Leaky Gut Education

Jonell Francis
One Cause of Painful Sex that No One's Talking About

One Cause of Painful Sex that No One's Talking About

When sex brings more pain than pleasure… There are myriad causes of painful sex that medical websites are talking about.  These range from psychological and relationship factors to latex and spermicide allergies. But there’s one cause of painful sex that none of them are addressing and it’s time to shine a light on it.   In this article, I’ll go over common causes of pain or burning during and after sex, plus one cause you won’t find elsewhere, along with preventative measures you can take for each.  Here's a quick list. Allergies and skin irritation Lack of lubrication Psychological and relationship factors...

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Jonell Francis
Relationship Help (in 3 minutes a day)

Relationship Help (in 3 minutes a day)

Help for Connection in Marriage Feeling a little "uncoupled" from your mate of late? Like you're living two separate lives and don't know each other like you once did? Relationship help is minutes away, and more importantly, you are not alone! The Loneliness Epidemic A 2018 Pew Research Center survey found that 1 in 10 Americans say they feel lonely or isolated from those around them all or most of the time. It's an uneasy feeling to be out of step with those you love, but it may be a relief to know that you're not the only ones. In fact,...

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Jonell Francis
The Gut-Immune Connection:  Why Poor Digestion Means Poor Immunity

The Gut-Immune Connection: Why Poor Digestion Means Poor Immunity

Why Poor Digestion Means Poor Immunity In 2018, the CDC reported that 22.4 million people went to the doctor to treat diseases of the digestive system.   But that's not all.  Another 8.3 million landed in the emergency room with digestive system distress as the primary diagnosis. And those are just the people who were diagnosed and getting treatment... Millions of others suffer in silence from a range of digestive disorders… many of which don’t have a diagnosis. There’s a huge problem with this (besides the fact that so many people are in pain). Your gut is the seat of your immune...

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Relationship Stress May Be Messing With Your Gut

Relationship Stress May Be Messing With Your Gut

 Can Stress Put Holes In Your Gut? In my 2 decades coaching people of all ages back to vibrant health, I've noticed a common experience among the vast majority of them (myself included). They've lived for years with relationship stress, either from childhood or with the people they walk with now. And scientists are now finding out why. If you wonder how your state of mind connects with your immune system and overall health, this post is just for you! A new study says that husbands and wives who fight, are more likely to suffer from a leaky gut. To...

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