GERD

Breathing exercise to reduce GERD symptoms

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Breathing exercises help in reducing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, according to a new study. The study was conducted by a group of researchers headed by Karl Martin Hoffmann from the Medical University Graz, Austria. The results of the study were published in the magazine “American Journal of Gastroenterology”.
The aim of the study was to [...]

‘Tis the season for heartburn-free holidays

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

‘Tis the season for that that burning, uncomfortable feeling in the chest that often follows a big meal, which can result from indulging in food and drink. And no time can be more frustrating than the holidays for those who suffer with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), or acid reflux disease. The large amounts of food [...]

New Studies Explore Connection Between High Stress Jobs And GI Disorders

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Source: ScienceDaily
In two new studies, presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego, researchers explored the connection between high stress, high exposure occupations and long-term gastrointestinal disorders.
The studies, performed by the United States Navy and the State University of New York (SUNY), Stonybrook, examine the long term effects [...]