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18/08/2026

💚 LIFE AFTER GALLBLADDER REMOVAL… WHAT NOW?

We recently spoke about just how amazing the gallbladder is — and immediately a very important question came up:

“But what happens if I don’t HAVE a gallbladder anymore?”

First, the reassuring part:

👉 Your liver still makes bile.
👉 Your digestive system still works.
👉 You can absolutely live a healthy, normal life without a gallbladder.

But there is an important change in HOW bile reaches your intestines.

Let’s talk science. 🧬👇

🟢 BEFORE GALLBLADDER REMOVAL

Your liver continuously produces bile.

Your gallbladder’s job is not actually to make bile. Think of it more like a little storage and concentration pouch.

Between meals, bile is stored and concentrated inside the gallbladder.

Then you eat — particularly a meal containing fat.

Your small intestine releases hormones, especially cholecystokinin (CCK), which normally helps signal the gallbladder to contract.

💥 The gallbladder releases a concentrated amount of bile into the small intestine.

That bile helps your body emulsify fats, making them easier for digestive enzymes to break down and absorb.

🟡 AFTER GALLBLADDER REMOVAL

Here is where people sometimes get confused.

Your bile did NOT disappear with your gallbladder.

Your liver keeps producing it. ❤️

But now there is no gallbladder sitting underneath the liver storing and concentrating a larger amount between meals.

Instead:

🧬 Liver makes bile
⬇️
🟢 Bile travels through the bile ducts
⬇️
💧 Bile flows more continuously into the small intestine

So rather than having that gallbladder “reservoir” available to release concentrated bile with a meal, bile reaches the intestine in a more continuous, less concentrated flow.

And for most people, the body adapts very well.

🥑 BUT SOME PEOPLE NOTICE A DIFFERENCE WITH FAT

Especially during the weeks after surgery, a very large or fatty meal may be harder to tolerate.

Some people experience:

💨 Bloating
🚽 Loose stools or urgency
🤢 Nausea
🔥 Indigestion
💩 Changes in bowel movements
🥘 Discomfort after very fatty meals

This does not automatically mean something is wrong.

The digestive system is adjusting to a different pattern of bile delivery.

For many people these symptoms improve considerably with time.

🚽 WHY DO SOME PEOPLE GET DIARRHOEA?

This one is fascinating.

Bile acids normally help with fat digestion and are largely reabsorbed near the end of the small intestine.

But in some people after gallbladder removal, too many bile acids reach the colon.

Bile acids can stimulate fluid secretion and bowel movement in the colon.

The result?

👉 Frequent watery stools
👉 Urgency after eating
👉 Chronic diarrhoea

This is called bile acid diarrhoea.

And this is important:

⚠️ You do NOT simply have to live with it.

If diarrhoea continues after gallbladder surgery, speak to your doctor. Bile acid diarrhoea can be evaluated and there are treatments, including bile-acid-binding medications when appropriate.

🥗 SO HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY DIGESTION?

You usually don’t need a dramatic “gallbladder detox.”

Your body needs something much less exciting:

Consistency.

Especially early after surgery:

🥗 Start with smaller meals if large meals upset you.

🥑 Introduce dietary fats gradually rather than eating one enormous high-fat meal.

🌾 Include soluble fibre from foods such as oats, barley, fruit, vegetables, beans or psyllium if tolerated. Fibre can help regulate bowel movements.

💧 Stay adequately hydrated.

🍟 Pay attention to YOUR triggers. Very greasy, fried or extremely high-fat meals are common offenders.

And please remember:

Fat itself is not the enemy.

Your body still needs dietary fat for energy, cell membranes, hormones and absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

The goal isn’t necessarily NO FAT.

It is finding the amount and pattern your digestive system comfortably tolerates.

💊 DO I AUTOMATICALLY NEED DIGESTIVE ENZYMES OR BILE SUPPLEMENTS?

No.

Having your gallbladder removed does not automatically mean you need ox bile, digestive enzymes or a lifetime of supplements.

Your pancreas still produces digestive enzymes and your liver still produces bile.

If you have ongoing symptoms or suspected nutrient malabsorption, that deserves proper assessment rather than automatically adding supplements.

🚨 WHEN SHOULD I SPEAK TO MY DOCTOR?

Please seek medical advice if you develop persistent or worsening symptoms such as:

⚠️ Severe abdominal pain
⚠️ Fever
⚠️ Yellow skin or eyes
⚠️ Persistent vomiting
⚠️ Very pale/clay-coloured stools or unusually dark urine
⚠️ Ongoing diarrhoea
⚠️ Unexplained weight loss
⚠️ Symptoms of dehydration

Those symptoms shouldn’t simply be blamed on “not having a gallbladder.”

💚 THE BIG TAKEAWAY

Your gallbladder was useful — but losing it does not mean your digestive system has stopped working.

Your liver didn’t suddenly forget how to make bile.

Your pancreas didn’t stop making digestive enzymes.

Your intestines didn’t stop absorbing nutrients.

The route changed.

Your body now has to manage bile without its little storage reservoir.

And the human body is remarkably good at adapting. 🌿

So if you’ve had your gallbladder removed, tell us:

👇 Did your digestion change afterwards — or did you hardly notice a difference?

Your answer may help another Lymphie realise they’re not alone. 💚

Educational information only and not a substitute for individual medical care.

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04/08/2026

🌿 Reflexology & Your Endocrine System

A Gentle Way to Support Hormonal Health

Your endocrine system is a remarkable network of glands that produce hormones — tiny chemical messengers that travel through your bloodstream and help regulate almost every function in your body.

These hormones influence:
✨ Sleep
✨ Energy
✨ Mood
✨ Stress
✨ Metabolism
✨ Growth
✨ Fertility
✨ Blood sugar
✨ Bone health

When your body is under chronic stress, inflammation, illness, or hormonal change, these delicate systems can become disrupted.

Reflexology is a gentle complementary therapy that applies pressure to specific reflex points on the feet, hands, or ears. While research is still evolving, studies suggest reflexology may help activate the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) nervous system, improve relaxation, reduce perceived stress, and enhance overall well-being. These effects may indirectly support healthy endocrine function by reducing one of the body’s biggest hormonal disruptors: chronic stress.

Let’s explore the incredible glands that make up your endocrine system…

🧠 1️⃣ Pituitary Gland — “The Master Gland”

Location: Base of the brain

What it does:
The pituitary produces hormones that regulate many other endocrine glands, including the thyroid, adrenal glands and reproductive organs. It also plays a role in growth, reproduction, water balance and breastfeeding.

👣 Reflexology point:
Found on the tip of the big toe.

💚 Potential benefits:
Gentle stimulation may encourage relaxation, improve circulation and support the body’s natural self-regulating processes.

🌙 2️⃣ Pineal Gland — Your Sleep Clock

Location: Deep within the brain

What it does:
Produces melatonin, helping regulate your circadian rhythm (sleep-wake cycle).

👣 Reflexology point:
Centre of the big toe.

💚 Potential benefits:
Many people report deeper relaxation and improved sleep quality following reflexology, although more research is needed.

🦋 3️⃣ Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands

Location: Front of the neck

What they do:

🦋 Thyroid
• Controls metabolism
• Regulates body temperature
• Supports heart function
• Influences energy production

🦴 Parathyroids
• Maintain healthy calcium levels
• Support strong bones
• Assist muscle and nerve function

👣 Reflexology point:
Base of the big toe.

💚 Potential benefits:
Reflexology may help reduce stress and improve circulation, which may support overall wellness alongside medical treatment.

🛡 4️⃣ Thymus

Location: Behind the breastbone

What it does:
The thymus helps mature T-lymphocytes (T-cells), essential immune cells that protect your body from infection. It is especially active during childhood.

👣 Reflexology point:
Just beneath the ball of the foot.

💚 Potential benefits:
Gentle stimulation may promote relaxation and support healthy immune function through stress reduction.

⚡ 5️⃣ Adrenal Glands — Your Stress Responders

Location: Sitting on top of each kidney

What they produce:
• Cortisol
• Adrenaline
• Noradrenaline
• Aldosterone

These hormones regulate:
✔ Blood pressure
✔ Stress response
✔ Electrolyte balance
✔ Energy production

👣 Reflexology point:
Inner arch of each foot.

💚 Potential benefits:
This is one of the most requested reflexology areas, as many clients find treatment deeply calming during periods of chronic stress.

🍬 6️⃣ Pancreas

Location: Behind the stomach

What it does:
Produces insulin and glucagon to help maintain healthy blood glucose levels.

👣 Reflexology point:
Primarily on the left foot beneath the ball of the foot.

💚 Potential benefits:
Reflexology should never replace diabetes treatment but may contribute to relaxation and overall wellness as part of a healthy lifestyle.

🌸 7️⃣ Ovaries / Te**es

Location:
Pelvis (ovaries)
Sc***um (te**es)

What they produce:
🌸 Estrogen
🌸 Progesterone
💙 Testosterone

These hormones influence:
• Fertility
• Menstrual cycles
• Libido
• Muscle mass
• Bone density
• Mood

👣 Reflexology point:
Outer heel region.

💚 Potential benefits:
Many people choose reflexology as a supportive therapy during hormonal transitions such as menstruation, menopause or fertility journeys.

🌿 The Science So Far

Current research suggests reflexology may:

✅ Reduce stress and anxiety
✅ Promote relaxation
✅ Improve perceived well-being
✅ Help improve sleep quality
✅ Lower sympathetic (“fight or flight”) activity
✅ Support healthy circulation

Scientists are still investigating exactly how reflexology works. Proposed mechanisms include nervous system modulation, changes in autonomic nervous system activity, improved blood flow and the release of endorphins.

There is currently no strong scientific evidence that reflexology directly changes hormone levels or treats endocrine diseases, but it may serve as a valuable complementary therapy that supports the body’s natural healing environment.

🌱 The Bottom Line

Your hormones don’t work in isolation—they communicate constantly with your nervous system, immune system and lymphatic system.

By encouraging deep relaxation and reducing stress, reflexology may help create an internal environment where your body can function more efficiently. While it should never replace medical treatment, many people find it to be a gentle, calming therapy that supports their overall health journey.

💚 Disclaimer: Reflexology is a complementary therapy and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding hormonal disorders or any changes to your treatment plan.

03/08/2026

How Fascia Affects Digestion 🌿

Did you know your digestive system isn’t just a collection of organs? It’s connected by an incredible web of fascia.

From your esophagus to your stomach, liver, intestines, and colon, every internal organ is surrounded, supported, and connected by fascial tissue. This living network allows your organs to glide, move, and function smoothly with every breath, twist, and step you take.

When fascia becomes restricted from surgery, inflammation, trauma, chronic stress, poor posture, pregnancy, or abdominal scars, it can create tension throughout the digestive system.

✨ Fascial restrictions may contribute to:
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Acid reflux
• Abdominal discomfort
• Feeling “tight” through the abdomen
• Reduced mobility of the organs

Your organs are designed to move. In fact, your stomach and intestines shift and glide thousands of times every day as they digest food and respond to your breathing. Healthy fascia helps make that movement possible.

Gentle, sustained John F. Barnes Myofascial Release can help restore mobility within the fascial system, decrease abnormal tension, and support the body’s natural ability to function. Many people notice they breathe easier, feel less abdominal tightness, and experience improved comfort after treatment.

Healing isn’t always about treating the organ itself. Sometimes it’s about restoring the environment surrounding it.

✨ When fascia moves better, your body often functions better.

Have you ever noticed your digestion change after surgery, pregnancy, or a period of prolonged stress?

Rowena Cua 💜
Expert JFB Myofascial Release Therapist
Trauma Informed Healing
www.bodymfr.com

27/07/2026

Cold and Flu season is here. Please reschedule online or contact me to rebook if you are unwell.
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21/07/2026

Winter wellness…. Cold and Flu season is well and truly here. If you are struggling with blocked sinuses and congestion after a cold or flu, or if you suffer from hayfever, sinus infections etc, then this may be helpful for you.