Re: Mercola GB article....

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Hi, Everyone:

Y'all read this article at Dr. Mercola's website:

http://www.mercola.com/2002/feb/20/gallbladder_depression.htm

Also, quoting what he writes at the bottom of the page:

DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT:

It never ceases to amaze me how many woman have their gallbladders removed

every year.

The same concept was used to perform lobotomies on seriously depressed

patients not many years ago.

Nearly all of the gallbladders that are removed are unnecessary. Of course

most physicians wait beyond the point where recovery can occur, and the

patient progresses to an acute surgical emergency that requires the

gallbladder to be removed.

But, if the patient is caught early and instructed on proper diet and

exercise therapy, nearly all of these surgeries could be avoided.

But to add insult to injury, virtually every surgeon tells the patient that

his or her gallbladder really isn't necessary anyway and that there is no

problem in removing it.

Well, nothing could be further from the truth. The gallbladder stores bile

and without bile, it is very difficult for your body to properly emulsify

fats to absorb them. Trying to get fat into your body without a gallbladder

is like trying to wash greasy dishes without soap. You can do it, but not

very well.

Now we find out from the above study that the gallbladder is also likely to

be helpful in helping us treat depression.

So, ladies keep your gallbladder if at all possible. Start on the eating plan

and get your exercise program in place to avoid having your gallbladder

removed.

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