Gastric Band Guide | Weight Loss Surgery Information | Palmyra Surgical Bariatric Surgery - Part 3
Prevent Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer with Proper Screening
Posted: Nov 11 in Medical Treatment by StaffBarrett’s esophagus increases your risks for developing esophageal cancer. If you’ve been diagnosed with GERD, understanding your options when it comes to preventing Barrett’s esophagus is critical. [Read more]
Tagged: Barrett's Esophagus | Comments: NoneHealthy Shopping Tips We Could All Use
Posted: Nov 05 in Lifestyle and Activity by StaffKeeping healthy ingredients in your kitchen makes it easier to cook healthy meals. But how do you get these nutritious foods from the grocery store to your kitchen without giving in to the temptation of buying Double-Stuffed Oreos and barbecue-flavor potato chips? And how do you know what you are buying is as healthy for you as it claims to be on the label? [Read more]
Tagged: Nutrition | Comments: NoneMaintaining Good Health with Exercise
Posted: Oct 30 in Lifestyle and Activity by StaffWhen lap band surgery is completed, it is important to follow the instructions of a medical professional about the exercise that is appropriate. Even though it may not be possible to engage in aggressive exercise routines immediately after completing the surgery, it is still important to exercise regularly. After your body has healed, it may be possible to gradually increase the exercise until you have formed a new and healthy habit. [Read more]
Tagged: Exercise | Comments: NoneCan a Drink of Water Wash Away GERD Symptoms?
Posted: Oct 22 in Lifestyle & Behavior by StaffThe inside of your stomach is a highly acidic environment; at rest, it hovers around a pH of 2. When this acid escapes into the esophagus, the result is painful heartburn. Can a drink of water put out the fire? [Read more]
Tagged: Living with Acid Reflux | Comments: NoneDoes Having GERD Mean You Will Get Throat Ulcers?
Posted: Oct 11 in Health Complications by StaffDoes acid reflux lead to ulcers in the throat? Ulcerations in your esophagus, or throat, is one possible complication of acid reflux disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is important to understand how untreated reflux disease can affect your throat health, and what you can do about it. [Read more]
Tagged: GERD Complications | Comments: NoneTobacco Use and GERD
Posted: Sep 27 in Lifestyle & Behavior by StaffTobacco use may cause acid reflux and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a medical condition that may cause an uncomfortable burning sensation beneath the breastbone and may even cause long-lasting tissue damage. [Read more]
Tagged: Heartburn Triggers | Comments: NoneGERD Food Triggers
Posted: Sep 15 in Diet & Reflux by StaffHeartburn occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter muscle. In some cases, this occurs because the individual’s sphincter is weak. In other cases, problematic foods may have caused the sphincter to relax, allowing acid to flow through. People who experience heartburn frequently may be diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. [Read more]
Tagged: Heartburn Triggers | Comments: NoneObesity and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
Posted: Aug 22 in Health Issues by StaffRheumatoid arthritis, commonly referred to as RA, is an inflammatory and chronic autoimmune disease. It affects at least 1.3 million American adults, according to the American College of Rheumatology. [Read more]
Tagged: Obesity | Comments: NoneObesity Might Hinder Your Endurance
Posted: Aug 22 in Health Issues by StaffIs Obesity to Blame for Reduced Endurance? New Research Reveals It Might Be [Read more]
Tagged: Lifestyle | Comments: NoneIncrease Activity and Decrease Sitting
Posted: Jul 30 in Lifestyle and Activity by StaffAccording to a study published in the European journal Diabetologia in July 2014, increased physical activity and decreased sitting not only helps people lose weight, but it can prevent obesity and decrease the risk of weight-related diseases. In fact, people who have a sedentary lifestyle and are not physically active are four times more likely to become obese than people who have opposite lifestyles, the study reported. [Read more]
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