Friday, August 01, 2008
By Jessica Ryen Doyle, Fox News
What goes up must come down.
But for the millions of Americans who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, that saying is of little comfort.
Commonly referred to as acid reflux, this annoying condition is usually accompanied by symptoms of heartburn and/or regurgitation, which can make for an [...]
POSTED BY The Acid Reflux Guru ON August 8th, 2008.
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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ — We have all experienced an upset stomach at one time or another from the foods we love to eat. However, when frequent heartburn and other discomfort are experienced, diet alone may not be the culprit. The symptoms may be indicators of a larger problem — one that is best [...]
POSTED BY The Acid Reflux Guru ON August 8th, 2008.
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Monday, August 04, 2008
By Jessica Ryen Doyle
When Debra Peterson tells her patients their worsening asthma symptoms may be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, they look at her with shock.
“People are surprised because we are not gastrointestinal doctors,” said Peterson, a family nurse practitioner with Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care in Minnetonka, Minn. [...]
POSTED BY The Acid Reflux Guru ON August 7th, 2008.
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There are many ways to treat acid reflux and alkaline diet is one of them. Alkaline diets help people suffering from acid reflux. Normal ph factor in saliva and fluids is 7.4, which can increase. Then, you must eat more alkaline foods. In a test to measure the acid level, you must spit on a [...]
POSTED BY The Acid Reflux Guru ON August 7th, 2008.
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