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Obesity and GERD: A Family Affair

Obesity is a family affair. If you are overweight or obese, you children are at a much higher risk of being overweight or obese too. Recent studies have confirmed that children who are overweight or obese are more likely to have significant health issues such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).  Dealing with obesity is complicated... Read moreChevron
posted 09/14/2010, comments (0)|
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The Link Between Reflux and Obesity

  Ordinarily, I like to read the recent research and write shareposts about what’s new and upcoming in the world of reflux. This week the big news is that a study by Koebnick, et al showed that children over six who are moderately to severely obese are more likely to have reflux.  In fact, they found a 30% increased... Read moreChevron
posted 07/15/2010, comments (2)|
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Let's Move: Childhood Obesity and its Affect on Acid Reflux

It can be super challenging to get a typically developing child active. When a child is overweight or obese and has other health conditions such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) special measures are needed. You can’t just sign up your child for a sports team or give her a gym membership.   The First Step   The... Read moreChevron
posted 04/23/2010, comments (0)|
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Best Treatments for Childhood Obesity and GERD

  Obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease often occur together in children and teens. There has been increasing interest in the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity in the last few years as the incidence has risen to alarming levels.  I have noticed that childhood obesity is a hot topic at medical conferences and in... Read moreChevron
posted 04/17/2010, comments (0)|
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Overweight Reflux Baby?

You may be struggling to help your baby with gastroesophageal reflux gain weight so it may seem impossible for a baby with reflux to be overweight or obese. Most Reflux Moms and Dads I know are watching every ounce and cheering when there has been even a slight weight gain.    The reality is some babies with reflux are what I call... Read moreChevron
posted 04/09/2010, comments (0)|
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