The first explanation for the cause of this condition is that because of the incompetence of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) acidic contents of the stomach are allowed up into the esophagus, which results in a burning sensation. The LES is a valve that is found at the lower end of the...
Frost-Fingered Fear: Things You Out To Know About Panic Disorders
Panic disorders are real problems that can affect an estimated 7.5% of the general population at any given time. This widespread problem has the potential to be among the most debilitating mental health disorders we know...
Commonly called ‘heart burn’, acid reflux disease is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus.
It’s annoying and painful.
But you want to know the truth, the reflux of the stomach’s liquid...
From the Schoolyard to the Internet: The Phenomenon of Online Bullying
The tragic death of thirteen year old Megan Meier has caught the attention of millions of parents, educators, medical professionals, and child advocates worldwide. She had committed suicide the day after Josh, a boy...
Antacids and Alignates
Antacids are generally available without a doctor’s prescription and relieve the symptoms of acid indigestion and heartburn (dyspepsia).
The usual ingredients of antacids are magnesium or aluminium and they work by neutralising the acid produced in the...
In many Western countries, going to a psychiatrist for therapy and counseling is well-accepted as a means to maintain mental and emotional health. For most patients, the psychiatrist is considered a source of calmness, reason, and understanding. Seen as a professional counselor who possess...
Acid Reflux – Treating it with Diet and Lifestyle Changes
It seems that one of the major culprits causing acid reflux is alcohol. Not good news for the drinkers amongst us. Take heart though, it is probably only excessive drinking that’s to blame – perceived wisdom is...
Nothing beats the pain of having your heart broken by someone you truly, madly, deeply in love with. It is true that ending the relationship is probably the nastiest and the most hurtful scenario in a romantic relationship. Nobody wants their hearts to be broken, and no one can really tell what...
What is acid reflux though?
It is the liquid in the stomach regurgitating into the oesophagus (gullet). Much of this liquid is acid produced in the stomach which is harmful to the walls of the oesophagus. Reflux happens to most people but because we spend much of our time upright, gravity...
Acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when the liquid that is in the stomach backs up into the esophagus. This is usually a condition which persists throughout the life of the individual. Because the acid backs up into the esophagus, the esophagus may be damaged. ...
Having female sexual dysfunction can be bothersome, a terrible condition similar to erectile dysfunction in men. Inadequate sexual function in women can be a complex problem that can have many different causes. An estimated 40% of women suffer from sexual dysfunction, and might be caused by any...
Definition of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a general term describing a group of chronic non-pregressive neurological symptoms which cause impaired control of movement and which are evident in the first few years of life, usually before age 3. The disorders are induced by damage or...