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Health

Sex & Acid Reflux: GERD After Intercourse?

In 1986, Alan J.B. Kirk coined the term “reflux dyspareunia” – to describe the specific phenomenon of heartburn (i.e. acid reflux) during sex. At the time, Kirk discovered that 77% of women (77/100) with gastroesophageal reflux – experienced heartburn during s…

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Medical

Weight Loss & Acid Reflux (GERD & LPR)

Contentsshowhide1How being overweight/obese may cause reflux…2Weight Loss & GERD (Research)2.1Weight Management as a treatment option for GERD (R)2.2Weight Loss as Nonpharmacologic Strategy for Erosive Esophagitis (R)2.3Weight loss & waist reduction is associa…

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Health

Talking Worsens Reflux (GERD & LPR)

The reason I wrote this article is because I’ve subjectively noticed on repeated occasions, that the mere act of “talking” (i.e. speaking) significantly seems to worsen my laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) condition – even when stress is extremely low (relaxation…

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Misc.

Student Loan Debt Should NOT Be Cancelled

Student loan debt is a topic that: (A) cycles in and out of political discussions, (B) the news, and (C) routinely trends on social media. Many U.S. citizens, particularly those with progressive ideals, want student loan debt to be cancelled (i.e. forgiven) by…

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