Cholesterol Gallstones

Gallsontes are crystalline bodies that are formed inside of the body by accretion (“growth or increase in size by gradual external addition”) or concretion (“a spherical or ellipsoidal nodule formed by accumulation of mineral matter after deposition of sediment”) of normal and abnormal bile components. The largest single makeup of gallstones are cholesterol stones, which … Read more

Alcohol Addiction and Cirrhosis of the Liver

Alcohol addiction is a crippling and debilitating disease that takes its toll both mentally and physically on individuals who suffer from it. Alcohol addiction, in addition to having a myriad of other negative effects, also increases the risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver. The liver, the largest organ in the body, is essential for … Read more

The Day “Live Fast Die Young” started to lose its appeal

Somehow the youthful notion of “live fast, die young!” becomes less appealing as the days go by. Funny that, isn’t it? I remember the day well, it all started in May 1997 with a routine (or so I thought) Doctors appointment in the morning and then the usual rounds of trying to keep clients and … Read more