Category: Health

Acupuncture GERD Study

Posted on by rchapin

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).

Read the Artcle

GERD Food Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on by rchapin

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 fat
Dairy ? Cheese, feta or goat
? Cream cheese, fat-free
? Sour cream, fat-free
? Soy cheese, low-fat
Grains ? Bread, mult-grain or white
? Cereal, bran or oatmeal
? Corn bread
? Graham crakers
? Pretzels
? Rice, brown or white
? Rice cakes
Beverages ? Mineral water
Fats / Oils ? Salad dressing, low-fat
Sweets / Desserts ? Cookie, fat-free
? Jelly beans
? Red licorice
? Potato chips, baked

Food Group Foods To Be Consumed With Discretion
Fruit ? Orange juice, low-acid
? Apple cider
? Peach
? Blueberries
? Raspberries
? Strawberries
? Grapes
? Cranberries, dried
Vegetables ? Garlic
? Onion, cooked
? Leeks
? Sauerkraut
? Scallions
Meat ? Ground beef, lean
? Chicken salad
? Scrambled eggs, in butter
? Eggs, fried
? Fish, fried
? Tuna salad
? Hot dog, beef or pork
? Ham
Dairy ? Yogurt
? Milk, 2 percent or skim
? Frozen yogurt
? Cottage cheese, low-fat
? Cheddar cheese
? Mozzarella cheese
Grains ? Garlic bread
? Muffin
? Granola cereal
Beverages ? Non-alcoholic wine
? Beer
? Non-alcoholic beer
? Cola
? Root beer
Fats / Oils ? Ketchup
Sweets / Desserts ? Cookie, low-fat

Food Group Foods To Avoid
Fruit ? Orange juice
? Lemon
? Lemonade
? Grapefruit juice
? Cranberry juice
? Tomato
Vegetables ? Mashed potatoes
? French fries
? Onion, raw
Meat ? Ground beef, chuck
? Marbled sirloin
? Chicken nuggets
? Buffalo wings
Dairy ? Sour cream
? Milk shake
? Ice cream
? Cottage cheese, regular
Grains ? Macaroni and cheese
? Spaghetti with sauce
Beverages ? Liquor
? Wine
? Coffee, decaffeinated or regular
? Tea, decaffeinated or regular
Fats / Oils ? Salad dressing, creamy
? Salad dressing, oil & vinegar
Sweets / Desserts ? Butter cookie, high-fat
? Brownie
? Chocolate
? Doughnut
? Corn chips
? Potato chips, regular

Good GERD Resources

Posted on by rchapin

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.

. . . .

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 seem to be doing much better yet, so I started my research into this topic to see what other GERD sufferers have found out.

During a break, I found some good online resources.

I’ll be posting more as I find them.

http://www.draftresource.com/gerd.html

http://www.cathysheaschool.com/cathysheaschool/articles_11.asp

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10058.html

http://gerdawareness.com/

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