What You Could Learn About Dealing With Acid Reflux From The Movie #Southpaw

“WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD”

I took my son and his friends to see the movie Southpaw. It was a great movie where each punch felt like I did when I had Acid Reflux.

The movie was about a championship fighter who lost just about everything. His wife was killed, lost his daughter and  his wealth - all because he couldn’t control himself.

Upon leaving I asked my son and his friend what could be learned from the movie? The answers were the following;
1. How anger could cause problems.
2. Making bad decisions gets the results you don’t want.
3. How important family is

While these were excellent points I made a few of my own, which were;
1. Bad decisions limit your choices. Every bad decision makes the next one more difficult.
2. Being angry lowers you IQ, again leading to bad choices.
3. Do the small things right the big things tend to take care of themselves. When Billy started making good decisions things started to work out. Is that only in movies? I think not.

The movie is basically about a boxer who makes one bad choice in an instance and his life starts to spin out of control.

As the bad decisions started to take hold you could see his choices were dramatically limited till he had very little control because his choices became less and less.

So how does the movie Southpaw teach you anything about Acid Reflux and your health?
Just like the star in the movie #JakeGyllenhaal started out as a fighter who had all the wonderful trapping of success then went downhill, so is the person who had no Acid Reflux and doesn’t address the issue.

By the limiting of options, which starts with poor food choices, weight gain, eat big meals, go to bed to close to eating, etc. Low and behold Heartburn starts with a cough, then it progresses to burning in the chest once or twice a week and finally symptoms presents itself 2-3 times a week and before you know the person has full-blown GERD.

While I don’t want to go into what Billy Hope, the star of Southpaw, did I do want to describe the fight back from Acid Reflux.

Once you have GERD you are in a world of hurt, just like Billy. How to you come back from painful nights of not being able to sleep?

The second lesson is do the small things right the big things tend to take care of themselves. The easiest thing to do is take a pill, that’s a good start if your doctor agrees.
The next things will be education and a litany of things your doctor will tell you that will make your head spin.

You are not going to be able to take it all in at once, let alone implement his instructions right away. However keep one thing in mind, what you can do is lift the head of the bed, it could be the easiest small thing you could do to take care of the big problem of acid reflux. Lifting the head of the bed using a mattress could be an absolute game changer that can reverse the spiral and start to give you more choices.

Why is this so important? Lifting the head of the bed adds gravity to hold down the stomach content, and if it should escape the stomach it will drain quicker.

The key is simplicity. If you did what I did which was nothing because there were no under mattress bed wedges you will suffer until you had enough. However over 10 years later you need not suffer, you could just click here and take the first step in doing the first small thing to make the big things in your life work.

Good night, sleep tight, don’t let Acid Reflux bite!

Oy Vey Watergate or Acid Reflux

Oy Vey Watergate or Acid Reflux

Becoming a World Wide Conspiracy

By

Tommy Stern

As evidenced by this picture, news has it that Sen. Marco Rubio and the Prime Minister of Israel toasted over water. Originally it was thought that it was an American conspiracy. Could this be the new Middle East (Poland) Spring? The world seems to be coming apart over water, not oil - but could you imagine, water? 

Now the word is getting out that drinking water cools the esophagus, dilutes acid, and helps in getting Acid Reflux sufferers some measure of relief. While we know this is true of chewing gum, it seems water and diet could also have a profound effect on reducing Acid Reflux.

The next big thing we expect to hear is that eating small,  low-fat meals also helps. Who knows what else to expect? (Like us on Facebook).

Could losing weight be next? Could water be the magic elixir? Could this conspiracy be perpetrated by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to make the world healthier by cutting out soda and making sure people don’t smoke?

Whenever I complain about not feeling well, the first thing my doctor asks is “Are you drinking enough water?” I see he is in on the conspiracy also. First drugs, now water; where do the tentacles of the conspiracy lead? Is the AMA now leading the charge? The hospitals may rebel too. If water is the magic drug, who will need hospitals? I’m thinking Reflux Guard should partner with the hospitals – if people don’t suffer and have a Reflux Guard, who will need hospitals? Oy Vey.

We are learning that the world is 71% water, our bodies are 70% water - does anyone see a pattern here?

We will get to the bottom of this conspiracy, if we don’t first drown in the facts.

Stay tuned for the next installment of “Oy Vey Watergate or Acid Reflux”.

Like us on Facebook to get a heads up on our new series of "Oy Vey ………… or Acid Reflux"  Some of the culprits which cause Acid Reflux are stress and aggravation, so this new series on our blog will satirize our society’s day to day tribulations in hope’s of putting a smile on your face. If not, "Oy Vey”. 

Watergate or Acid Reflux

Watergate or Acid Reflux

by

Tommy Stern

Here at RefluxGuard.com we view everything through the lens of how we can alleviate Acid Reflux. So when Senator Marco Rubio responded to President Obama’s State of the Union Address and reached for Poland Spring did it create the New Watergate, or was it just to sooth his parched throat from Acid Reflux?



President Obama and Marco Rubio were both outlining to their closest friends what gives our country Acid Reflux. Jobs is the number one issue -- this we all know as fact. Each in his own way has a plan to alleviate the problem.

President Obama gives a list of all the things we need to invest in from infrastructure projects to renewable energy which, he claims, “will not cost us a dime.” That’s like my saying have a happy thick fatty juicy burger from the Heart Attack Grille (where recently two of their spokesman had heart attacks) and don’t worry about Acid Reflux. Maybe the President knows something we don’t. When that burger goes down, boy does it feel good, but when it comes up, that shooting burning feeling needs Reflux Guard© to come to the rescue.

On the other hand, there is Senator Rubio. Was he just thirsty or did he develop heartburn from what he heard? Was Senator Rubio giving the American people his own receipt for a Heart Attack Burger, or was he subtly telling us “Drink a lot of water and we will reduce our healthcare costs?”

To quote Elvis Presley, “Suspicious Minds” would ask is there something more sinister going on? Was this the subtle ploy by Poland Spring a move to muscle in on Reflux Guard©’s turf by conspiring with Senator Rubio to eliminate Acid Reflux without medication? Such are the subtle ploys special interest groups utilize to get their way.

Personally I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, even though Dr. Phil says in his new book Life Code (New Rules for Living in the New World) in this day and age we no longer should give the benefit of the doubt. There are to many users and abusers out there from whom we need to protect ourselves.

Whose plan is better for solving Acid Reflux in the new world?
A. President Obama’s?
B. Senator Rubio’s?
C. Poland Spring’s?
D. Prescription Medication’s?
E. Reflux Guard© a one time purchase?
F. All of the above or any combination?
Please vote on our fan page.


Acid Reflux can lead to serous problems if left untreated. It requires the consultation of a physician.

Please ask your doctor if Reflux Guard© is for you.

We at RefluxGuard.com believe that our health suggestions are less threatening when mixed with a bit of humor. Our posts are not meant to offend, but to promote better health via humorous suggestions when possible.

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“Super Bowl and Acid Reflux”

                                                     “Sup(p)er Bowl and Acid Reflux”

Today is the second most celebrated day (using food) after Thanksgiving. We have a choice, do we celebrate with or without Acid Reflux? The choice is yours!

We have many options to avoid heartburn, from the kinds of foods we prepare, medication, to lifting up the head of our beds. If you have followed or joined us on facebook you know what does and doesn't work. If you haven’t, “like” us on facebook to get tips on how to keep the burning monster away.

Keep away from the fatty greasy foods, if you can, and wait at least 3 hours before going to bed.

Gotta go and get ready for kickoff and adjust my Reflux Guard© to a bigger slant, just in case I over do it.

Enjoy the game and hope your team wins!

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How To Keep Acid Away From Where It Doesn't Belong?

PART 3 - The final installment

How do we keep the acid away from where it doesn't belong?

A lot depends on what the culprit or combinations of problems that are causing the reflux. Ideally, the first solution is to address the source so the body heals itself. But that isn’t always possible. Over time we develop bad habits that are hard to break. Dr. Phil said it best, when he said; “We don’t break bad habits, we replace it with something else.”

Some of these habits are:

1. Eating too much at one sitting.
2. Eating fatty foods.
3. Eating to close to bedtime.
4. Eating high caloric foods that cause weight gain.
5. Poor sleeping habits and not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep has shown to cause weight gain.

All of the above will over-stress the esophagus one way or another. Do you have any of these habit? Please comment below. One solution is elevating the head of your bed while you sleep. Doing this helps keep stomach content in the stomach. And if acid should get into the esophagus, it clears it out quicker. Elevating the head of your bed can also aid in snoring, sinus drainage, and can help alleviate the puffiness in your face.

Dear Kim Kardashian, family and friends. I know how agonizing it is to suffer from Acid Reflux. I can’t imagine the suffering or pain your father endured and how you and your family feel of the loss of your father. I ask that you help me help people to avoid that fate. Please contact me to discuss how we can avoid the fate for other families. The next installment of this article will be to discuss what you need to know and can do to protect yourself and family.

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"It Happened to Kim Kardasian's Father" Part 2

PART 2

It Happened to Robert Kardashian, don't let it happen to you!

Let’s start with the understanding that the very best person to help you is your doctor. He will ask you questions, and based on your answers, he can help you decide what you need.

What is Acid Reflux?

It is where the Acid Re-fluxes into the Esophagus.

Why does the Acid come into the Esophagus?

First we need to explain that there is a valve at the top of the stomach. When that valve malfunctions for a variety of reasons it allows acid to either leak or shoot up into the esophagus. This can be very dangerous and extremely painful for you.

Some of the causes of acid entering the esophagus are:

1. The valve is not as tight as it should be. Some of the reasons the valve might be loose is that certain foods will relax the area, such as chocolate, alcohol, certain fats, etc.

2. A hiatus hernia can separate the valve causing problems.

3. Eating too much or drinking caffeinated and/or carbonated beverages can build up gas pressure against the valve, forcing acid into the esophagus.
   
   
4. If you snore it can cause a vacuum that can suck the acid right into the esophagus, lungs, mouth, and sinuses.

5. Being overweight puts pressure on the stomach that can also force the valve open.

Dear Kim Kardashian, family and friends. I know how agonizing it is to suffer from Acid Reflux. I can’t imagine the suffering or pain your father endured and how you and your family feel of the loss of your father. I ask that you help me help people to avoid that fate. Please contact me to discuss how we can avoid the fate for other families. The next installment of this article will be to discuss what you need to know and can do to protect yourself and family.

In PART 3 we will discuss some of ways to keep the acid where it belongs?

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“It Happened to Kim Kardashian’s Father”

"It Happened to Kim Kardasian's Father"

Don’t let it happen to you. Educate Yourself!

Esophageal Cancer happened to Kim Kardashian’s father, could it happen to you? Robert Kardashian was one O. J. Simpson’s attorneys. Another name you might recognize who died from esophageal cancer is Ron Silver, a well-known actor.

The medical community is now becoming aware of the precursors and underlying reasons to esophageal cancer and everyone needs to be made aware of what needs to be done to interrupt the process of esophageal cancer. It has been reported that the constant assault on the esophagus causes change to the cells. Sometimes you have warnings such as chronic heartburn and acid reflux. In many cases it seems when the cells change the medical community calls it Barrett Esophagus. This condition requires monitoring by your doctor.

There is also silent Reflux  which could be a bigger problem because there is no warning just agonizing tragedy.  We will be monitoring the newest breakthroughs and education and posting it on our fan-page and twitter. Please follow us and share with loved ones, don’t let anyone you know be a statistical tragedy.  There are many well-known people that suffered and died from Esophageal Cancer, such as Kim Kardashian’s father an attorney on the O. J. Simpson’s legal team, Ron Silver, actor.

Dear Kim Kardashian, family and friends. I know how agonizing it is to suffer from Acid Reflux. I can’t imagine the suffering or pain your father endured and how you and your family feel of the loss of your father. I ask that you help me help people to avoid that fate. Please contact me to discuss how we can avoid the fate for other families. 

The next installment of this article will be to discuss what you need to know and can do to protect yourself and family.

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