Month: October 2005

Nice Flip-Flops Mr. Bush

Posted on by rchapin

Mr. Bush, seems to me like you are sporting some pretty nice flip-flops, at least as far as the Plame leak is concerned . . . 
From what I can tell, on September 30, 2003 you said, "If there is a leak out of my administration, I want to know who it is.  And if the person has violated the law the person will be taken care of."

Then on June 10, 2004 you were asked if you would fire → Continue reading “Nice Flip-Flops Mr. Bush”

Acupuncture GERD Study

Posted on by rchapin

A very interesting study on the effects of acupuncture on GERD.

At the end of the article is a very intriguing section where "Researchers wonder whether having H. pylori helps prevent GERD and other diseases".

I wonder if there is any correlation between the increased number of anti-biotics have resulted in the decline of the Helicobacter pylori and other fauna in the stomach that can trigger transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs).

Read the Artcle
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GERD Food Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on by rchapin

Here are some lists of foods that are safe, consumed with discretion, and to be avoided that I found on about.com.

Food Group Foods With Little Potential to Cause Heartburn
Fruit ? Apple, fresh
? Apple, dried
? Apple juice
? Banana
Vegetables ? Baked potato
? Broccoli
? Cabbage
? Carrots
? Green beans
? Peas
Meat ? Ground beef, extra-lean
? Steak, London Broil
? Chicken breast, skinless
? Egg whites
? Egg substitute
? Fish, no added
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Good GERD Resources

Posted on by rchapin

Well, not the prettiest subject in the world, but I was recently diagnosed with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), which is a malfunction of the sphincter at the top of the stomach (and/or other stomach/esophagael problems) that allows stomach acids to back up causing irritation and damage to the esophagus.

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I was diagnosed almost a month ago and have been following the direction of the ENT that did the endoscopy and made the diagnosis.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t → Continue reading “Good GERD Resources”

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