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Reducing Kidney Stone Risk

Treating Yourself on the Weekend

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jul 31, 2021

Today, I want to talk about that tendency many of us have to eat well during the week and “treat ourselves” over the weekend.

13 Things To Do At Your First Kidney Stone Appointment

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jul 17, 2021

Hi! When I was going through my cancer journey, there were so many times I left my doctor’s office baffled. I was sick and scared, and even though I’m a nurse with 21 years of kidney stone prevention under my belt, I knew nothing about cancer. I often found myself unprepared for my oncology visits. …

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The Most Critical Question to Ask Your Doctor

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on May 1, 2021

What are the most important discussion points to have with your doctor when you are newly diagnosed with a kidney stone? Let’s get right to it! Give your doctor a complete history of your kidney stone(s). Alert your doc if there is a family history of kidney stones or bone disease. If you have imaging …

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What We Believe, We Become

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Apr 24, 2021

I am a firm believer in “what you believe is what you become,” even if you don’t wholeheartedly believe what you’re telling yourself in the moment. Let me explain. On most days—even before the pandemic—I have been known to wear gym clothes. People ask me why? The answer is I dress the way I feel …

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8 Principal Reasons Why Patients Make New Stones

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Mar 22, 2021

After 21 years in the stone prevention sector, I feel blessed and grateful that I continue to have a gratifying career. As a nurse, it is one of my greatest passions to help patients understand that diet and lifestyle choices make a difference in maintaining a healthy body and mind. But what about the patients …

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What to Eat When Out With Friends

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Oct 24, 2020

In these posts, I like to address the topics I hear about most frequently from patients and Facebook Group Members. The common topic in the group this week has been eating while away from home (or ordering take-out food). This is a common dilemma for so many of my patients. What can we do to …

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24-Hour Urine Collections: Why They Matter and How to Approach Them

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Sep 19, 2020

The first thing I want to tell you about 24-hour urine collections is that they are vital in determining what is causing your stones. Your results will show diet issues and/or other medical conditions that could be the culprit. Many doctors don’t order them initially and will say, “let’s just wait for the second episode …

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What Is The Kidney Stone Diet?

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Mar 31, 2020

Every year nearly one million Americans suffer through the severe pain of kidney stones, yet most kidney stones are completely avoidable. The Kidney Stone Diet will not only decrease your likelihood of taking a ride in an ambulance due to a kidney stone, but it may also help you with other medical conditions such as …

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How to Prevent Kidney Stones by Lowering Your Sugar Intake

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Nov 20, 2019

From my personal experience, I can tell you that most of my patients do not understand the role that sugar plays in their kidney stone disease. There are two reasons sugar is a problem. One reason is that too much sugar can leach calcium from the bone and into the urine. And the second is …

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How to Get More Calcium and Prevent Kidney Stones

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Dec 7, 2018

Did your doctor tell you to stop all dairy once you formed a stone? If so, you are not alone. Many doctors tell their patients to stop eating foods that contain calcium. The problem with this advice is that eliminating calcium from your diet can cause stones. Most stone formers, in fact, most adults, are …

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Kidney Stones – Fear and Prevention

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on May 24, 2018

Because the pain from a kidney stone is so severe and unpredictable, those who have ever experienced even one stone dread getting another. Patients in my practice tell me over and over again how scared they are of forming another stone. I wanted to learn as much as I could about everything that bothers them …

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5 steps to reduce kidney stone risk

5 ways to prevent kidney stones.

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Apr 29, 2018

Patients ask me every day what they can do to reduce their risk of kidney stones. Here is a list of 5 things you must do if you want to prevent new stones. Learn WHY You Are Forming Kidney Stones Stone analysis, blood, and 24-hour urine tests are key to finding out why you are …

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