Category: Health

A very interesting study on the effects of acupuncture on GERD.

At the end of the article is a very intriguing section where "Researchers wonder whether having H. pylori helps prevent GERD and other diseases".

I wonder if there is any correlation between the increased number of anti-biotics have resulted in the decline of the Helicobacter pylori and other fauna in the stomach that can trigger transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs).

→ Continue reading “Acupuncture GERD Study”

An interesting article.

http://www.mercola.com/2002/oct/12/gerd.htm→ Continue reading “Non-Drug Options for GERD”

Here are some lists of foods that are safe, consumed with discretion, and to be avoided that I found on about.com.

Food Group	Foods With Little Potential to Cause Heartburn
Fruit	? Apple, fresh ? Apple, dried ? Apple juice ? Banana
Vegetables	? Baked potato ? Broccoli ? Cabbage ? Carrots ? Green beans ? Peas
Meat	? Ground beef, extra-lean ? Steak, London Broil ? Chicken breast, skinless ? Egg whites ? Egg substitute ? Fish, no added

→ Continue reading “GERD Food Do’s and Don’ts”

Well, not the prettiest subject in the world, but I was recently diagnosed with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), which is a malfunction of the sphincter at the top of the stomach (and/or other stomach/esophagael problems) that allows stomach acids to back up causing irritation and damage to the esophagus.

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I was diagnosed almost a month ago and have been following the direction of the ENT that did the endoscopy and made the diagnosis.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t → Continue reading “Good GERD Resources”