Sunday, December 13, 2015

How it all began...

I started my health journey several years ago when I noticed that my middle child was having digestive issues. He was not gaining weight and seemed to constantly have stomach issues. I took him to our pediatrician who recommended that I give him Prevacid. I just wasn't convinced that I should be giving a 4 year old Prevacid with out any end in sight. How long am I supposed to be giving this to him? What are the long term effects? Thus began my journey in search of finding an alternative, more natural method of treatment. Don't get me wrong, modern day medicine has a place but I am just not overly convinced that medication is always the appropriate answer to everything. So while reading and researching I found out the following:
1. Many tummy aches are possibly a result of dehydration
2, When having tummy aches, it is wise to start a food journal. You would be surprised to see what is possibly causing the tummy ache
3. Stress can play a big role in tummy aches

In my son's case, we figured out that gluten and dairy was part of his stomach issue. When we removed them, the issue reduced dramatically.

In this blog I hope to share with you my journey in search of a natural balance of health and wellness in today's modern society.