Welcome to the premier episode of the Gallbladder Symptoms Podcast: The Gift of Gallbladder Disease. Gallbladder attacks can be painful and frightening, so it may seem surprising to see gallbladder disease described as a gift. In this episode, Dave Booda … Read More
While spring is the time of the liver and gallbladder (or the wood element in Chinese medicine), anytime it’s convenient for you is the right time for a cleanse. And while a strong liver detox can give you side effects … Read More
There’s a long list of possible causes of gallstones and gallbladder diseases. However, in terms of mechanism, only three conditions must be satisfied before cholesterol gallstone formation begins. They are: Cholesterol supersaturation of the bile Excessive secretion of gallbladder mucus … Read More
If you’ve encountered the terms ‘oxidative stress’ and ‘free radicals’ before, you know that they are often associated with stress, fatigue, premature aging, and degenerative diseases. But did you know that oxidative stress and free radicals may cause gallstone formation … Read More
One enduring pregnancy myth is that women with itchy palms, stomachs, or breasts will give birth to a baby boy. The truth is, dry and itchy skin is common and perfectly normal during pregnancy. However, a constant, debilitating, and unpleasant … Read More
Imagine your head throbbing for hours, your eyes hypersensitive to light, ears vexed with every sound, plus a constant feeling of nausea and vomiting. On top of that, you have a gallbladder attack! How horrible must it be! Unfortunately, this … Read More
To say that the body undergoes many changes during pregnancy is an understatement. A woman increases blood volume by up to 50%, the lung capacity increases, muscles get stretched as they have never been extended before, and many other biological … Read More
The Gut-Immune Axis We often discuss the relationship between digestive and cognitive health by virtue of the gut-brain axis. We know that the state of our digestive system is reflected in our mental performance, moods, and emotions. But did you … Read More
Many people would go to great lengths for weight loss – crash diet, laxatives, extreme workouts, surgery, diet pills, etc. Though some of these methods may be considered quick and effective, all these overlook long-term implications and health impacts. So, … Read More
If you think that a little extra fat around the waist, slightly elevated glucose levels, and occasional high blood pressure won’t hurt you, you are dangerously wrong. Just because you don’t feel sick doesn’t mean that you’re healthy. You might … Read More