After dealing with acid reflux in myself and two of my children I have encountered the question "what about surgery to fix the problem?"... Read more »
For 31 years of my life I never thought about what I was eating. I ate what I wanted, when I wanted, and never gave it a second thought.... Read more »
Continuing our discussion of MS and Diet, today’s topic surrounds the Best Bet Diet and the MS Recovery Diet. Each feature the... Read more »
Like most parents, I was filled with fear when the doctor said my daughter needed acid reflux surgery. I resisted the surgery for a long... Read more »
"A chance to cut is a chance to cure" - This is an adage that surgeons have lived with for generations. But that may be changing. ... Read more »
A healthy well-balanced diet is an essential part of glucose control for people who have diabetes. However, having diabetes does not mean that you... Read more »
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Fundoplication; Nissen fundoplication; Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication; Toupet fundoplication; Thal fundoplication; Hiatal hernia repair; Endoluminal... Read more »
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
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Diabetic Exchange ListsThe objective of using diabetic exchange lists is to maintain the proper balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats... Read more »
Two million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. This very serious illness involves dramatic mood swings from high... Read more »