with Jill Harris, LPN, CHC
Resources
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Infection Stones (aka Struvite): What Kidney Stone Patients Need to Understand
Most kidney stones people hear about (calcium oxalate or uric acid stones) are related to urine chemistry, hydration, and diet. Infection stones, also called struvite stones, are different. They form because of specific bacteria in the urinary tract. These stones are less common than calcium oxalate stones, but they can…
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Low-Oxalate Snacks
Before we jump into snack ideas, bookmark the most important resource for understanding oxalate in foods: → The Complete Harvard-Research-Based Oxalate List This list is used by tens of thousands of kidney stone patients and is the one I use in my own practice every day. Keep it handy as…
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FREE KSD Savory Spice Recipes
Here is another batch of FREE homemade, no-sodium spice recipes you can add to your KSD spice collection. When you are trying to lower sodium and sugar, it helps to increase flavor with spices, herbs, and low-sodium seasonings. Hope you like them! I have many other free seasoning recipes on…
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Why Kidney Stones Can Happen in Pregnancy—And How to Lower Your Risk
I have had many a patient in my day say that their kidney stones presented for the first time while pregnant. This week, we explore why kidney stones occur during this special time, what you can do to prevent them, and the signs and symptoms to look out for. Pregnancy…
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How Much Oxalate Is Too Much? Simple Ways to Reduce It.
You made kidney stones (if your oxalate was the reason) because you overate spinach, almonds, cashews, chia seeds, and gobs of peanut butter every day without getting your calcium needs met—the end.
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What is PCNL Surgery?
Last week I wrote about two common surgeries: Lithotripsy and Ureteroscopy. Today, we discuss a third type of surgery, PCNL, and why and how it is done. What is PCNL? PCNL stands for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. It’s a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove kidney stones. This method involves making…
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Your Complete Guide to Kidney Stone Surgeries
Hi! Today, we will discuss two ways doctors can help people with kidney stones. This will be a longer article because I want everything about these procedures in one place. Buckle up, my loyal friends, and let’s discuss each kidney stone surgery and questions for you to ask your doctor…
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Kidney Stone Diet’s Favorite Things
Since 1998, I’ve worked with thousands of patients. And every day I’ve been asked a variation of these 2 questions: The answer to #1 is already taken care of. Just have a look at our Oxalate List. But I don’t yet have a place to send people for #2, so…
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Patient-Recommended Kidney Doctors (by state)
I’m compiling a new resource—patient-recommended kidney doctors listed by state. These referrals come from stone patients on my Facebook page and are highly rated. You will see, however, there are no referrals for Montanna, Nevada, or West Virginia. If you live in these states and love your doctor, email me…
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Kidney Stone Diet-Approved Road Trip Snacks!
“What should I pack for my road trip so that I stay compliant!?” It’s easy to overeat on long road trips, but there are things we can do to keep it healthy. Here are the foods I load up on when embarking on a long car journey. But remember, these…
“The Kidney Stone Diet is far more than just a diet; this plan is life-altering!”
“The group calls will transform you physically and emotionally. Once you start this journey, your health naturally improves. I have lost a total of 40 pounds and have consistently kept it off. The group calls are such support; this is more like family than a zoom meeting to stay accountable. Jill is far more than a nurse; she is a life coach. Her platform is invaluable.”
Kim J. | Kidney Stone Prevention Course
“The best decision I’ve made has been to join this group.”
“I have been working on weight loss for many years. This group has kept me on track and has helped my continued success with my weight loss.”
Kate L. | Group Calls with Jill
“I have been following the Meal Plan for about 6 weeks and I feel amazing.”
“Eating healthy has also encouraged me to go to bed earlier, so I am also getting more sleep. Because of that, I have been able to get up before work and exercise! So yes, the positive effects are spilling over into all areas of a healthy lifestyle.”
Jerry T. | Meal Plan Subscriber
“I have been a part of the group calls with Jill for the last 14 months, and they are essential to being so successful with the Kidney Stone Diet Prevention Plan.”
Sarah B. | Group Calls with Jill
“These calls are the gold of this program!!”
“I can’t say enough about how Jill knows just the right questions to ask us or how she prods us to think about what is going on in our lives.”
Monica K. | Group Calls with Jill
“I took the course with Jill, and my second 24 hour urine was MUCH better than the first.”
“She gives very practical information, and it WORKS. I was totally overwhelmed at first. I got very poor diet information from my doctors. Jill made it easy for me to understand, and I took it one day at a time. I still watch her videos when I need a tune-up. Jill is the best, and she really cares about all of us. Take the course—it will help you!!!”
Mark J. | Kidney Stone Prevention Course