Tag: GERD
GERD- irritating acid reaction
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is that irritating acid that can build in the stomach and esophagus. Many of us experience this from time to time, but chronic heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, feeling like there is a lump in the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
The Thyroid and Gut Connection
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” It seems that there are many situations in life that can be represented by this. One of which is the connection between gut health and thyroid… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Personal Care
Detoxify & Regenerate your Liver with Artichoke
You rely on your liver for over 400 essential functions. This vital organ is working hard every day to filter out toxins and waste from your body as well as carrying hundreds of other purposes such as filtering your blood,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
How to Combat Heartburn and GERD During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is not easy. The mother’s body goes through a myriad of physical and hormonal changes. During the second trimester, things may get easier. Morning sickness usually fades and the baby bump is not causing much discomfort yet. However, there… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Personal Care
How Your Heartburn Medication Can Actually Make Things Worse
Heartburn medications are the third top selling drug in America and a whopping 44% of Americans experience heartburn at least once per month (1). With that said, it’s clear that heartburn or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), is a huge problem… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Pharmaceuticals
Three Ways to End Acid Reflux, Without Surgery or Prescriptions
If you’re one of the nearly 60% of Americans with hiatal hernia and acid reflux, this holiday season may have brought more than just friends, family and cheer. Often, stressful times and overindulgence lead to flare ups of reflux or… 0 Shares | | Posted in Holistic Medicine, Hospitals & Surgery, Pharmaceuticals
The Stomach Acid Problem Nobody Thinks They Have
I’ve written before about our body’s epithelial cells, about which we know next to nothing. But the carnage caused by damaged epithelial cells–atrial fibrillation, COPD, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel disease, dementia, and/or a whacked endocrine system, is very well known,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Pediatric GERD Relieved With Chiropractic Care
A recent case report published at Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics lends support to the idea that chiropractic treatment can provide relief of pediatric GERD. There have been past reports of chiropractic care relieving GERD in adults. This report suggests… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Health, Health, Medicine, News
