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) Is ineffective oesophageal motility associated with
IEM is associated with an increased acid clearance times in the distal oesophagus. Gastropharyngeal reflux causes supraoesophageal manifestations such as globus, chronic cough, hoarseness, asthma, chronic sinusitis, or other otorhinolaryngologic diseases. It might be hypothesised that patients with IEM would be unable to clear refluxed acid; this would lead to a prolonged oesophageal dwell time of the refluxed acid and then the refluxed acid would reach to a higher level. As a result, it would be presumed that patients with IEM have more gastropharyngeal reflux than those patients with normal oesophageal motility.A research article published on 21 October 2008 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. The research team led by Prof. Kim from Pusan National University Hospital evaluated the association between IEM and gastropharyngeal reflux in a large series of patients who underwent ambulatory 24-hour dual-probe pH monitoring for the evaluation of supraoesophageal symptoms. More>>
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) Gut wrenching
Of all the symptoms identified, indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, bloating and passing gas were among the most prevalent (of nine categories used in the test, gastrointestinal symptoms were second only to emotional health concerns among both men and women).People tend to assume these problems are just part of the aging process, or maybe the result of last night's spicy meal. But that's a mistake, says Dr. Elaine Chin, co-founder and chief medical officer at Scienta Health. “Your gastric system is your input. It's the first line of bringing nutrients into your body," which is critical to the immune system, she says. “When the conveyor belt is screwed up, that's where other problems start." It's not just a quality of life issue. An upset stomach can be a red flag for anything from poor diet to a heart attack. More>>
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) Natural Notes on Health
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar: In many situations most people are unaware that they might have low levels of hydrochloric acid in their stomach cause their reflux condition, not too much of it. Not enough acid depletes your B12 levels.Most people don’t know how wonderful vinegar is. Its cleansing properties are known to aid digestion by stimulating the flow of enzymes and saliva in the mouth. Vinegar has been shown to support a healthy heart and strong bones.
Vinegar can do everything from relieving muscle pain from exercise, balancing pH levels, soothing sore throats, and normalizing weight and helping to maintain levels of cholesterol already in the normal range. Externally, it is effective in supporting healthy skin and hair.
One or two teaspoons of this vinegar in a glass of pure water about 20 minutes before your meal greatly reduce the chance of reflux. More>>
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) Bill Lyon: Reality's a kick in the gut
Acid reflux. They have taken our World Series away from us. It's a hijacking, and we are helpless against it. The Great God Television decides all destinies, and all the sports bow in whimpering, abject obedience.What could have been: Brad Lidge striking out the last Ray with the last pitch of the World Series and doing his best Tug McGraw imitation, up on his tippy-toes, dancing the Irish two-step, arms flung heavenward, waiting for the mass dog pile of teammates to engulf him on the mound.
What is: A 70-year-old man shouldn't pout, I suppose, but this, this failure of the rumblin', stumblin', fumblin' Lords of Baseball to suspend a game when it damn well ought to have been called earlier, a fact recognized by everyone else, feels like a left hook to the liver. More>>
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) Sounds of deer camp ring in my ears
Like acid reflux, he keeps coming up on a daily basis.Since last Sunday, the bell-bottom blue jeans era "Country Boy" has rattled around my brain. I'm sure valuable RAM gray matter was deleted so the lyrics "Country boy, you got your feet in L.A., but your mind's on Tennessee" could be stored as a non sequitur file. Unfortunately, no amount of mental floss can dislodge this song.
While a hot shower and shave stripped away the residue of deer camp four days ago, I can't simply wash away Glen Campbell. I'm stuck with him until my mind purges this useless tidbit. While it would unlikely change my predicament, it's too bad you can't file a restraining order on a song -- good thing for the Brittany Spearses of the world.
While Glen Campbell is not the ideal voice in my head, things could have been worse -- lyrically speaking. More>>