Q: I have a family history of gallbladder trouble, and I react badly to fatty foods. Have you heard of Dr. Hulda Clark’s recipe for a gall bladder cleanse? It is very popular, but is it safe? Sign me ...

Q: I have a family history of gallbladder trouble, and I react badly to fatty foods. Have you heard of Dr. Hulda Clark’s recipe for a gallbladder cleanse? It is very popular, but is it safe? A: During ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been diagnosed with gallstones. I read about a gallbladder “cleanse” that may get rid of gallstones. Is this safe? If it doesn’t work, what are the treatment options? I would ...

I’ve been diagnosed with gallstones. I read about a gallbladder “cleanse” that may get rid of gallstones. Is this safe? If it doesn’t work, what are the treatment options? I would like to avoid ...

Gallbladder stones can be flushed out of your body, often with a diet of apples and olive oil. Our verdict This is not a proven treatment. The stones “flushed” out of a person’s body are unlikely to ...

Dear Dr. Blonz: I am 45 years old and quit smoking a year and a half ago as I have attempted to work back to better health. Since these stoppages, I have gained 20 pounds and now have some gallstones.

Last February, I felt unbearable, excruciating pains in my upper back due to the presence of gallstones in my gallbladder. The ultrasound showed multiple stones that required immediate attention or ...

Dietary choices, such as eating protein-rich vegetables and getting plenty of fiber, may help keep the gallbladder healthy. Some foods may help reduce the likelihood of gallstones and other ...