Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea
See book keywords and concepts |  A JAMA editorial concluded: "It is important that physicians and patients not be tempted into doing surgery just because the surgery now seems easier and because the patient has some symptoms that 'might be related' to gallstones."32
Preventive surgery raises serious health policy issues that are significant for our book. The question has been well put: Will "a pound of prevention lead to an ounce of cure?"
As diagnostic testing improves, more people will be tested. As more people are tested, more will be treated. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  WORTH KNOWING
Health professionals often recommend not using cardamom in the presence of gallstones, as it could precipitate an attack.
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C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D., is, quite simply, on the short list of the smartest people I know. She's a research scientist at the USDA, and one of my "go-to" sources for the final word on any nutritionall controversy. So when Broadhurst told me about some exciting stuff her team was working on over at the USDA that involved ordinary cinnamon, believe me, my ears pricked up and I started taking notes. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
See book keywords and concepts |  In traditional Indian medicine, it is used to enhance virility (used with ashwagandha) and for people with diabetes, anemia, ulcers, kidney stones, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, heart disease, jaundice, epilepsy, and gallstones.
The rediscovery of the power of shilajit is said to have been made by Himalayan villagers who were observing large white monkeys migrate to the mountains in the warm summer months. The monkeys were seen to be chewing a semisoft substance that flowed from between layers of rock. |
Shannon Brownlee
See book keywords and concepts |  If a patient had gallstones in New Haven, he might be treated medically; if he lived in Boston he was 40 percent more likely to be hospitalized. Or if a patient had gall bladder surgery that required a single night at Yale—New Haven, the same surgery would have meant two nights at a Harvard hospital. Yet patients in Boston weren't any sicker than those in New Haven; they were just more likely to be hospitalized—and admitting them more often to Boston hospitals did not appear to improve their outcomes. | | Gray marbles are the patients with serious but not necessarily life-threatening ailments, like pneumonia or gallstones, or chronic conditions like hernias, congestive heart failure, and angina. It is the decisions about these kinds of cases, the gray middle ground, that get doctors into trouble.
It turns out there are very few rules to guide physicians about how to treat many serious and/or chronic conditions. Does this pneumonia case really need to be hospitalized, or will she do just as well taking antibiotics at home? | | He could find no reason for her to go into acute kidney failure, save one: Before her surgery, the woman had received a dose of the drug Orabilex, which was used to visualize her gallstones on an X-ray. Other drugs in the same class were known to have potentially harmful effects on the kidneys, yet the manufacturer, E. Fougera, neglected to warn doctors that Orabilex shared this drawback. In fact, the drug's label claimed it had "spectacularly low" toxicity and "notable absence of side-effects. | | In her forties, the woman had undergone surgery for gallstones a few days before and was recovering normally, when her kidneys suddenly began to fail. At that time, dialysis had only been around for a few years and it took a machine the size of a bathtub to accomplish what two little fist-sized organs do in the human body. The woman was lucky to be at Johns Hopkins, which had one of the few dialysis units in the country.
She was on Wennberg's watch for only a short time—he can no longer recall exactly how long. | | Recently, Wennberg and his team recommended that Medicare should expand its P4P agenda to reward hospitals that establish a certified shared decision-making process for ten conditions that often result in elective surgery, such as chest pain due to angina; hip and knee arthritis; silent gallstones; prostate conditions; and breast cancer. The ten conditions account for about 40 percent of Medicare spending for surgery. Hospitals and surgery centers that provided high-quality patient decision aids would receive a small bonus. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  Unproven Uses: In folk medicine Radish is used for whooping cough and gallstones.
Chinese Medicine: In China, Radish is used to treat coughs, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Indian Medicine: Uses in India include dyspeptic complaints, nausea, flatulence, gallbladder disturbances, headache, neuralgias, and urological conditions.
Homeopathic Uses: Raphanus sativus is used for poor digestion and oily skin. precautions and adverse reactions
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. | | Colic can occur when the patient suffers from gallstones. dosage
Mode of Administration: Comminuted drug for infusions and other galenic forms for internal use.
Preparation: The infusion is prepared by pouring 1 cup of boiling water over 1/2 teaspoon of drug and straining after 10 minutes.
Daily Dosage: The average daily dose is 2 g of drug; infusion: 2 to 3 times daily between meals.
Storage: It should be protected from light. literature
Claeson P et al., Three Non-Phenolic Diarylheptanoids with Anti-Inflammatory Activity from Curcuma xanthorrhiza. Planta Med. 59; 451-454. 1993. | | CELERY FRUIT, HERB, AND ROOT
Unproven Uses: Folk medicine use of celery and preparations of celery are used as a diuretic, for regulating the bowels, for glandular stimulation, rheumatic complaints, gout, gallstones, and kidney stones. Other traditional uses include as a prophylactic for nervous agitation, for loss of appetite and exhaustion. Celery is also used as a cough treatment and as a helminthic.
Homeopathic Uses: Celery preparations are used in homeopathy for ailments of the ovaries and rheumatism. contraindications
CELERY SEED (FRUIT)
The drug should not be used during pregnancy. | | Patients who have gallstones should consult a physician before using the drug. precautions and adverse reactions
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. The volatile oil should not be used, because it contains up to 40% of the toxin ascaridole. overdosage
Signs of paralysis are reported to appear following intake of very high dosages. | | Colic can occur where the patient suffers from gallstones. precautions and adverse reactions
ARTICHOKE LEAF AND ROOT
Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. The plant possesses a medium potential for sensitization through skin contact. Allergic reactions occur in particular when there is frequent on-the-job contact with artichokes. There are cross-reactions with other composites (including chrysan-themes, arnica pyrethrum). | | Unproven Uses: Preparations of American Liverwort herb are used for liver ailments, liver diseases of all origins, jaundice, gallstones, and gravel. precautions and adverse reactions
Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded.
Extended skin contact with the freshly harvested, bruised plant can lead to blister formation and cauterizations that are difficult to heal due to the resulting protoanemonine, which is severely irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts |  Rats and mice who were fed buckwheat flour had lower cholesterol levels, less body fat, and fewer gallstones than mice that were not fed buckwheat flour. Prematurely aging rats that were fed buckwheat flour had improved immune cell function compared to those who didn't consume it. A study done on diabetic rats found that buckwheat concentrate added to rat chow decreased their glucose levels by twelve to nineteen percent after eating. And buckwheat studies with humans also are showing promise—for appetite control. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts | | According to herbalist Louis Vanrenen, those with gallstones should consult an herbalist when using dandelion as an herb. There are no known contraindications for pregnant or nursing women.
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Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts |  It is also used to treat adrenal exhaustion, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, broken bones, bronchitis, colds, constipation, cough, diabetes (adult onset and insulin resistant), exhaustion, fever, gallstones, gonorrhea, hangover, irregular menses after childbirth, measles, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, stress, sugar cravings, swollen glands, tuberculosis, and ulcers. It also can be used to encourage weight loss.
Topically, devil's club can be used as a poultice to treat burns, insect bites and stings, toothache, and wounds. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Bilirubin levels may be elevated in people with liver disease or a blocked bile duct, as seen with gallstones.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): This reflects the breakdown of protein (nitrogen containing compounds) and is eliminated by the kidneys. An elevated BUN level may be caused by kidney disease or by poor blood flow to the kidneys, as in congestive heart failure, dehydration, or hemorrhage into the gastrointestinal tract. A decreased level may be seen in liver failure, malnutrition, or anabolic steroid use. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts |  After the immediate condition is resolved, consult a homeopathic practitioner regarding preventative long-term treatment, as gallstones tend to recur. In cases that require the surgical removal of the gallbladder, homeopathic treatment can provide pre- and postoperative support.
Chelidonium: Consider this remedy if pain is present underneath the right shoulder blade. An intense pain may extend from the back to the chest and stomach, leading to severe nausea and possibly vomiting. | | Take 1,500-2,500 mg three times a day, but do not take it if you have a history of gallstones, heartburn, or ulcers. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory benefits and relieves pain. Take 1-2 g or 1-2 ml of tincture three times a day.
TIP: MANAGE YOUR STRESS
Stress management is important in controlling pain. Learn relaxation techniques that will allow you to deal with stressful events more effectively. A good massage with relaxing oil may also be helpful. | | Take 1,500-2,500 mg three times a day, but do iot take it if you have a history of gallstones, heartburn, or ulcers. White willow relieves )ain in the joints and throughout the body. Products should be standardized to contain 240 ngof salicin or take 5 ml of a tincture three times a day. You can also take 1-2 ml of tincture hree times a day. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a sulfur-containing substance derived from vood pulp. It may relieve pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joint and in the body in ;eneral. Talk to your doctor about the dosage and appropriateness of this option. | | However, it should not be taken if you have a history of gallstones, heartburn, or ulcers. Take a white willow product standardized to contain 240 mg of salicin to relieve pain, or take 5 ml of a tincture three times a day. Ginger, taken at 2-4 g or 1-2 ml of tincture three times a day, has anti-inflammatory benefits and relieves pain. Do not take more than 1 g of ginger a day if you are pregnant. Take 1,000 mg of yucca root, which has been traditionally used for arthritic pain, twice a day. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a sulfur-containing substance derived from wood pulp. | | It can be an indication of hepatitis, gallstones, cirrhosis of the liver, and cancer. Blood tests may be used to make a diagnosis. The condition is quite common in newborn babies, particularly those that are premature, because their immature livers are not able to cope with the higher than usual rate of breakdown of red blood cells in the first few weeks of life. Light therapy treatment where the baby is exposed to powerful UV light is normally enough to treat the condition. | | Taking 1,000 mg of lecithin in the form of phophatidylcholine twice a day helps to increase the solubility of gallstones. Take a probiotic product containing at least four billion active organisms of Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus daily for help with digestion.
Herbs: Dandelion root improves bile flow; take 400 mg of the freeze-dried herb or 1 tsp j C of liquid extract twice a day. Take 100-175 mg of milk thistle two or three times a day to ^ decrease cholesterol saturation and increase bile flow. Artichoke also improves bile flow. |
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See book keywords and concepts | | Possible side effects: Turmeric stimulates liver function, so it should be avoided by anyone who has gallstones or any other bile-duct obstruction. Preliminary studies show that curcumin may lessen the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs, such as doxorubicin (Rubex) and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). If you are undergoing chemotherapy, talk to your doctor before taking curcumin.
Curry Fights Skin Cancer
In a lab study of human cells, curcumin (the compound that makes curry yellow) was shown to interfere with the development of melanoma cells. | | Gallbladder disease, gallstones, ulcers and stomach cancer can cause abdominal pain ranging from sharp and intermittent to dull and constant.
J. Edward Hill, MD, president, American Medical Association, and editor, American Medical Association Family Medical Guide. Wiley. He is a family physician at North Mississippi Medical Center and a faculty member at Family Medicine Residency Center, both in Tupelo.
BACK PAIN
Back pain is a leading cause of lost work days. Even minor back injuries can sometimes cause excruciating pain.
Usual causes: Muscle pulls or spasms cause 90% of back pain. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts | | Mugwort is used in the treatment of amenorrhea, anorexia, appetite loss, arthritis, asthma, bladder stones, bronchitis, colds, cystitis, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, epilepsy, fever, flu, gallstones, gout, headache, hemorrhage, hepatitis, hysteria, irregular menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, malaria, menopause symptoms, menorrhagia, menstrual cramps, palsy, parasites (pinworms, roundworm, scabies), rheumatism, sore throat, stomachache, and tonsillitis. It also can be used to stimulate labor and the expulsion of the placenta. | | In addition to its use as a laxative to relieve constipation, cascara sagrada is used to treat anal fissures, arthritis, cirrhosis, colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, gallstones, gout, hemorrhoids, indigestion, jaundice, and worms.
To prevent gripe it is best to combine this herb with a carminative herb such as fennel, anise, ginger, or peppermint. The best time to use cascara sagrada as a laxative is before bed, so that its effects can take place the next morning.
Topically, cascara sagrada can be used as a wash to heal herpes lesions. | | Today it is used in the treatment of cystitis, gallbladder pain, gallstones, gonorrhea, hepatitis, jaundice, obesity, and urinary tract infection.
Topically, boldo can be prepared as a compress or used as a bath herb to relieve arthritis pain.
Some Native American peoples used blue cohosh as a protective charm for children. | | The plant can also be used to treat bladder stones, bronchitis, cough, cystitis, dysuria, eczema, enlarged prostate, fever, gallstones, gout, high cholesterol, irritable bladder, jaundice, kidney stones, laryngitis, lumbago, lymphatic congestion, nephritis, prostatitis, rheumatism, urethritis, and venereal disease.
Topically, a decoction of couch grass can be used as a soothing wash for inflamed legs.
Edible Uses
The roots can be ground into a flour or chewed whole as a sweet. They also can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute. |
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