Most people have had heartburn every now and again. It’s that painful, burning feeling you get in your chest that usually occurs after you’ve eaten something you likely know you shouldn’t have. It can also happen when you’ve overindulged in a food that wouldn’t normally give you heartburn … if only you’d eaten it in moderation. Occasional heartburn isn’t considered a medical problem. It’s when you start experiencing that painful, burning sensation on a regular or recurring basis that it can turn into a health concern. That’s when it turns from an infrequent occurrence to a medical condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), more commonly referred to as ‘acid reflux.’ Acid reflux not only can cause discomfort and pain that can eventually become severe. It can also take a chunk out of your active lifestyle that you’re not willing to give. Top gastroenterologists recommend taking some of the following steps toward reducing acid reflux in order to reduce the pain and additional symptoms that can accompany this medical condition.
Science tells us that your skin is pretty much what you eat. You can eat foods that stop cancer — with orange peels as a surprising albeit mostly inedible example. You can also eat foods that can make pretty much your every skin concern much worse. Here are eight foods that are bad for your skin.
You are what you eat isn’t just an old saying. It’s actually scientifically documented by many studies. All of these studies say, in one form or another, that what you eat determines your skin condition. Here are seven common foods, according to trial studies as well as advice from a top dermatologist in NJ that will help to keep your skin healthy and clear and, in one case, even fight skin cancer.
The entire human body works in concert, with all systems being equally important to your overall health. Of course, if you’re experiencing complications due to digestive problems such as diarrhea or constipation, you likely think the gastrointestinal system is slightly more important than the others. Everyone experiences these problems at one time or another, and when it happens, it can take a huge toll even on everyday activities, let alone living with energy and vibrancy. Proper digestion is critical in order to supply everyone’s body with the nutrients needed, not just to survive, but to thrive and live an energetic life. Every food and beverage we put into our bodies needs to be broken down, properly stored, used for energy, or branded a toxin and effectively flushed out. But have you ever wondered how that happens? How does the human digestive system work in order to properly digest food and keep our bodies healthy? Here’s information from top GI doctors in Flushing about how digestion works, as well as tips on the best foods to eat in order to keep your digestive system performing optimally.
Did you know skin is a body organ? It’s true. As a matter of fact, your skin is the largest organ in your body, and just like every other bodily organ, it needs proper care and nutrients to keep it healthy. Do you spend too much time in the sun, with your skin unprotected from UV rays? Do you forget to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every day? Do you neglect eating 4 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day? Do you smoke or use other tobacco products? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, your skin likely isn’t as healthy as it could be, and that could mean you’re looking older than you have to. Keeping your body’s largest organ in optimal condition isn’t difficult. In fact, it can take minimal effort on your part. Following are a few tips from top dermatologists in Livingston on how to keep your skin healthy for a lifetime.