“Just take some Tums.” You’ve probably heard this more times than you care to count. If you’re dealing with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, as it’s commonly called, you know that Tums do not always (or even often) cut it. GERD is something that gets boxed up with occasional heartburn or acid reflux, and is […]
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Key Takeaways Heartburn. Everyone has felt it – and I’m not talking about the warm fuzzy feelings from a Hallmark movie or that burning feeling of a first crush. We’re talking about the uncomfortable and unwelcome guest who shows up at family BBQs and company dinners. It is an uninvited feeling that often brings its
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The fitness industry is oversaturated and undereducated, but Pilates is bucking that trend and creating opportunities for new instructors every day. A recent survey from Balanced Body found that 77% of Pilates studios are experiencing growth and that 40% of studio owners are looking for new instructors. Talk about opportunity! If you’ve ever thought about
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I was a loyal Prilosec user for years, like, drag-it-around-in-my-bag loyal. It worked… until it didn’t. The side effects crept in slowly: weird headaches, low energy, and a gnawing sense that I was trading short-term relief for long-term risk. I had to rethink my reflux strategy. I knew PPIs weren’t meant for forever, but figuring
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We’ve all been there – partway into a delicious dish while seated in a crowded restaurant, your stomach begins to feel uneasy, and then you have the throat-burning feeling that the 5-star food you just ate might come back up. Maybe you ate too fast, maybe it was that glass of wine, or maybe the
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