Cholecystitis: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Food and Nutrition

Foods to be taken

• Vegetables such as tomatoes (alkali-forming food), carrots, spinach, beets, potatoes, and cucumber
• Pasta
• Plain yogurt
• Fresh fruits such as plums, figs, cantaloupe, and watermelons
• Low-fat dairy products such as cottage cheese
• Whole grain foods (whole wheat bread, oats, bran cereal)
• Nuts that include walnuts and almonds
• Lentils

Foods to be avoided

• Red meat (pork, duck, lamb), Eggs, Fried Foods, spicy foods, Chocolate and ice cream, Beverages like carbonated drinks, coffee or black tea
• Vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, beans, cauliflower, and cucumbers
• Fruits such as bananas, apricots, peaches, and apples
• Dairy products like milk, ice cream, and cheese

Yoga and Exercise

Regular exercise will aid in maintaining your weight loss and appears to help prevent gallstones in both men and women. It can be any type of aerobic activity like walking, cycling, swimming etc.

Yogic Asanas for treating Gall Bladder stones include

• Sarvangasana
• Paschimot-Tasanana
• Shalabhasana
• Dhanurasana
• Bhujangasana

Home Remedies

Drink plenty of water, juices (except grape and apple).