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) Wake Gastroenterology Offers Free Tips on Preventing Acid Reflux
Sufferers of regular or seasonal acid reflux will find the information helpful in reducing episodes of heartburn. "Acid reflux can be a serious discomfort, and we don’t want it to hamper people’s enjoyment of the holiday season," says Dr. Marc Hershelman of Wake Gastroenterology. "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week is a great time to get people’s attention about this topic. These tips are simple things that anyone can do to reduce their chances of experiencing heartburn." The tips include information on recognizing the signs of acid reflux, typical causes, and triggers that can bring on an attack. There is a list of foods to avoid, foods to eat in moderation, and foods to enjoy without fear of heartburn. About Wake Gastroenterology: Wake Gastroenterology, a division of Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc., has been providing gastrointestinal specialty services to the Triangle area for nearly 50 years. The practice’s four board certified clinical gastroenterologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract including, but not limited to, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, reflux disease, celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Wake Gastroenterology services include a North Carolina state certified laboratory, endoscopy, CT scan, ultrasound, and infusion therapy. More>> - (
) Dr. Mayer Eisenstein Finds New Paradigm for Heartburn, Acid Reflux
Having come to the that heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion are not being treated properly his the United States, Dr. Eisenstein believes that a new paradigm has to be considered: “Not to treat the acid, but to find a way to digest the food better." Doing just that with his Betten Aid digestive aid, he has taken thousands of patients off of their Tums, Rolaids, Zantac, Nexium and medicines mentioned above.
He formulated Betten Aid with a chewable digestive enzyme and probiotics. Containing only natural products, this digestive aid tastes good and has proven its worth over and over again to people all over the country. Digestive enzymes are vital because, for every ten years of life, one loses 13% of enzyme potential, thus requiring people to supplement that by taking in digestive enzymes. More>> - (
) LifeCoach: Our experts answer questions
A: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Gerd) or acid reflux disease occurs when the valve which separates the stomach and the tube leading into it (the oesophagus), does not close properly and allows acid from the stomach to back up into the oesophagus causing the burning sensation known as heartburn. Avoid trigger foods such as spicy meals, high fat or acidic foods (such as citrus fruits and tomatoes), caffeine and chocolate. Alcohol and excessive amounts of vitamin C from supplements can also stimulate gastric acid secretion, making symptoms worse, as do fizzy drinks. Also avoid large meals, especially at bedtime: don’t lie down for an hour after meals and try not to eat or drink for two to three hours before going to bed. It is better to have smaller meals throughout the day and to eat slowly. More>> - (
) Diary of a reluctant drinker (and a lazy cook)
It's not just the acid reflux that kicks in after the second bottle of rough red, it's the next day's haze.Pathetic really - a wine scribe put off by a little morning-after fug. Wine wimp more like.
Not that I constrict myself to wine, you understand.
Some Monteith's Porter Dark Ale - as thick as treacle and with a decent sort of a boot (6%) on it - arrived through the post the other day; quite tasty too, but brilliant in a lamb stew.
Stick around and I might give you the recipe, not that I ever use recipes.
When, as a matter of principle, you ration yourself to 30 mins max food prep time, recipes just get in the way.
Cook by the seat of your pants, I say. Less anal; more fun. Because, apart from anything else, you never know quite how it's going to turn out. More>>