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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Home Remedies For Heart Burn

Chewing gum may prevent heartburn

October 03, 2008
Of all the home remedies for easing heartburn, one of the simplest may also be one of the best--try chewing gum. A group of researchers determined that patients who chew sugar-free gum for 30 minutes following a meal have lower acid levels than patients who do not chew gum. Experts say it works by stimulating saliva, which neutralizes acid and forces fluids back into the stomach. Read more »

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Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults This is part 3 of a 3-part series on Acid... Read more »

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Managing Stress to Control Blood Pressure
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

One of the common causes of high blood pressure not at all related to diet, is the stress factor.... Read more »

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Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Gin Soaked Raisins
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

The Home Remedy: Eating raisins soaked in gin every day reduces the pain and inflammation... Read more »

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Ear Infections: Home Remedies
Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
for Acute SinusitisThe primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the sinuses, and ensuring that the sinuses remain open.... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Medications
Preventive MedicationsCalcium-Channel BlockersCalcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Complications
Chickenpox (varicella) rarely causes complications, but it is not always harmless. It can cause hospitalization and, in rare cases, death. Fortunately, since the introduction of the... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention
Home Remedies and PreventionMost herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin can be managed at home with over-the-counter painkillers and symptomatic relief.Symptomatic ReliefSeveral simple... Read more »

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