General Health
Nighttime Heartburn and Acid Reflux
Acid reflux disease often occurs on the premises of physiological abnormalities at the level of the gastro-esophageal tract. In most cases, the disorder occurs due to poor functioning of the lower esophageal sphincter (muscular valve that normally s...
Persistent Heartburn as an Indicator for Acid Reflux Complications
Heartburn is a symptom characteristic to many disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and it can also be a sign of heart disease. However, heartburn is most commonly experienced by gastro-esophageal disease (acid reflux) sufferers. Heartburn is a se...
Gastric Bypass: Eat Your Heart Out, Without Gaining Any Weight
Our stomach is like a bladder. It takes as much as you can put in. Obviously, this does not mean that one day you could suddenly consume more than double your regular food intake. It would take a few months of over eating to build up, but then you c...
What Unsuspecting Organ Causes Common Illness symptoms?
It is very likely that you have experienced one or more of the symptoms of a liver that is not working at peak performance. Such as: Abdominal swelling(bloating), Allergies, Constipation, Dark urine, Digestive problems, Dry skin, High cholesterol, F...
5 Natural Common Cold Beaters
The aptly named common cold hits nearly every one of us on a regular basis and once a single family member has it, it can spread quickly and viciously. While the cold itself is relatively harmless it still presents almost crippling symptoms. The com...
Acidophilus
Acidophilus, a beneficial bacteria, can offer us protection from harmful bacteria. It is essential to maintaining good health and guards against some harmful organisms. Normally, acidophilus is found in the intestines where it promotes a healthy int...
How to Stay Healthy this Winter
As fall turns to winter, cold and flu season moves into full swing. Last year was a record year for colds and flu and this year health officials predict it will be even worse. We must take precautions so the cold and flu season doesn’t catch us of...
Poison Prevention
Every year a needless number of accidents occur involving poisons found in the home. Common household cleaning products as well as insecticides and other chemicals can be harmful and in some instances deadly to children and pets. March is Poison Pre...
Healthy Lifestyle
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