning about the Liver in March and the importance of detoxification in the month of April, May will be devoted to understanding the Gallbladder.  I hope anyone who wanted to take advantage of the natural energy of the body moving through the Liver/Gallbladder organs took the time to detoxify their body.  For those who did, I'm sure your body is now processing things in a more healthy fashion, and the likelihood of developing certain health imbalances such as Arthritis, vision problems, Fibromyalgia or possibly tendinitis or myositis would be eliminated from the body. For those who haven't yet, there is still time to get it in while the window of opportunity is available. 

Having covered the Liver, I wanted to now cover the second part of the Wood Element, as given to us by the Chinese in their 5 Element Theory of Health, the Gallbladder.  The Gallbladder being Yang portion of the Wood Element, compliments the Yin of the Liver, and is related to making decisions, the catalyst for all action.  The Liver is involved in planning and life adaptation, while the Gallbladder helps us to take action and make decisions.  When one has difficulty with making decisions, either from a lack of information or from not wanting to make a wrong decision, it results in stress on the Gallbladder.  This leads to Resentment, the chief pathological emotion of the Gallbladder.  Other associated emotions are feeling Galled, stubborn, emotionally repressed, depressed or indecision.  These are important emotions to consider when evaluating why you might be experiencing symptoms related to the Gallbladder.  Areas of the body governed by the Gallbladder are the Knee, Lower neck, inter vertebral discs, the ileocecal valve located between the Small and Large Intestines, as well as, hip joint function related to the Femur and the Acetabulum.  Muscles associated with the Gallbladder are the muscles behind the knee, known as the Popliteus, on the front of the shoulder called the Anterior Deltoid, and the Iliacus muscle located on the inside of the pelvic bone controlling hip flexion.  In conjunction with the Liver, the Gallbladder governs the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body.  It also plays a role in eye health.

When a Gallbladder has stress, the following symptoms can result.  The most common of them are headaches, and can take the form of migraines, cluster headaches or sinus headaches.  This is because the Gallbladder meridian runs back and forth across the side of the head on both sides.  Any time a person experiences a headache, know that there is Gallbladder stress, and think of reasons for resentment in life, or any of the other emotions previously mentioned.  The second most common symptom associated with the Gallbladder is pain in the area of the right rib boarder, where it meets your abdomen.  Gallbladder pain is distinct in that it aches after meals, especially with rich, fatty foods.  Possible nausea and maybe even throwing up after eating something or within a few hours, what some may call food poisoning, is a sign that the Gallbladder is irritated.  The third most common symptom associated with Gallbladder stress is knee pain.  This is because the meridian also passes through the center of the knee.  When the knee pain becomes chronic, it will lead to an arthritic knee.  People who develop arthritis in their knees usually have had lots of resentment in their life, and have placed lots of stress on their knees over time.  Another reason for knee pain and resulting arthritis relates to the Gallbladder and the Kidney.  If you recall from January's issue on Kidneys, you'll remember the Kidney also relates to the knees and the chief emotion associated with the Kidney is fear.  Therefore, people who have difficulty making decisions, based on fear of the results, will develop knee problems. 

What This Means To You

If you are a person who experiences headaches, whether they come daily or just once in a while, you have Gallbladder stress.  If you are a person who has trouble with one or both knees, you have Gallbladder stress.  If you are a person who has troubles making decisions and getting your life moving at a faster pace, you have Gallbladder stress.  All of these circumstances can be evaluated and addressed in a positive fashion here at the office.  There are several ways to help support the health of the Gallbladder through natural foods like Beet Leaves for their high levels of betaine. Betaine helps to protect against cirrhosis of the liver, as well as convert Homocystine to methionine with the help of betaine. A natural whole food supplement such as AF Betafood or Betafood from Standard Process both contain high levels of betaine, as they are both made form Beet Leaf juice.  Herbal remedies to help the Gallbladder from Mediherb like Dandelion Root or Turmeric helps support bile production to digest fats.  If you suspect that your Gallbladder is not functioning up to par, assuming you still have one (which is a serious symptom of a problem...having it removed) I can help you by supporting your Gallbladder and its needs.  By properly evaluating the function of the Gallbladder and its many interrelationships with other organs and systems, before it becomes pathologic, will go a long way toward restoring the health of your Gallbladder and the function of proper fat digestion.  Since fats are required for the production of hormones related to the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems, making sure they are digested properly and assimilated efficiently is vital for normal health of the body.

What To Consider

If you are a person who has any of the symptoms previously mentioned, you owe it to yourself to have a Gallbladder Check.  If you have a family history of Gallbladder Disease, you owe it to yourself to have a Gallbladder Check.  Take the time to have this checked, especially since the energy that supports its normal function is highest at this time of year.  Supporting it now will enable the body to go back into balance in an easier fashion.

My Offer To You

If you are a Current Practice Member and suspect you have a Gallbladder problem, or if you just want to make sure you are functioning normally, call The Office and tell us you'd like to take advantage of the Gallbladder Check.  I will offer the Gallbladder check to you at no charge for the Month of May.  That's right, it's FREE!  Normally this is a $75.00 value.  Call The Office at (845) 561-BACK (2225) and tell us to put you in for the Gallbladder Check.  During your next office visit, I will discuss with you the importance of Gallbladder function and help you to determine if your Gallbladder is working in a balanced manner.  But you must ACT NOW!  It would be important to make sure your Gallbladder is functioning properly while the energy of the Gallbladder is most active.  It is the perfect time of year to support the Gallbladder, as the energy is highest in the Gallbladder now.  Call The Office NOW and have her put you on the schedule for the Gallbladder Check.  After May 31st, the offer will be gone, so call TODAY!

If you are a Potential New Patient and would like to take advantage of this offer, simply call The Office at (845) 561-BACK (2225) and tell us you are calling to take advantage of the Gallbladder Check.  We will schedule a time where we can take 20 minutes to evaluate the function of your Gallbladder and its related functions.  This is normally a $75.00 value, but will be offered through the Month of May at NO CHARGE.  That's right, it's FREE to you as well.  But you must call The Office and ask us to schedule you.

As always, I offer a FREE Health Care Class every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm at the office in Newburgh located at 320 Robinson Avenue.  The class requires reservations in order to attend.  Please call The Office at (845) 561-BACK (2225) and tell us to schedule you for my next class and I will take whatever time you require to answer any health related questions.  As a community service, please consider helping yourself or someone you know by telling them about this class.  Call today to reserve your spot in our next class.