Acid Reflux: Causes and Prevention

Acid Reflux: Causes and Prevention

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By Peter Hutch Acid reflux disorder, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, is a condition worthy of ample attention. This chronic and complicated health problem affects the digestive tract by causing inflammation and even permanent damage to the esophagus. Because it affects a great number of people world-wide,…

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How to Know When to Get an Eye Exam

How to Know When to Get an Eye Exam

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

I spy with my little eye one regular exam that many people overlook. We’re talking about knowing when to get an eye exam. Regular eye exams are an important part of optometric health.  It’s important to obtain routine eye exams, per the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) guidelines, to evaluate your…

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The Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices

The Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Open your spice cabinet and you will find a pharmacopoeia of ancient wisdom. You may also find yourself on the way to the hospital. Herbal medicine is not something to embark upon uninformed. Self-medication, in any form, can be risky. At the same time, there are many herbs and spices…

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All About Acid Reflux

All About Acid Reflux

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, often referred to by the acronym GERD, is a medical condition becoming more and more common and which presently afflicts up to 20 million Americans. Even small babies can suffer from GERD, and it can produce very distressing symptoms. These symptoms vary with individuals, while infantile GERD…

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The Effects of BMI on Health

The Effects of BMI on Health

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of a person’s body fat, based on a simple calculation of body weight in kilograms, divided by the square of the individual’s height in meters. It is used by health professionals around the world to determine whether a person is overweight or…

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Superfoods 101

Superfoods 101

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Over the past two decades, the concept of superfoods has become a natural alternative to traditional medicines used to combat our major health issues: heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Scientific study has determined that through the consumption of these superfoods, people can significantly reduce their risks for developing these conditions….

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Effective Treatments to Eliminate IBS

Effective Treatments to Eliminate IBS

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

by John Howard Thousands of people around the world suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Though there is no specific general cure that is available for IBS, there are several IBS treatment options that are available, which can provide relief from the symptoms. A combination of different types of…

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