10 Signs of Poor Bile Flow

Summary

This video script delves into the crucial role of bile in digestion and detoxification, highlighting 10 signs that may indicate poor bile flow. From light-colored stools to chronic diarrhea and high blood pressure, the script emphasizes the importance of proper bile function for overall health. It also addresses the connection between bile flow and issues like nutrient deficiencies, skin problems, and the impact of certain medications and stress on bile consistency. The video aims to educate viewers on recognizing these signs and suggests steps to improve bile flow for better health.

Takeaways

• 🌿 Bile is a green, soapy substance produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, playing a crucial role in digestion and detoxification.
• 🚫 Poor bile flow is not a medical diagnosis but can be associated with various health issues such as IBS, skin problems, high blood pressure, and nutrient deficiencies.
• 💩 A light-colored stool, lighter than corrugated cardboard, may indicate insufficient bile flow, as bile is responsible for the brown coloration due to its interaction with stomach-acidified food.
• 🌀 Chronic loose stool or diarrhea could be a sign of poor bile flow, as bile is needed to neutralize stomach acids and prevent damage to the intestinal tract.
• 🤢 Recurring nausea may result from toxins and waste not being effectively removed via bile, leading to a toxic environment in the body and signals the body to avoid further intake.
• 🌡️ Both high and low blood pressure can be linked to poor bile flow, with the former due to blood thickening from accumulated toxins and the latter possibly due to mineral deficiencies from improper digestion.
• 🍽️ Difficulty digesting fats after a fatty meal could indicate a bile flow issue, as bile is essential for emulsifying and breaking down fats for the body's use.
• 🧏‍♂️ Acne or skin issues may arise from undigested fats and toxins being pushed out through the skin when bile flow is inadequate.
• 💊 Medications that raise estrogen levels or stress can thicken bile, impairing its flow and potentially leading to health problems.
• 📝 A saliva pH below 6.5, indicating an overly toxic system, can be a sign of poor bile flow, as the body struggles to remove toxins.
• 🧪 Home tests, such as urinalysis with dipsticks, can help identify poor bile flow through abnormal levels of urobilinogen or bilirubin in urine.

Q & A

What is bile and where is it produced?

Bile is a soapy substance produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It plays a crucial role in digestion and detoxification processes.

What health issues can arise from poor bile flow?

Health issues from poor bile flow can include IBS, skin issues, high blood pressure, nutrient deficiencies, and more.

Why is it important to check the color of your stool?

The color of stool can indicate the presence of bile. A stool lighter than the color of corrugated cardboard may suggest poor bile flow.

What is the connection between bile and chronic loose stool issues?

Poor bile flow can lead to chronic loose stool issues because bile is needed to neutralize the acids from the stomach, preventing damage to the intestinal tract.

How does bile flow relate to nausea?

If bile flow is poor, toxins and filth that the liver filters can be reabsorbed into the system, potentially leading to a toxic environment and causing nausea.

What is the link between bile flow and high blood pressure?

Poor bile flow can lead to the accumulation of toxins in the bloodstream, thickening the blood and raising blood pressure.

Can poor bile flow also cause low blood pressure?

Yes, poor bile flow can cause low blood pressure due to the body's inability to access necessary minerals from food, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies.

Why might trouble digesting fats indicate poor bile flow?

Bile is essential for emulsifying and breaking down fats. If bile flow is inadequate, fats may not be properly digested, leading to issues like bloating and nausea.

How does poor bile flow relate to acne or skin issues?

Undigested fats and toxins may be pushed out through the skin when bile flow is poor, leading to acne or other skin irritations.

What is the impact of medications that raise estrogen levels on bile flow?

Medications that raise estrogen levels can thicken bile, making it too sticky to flow correctly and potentially causing bile flow issues.

How can a saliva pH test help identify poor bile flow?

A saliva pH test can indicate an overly toxic system if the pH is below 6.5, which may be due to poor bile flow and the body's inability to remove toxins.

What is a urinalysis dipstick test and how can it relate to bile flow?

A urinalysis dipstick test can detect levels of urobilinogen or bilirubin in urine. High levels of these substances can indicate poor bile flow.

Outlines

00:00

🧼 Bile's Role in Digestion and Health

This paragraph introduces bile as a crucial substance made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder, which aids in digestion and detoxification. It outlines potential health issues related to poor bile flow, such as IBS, skin problems, high blood pressure, and nutrient deficiencies. The narrator emphasizes the importance of recognizing signs of poor bile flow and the video's educational purpose, not medical advice. The paragraph also highlights the significance of proper bile flow and its often overlooked role in health.

05:01

💩 Signs of Poor Bile Flow: Stool Color and Consistency

The second paragraph discusses the first two signs of poor bile flow: light-colored stools and chronic loose stool issues. It explains that bile's green color mixes with acidified food to produce the typical brown stool, and deviations in stool color may indicate bile flow problems. Chronic diarrhea can result from bile not neutralizing stomach acids, leading to an acidic intestinal environment that the body tries to expel quickly. The paragraph also touches on the importance of observing one's stool for health insights.

10:02

🤢 Nausea and High Blood Pressure Linked to Bile Flow

This paragraph explores the connection between bile flow and recurring nausea, suggesting that toxins reabsorbed due to poor bile flow can overwhelm the liver and cause feelings of sickness. It also discusses high blood pressure as a potential sign of poor bile flow, as toxins accumulating in the bloodstream can thicken the blood and necessitate greater pressure for circulation. The paragraph suggests that improving bile flow can naturally lower blood pressure for some individuals.

🌡️ Blood Pressure Imbalances and Bile Flow

The fourth paragraph delves into how both high and low blood pressure can be related to bile flow. It explains that while toxins can cause high blood pressure by thickening the blood, poor bile flow can also lead to low blood pressure due to inadequate nutrient absorption from food. The paragraph mentions that digestive malfunctions can prevent the body from accessing necessary minerals, which can result in low blood pressure and nutrient deficiencies.

🥗 Trouble Digesting Fats and Skin Issues

This paragraph focuses on the sixth and seventh signs of poor bile flow: difficulty digesting fats and acne or skin issues. Bile is essential for breaking down dietary fats, and insufficient bile can lead to undigested fats causing bloating and nausea. Additionally, undigested fats can be pushed through the skin, leading to acne or rashes. The paragraph connects these issues back to bile flow and the liver's role in filtering toxins.

💊 Medications and Estrogen's Impact on Bile Flow

The sixth paragraph discusses the impact of medications that raise estrogen levels on bile flow. It explains that high estrogen levels can thicken bile, hindering its flow and leading to health issues. The paragraph also associates stress with similar effects on bile flow due to increased stress hormones. It suggests that these factors can serve as indicators of potential bile flow problems.

🤔 Home Tests for Assessing Bile Flow

The final paragraph introduces two home tests to assess bile flow: saliva pH testing and urinalysis using dipsticks. A saliva pH below 6.5 indicates an overly toxic system, likely due to poor bile flow. Abnormal levels of urobilinogen or bilirubin in urine can also signal bile flow issues. The paragraph encourages viewers to learn more about these tests and to watch a video on improving bile flow for potential solutions.

Keywords

💡Bile

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It plays a crucial role in the digestion of fats and the detoxification process by helping to neutralize stomach acids and emulsifying fats for absorption. In the video, bile's importance is highlighted in relation to various health issues that can arise from poor bile flow, such as IBS and nutrient deficiencies.

💡Gallbladder

The gallbladder is an organ where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine to aid in digestion. The script emphasizes the gallbladder's role in bile storage and its connection to digestive health, particularly in the context of bile flow issues.

💡Digestive Processes

Digestive processes refer to the mechanical and chemical changes that food undergoes in the body to be broken down into nutrients. The video script discusses how bile contributes to these processes, especially in the breakdown and absorption of fats, and how disruptions can lead to health issues.

💡Detoxification

Detoxification is the body's process of removing toxins and waste products. The script explains that bile is integral to this process, as it carries toxins away from the liver and helps eliminate them from the body through the intestines.

💡IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common disorder that affects the large intestine and can cause symptoms like cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. The video mentions IBS as a potential health issue related to poor bile flow, suggesting a connection between bile function and gut health.

💡Nutrient Deficiencies

Nutrient deficiencies occur when the body lacks essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients required for health. The script suggests that poor bile flow can lead to an inability to properly absorb nutrients from food, resulting in deficiencies.

💡Stool Color

Stool color can be an indicator of digestive health. The video script uses stool color as a marker for proper bile flow, explaining that a stool lighter than corrugated cardboard may indicate insufficient bile flow, while a darker stool suggests that bile is effectively neutralizing stomach acids.

💡Chronic Diarrhea

Chronic diarrhea refers to persistent loose bowel movements. The script discusses how poor bile flow can lead to chronic diarrhea by preventing the neutralization of stomach acids, causing the body to rush the acidic contents through the intestines.

💡Nausea

Nausea is an unpleasant sensation of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. The video script relates nausea to poor bile flow, suggesting that when bile does not flow correctly, toxins and waste can accumulate, leading to feelings of nausea.

💡High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. The script explains that poor bile flow can contribute to high blood pressure by allowing toxins and waste to accumulate in the bloodstream, thickening the blood and requiring greater pressure for circulation.

💡Low Blood Pressure

Low blood pressure, or hypotension, is when blood pressure is consistently too low. The video mentions that poor bile flow can also lead to low blood pressure due to the body's inability to access necessary minerals from food, which can result from digestive malfunctions.

💡Fat Digestion

Fat digestion is the process by which dietary fats are broken down and absorbed by the body. The script highlights that bile is essential for emulsifying fats, and poor bile flow can lead to difficulty digesting fats, causing issues like bloating and nausea.

💡Acne

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. The video script connects acne to poor bile flow, suggesting that undigested fats and toxins may be pushed through the skin, leading to clogged pores and acne breakouts.

💡Medication

The script mentions certain medications, particularly those that can raise estrogen levels, as a potential cause of poor bile flow. High estrogen levels can thicken bile, impairing its flow and leading to health issues discussed in the video.

💡Saliva pH

Saliva pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity of saliva. The video script suggests that a saliva pH below 6.5 can indicate an overly toxic system, potentially due to poor bile flow and the body's inability to remove toxins effectively.

💡Urinalysis

Urinalysis is the examination of urine to assess an individual's health. The script describes using urinalysis dipsticks to test for urobilinogen or bilirubin levels in urine, which, if above normal ranges, can indicate poor bile flow.

Highlights

Bile is a soapy substance produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder, playing a crucial role in digestion and detoxification.

Health issues related to poor bile flow include IBS, skin issues, high blood pressure, and nutrient deficiencies.

T.C. Hale is not a licensed medical professional, and the information provided should be used for educational purposes only.

Proper bile flow is essential, but many people are unaware of its importance in health.

The video discusses 10 signs that may indicate poor bile flow, but these are not diagnostic and vary among individuals.

Light-colored stool can be a sign of poor bile flow, as bile is naturally green and should result in a darker stool.

Chronic loose stool or diarrhea may be related to bile flow issues and the neutralization of stomach acids.

Recurring nausea can be a sign of poor bile flow, as toxins may be reabsorbed into the system due to bile not flowing correctly.

High blood pressure can be linked to poor bile flow, as toxins and filth in the bloodstream can thicken the blood.

Conversely, low blood pressure can also be a sign of poor bile flow due to inadequate mineral absorption from food.

Difficulty digesting fats may indicate poor bile flow, as bile is necessary for breaking down and utilizing dietary fats.

Acne or skin issues can be related to undigested fats and toxins being pushed out through the skin due to poor bile flow.

Medication that raises estrogen levels or stress can thicken bile, potentially leading to poor bile flow.

A saliva pH below 6.5 can indicate an overly toxic system, potentially due to poor bile flow.

Home testing with urinalysis dipsticks can reveal signs of poor bile flow, such as elevated urobilinogen or bilirubin levels.

The video provides a free digestion course for further understanding of digestion issues and steps to improve bile flow.

The narrator encourages viewers to take steps to improve bile flow if they experience any of the discussed signs.

Transcripts

- Bile is a soapy substance that's made in the liver

and it's stored in the gallbladder.

And it helps us with a lot of our digestive

and detoxification processes.

So the health issues that can come along

with bile that is not flowing the way that it should

include things like IBS, and skin issues,

high blood pressure, nutrient deficiencies,

and a whole lot more.

So if any of the signs that we're gonna talk about

in this video for poor bile flow describe you,

you are gonna wanna know about it.

Let's go!

(upbeat music)

- [Narrator] T.C. Hale is not a doctor

and does not claim to be a doctor

licensed in any type of medical field.

Don't be an idiot

and use anything heard on the show as medical advice.

This information should be used

for educational purposes only

and you should contact your doctor

for any medical advice, now get off me.

- Most people don't even know

about the importance of proper bile flow.

And it's great to hear more health experts

talking about this more and more every day.

So I'd love to hear in the comments now

where you learned how important it is

to have proper bile flow.

Keep in mind that these 10 signs

that we're gonna talk about in this video

are just possible markers

for bile that is not flowing correctly.

None of these things are diagnostic

and most people are not going to experience

all of these signs.

They may only experience one or two,

but even if you're dealing with just one,

that can still be a strong indication

that bile flow may need some help

to get it really moving again.

So let's jump right into the first one

which is a light colored stool.

So what we're looking at here is a stool that is lighter

than the color of corrugated cardboard.

So bile is a green substance.

So when it mixes with the food

that was acidified in the stomach

then it can turn everything into a brown stool.

That's what we see when it's coming out the back door

and people that check out their stool actually

find a lot of health benefits from that.

So be a stoolgazer, be one of the cool kids

and make sure that your stool is darker

than the color of corrugated cardboard.

If it's not, you may wanna put some effort into

improving bile flow.

Now it is possible to have a dark stool

without bile flowing correctly

but this is a really big marker that's very common,

and one to watch out for.

The second sign is chronic loose stool issues

including any of the fancy chronic diarrhea diagnoses

that kind of go around out there.

But if stool is loose, it's often a problem with bile flow.

When we eat food our stomach acidifies that food

with hydrochloric acid.

And then when that acidified food leaves the stomach

and goes into the duodenum

which is the first 10 inches of the small intestine.

That's when the gallbladder squirts the bile

down onto that acid product and bile is very alkaline.

So that helps to neutralize those acids.

So the stomach is made to hold those acids

but the intestinal tract is not.

So if bile is not flowing well enough

then those acid products that leaves the stomach

may not get neutralized and they continue moving

through the intestinal tract in their acidic state.

Well, that could digest a hole right

in the intestinal tract and the body doesn't want that.

So it brings all the water that it can

to kind of cool this down and then it rushes it

out the back door.

And it kinda lifts you off the toilet

like a rocket when you have this crazy diarrhea stuff.

So this is often, and then not always,

but often an issue of poor bile flow

and an inability to neutralize acids

that are coming from the stomach.

There are other causes of chronic diarrhea

but we see a lot of people experiencing this issue,

see great improvement once they can improve their bile flow.

Sign number three can be recurring nausea.

Basically the liver filters all the toxins and the filth

out of the body, and we kind of know that,

but what a lot of people don't know

is the liver takes a lot of that filth

and puts it into the bile.

So as the bile moves down through the intestinal tract,

that filth can be taken out the back door.

That's the main exit strategy

for filth and toxins in the body.

So when bile is not flowing correctly,

the liver's filtering out all this junk

and putting it in the bile

but then the bile's not taking it out.

So a lot of these filth and toxins

will get reabsorbed into the system.

And eventually as the liver becomes overwhelmed

doing the same job over and over again

the system can become toxic

and a toxic environment can often send the signal

of, Hey, don't send anything else down here.

We're still dealing

with all the muck you sent down here before.

So it'll make you feel a little bit nauseous

to where you don't wanna eat

and that can be a real problem.

Helping bile to flow

so that the body's natural way to take out the trash

can function correctly,

can relieve nausea for a lot of people.

We're gonna come back to this one in just a second.

The fourth possible sign is high blood pressure.

Now our blood pressure is kind of made up

of things like proteins and minerals and glucose

as well as filth and junk.

So a lot of times high blood pressure is just a situation

where there's too much filth and junk

thickening up the blood, causing the body

to need more pressure to push that thick blood

through the system.

So just like we just talked about

if the body can't get filth and toxins out of the body

they accumulate and they can accumulate in the bloodstream,

thicken up the blood and raise our blood pressure.

So when we can get bile flowing correctly

the toxins can be taken out,

and now the blood is not filled with all this filth

and toxins and the blood pressure can come down naturally.

Now there are other issues that can raise blood pressure

but it's really common to see high blood pressure people,

see their blood pressure come down to normal ranges

once they can get bile flowing correctly.

For some people, it can happen quite quickly.

So if you have high blood pressure

especially if you're on blood pressure lowering medications

and you're gonna take steps to to thin your bile

and get that flowing better

and allow all the filth and toxins to leave the body,

and so the blood won't be so thick.

You really wanna watch your blood pressure daily

and kind of make sure that it doesn't go too low

and create some low blood pressure symptoms

that some people experience.

Now, the fifth possible sign is the opposite

of what we just talked about.

It's low blood pressure.

Yes, poor bile flow can cause high blood pressure

but can also cause low blood pressure

for totally different reasons.

So remember when we talked about

how that digestive process happens

when food gets acidified in the stomach

and then it leaves the stomach

and then the bile squirts down from the gallbladder

and it alkalizes that acidic product.

Now what else happens here is the acid meeting the alkaline.

When that collides, it creates a sizzle

and that sizzle helps us bust

that food apart and pull all the minerals

and nutrients out of that food.

So if somebody doesn't have both of these sides

of digestion working correctly

say maybe bile is not flowing correctly

then they don't get that sizzle.

And they can't really access all the minerals

and nutrients in the food that they're eating

and low blood pressure is often a sign

of just not enough minerals in the system

or maybe someone could be peeing their minerals out

too fast as well.

That can be another problem.

But the most common issue is digestive malfunctions

that are not allowing them to access

all the minerals in the food they're eating

and bring those into the system so the body can use those.

So when we see that happen,

blood pressure can go really low,

and really low we're talking about that systolic number,

the top number in your blood pressure reading

being below 112.

So if you're a person and you're like,

oh yeah mine's always like 98 over 60,

that's really low blood pressure.

And it's a really strong sign

that there's not enough minerals in the system

which means at least one of those sides of digestion

and then possibly both are probably not working optimally.

Now we have a totally free digestion course

that can walk you through figuring out which aspects

of digestion may not be working correctly

and steps you can take to correct those.

And we'll put the link to that totally free course

in the description below this video.

And when we're looking at low blood pressure

we can also view that as nutrient deficiencies.

So if you have known nutrient deficiencies going on

that can be another sign

that bile may not be flowing correctly.

And the digestive process may not be functioning

the way that it should so that you can access

all the nutrients in the food you're eating.

The sixth possible sign for poor bile flow

is trouble digesting fats.

If you eat a meal higher in fats

and you don't feel so great

or you just feel a little more bloated

or it just doesn't make you feel energized,

you may be having trouble digesting fats,

'cause guess what?

Bile is what the body uses to emulsify or break down

those fats so that they can be used by the body.

If we don't have enough bile flow

then we can't break down the dietary fats we're consuming.

And then they start to rot and ferment

and they become a burden that the body has to deal with.

So this can also lead us back to the nausea issue.

A lot of times people eat a meal high in fat,

and they'll kind of feel nauseous afterwards

because those fats are not being broken down correctly.

Now they sit around the system

and they become a little toxic

and they make us feel pretty lousy.

And this number six can also take us

right into the sign number seven,

which is acne or skin issues.

So if a lot of these fats are not being digested correctly

the body will try to push some of them out

through our pores.

And then those undigested fats can block up our pores

and create acne or other skin rash

or skin irritation type problems.

Now, there are other factors that can be pushed out

through the skin, other toxins or filth and junk

can be pushed out through the skin

when there's too much in the system,

but a lot of times that can lead right back

to poor bile flow and an inability for the liver

to filter out toxins and those toxins to get removed

out the back door.

So both of these issues can lead back to poor bile flow.

When you're looking at nausea or skin issues.

Number eight is if you're taking any type of medication

that would raise estrogen levels.

So there's a lot of medications out there

that can raise estrogen.

And estrogen is a stress hormone.

A lot of birth controls will raise estrogen levels

but other medications can raise it as well.

And a lot of medications are made to raise estrogen levels.

A lot of women are using hormone replacement therapy.

That's a really cool thing to do nowadays.

It all, it's all hip and everybody knows about.

And the problem is that when estrogen levels go high

it seems to thicken up the bile,

so it becomes too thick and sticky to flow correctly.

And then we can create all these problems

that we're talking about from poor bile flow.

I also like to couple stress into this category.

If you have a life that is very stressful

and you're dealing with a lot of stress in your life

then that stress can raise stress hormones like estrogen

which seem to thicken up the bile

and create the same type of situation.

So any of those things can be viewed

as a possible marker for,

well, I might need to check out of my bile is flowing right?

And take some steps to correct that if it's not.

The ninth possible sign is a saliva pH below 6.5.

So you can find pH testing strips

at most health food stores or on Amazon and stuff like that.

We'll put links to where you can find some

in the description below as well

but when you can test your saliva pH

and you wanna do this at least two hours after a meal

but not fasting, not first thing in the morning.

And if that saliva pH is 6.5 or lower,

that's a strong sign of an overly toxic system.

And when this system is overly toxic

it's most commonly due to bile not flowing correctly

and an inability for the body to remove all those toxins.

So this is a simple test that you can do at home

and check out if, oh is this a possible marker

for poor bile flow?

And the 10th possible sign is another test

that you can run at home

using 10 parameter urinalysis dipsticks.

And you can find these on Amazon as well too.

We'll put a link where you can check those out

in the description below,

but when you can test your urine,

you can kind of pee in a cup

and just put this dipstick in the cup

and then look at the colors according to the chart

on the container.

And if you see urobilinogen or bilirubin on that dipstick

above the normal ranges, that's a strong sign

that bile is not flowing correctly.

If you wanna learn more about those tests

that you can run at home just check the link

for the free digestion course in the description below,

but for now watch our video on five steps

to improve bile flow.

So if any of these issues are showing up for you

you'll know steps you can take to get the bile moving again.

I can't wait to hear about your results.