Mercola: Gallbladder removal performed in excessive numbers

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Dr. Mercola's most recent newsletter included the following

article: " Don't Be Swindled by Needless Surgeries " .... Here is

an excerpt this " gallstone flush " group might be interested in....

" ...Other procedures that are consistently performed in excessive

numbers despite other options include gall bladder removal, prostate

gland removal, cataract removal and removal of a damaged disc in the

spine; low-back surgery, surgery for jaw pain and arthroscopic knee

surgery; cesarean section; and total hip replacement.

Medical literature has warned that a high percentage of surgeries do

not benefit the patients who receive them. The safeguards in place to

prevent this type of epidemic, namely medical associations that are

supposed to monitor ethics and guidelines, are not doing their job.

So why are all of these surgeries being performed? "

For the full article go to:

http://www.mercola.com/2002/nov/23/needless_surgeries.htm