Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse
The Therapeutic Fasting Association recommends performing the Andreas Moritz procedure before starting a water-only fasting programme. This procedure aims to reduce the likelihood of unpleasant symptoms during fasting.
Based on experience from fasting retreats, after completing this procedure, the chances of experiencing symptoms such as:
- nausea
- vomiting
- headaches
- general discomfort
are significantly reduced. In many cases, these symptoms either do not appear or are much milder.
Mandatory Condition Before the Procedure
Before performing the procedure, an abdominal ultrasound must be carried out to assess the liver and gallbladder.
The procedure should not be performed if gallstones larger than 3 cm are detected.
Preparation Phase (6 Days)
For six days before the procedure, consume:
- 1 litre of fresh apple juice per day
The juice should be taken:
- before meals
or
- at least two hours after meals
Recommendations During This Period
- avoid cold food and drinks
- consume warm or room-temperature food
- avoid fried foods
- limit or eliminate animal products
- avoid medication on day 7, if possible
If you develop a cold or any acute condition, the procedure should be postponed.
Day 7 – Procedure Day
On this day, no solid food is consumed.
You may only consume:
- fruit or vegetable juices
- vegetable broth (carrot, celery, potato, onion, parsnip, zucchini)
After 14:00, drink only water as needed.
Procedure Schedule
| Time | Action |
| 18:00 | Drink 250 ml warm water with 1 tablespoon (25 g) Epsom salt |
| 20:00 | Repeat the same dose of Epsom salt |
| 21:30 | If no bowel movement has occurred, an enema may be performed |
| 21:40 | Prepare 100 ml olive oil and 100 ml lemon or grapefruit juice |
| 21:45 | Apply a warm compress to the liver area |
| 22:00 | Drink the olive oil and lemon/grapefruit juice |
| 22:00–22:30 | Lie still in bed with the warm compress on the liver area |
Role of the Ingredients
Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate):
- dilates bile ducts
- stimulates bile flow
- cleanses the intestines
Olive oil:
- stimulates gallbladder contraction
- promotes the release of its contents
Lemon or grapefruit juice:
- helps with oil consumption
- stimulates bile secretion
Warm compress:
- dilates bile ducts
- relaxes the abdominal area
After Drinking the Mixture
It is important to lie down immediately.
Recommended position:
- lying on your back
- with a pillow under your head
If more comfortable, you may lie on your right side with your knees slightly drawn toward your chest.
Recommendations
- remain still for 20 – 30 minutes
- keep the abdomen relaxed
- avoid talking
After 22:40, you may go to the bathroom or sleep
The Next Morning
Elimination Phase
| Time | Action |
| 06:00 | 250 ml warm water + 1 tablespoon Epsom salt |
| 08:00 | 250 ml warm water + 1 tablespoon Epsom salt |
After each dose, you may drink water after 10 – 15 minutes.
Between 08:30 – 11:00
Drink warm vegetable broth, one cup every 15 – 20 minutes.
Total amount: approximately 2 litres.
Recommended vegetables:
- carrot
- celery
- potato
- onion
- parsnip
- zucchini
12:00
You may begin eating light (fast-compatible) food.
From the following day, you may gradually return to your normal diet.
Post-Procedure Recommendations
If no bowel movement occurs within the next two days:
- an enema is recommended
This helps eliminate any remaining residues from the intestines.
Frequency of the Procedure
The procedure may be repeated once per month until no more deposits are eliminated.
In most cases, 6 – 12 repetitions are needed for a complete cleansing of the liver and gallbladder.