Recently one of the most popular cryptocurrencies known as “Terra Luna” experienced a crash/collapse of epic proportion – financially devastating those heavily invested in the project and staining the public perception of cryptocurrencies as a whole. Since 202…
Read article ↗Over the past few months I’ve been taking a PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) called “Esomeprazole” (Nexium) to manage a condition called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). I take the Esomeprazole (Nexium) at a dosage of 20 mg twice daily (b.i.d.). The medication is pa…
Read article ↗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…
Read article ↗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…
Read article ↗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…
Read article ↗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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