There are many things we could do at home to that can help us avoid the agony of Acid Reflux. Some of the things are easy others are harder, one might be easy for you and hard for someone else. It is a matter of educating yourself. Many foods go down and make you feel

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Heartburn Symptoms: Can be anything from a dull pain, to a sharp pain, burning pain, and sharp burning pain. The pain can be so severe that people go to the hospital thinking they are having a heart attack. This is one of the reasons we always recommend working with your doctor. Heartburn Treatments: As an

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Why are Proton Pump Inhibitors Used for Acid Reflux If There are Other Drugless Options? Common sense tells us: “Why put a drug into our system if we can relieve the unwanted medical symptoms without it?” But, the reality is that medication is a quick, convenient fix. It is easier and quicker to pop a pill

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Dave Ramsey’s theory of “The Debt Snowball Plan” can be applied to weight loss and Acid Reflux. The strategy is to multiply the effect of  small gains which will then “snowball” into large gains.  Recent studies show this method works. Dave’s strategy  makes it easier to bring a person’s debt under control. How can we apply

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The simple version is when Acid and stomach content passes through the sphincter valve, which is supposed to be a one way valve – generally food goes down and not supposed to come up into the esophagus. When it happens often enough and/or stays long enough it starts significantly eating away at the esophageal lining.

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The short version is when acid and stomach content touches the esophagus over and over and/or remains there for a period of time with no chance for the esophagus to heal itself. The real question is what causes acid and stomach content to enter the esophagus when it is supposed to remain in the stomach?

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“It Happened to Kim Kardasian’s Father” Don’t let it happen to you. Educate Yourself! Esophageal Cancer happened to Kim Kardashian’s father, could it happen to you? Robert Kardashian was one O. J. Simpson’s attorneys. Another name you might recognize who died from esophageal cancer is Ron Silver, a well-known actor. The medical community is now

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update 4/2018 the below is an old post We recommend you read our Comprehensive Article “Choking while Sleeping Causes, Complications, and Treatment“ Visit: Choking while Sleeping Causes, Complications, and Treatment What I did when I was suddenly awoken with a volcanic Reflux eruption. In the worst case eruptions the pain, symptoms, and fear is impossible to describe

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How To Treat GERD and Heartburn I am sure you will find the information in this video useful and informative about heartburn and Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatment. Mattress Bed Wedges For Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Treatment

This is part of a series of posts from “Sleep Interrupted” by Dr. Steven Park a John Hopkins trained ENT. We strongly suggest understanding your condition and “Sleep Interrupted” clearly explains why proper breathing is so important to our wellbeing. Getting a good night’s sleep and waking up rested increases your productivity and alertness therefore

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What Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? Check out this video explaining what is Gastroesophageal Reflux disease (GERD).   Also see Mattress Bed Wedges For Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Treatment   Also See Product Comparison > Or See How it works

There are basically two different kinds of wedges: 1. A bed wedge you sleep directly on has limited surface area that needs to be changed periodically. 2. A mattress wedge, which lifts the mattress. You sleep on your mattress and its full surface area. Which wedge is best and why? We believe it is the

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Natural Home Remedies For Indigestion This video offers practical information about natural indigestion home remedies. What Is Indigestion? https://www.refluxguard.com/home-remedies-for-indigestion-treatment/home-treatment-and-remedies-for-indigestion  

In speaking with a doctor it was explained indigestion isn’t a technical term but means in-digestion, not digesting. Generally speaking indigestion is described as discomfort of the upper digestive tract, therefore it can be something as simple as gas, bloating, and many people consider it Acid Reflux, belching, and even burping. What can you do

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  Studies show that driving while sleepy is almost as dangerous as drunk driving. Do you really want to put your family at risk? Do you want to put yourself and others at risk? Let’s start with some of the obvious reason why we could be sleepy. The most obvious reason is not getting enough

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Here’s another chicken or the egg question: Is a stock trader (or any other intense and stressful profession working long and crazy hours) tired all the time because of stress and lack of sleep, or is lack of sleep and stress making him work long and crazy hours so he can stay awake? One of

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This is the launch of our Educational Blog on the subject of Acid Reflux, the effects of which can range from minor pain and inconvenience to fatal cancer. My chief aim is to bring awareness and understanding of this condition to the attention of those who suffer from Chronic Acid Reflux. One in four people

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