Acid Reflux - Part 1 - Introduction Acid reflux occurs when one of two closures, or "sphincters," in the esophagus fail to remain sealed after food and/or liquid pass through them on the way to one's stomach The two sphincters are located at each end of the esophagus The first one is at the top, directly behind the larynx and pharynx The second one is at the bottom, directly above the stomach There are two forms of acid reflux - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux ...

Discover The Health Benefits Of Quercetin The benefits of quercetin You've heard it a million and one timesan apple a day keeps the doctor away Well now we may know a little bit better why this old adage is true Apples are a rich source of a potent flavonoid called quercetin It is a pigment with antioxidant properties and found in not only apples, but red wine, red grapes, cherries, and raspberries Notice that all of these fruits have dark pigment You've probably heard by now that red wine, ...

Heart Health: Five Things You Need To Know About Your Heart The heart is one of the most important organs in your body, and in some ways the most familiar; we know we have to keep it healthy to live well, most of us know someone who has had a heart problem or even a heart attack, and it’s one of the few organs that we can actually feel as it functions (just put your hand in the middle of ...

Diabetes And Its Effects What is Diabetes A disease in which the body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood As a result, the level of sugar in the blood is too high This disease occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use it properly A disease in which the body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood As a result, the level of sugar in the blood is too high This disease ...

What Is The Treatment That Some Experts Are Calling A 'cure' For Acne? In order to 'cure' acne a drug must aggressively address the root causes of the disease, and stop it in its path Unfortunately there are so many contributing factors that cause acne, there is never going to be a single miracle cure that is able to address all of these causes However there is a drug that statistically helps 60% of people treated with it, to effectively be cured from acne, and not require ...

Antioxidants: Combating Aging And Disease Copyright 2006 Sylvia Riley Wouldn't we all like to age gracefully (if at all for that matter!) and ward off the wrinkly signs and ill symptoms for as long as possible Keys to longevity may be more accessible than we think, and it appears our diets play a critical role Antioxidants are the knights in shining armor that subjugate the attack of free radicals in the body, the hazardous molecules that damage cells and procure aging and disease Though antioxidants are produced naturally ...

Liver Detox Supplements The liver is involved in thousands of biochemical mechanisms making it second only to the brain in importance and complexity Natural health practitioners are also acutely aware of the detrimental effects on the liver of modern living, with its chemicals, excessive fat intake, pesticides, hormones, and stress This suggests that we as a culture are in need of liver support You should consider liver support supplementation if you: * Have a history of a Fatty Liver * Consume Alcohol * Consume Tobacco Products * Have been taking ...

When Seconds Countwhat You Should Know About Strokes On average, a stroke takes the life of a loved one every three minutes, with seniors most vulnerable The average age for a stroke is about 72 and many things that cause a stroke come with aging, such as hypertension or years of diabetes or smoking Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the most common cause of adult disability What many people don't realize is that a stroke is a medical ...

Penis Disorder The male sexual organ can be affected by several penis disorders ranging in severity from swelling to nerve entrapment and impotence These disorders should be brought to the attention of a trained physician and some of them require surgery The simplest penis disorder is the swelling of the foreskin, which can result from sexual activity, including masturbation This disorder is called Oedema and it is practically harmless as long as the foreskin is in the normal position and the blood flow is present However, a doctor's ...

Stop Snoring Of course, you would stop snoring if you could help it It irks your bed partner It embarrasses you And don't you hate being nudged in the middle of the night, because you have been snoring?Yet, your doctor will tell you that these are the least of his concerns Snoring can be the cause- or the warning sign- of many serious health problemsWhile high blood pressure, sleep apnea and brain damage top the list, there are others that should ...