Struggling with heartburn, chest pain, and acid reflux? You’re not alone; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects 14-20% of adults in the U.S. GERD impacts your quality of life, and if the symptoms are not controlled, it can cause esophagitis or Barrett’s esophagus. Among the available options for GERD, alginate therapy and H2 blockers are widely […]
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A Certified Personal Trainer’s Perspective on Performance, Pain, and Practical Application The Corrective Exercise Specialist certification from the International Sports Sciences Association has become one of the most widely referenced corrective exercise credentials in the fitness industry. It is commonly pursued by trainers who want to move beyond generic programming and develop a practical skill
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If you’re a guy who “should be fine” on paper but your energy is sliding, your sleep is off, your workouts aren’t translating, or your libido has changed, hormone testing can be a useful starting point. Not because testosterone explains everything, but because the right panel can show whether hormones are part of the picture
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If you have GERD or occasionally suffer from acid reflux or heartburn, chances are you’ve tried antacids like Tums or Pepcid, or even natural remedies like ginger, with inconsistent results. It also could seem like the options are either over-the-counter pharmaceuticals or all-natural alternatives. But what if you didn’t have to really choose one or
“Shots! Shots! Shots!” is what you’d expect to hear in a college town bar on a Friday night. But you might just hear a similar sentiment in doctors’ offices and pharmacies around the country. Shots of GLP-1 agonists are being called for and given out all over (albeit perhaps not quite as freely as shots
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Heartburn is a miserable condition that plagues most of us from time to time, with many of us suffering from long-term acid reflux issues like GERD. And when you’re suffering, you need relief NOW. Two products that work to fight off symptoms of reflux are Pepcid, a traditional med that’s been around for ages, and
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We’ve all reached for Tums from time to time for quick relief from “nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea”… you know the deal. But Tums come with some pretty iffy side effects (constipation, gas, dry mouth, headache) and are definitely meant to be used temporarily and for brief periods of time. Luckily, there are natural
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If you’re an acid reflux/GERD sufferer, you’ve probably already tried all of your traditional, over-the-counter options as far as antacids go. But, depending on your reflux treatment of choice, the side effects may be significant and could have long-term effects on your overall health. If you’re looking for a more natural alternative to supplement or
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If you’re a sufferer of acid reflux, occasional heartburn, or GERD, you’ve probably turned to various antacids and other remedies for fast and lasting relief. Two such antacids are tried-and-true Tums and the new, alternative kid on the block, Reflux Gourmet. Both have their place in your medicine cabinet, but how do these two very
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I’ve been working in healthcare for years, and one thing I’ve noticed becoming increasingly common is patients struggling with nausea linked to GLP-1 medications. GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, have become so popular that they’re almost household names at this point, and they’re often used for managing type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss. But despite
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