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Tracy Davenport

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posted 01/08/2009, comment (1)

Resolve To Have Fun!

Being overweight is a strong risk factor for acid reflux disease and esophageal erosions. The risk for these disorders progressively increases with increasing weight. I suspect many of you are already well aware of these facts and would love to begin 2009 by getting in better shape. This SharePost is written for you! Unfortunately,... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 09/08/2008, comments (0)

Obesity and Acid Reflux

As a nutritionist I am required to tell you that obesity is putting millions at risk for debilitating disease and even early death. In 2005 a review of previous research on GERD showed a very strong correlation between the severity of GERD and a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI). As the person’s BMI rose so did their rate... Read more Chevron

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