Gall bladder disease
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19 ways to preserve your gall bladder
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In the first two articles in this series (here and here), we demolished myths about gall bladder disease. Now, I’ll share with you some documented ways to keep from losing your gall bladder to the surgeon. 1. Low-carb diet. Contrary to popular belief,…read more
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Myths about gall bladder disease – part two
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In last week’s newsletter, I debunked a list of common myths about gall bladder disease and gallstones. This week, I have even more of these misconceptions to dispel. Without further ado: Don’t yield to the temptation to get gall bladder surgery,…read more
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Myths about gall bladder disease
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Gallstone disease is one of the most common and costly of all digestive diseases. It is estimated that 10-20% of all US adults have gallstones. Each year, around 500,000 people develop symptoms or complications necessitating cholecystectomy, and approximately 10,000 people…read more
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Gallbladder disease
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The sole function of the gallbladder is to store bile, which is produced in the liver and aids in the digestion of fats in the small…read more
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