If you are one of those who suffer from acid reflux, help begins with a basic understanding of what causes this condition.  Acid Reflux, a common term sometimes used for a more serious problem called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is often accompanied with that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest and throat.  This is caused when stomach acid refluxes, or flows back, into the esophagus and throat leading to the familiar heartburn (which, incidentally, has nothing to do with the heart).  A weak lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which normally acts as a valve to let food into the stomach and keep irritating acidic gastric contents from coming back up, is a primary culprit. Read the rest of this entry »

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Advice for Beginners Looking Into Gastric Bypass Surgery

Common debilitating health conditions may include including heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, acid reflux disease, severe Read the rest of this entry »

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