Stomachache Will Not Go Away

 I had a stomachache last night that is lingering and will not go away. I've tried all my known remedies--ginger, acidophilus, drinking fluids, Pepcid, Tylenol, later Ibuprofen. I've been eating plenty of fruit and vegetables and fiber.

I've eaten no eggs or nuts or beans--those can all bother me at certain times. I had one small piece of lean steak yesterday (beef will upset my stomach sometimes). But that's out of my system now.  Here's a look at some common remedies for stomachache, plus thoughts on when it might not be common. Stomachache Will Not Go Away

Avoid Egg Substitutes if You Have Albumen Intolerance, Egg Allergy

I always used to get stomach cramps after eating a big farm-style breakfast (eggs, meat, pancakes, etc.). Then in 1983, I connected it to an egg intolerance. I don't call it a full-blown albumei allergy. I don't get the hives or anaphylaxis symptoms. Just raging a stomachache that no pain reliever will touch. It has to work it's way out and that can take hours. Warning Avoid Egg Substitutes if You Have an Albumen Intolerance, Egg Allergy 

Balance is Healthier Parenting Than Health Obsession

The closer to nature, the healthier, right? Drugs, chemicals, cleaning products, household items, cosmetics, disposable items, kids products--we try to use natural ingredients as much as possible. Note I said "as possible." It's virtually impossible to avoid all. And my naturalista friends are going to gasp, but I say balance is healthier parenting that rigid obsession with health. Too much obsession becomes dangerous in itself. Sometimes it leads to weird behaviors like smother mothering, helicopter parenting, bubble-wrapped kids, MBPS (Munchausen by proxy syndrome). Think I'm exaggerating?

Take food for example. Organic, raw foods may be physically healthier, though with the chemical saturation of our environment, I'm not sure. I know myself. I over think everything. it would make me a crazy (crazier) wreck trying serve perfectly pure foods all the time. Raising four kids, I couldn't afford all natural foods, even if we ate only vegan. That food is super expensive! And even if I had one child, or no kids, I couldn't afford it. We live in the city--I couldn't grow all my own food if I wanted to. Our soil is toxic. I'd feel anxious and guilty that I'm a bad mom. Constantly worrying, makes me nervous and grouchy. And then I'm not a good mom. And THAT is my main priority.

So why am I giving all this rationale? Because group think nowdays says, EVERY thing must be done to excess, even health foods. And you know darn well, most people are struggling just to keep afloat in this crazy-hectic world. Whether with money, relationships, work, keeping up the Jones, it's a constant battle. Let me tell you a little secret: lighten up. Do the best you can. Don't aim for rigid perfection. You and your family will be a lot healthier. Better a meal of hot dogs together than the perfect vegan meal eaten alone. Balance is Healthier Parenting Than Health Obsession