As discussed in my last post, there are several non-surgical treatments available to treat and prevent gallstone formation. In some instances, however, removal is medically necessary. A few of these may include: Gangrene gallbladder Perforated gallbladder Unremitting pain, despite treatments Acute pancreatitis It is important to note that there is a big, gray area when [...]
Have you ever experienced a gallbladder attack? It’s certainly not among the most pleasant of life’s experiences. Both men and women are at risk for developing gallstones, although women are more susceptible to gallstone formation than men. In fact, women are developing gallstones much earlier in their lives now, which can be tied to the [...]
In our last post, we explored the connection between springtime and the liver in the Chinese medicine. We also discussed the tendency of the liver to fall out of balance in the spring and how this is the ideal time of year to focus on detoxifying your liver. The word “detox” has become a popular [...]
