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?
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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.

Visit this link for info on what causes acid reflux at night.

“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!

Go to this page for information on acid reflux disease treatment.

Positioning the Esophagus Part 2

The American College of Gastroenterology recommends raising the head of the bed by 6” – 10”  to combat acid reflux. I, personally, suffered for a number of years not even knowing I had a severe form of acid reflux called GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Finally, I went to my doctor who informed me of this condition and recommended a specific diet, weight loss, raising the head of my bed, and (easiest of all) popping a pill.  In my case, the pill helped somewhat but didn't completely help my nighttime reflux; the medication manufacturers actually advise you to lift the head of the bed.

I suffered for many more years before I actually figured out how to lift the head of my bed in a simple, safe, practical manner. I designed Reflux Guard©  because the medication, which I had expected to be the panacea to my problems, didn't help enough at night. Although I didn't expect much, by the second night, I started to feel better and didn't suffer from nighttime reflux. Within a week I was a different person!

I suffered for many years before I actually figured out how to lift the head of my bed in a simple, safe, practical manner. I designed Reflux Guard© because the medication didn’t quite help with nighttime Acid Reflux. Since the medication wasn't working and I was still in agony, I needed to figure out how to get some sort of relief.  I never thought Reflux Guard© would be the panacea to my nighttime agony, but I did need to try something different. I hoped for some little improvement so I could get a decent night’s sleep. As it turns out Reflux Guard© worked better then I had ever imagined and now don’t travel without it. By the second night I started to feel better and now hardly ever suffer from nighttime Acid Reflux. Within a week I was a different person.

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Our next post will about how Acid Reflux effects you teeth and what you can do about it. Don't let it ruin your teeth or smile.
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Positioning the Esophagus

“Due to the anatomic factors that I discussed in the prior chapter, for some people who are more susceptible, problems can arise when you are in deep sleep (or REM sleep), and when you are on your back. Since all humans are susceptible to the tongue collapsing to various degrees, given the same situation, different people will obstruct more than others.

For example, if you have no problem sleeping on your back and you get a simple cold, your nose gets stuffed up and due to the vacuum pressures that are created downstream, your tongue can start to fall back, causing you to wake up frequently. This is the reason why you toss and turn when you have a cold. But once your cold goes away, you can catch up on your sleep, and you feel fine again.

Pregnant women, especially in the third trimester, typically don’t sleep well. This is not only because of the lack of mobility associated with the pregnancy itself, but also due to increased fat deposits in the throat at this time. The latter serves to narrow the airway, and creates breathing problems that did not exist prior to pregnancy.”

This is another installment of Dr. Park's book, "Sleep Interrupted", that explains the esophagus--a very complicated and fascinating part of our anatomy. It is the roadway for many bodily functions, but we often take it for granted until something goes wrong. We use it every moment from inhaling and exhaling to swallowing. Unfortunately, when the esophagus malfunctions, it can cause us anywhere from minor discomfort to agonizing misery.

In today's installment of "Sleep Interrupted" we will explore the simple complications involving how the position of the esophagus and breathing pathway can easily cause Acid Reflux, which, in turn, can cause damage to the esophagus.

The esophagus is basically a tube for eating, drinking, and breathing. If this tube closes down during sleep it can cause a vacuum in the stomach. This vacuum can interrupt the processing of the stomach contents and their natural progression downward and lift acid, bile, and other stomach contents back up into the esophagus. The power of this vacuum is such that even a healthy stomach and sphincter valve (the valve that keeps acid from entering the esophagus) may not keep the contents of the stomach in the stomach. When the stomach contents come up, it can cause severe damage to the esophagus and/or lungs, which can cause caustic burning and choking, that might even require hospitalization.

Please come back early next week for Part 2 of this topic or you can like us on facebook where you will be notified for each post - hope to hear from you.

What is relationship between Esophogeal Cancer and GERD

What is the relationship between Esophogeal cancer and GERD? Not good!
Dr. Rune Erichsen of Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark states that a study shows Barrett esophagus is likely to be an intermediate step to cancer.Dr. Erichsen believes that chronic inflammation caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause changes in the leaning layer of the gullet called barretts esophagus, which in long term may lead to cancer.
There are multiple ways of combating GERD and each have its own pros and cons, obviously the safest ways are the natural ones but most are difficult because they require lifestyle changes. None should be left out, however, the most underlying tool is education and awareness.
One of the simplest and cheapest ways is tilting your bed using a Reflux Guard©. It is a one time purchase *guaranteed for 10 year to keep a medically recommended incline.Dr. Erichsen believes that chronic inflammation caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause changes in the leaning layer of the gullet called barretts esophagus, which in long term may lead to cancer. There are multiple ways of combating GERD and each have its own pros and cons, obviously the safest ways are the natural ones but most are difficult because they require lifestyle changes. None should be left out, however, the most underlying tool is education and awareness.


This material is for educational and informational purposes only and is not and should not be relied upon or construed as medical, surgical, psychological, or nutritional advice. Please consult your physician before making any changes to your regimen, exercise or diet program.

Did You Know Reflux Guard Could Save Your life?

This is part of a series of posts from “Sleep Interrupted” by Dr. Steven Park,a John Hopkins trained ENT.

What I realized was that there are some people who prefer to sleep only on their sides or their stomach.Some absolutely cannot sleep on their backs, and must sleep in the latter positions in order to breathe properly. I concluded that what was happening in these situations was that being forced to sleep on their backs for the first time in decades after surgery or another medical procedure resulted in an inability to breathe properly. This, in turn, placed stress on the heart, increasing their risk of heart attack. The critical issue here is that it’s during REM sleep that the muscles of the throat are most relaxed. If susceptible people are forced to sleep on their backs, they can no longer adjust in a hospital situation by changing their sleeping position. They are simply forced to sleep on their backs as best they can. This realization led to yet another sleepless night for me. The implications were enormous.

Both these events prompted me to think about other curious things I had observed in the previous few years of practice. Almost every patient with a sleep-breathing problem such as UARS or OSA had some degree of throat acid reflux. Furthermore, many of these same people preferred not to sleep on their backs. The kind of acid reflux that we see in an ear, nose and throat practice is different from the typical heartburn acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When the acid reaches the throat, it is called laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, or LPRD. In most cases, LPRD is silent,the only symptoms being throat clearing, post-nasal drip, a lump sensation in the throat, hoarseness, cough, choking, or difficulty swallowing. This is probably one of the most common conditions that an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor encounters every day.

Did You Know Reflux Guard Could Save Your life?

Based on Dr Park’s observation “Almost every patient with a sleep-breathing problem such as UARS or OSA had some degree of throat acid reflux.” You will see further in the book even a closer direct relationship between snoring and acid reflux. Both could be life threatening for many reasons. It could reduce the quality of life, effect how you feel(groggy and dragging all day long vs. being refreshed), how you react, your relationships,job, health, and safety, etc.

These two paragraphs clearly bring up a which came first scenario, the egg or chicken;please forgive me I forget, or is that the chicken or the egg?. Who cares, lets ask a more pertinent question, which came first acid reflux or the inability to breathe properly. Again, who cares. The solution is Reflux Guard, a simple device specifically designed to deal with both problems. Reflux Guard goes under you mattress and is specifically designed to adjust within medically approved guidelines. Reflux Guard is the only wedge in its price range and ease of use that addresses what concerns Dr. Park.