Liver and gallbladder cleanse
The Therapeutic Fasting Association recommends carrying out the Andreas Moritz procedure before a water-only fast. Its purpose is to reduce the risk of unpleasant states during the fast.
Experience from the fasting retreats shows that, after this procedure, the likelihood of symptoms such as:
- nausea
- vomiting
- headaches
- general discomfort
drops considerably. In many cases these symptoms either no longer appear or are significantly reduced.
Mandatory condition before the procedure
Before the procedure, an abdominal ultrasound must be done to assess the liver and gallbladder.
The procedure must not be carried out if the ultrasound shows gallstones larger than 3 cm.
Preparation stage (6 days)
For six days before the procedure, drink:
- 1 litre of fresh apple juice a day
Drink the juice:
- before meals
or
- at least two hours after meals.
Recommendations during this period
- avoid cold food and drinks
- eat food that is warm or at room temperature
- avoid fried food
- limit or cut out animal products
- avoid medication on day 7, if possible
If you catch a cold or have a temporary acute illness, the procedure must be postponed.
Day 7 – the day of the procedure
No solid food is eaten on this day.
You may only have:
- fruit or vegetable juices
- broth from boiled vegetables (carrot, celery, potato, onion, parsnip, courgette)
After 14:00, drink only still water, as needed.
Schedule of the procedure
| Time | What to do |
|---|---|
| 18:00 | Drink 250 ml of warm water with 1 tablespoon (25 g) of Epsom salt |
| 20:00 | Repeat the same dose of Epsom salt |
| 21:30 | If there has been no bowel movement, an enema may be done |
| 21:40 | Prepare 100 ml of olive oil and 100 ml of lemon or grapefruit juice |
| 21:45 | Place a warm compress over the liver area |
| 22:00 | Drink the olive oil and the lemon/grapefruit juice |
| 22:00–22:30 | Lie still in bed, with the compress over the liver area |
The role of the ingredients
Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate)
- dilates the bile ducts
- stimulates the release of bile
- cleanses the intestine
Olive oil
- stimulates contraction of the gallbladder
- helps empty its contents
Lemon or grapefruit juice
- makes the oil easier to drink
- stimulates bile secretion
Warm compress
- dilates the bile ducts
- relaxes the abdomen
After drinking the oil
It is important to go to bed straight away.
Recommended position:
- lying on your back
- with a pillow under your head
If it is more comfortable, you can also lie on your right side, with your knees drawn slightly towards your chest.
Recommendations
- stay still for 20–30 minutes
- keep your abdomen relaxed
- avoid talking
After 22:40 you may go to the toilet or go to sleep.
The next morning
Eliminating the residues
| Time | What to do |
|---|---|
| 06:00 | 250 ml of warm water + 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt |
| 08:00 | 250 ml of warm water + 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt |
After each dose you may drink still water after 10–15 minutes.
Between 08:30 and 11:00
Drink warm broth from boiled vegetables, one cup every 15–20 minutes.
Total amount: about 2 litres.
Recommended vegetables:
- carrot
- celery
- potato
- onion
- parsnip
- courgette
12:00
You may start eating plant-based (Lenten) food.
From the following day you can gradually return to your usual diet.
Recommendations after the procedure
If there is no bowel movement in the next two days:
- an enema is recommended.
This helps fully eliminate the residues left in the intestine.
How often to repeat the procedure
The procedure can be repeated once a month, until no more deposits are eliminated.
Usually, about 6–12 repetitions are needed to fully cleanse the liver and gallbladder.
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The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Before fasting, please read the contraindications.