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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>>
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) Can cloves control chronic cough?
Question: I have been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). My symptom is a gagging reflexive cough. I found relief by sucking on dried cloves. When the cloves are soft, I usually eat them. I eat two to four a day. Are cloves safe to eat?Answer: Dentists have used clove oil for pain relief, and some Eastern traditions suggest cloves can be helpful against coughs.
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) Self help for the treatment of heartburn
Extra pounds increase pressure on the stomach and can push acid into the esophagus. Also avoid tight belts and waistbands.If you keep having acid reflux during your sleep, elevate the head of your bed or place a wedge under your upper body. (You can buy one at a bedding store, maternity shop or medical supply store.) Sleeping on an incline will prevent gastric acids from rising up. But don't make the mistake of relying on extra pillows—they elevate only your head and may even make things worse by putting pressure on your stomach. Most people with GERD have mild symptoms that clear up in response to these simple measures. Over-the-counter antacids and pills that cut down on acid production can also help. But if these measures don't take care of the problem, be sure to see your doctor. He or she will review your medical history and come up with a program to put out heartburn's fire. More>>