THE BEST MEDICINEf- LAUGH! FIRST DOSE There are always two ways to look at everything, I guess. My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion last October, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table. My wife noticed me staring and asked me, "Do you know her?". "Yes", I sighed, "She's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since." "My God!" says my wife, "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?" Got a Joke? E-mail it to us: frontpage@collectivewizdom .com |
| THE BEST MEDICINE- LAUGH! SECOND DOSE Last night, my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug." She got up, unplugged the TV, and threw out my wine |
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By Sara Ott, Associate Editor and Featured Columnist
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, is an equal opportunity
disease. Anyone --men, women, infants--can have GERD.
GERD happens when a muscle at the back of your esophagus
(the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach)
doesn't close all the way, allowing the acids in your stomach to
splash back upwards. The acids leak back, causing acid reflux,
irritating the esophagus. You experience it as the painful
burning in your throat or chest known as heartburn.
There is no difference really between GERD and acid reflux. If
you have acid reflux more than twice a week, it is called GERD.
How Do I Reduce GERD?Article continues below.
Serious GERD can require medicines or surgery. But you may
be able to reduce or eliminate GERD by changing your diet and
lifestyle.
Foods That Make GERD Worse
1. Alcohol. Hard liquor, wine, beer--all these can make GERD
worse
2. Fatty Foods. Avoid greasy meats, fries, even oily salads
3. Spicy Foods. Peppers, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, and all
strong spices can make GERD worse.
LifeStyle Changes That Help Reduce GERD
However, many people can improve their symptoms using these
tips.
1. Bicarbonate. Mix 1/4 teaspoon in a glass of water.
2. Avoid alcohol and spicy, fatty or acidic foods that trigger
heartburn.
3. Eat smaller meals
4. Not eating close to bedtime.
5. Losing weight if needed.
6. Aloe Juice. Some people find that drinking aloe juice helps
GERD.
7. Applesauce. Applesauce helps many people to calm their
stomachs from acid reflux or GERD.
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