If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from acid reflux, you know the importance of finding good treatment. One of the most common and frustrating symptoms is choking while sleeping. This can be extremely dangerous and may even cause you to momentarily experience a feeling of terror. When a severe attack [continue reading…]
For those who struggle with acid reflux, getting a comfortable, good night’s sleep can often feel out of reach. While diet changes, medications, and weight loss can help some reduce their acid reflux, the truth is, it’s incredibly hard to be consistently perfect with these changes, and even one night’s sleep lost to the symptoms [continue reading…]
Sleep is an important part of your health and quality of life. It affects the way we live, and if we are constantly sleepless, that can be a huge problem. If you have acid reflux, then you know just how much of a problem it can be, especially during the night. It’s important that you [continue reading…]
If you have been suffering from acid indigestion for a while, then you may already know that your symptoms can worsen during the night. Because of that, you can have problems falling asleep, and you can wake up a few times in the middle of the night. Honestly, in today’s busy and hectic world, sleeping [continue reading…]
Studies show that back pain, usually in the lower back, is affecting more than 80 percent of Americans. At some point in your life, you may have experienced back pain as well, and then you know how painful it can get, and sometimes the unpleasant feeling can be present for quite some time. But 80% [continue reading…]
The benefits of sleeping on an inclined bed are very well proven, so it comes as no surprise that people suffering from various conditions are looking for ways to elevate their bodies during the night and improve the quality of their lives. There are numerous benefits of having a good night’s sleep, and sleeping well [continue reading…]
Dealing with any type of health condition may be very stressful, and sometimes it may take a while until we find some great treatments that can help us ease our symptoms. Barrett’s Esophagus is no exception, and people who are suffering from it may experience some bad days, but also numerous bad nights due to [continue reading…]
Post-nasal drip is a common occurrence for many of us, but still, sometimes it is not a pleasant experience. Besides feeling the urge to swallow the mucus all the time and coughing, which usually gets worse during the night and causes a sore throat, it is not rare that you feel sick from increased mucus [continue reading…]
It is estimated that one in every five adults in the USA suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease, better known as GERD. If it is not treated properly, GERD can cause some serious damage to your health, so it is imperative to do everything in order to ease the symptoms. As many people who have to [continue reading…]
If you have been suffering from acid reflux, GERD, heartburn, post-nasal drip, or acid indigestion, you may already hear about reflux pillows and under mattress bed wedges. Many people have been using these products for quite some time in order to release their symptoms caused by some of the already mentioned conditions. Many of the [continue reading…]
Most everyone is fearful of consulting a doctor when one is sensing that something is wrong with his or her body. Primarily, we are afraid of the examinations we shall undergo because it might reveal serious ailments or the surprise of a terminal disease. We search the Internet for the symptoms we are experiencing, as [continue reading…]
Isn’t it time to stop the suffering? Or to quote Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O’leary, from the Shark Tank, stop the madness! How much does the treatment of acid reflux cost? Occasional acid reflux can be treated with over-the-counter medications, which typically cost $4-$25, depending on the quantity and whether the patient buys a name brand [continue reading…]
On March 7, 2013 we started our investigation. Apparently, the plot is thickening. What’s going on here is much more sinister than we first thought. Let me give you a brief history. At first we uncovered the plot which started in Washington when Sen. Rubio let it slip by accidentally introducing Poland Spring water to [continue reading…]
“The 1 Main Thing You Need to Understand About The Mechanics of Acid Reflux” Getting straight to the point: Acid Reflux is caused by acid and stomach content entering the esophagus, As soon as it touches the lining the damage begins and shortly thereafter the pain starts. Shortly the thereafter is referring to a healthy [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
“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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]