gut health

AGH! WORSE THAN CHILD BIRTH! KIDNEY STONES & HOW TO PREVENT THEM

AGH!  WORSE THAN CHILD BIRTH!  KIDNEY STONES & HOW TO PREVENT THEM

Ever passed a kidney stone?  If you have, then you know the extreme pain that goes with passing a stone.  Symptoms can begin with nausea, vomiting, and can also include fever and chills.  Pain on your side and back below your ribs can be intense.  The pain can fluctuate and spread throughout the entire abdomen as the stone makes its way through the ureter (tube from the  kidney to the bladder).   Urination becomes difficult as smaller amounts are passed and the need for frequent urination increases.  Urine can become foul smelling, cloudy, and bloody, and be painful to pass.  The pain of passing a stone is often described as being worse than childbirth by people who have experienced both.  Want to avoid this?

5 SIMPLE TIPS FOR A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH A GUT-HEALTHY TWIST

5 SIMPLE TIPS FOR A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH A GUT-HEALTHY TWIST

Wondering how to prepare for a traditional Christmas dinner while still supporting your gut?  Feeling a bit overwhelmed at the idea of a Paleo Christmas?

Don't worry.  It's much easier than you think.  Here are a few simple ideas to ensure you have a delicious, traditional meal that no one will even know is Paleo and gut-healthy.

LOSING HAIR? 3 STEPS TO STOPPING HAIR LOSS

LOSING HAIR?  3 STEPS TO STOPPING HAIR LOSS

Are you suffering from hair loss?  Do you wish you had a bit more hair on your head?

Hair loss can be traumatic for people, especially for woman.  Most people tend to associate hair loss with aging, so it can be particularly difficult for people to deal with when it begins early in life.  On the surface, hair loss seems like an aesthetic concern, but it can be indicative of deeper underlying health issues.