Could Your Gut Be Causing These Symptoms?

Could Your Gut Be Causing These Symptoms?

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Most people think about gut health only when they experience digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, or irregular bowel movements. But your gut influences far more than digestion.

The trillions of bacteria living in your intestines communicate with your brain, support your immune system, help produce important neurotransmitters, and influence how your entire body functions. When this delicate balance is disrupted, the signs can show up in surprising ways that seem completely unrelated to your digestive system.

If you’ve been feeling unlike yourself lately and can’t quite put your finger on why, your gut may be trying to get your attention.

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Danger Lurking In Your Bathroom

Danger Lurking In Your Bathroom

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There is no doubt that the majority of households in America have a common over-the-counter (OTC) medication in their bathroom. OTC medications are conveniently available in a variety of stores, and the assumption is that they are safe. Yet there is mounting evidence that they can cause a range of adverse effects.

One prominent medication has been linked to roughly half of all cases of acute liver failure in the U.S. This is causing doctors like John Brems, MD, a professor of surgery at Loyola University in Chicago, to tell ABC News that “Acetaminophen is probably the most dangerous OTC drug in this country.”

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Pain From A Different Perspective

Pain From A Different Perspective

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None of us enjoy pain. It adds to the challenges we already experience by adding both physical and emotional stress. The typical response to pain is to open a bottle and pop a pill (or two), washing it down with whatever liquid is at hand. What would happen if we viewed pain from a different perspective?

Since our goal is usually to stop the pain, popping a pill can succeed … for the time being. What about identifying the root cause of the pain? If the pain returns and you need to repeat the process daily or multiple times a day, you may actually be adding fuel to the fire in your body.

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