Acid Reflux & Stomach Problems
Why I Went Gluten-Free
by Brian of ThisGlutenFreeLife.com I think it was around the end of 2009 when I first noticed I wasn’t feeling like I used to. I was having some slight side pains. digestive issues, and just an overall sluggish feeling. I went to the doctor, but he could not pinpoint what was causing the problems. These more
Getting Healthier in 2011 – October Health Goal Wrap-up
Getting Healthier is my goal, and the goal of this site. I don’t want to be the Always Sick Chick, but the Rarely Sick Chick. That, however, takes some work and discipline, and it’s not always easy. In fact, it’s rarely easy. My health goals for October were basically met with one exception: I didn’t more
Getting Healthier in 2011 – October Health Goals
Since starting my “Getting Healthier in 2011″ series, I have accomplished the following goals for my health: Getting allergies under control – I used to have allergy attacks on a very regular basis. Now they only come rarely…very rarely! Lost 10 lbs of body fat, and people are noticing! Heck yeah! Elimination of acid reflux more
Getting Healthier in 2011 – August Health Goal Wrap Up
For a really lousy month, August sure did fly by fast. I was in horrible pain for most of the month, and tired, and then we all got the stomach flu. Miraculously, though, I managed to stick with my August Health Goals pretty well. Health Goals for August 2011 Continue taking supplements daily – once more
Getting Healthier in 2011 – August Health Goals
As I posted yesterday, this blog is all about getting healthier to live a better life. Last month, I didn’t achieve all of my health goals, but I did okay and actually achieved one that I decided against trying because I thought it was too much to put on my plate – I reduced my more
Why Am I Always Sick? – 13 Reasons Why You Are Always Sick
FYI – this isn’t me. Image by the Italian voice via Flickr Why am I always sick? That’s one I frequently ask myself (which is why I have this blog), and one that I have found goes through Google quite often. While some people have immune system disorders or hidden chronic conditions they are yet more
Rolaids Recall, Heartburn & Acid Reflux
If you suffer from acid reflux and heartburn, like many people do, your antacid of choice may be Rolaids. If so, you might want to check out the Rolaids recall released last week. “MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ALL LOTS OF ROLAIDS® EXTRA STRENGTH SOFTCHEWS, ROLAIDS® EXTRA STRENGTH PLUS GAS SOFTCHEWS, AND ROLAIDS® more
Mind Over Matter
I frequently suffer from acid reflux, but I can often stop it by drinking a ton of water and just trying to force a burp…excuse me…pardon me. Sometimes, though, it’s too late and the discomfort and general illness overcomes me. I find myself lying down with my eyes closed, moaning and groaning, waiting for it more
Can Water Cure Your Disease?
In a previous post, “Water Cure – You are Not Sick, You are Thirsty“, I touched on the book “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water” by Dr. Batmangehlidj, who states plainly in his book that chronic disease, such as allergies, asthma, anxiety, depression, peptic ulcers, etc…, are the result of chronic dehydration. Doctor prescribe medications more
Water Cure – You’re not sick. You are thirsty!
We’ve been told by our doctors to drink more water – water, water, water….8 – 8oz glasses per day. I had a pretty bad case of dehydration a few years ago in Colorado Springs. I was there alone, visiting my parents (mostly just taking up space in their empty house while they were gone), just more
