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Heartburn has become such a common condition that people think it’s a normal part of life and they just pop some pills and keep eating. Your body reacts when there is something wrong. It’s your body’s way of saying “HEY! I’m missing something and can’t digest this food properly”! You don’t have to live with discomfort. Your body is equipped with everything it needs to function.   Your food gives it fuel to keep working and absorbs essential nutrients and vitamins from it. Heart burn is caused by the fluids in your stomach that ooze up into your esophagus. Hydrochloric acid is the liquid in your stomach that helps digest your food. It kills bacteria from food and prevents it entering the intestines. It’s also responsible for helping the body absorb nutrients and vitamins. It is a very acidic liquid that’s corrosive but the mucous lining on your stomach protects your stomach from the acidity.   The LES is the gatekeeper from your stomach to the Esophagus. It uses pressure to open and close, it’s the lower esophageal sphincter. Sometimes it opens at the wrong time which allows the acid to splash up to the esophagus. Since the esophagus doesn’t have any protective lining the result is pain and burning. A stomach ulcer on the other hand is a sore or erosion in the stomach lining. Chronic use of aspirin and bacterial infections are usually the causes behind stomach ulcers. Gastro esophageal reflux disease also known as GERD is when you have persistent heart burn as often as 2 or more days a week.     GERD can erode teeth and cause scar tissue around the esophagus making it hard to swallow food and may cause some respiratory problems. Being overweight usually causes heartburn due to abdominal fat that puts pressure on the abdomen. Overeating can also cause it since your stomach is over filled and causes the acid force through the LES. Taking anti-acids makes your body prone to food poisoning.   Orange peel extract has been shown to stop heartburn. Orange peel aids food through the stomach and also works as a surfactant. Surfactants reduce tension from liquids keeping the stomach acid from splashing up to the esophagus. Orange peel also has cancer preventative properties. If you have an ulcer you shouldn’t take orange peel extract. Orange peel extract is a great alternative and natural remedy for heartburn. Stay away from antacids. They will make other conditions worse… Make sure you don’t over eat, drink lots of water and take some probiotics and enzymes to help digest your food better.   ...

Men have it easy while they turn their head and cough twice. Lucky them! Women, on the other hand, have it a little more complicated. No matter how much the discomfort may be, it is vital to get your pap smear either three years after the first time of intercourse or no later than 21 years old.   The Pap smear should be performed once a year after that. For the first timers I can understand how this may sound a little scary to get around to. The sooner you go, the faster you’ll have it done and over with and with a clear head knowing you’re as healthy inside as you are outside.   A Pap smear is a medical procedure where the doctor takes samples of the woman’s cervix to check for any abnormalities or cancerous cells. It is mainly painless besides a slight discomfort and a normal awkwardness you may feel. The nurse will bring you into the room where you will undress and put on the beautiful paper dress provided by the clinic. You will then lie down on the examining bed and you will place your feet on stand similar to those you see in the movies when women give birth.     The doctor will then examine the outside of the genital area along with the rectum and urethra. A Speculum is then inserted to spread vaginal walls to get a clear view of the cervix. A cotton swab will be used to collect and clear away any mucous from the cervix. A brush will also be inserted into the opening of the cervix to get a sample of cells and then smeared on a glass to be observed under a microscope. After the speculum is pulled out then the doctor will perform a pelvic exam where he/she inserts 2 fingers and feels the ovaries and uterus with the other hand on top of the belly or abdomen. It takes about 2 weeks for results and if everything comes back normal then you won’t be due for another year. Best results if Pap smear is performed anywhere from 10-20 days from last day of period. A pap smear can not be performed if patient is menstruating.   If the results come back abnormal then there are other procedures that are performed to check for cancerous cells. Some have risks of damaging the cervix and may cause infertility so make sure you look into risks involved with each procedure. Pap Smears are not 100% accurate so make sure you take the necessary precautions if something comes back.   ...

Ever had some Indian food or Mexican food and had to run straight to the bathroom? Upset stomach? Throw the Tums away. All you needed was some digestive enzymes.   Age is one major factor in indigestion. Foods high in fat and carbohydrates may become a nightmare after the age of thirty. It can leave you with Diarrhea, bloating and an upset stomach or even constipation. So eat some more enzymes. Oh you mean you don’t know what enzymes are?   Think of enzymes as locks. A car lock, door lock, and bike locks all have different keys. If you don’t have a certain enzyme then you don’t have the lock food is supposed to open to then change into a nutrient. In other words, the food can not digest properly causing a negative reaction in the body called indigestion. So the Mexican food you love so much will end up punching you with a low blow. The older you get the less enzymes your body contains. If you are lactose intolerant or intolerant to gluten the lack of enzymes may be the reason. If you have stomach ulcers, DO NOT TAKE ENZYME supplements! It can be very painful and can worsen any gastrointestinal issues. The best thing to do is eat foods rich in enzymes. It’s better for you.   If you want to receive your enzymes from food then the food has to be uncooked whole raw veggies and fruit. Pineapple for example is rich in enzymes. Once you expose enzymes to heat they no longer function for which they were designed. Eat more salads and if you have a hard time eating raw veggies then get yourself a juicer. When you juice the rule of thumb is to drink it then and there. Don’t wait or store it. The juice loses nutritional value every minute that it sits. Your digestive system will thank you for it.     It takes less energy for your system to digest uncooked foods then cooked foods. Eating enzyme dead foods puts a large burden on your pancreas and other organs. It also over works them. Most people exhaust their organs to the point where they can hardly digest anything. When you consume cooked foods your body responds with white blood cells in the same way if there was a pathogen in the body. There was no reaction found when people ate raw foods. The most powerful enzyme rich food is sprouted seeds, rains, and legumes. Sprouting beans and legumes increases the enzyme content drastically. If you do decide to take supplements then make sure you get these to aid with digestion.   Amylase for starches and sugars. Bromenlain helps breakdown proteins. HCL hydrochloric acid stimulates the pancreas. Lactase is for lactose. Lipase breaks down fatty acids and glycerol, Oxbile digests fats and helps the gallbladder. Pancreatin is for your blood and intestines. Papain breaks down protein. Pepsin and protease breaks down protein as well.   ...

Believe it or not, abortion is one of the most popular procedures performed in the US with about 40% of women getting an abortion at least once in their lifetime. There are hundreds of reasons why a woman might decide on getting an abortion, just as being a victim of rape or just an unplanned pregnancy.   Whether you preach pro-life or pro-choice, there are still important facts you should know about abortion and the procedure a woman must go through in order to get one done. Physically, mentally and emotionally it’s not an easy thing to go through yet some women suck it in and go through with it no matter the cost.   Depending on the age of the belly, there are different kinds of abortions available to the patient. Abortions performed anywhere from 7-9 weeks from the date of conception can be done through drugs or medically. Nine to fourteen weeks is an abortion performed by dilatation and suction curettage. After 14 weeks, then it’s performed by dilatation and suction evacuation. Once the 20 weeks is reached then they can now be performed legally by labor induction, saline infusion, hysterectomy, or dilatation and extraction. In some offices the procedures can not be performed if the patient has signs of heart disease, anemia, diabetes and other blood disorders. You may be referred to specialists that can work on patients under these conditions. If after diagnostic tests, the fetus shows to have brain abnormalities then the mother can choose whether they want to abort it or keep it.   Most abortion clinics offer counseling to help with decision making and with the after effects of abortion. They also offer counseling to those who decide to continue the pregnancy. They go over full risks of abortion including psychological effects, medical issues like hemorrhaging or infection. Some other side effects may also include failed evacuation and toxicity to the medications used to expel the fetus. They also offer counseling for people who choose to be involved such as mates, family and friends. Depending on the law in your state some states require counseling before hand, others may just recommend it.   There are a wide variety of risks involved depending on the procedure chosen but the suction extraction can be the most detrimental procedure. It is a very graphic procedure and the reality of it can be heart wrecking. No matter the reason why they may choose to abort a fetus the important thing is to be as sympathetic as you can be toward another person’s decision. They are only making the best decision they can make according to their feelings and personal situation which we will never truly know. When the question comes up for you then you can make the best choice that you can once it’s your turn to choose.   ...

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Yeast is their arch enemy. Everybody carries Candida in their bodies naturally. The overgrowth of Candida albicans is what causes infection. Women are not the only ones that suffer and it also causes overgrowth in many areas in the body other than down below. Candida is probably one of the most common bacterial overgrowths anyone would experience. So it’s important to know about it and how to keep it under control.   There are foods that promote overgrowth, so try to limit them and eat them in moderation if you notice signs of a yeast increase. Alcohol, dairy, fruit, sugar, vinegar except apple cider vinegar are all foods you should watch out for if you notice yourself having constant infections. Yeast dwells in the gastrointestinal tract and the genital area. Those in perfect health carry the bacteria but when there is a negative slope in the immune system that balance may get out of whack which creates an aggressive fungus. The fungus then eats into the lining of the intestines allowing toxins and partially digested proteins to be absorbed into the blood stream. Trust me, you feel the effects!   Birth control pills, steroids and antibiotics also trigger this bacterial monster. How do you know you have an infection? Well, special feminine areas may be irritated and women may notice a cottage cheese like discharge with a lot of discomfort. Men usually don’t experience symptoms around their genitals; they’re always the lucky ones. Yeast can also grow in the mouth which is not flattering and rather inconvenient.     Some strategies can help you re-balance your body so that it can heal itself. Anti-biotics and other medications can take the symptoms away but won’t actually cure you only leading you through a vicious cycle of infections. For a minimum of 2-3 weeks make sure you cut out all of the yeast promoting foods. You also need to cut out carbs from your diet. Go vegan for a little bit. I suggest adopting the lifestyle completely but going on your own pace. Change does not happen over night so perseverance is the key.   Once you notice your body re-balancing then you can re-introduce the foods moderately. It’s when you eat them excessively that causes the imbalance. Take some pro-biotics like acidophilus and Bifidobateria spp. It will make it hard for the yeast to grow in your tummy. Antibiotics kill the good bacteria just named above which is why it triggers the overgrowth. Garlic is a natural antifungal and kills off unhealthy bacteria from your body. Oregano does the same but it a lot stronger which may even kill off the good bacteria along with the bad. Don’t let your body get to the state of infection. It’s an infection I wouldn’t wish on any of my enemies. Prevention is the best cure.   ...