Three years ago I nearly died from a sepsis infection. An antibiotic called Levaquin saved my life. That same antibiotic, which is
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I was told I did not need my gallbladder – that it was a nonessential organ. Hearing that from a surgeon convinced
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Obviously, you can survive without a gallbladder. Otherwise, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) would not be such a common surgery. In fact, over 600,000
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Stomach acid is a necessary and vital part of digestion. Yet, stomach acid has become enemy number one in the United States.
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In July, I published my second book, “Living Well Without a Gallbladder: A Guide to Postcholecystectomy Syndrome,” to help patients suffering from
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Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD)
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I have Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction or SOD, a female-dominant health condition that caused me to give up a successful career as
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The Nightmare of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
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Over four years ago I became ill with what was later diagnosed as Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD), a rare defect of
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Understanding Female Digestive Problems
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It is well-documented in research that some digestive problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, gastroparesis, and gallstones, are more
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