Whey protein supplements serve as an extremely efficient way to get quality, highly-bioavailable protein in your diet without excessive calories (great protein-to-calorie ratio). That said, not everyone tolerates whey protein well – some individuals have whey allergies and sensitivities such that whey protein is unsafe or unhealthy to continue using. Whey protein, a component of …
Yesterday I noticed that I was “hungry after eating but not before.” Before eating I was working and wasn’t actually that hungry at all – perhaps partially because my brain was occupied, but I think there’s more to the story. This wasn’t the first time that I became seemingly hungrier after eating – relative to …
Can acid reflux affect the eyes? Yes. It is most common with extra-esophageal (i.e. supra-esophageal) variants such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or nasopharyngeal reflux (NPR). In some cases, severe GERD may cause eye-related symptoms as well. That said, GERD will not typically cause eye symptoms of the same severity and/or frequency as LPR/NPR. Disclaimer: You …
In late 2021 I began experiencing persistent “globus sensation” accompanied by a “burning sensation” in the back of my throat. An urgent care doctor diagnosed sinusitis but suspected that acid reflux could be the cause – and thus referred me to an ENT who diagnosed GERD/LPR. Prior to my diagnosis, I searched for natural things …
Can acid reflux affect the ears? Yes. It is most common with extraesophageal variations of reflux such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and nasopharyngeal reflux (NPR). Severe GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) may also cause intermittent ear-related symptoms as well. That said, standard GERD does NOT typically reach extraesophageal regions and is less likely to cause significant …
According to a COVID researcher I follow, approximately 80% of all COVID infections will have lingering/residual symptoms. Most individuals who experience residual COVID symptoms end up making full recovery within 6-12 months – and many others experience partial recovery. Although “fatigue” is the most common symptom after COVID (reported in ~58%) – approximately ~11% experience …