Posts Tagged alcohol

Symptoms and Natural Cure for Acid Reflux

How would a person know if he or she has acid reflux? How does acid reflux feel like? It is a burning sensation that affects the upper abdomen after a heavy meal when a person is already relaxing. Later, the pain goes up to the breastbone and to the chest. From this discomfort, it can lead to the inflammation of the esophagus, indigestion, hoarseness and many other symptoms.

Acid reflux disease is the condition that gives uneasiness to many adults including infants by causing sudden pains and burning in the chest. Its most common symptom is called heartburn. The condition is characterized by refluxing or backing up of the stomach acid into the esophagus. While heartburn can normally take place sometimes, it cannot be always rated as acid reflux disease. But if heartburn occurs twice to thrice a week, it is more probably a symptom of acid reflux.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Related posts

Things You Should Know About Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been practiced for hundreds of years. To let you know more about this practice, here are a few things that you should know.

First, acupuncture is a holistic healthcare technique that involves inserting needles into specific points in the body. Studies have been conducted and it has been proven to treat ear, nose, throat, respiratory, gastrointestinal, eye, nervous system and muscular disorders.

The needles used in acupuncture are very small and you will probably feel a slight twitch when the needle goes in. They will be inserted carefully to ΒΌ or an inch in depth and will stay there from 45 minutes to an hour depending on the condition of the patient.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , ,

Related posts

What is Osteoporosis and What Do You Need to Know?

Most people have heard of osteoporosis. We know it has to do with bones becoming brittle and weak. Yet many of us don’t really know what it is. As we age it is important for everyone, especially women, to understand what osteoporosis is. Although the disease is not curable, we can take treatments to prevent further bone loss and prevent fractures.

What is osteoporosis?
Simply put, osteoporosis is a progressive disease of the bones. Our bones become less dense and more porous. Often the first sign will be a simple fall resulting in a broken bone. Another sign might be severe back pain from cracks in the spine known as compression fractures.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Related posts