“I started mewing and now I’m a cat.” – Anon. Thoughts on mewing. Wait, you may be asking – WTF is “mewing?” Mewing is a do-it-yourself (DIY) practice – that involves a combination of tongue repositioning and chewing exercises – purported to: (1) reshape aspects of the face (jawline) and (2) mouth (bite & teeth …
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 …
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 …
Earlier this year while listening to podcasts about sleep and insomnia, I stumbled upon the neuroscientist Andrew Huberman of the “Huberman Lab” podcast who discussed melatonin with Matthew Walker (sleep neuroscientist). While discussing melatonin, Huberman stated that he personally avoids it in part due to studies showing that melatonin significantly shrinks testicles and ovaries of …