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) Dr. Murray Feingold: Burning issues of reflux
In a recent article, GE reflux was defined as the presence of two or more episodes of heartburn a week. The symptoms are due the acid contents of the stomach traveling up to the esophagus as a result of reflux. But symptoms other than heartburn may also occur.A chronic cough is frequently associated with GE reflux. So is hoarseness and frequent throat clearing. It may also cause an increase in asthma symptoms and erosion of dental enamel.
Chronic inflammation of the esophagus due to GE reflux can result in scarring of the esophagus and formation of excessive scar tissue. This can cause narrowing of the esophagus and difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia.
Studies have also shown an increase incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus in individuals with GE reflux. 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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) People With Reflux Should Consider Surgery
The study's results also suggest that surgery should be routinely performed in patients with chronic acid reflux.However, experts say some doctors view such surgery as "too extreme".The scientists will now follow the patients for five years to assess the long-term benefits.Reflux is a very common condition experienced by 20% of the population at some point in their lives . More>> - (
) Beware of Congress’s Threat to Tax 401Ks
The Democrats' move comes as investor fear is rampant, as investors have been experiencing increasing acid reflux ever since the subprime crisis went viral in August 2007.Wall Street is witnessing gigantic swings never before seen in the history of the stock market, with the S&P 500 Options Volatility Index (the VIX) repeatedly breaking through the unheard of 80 barrier, twice the 40 levels that were unthinkable even when oil hit $147 a barrel this past summer-making a VIX 50 the new VIX 40.
Congress's Support of Taxing 401Ks
House Democrats several weeks ago invited Teresa Ghilarducci, a professor at the New School of Social Research in New York City, to testify before Congress on her plan to eliminate the preferential tax treatment of 401K plans. More>>
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) Diagnosis: John Wayne Syndrome
Your poking and prodding and lab-testing have confirmed my high blood pressure and acid reflux disorder. But what you don't know is I've got this chronic disorder called John Wayne Syndrome.
Let's just call it JWS.
I read about it in Capital Press a few weeks ago.
Let's see, it probably started when I was about 4 or 5, when my family first got a TV. I watched Hopalong Cassidy, the Cisco Kid, Wild Bill Hickock, the Lone Ranger, Zorro and - best of all - Roy Rogers.
As I grew up, I would watch the Cartwrights, Briscoe County Jr. and Indiana Jones.
See the common thread, Doc? They all rode horses. And these were big, beautiful, powerful animals - the kind every kid wanted. Simply put: I grew up yearning for a pony. That was my birthday wish every year. More>>