Health Expert Jenna shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/143238/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/143238/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/143238/index http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/118398/college-year Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:47:00 -0400 Jenna   Senior year of high school came and went faster than I could have imagined. Summer flew by and before I knew it, I had one more week at home before I packed up and moved 500 miles north to go to college. My first move, first time in the “real world” and first time away from my mom were all right around the corner.   I was about to jump out of my skin with excitement. Even the kids without overprotective parents... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/118398/college-year http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/117036/lifeguard Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:38:00 -0400 Jenna   Ten hour shifts weren’t exactly the way I pictured spending my summer but I’ve quickly learned the sacrifices most college students make when it comes to work. I’m a lifeguard at a community pool and while my many days of soaking up the sunshine are evident through my tan, it hasn’t always so much fun in the sun. By the end of many of my long days I have been having increasingly bad cases of bloating, to which I... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/117036/lifeguard http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/112850/travelers Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:56:00 -0400 Jenna   Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable luxury experiences. Traveling has been made easy. With just the click of a button, it’s simple to book a flight, reserve a hotel or rent a car. People are constantly waiting on your needs and for those few days so you can just relax. But what happens when eating takes away from your relaxation and becomes an issue? Being away from home also brings you away from the comforts of your own... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/112850/travelers http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/110246/workout Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:48:00 -0400 Jenna   Society has become obsessed with health and fitness. Just about anybody will say that in order to be healthy one must exercise regularly. But for a lot of us, it is easier said than done. For many people the excuse is lack of time. Our busy schedules just don’t allow daily work outs in the fast paced world we live in. But, what if your excuse is not a lack of time or motivation; it is reflux?   Regardless of the... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/110246/workout http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/107387/managing-big Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:59:00 -0400 Jenna   My first class as an occupational therapy student was based around an introduction to the area of study, giving us an idea of what to expect in the profession. We spent a bigger part of the semester talking about reimbursement and how insurance influences our society. Our professor gave us a piece of advice, not only as future medical professionals, but as young adults entering the “real world.” She said the best place to... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/107387/managing-big http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/104355/reflux-team Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:42:00 -0500 Jenna   When I was younger, I did all the cliché activities for any other little girl—dance, gymnastics, some swim lessons. As I got older, I got more into organized teams. I went through years of soccer, and swim team among other things. Now, a college freshman, I find myself on crew. It’s definitely been my most challenging yet rewarding athletic experience so far, and has certainly provided me with some surprises along the... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/104355/reflux-team http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/102890/eat-question Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:02:00 -0500 Jenna For everyone out there who has acid reflux, you probably have a pretty conscious understanding of what you put into your mouth everyday. You know what will cause you to burp and bloat or to just to feel uncomfortable. I've grown up with reflux but when I started college a few months ago, I became independent in just about every aspect of my life, especially when and what I eat. On Friday night, a slice of pizza might sound good to the taste... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/143238/102890/eat-question