I’ve long lost count of the number of times I have heard patients, friends, family members, even perfect strangers complain about that “dreaded time of month”. Popping pain killers every few hours, staying home from work or school, and sometimes even not being able to get out of bed due to such extreme pain has somehow become acceptable and just something we have to put up with as women. THIS. IS. NOT. OK

We often hear from Teens and Parents in the summer months with questions surrounding nutrition, diet and lifestyle choices. Some relating to family commitments, summer jobs, athletics, school, heading off to college or university. Teens nutrition needs vary from time to time especially during times of anxiety and stress.

So you've had your gallbladder removed now what? People might not realize the gallbladder is essential for efficient fat digestion. Once it's removed you need to take proper digestive enzymes that contain bile salts to ensure you absorb food properly. Many people feel that  if