Hiatal Hernias and Acid Reflux

A hernia is caused when the muscle that holds an internal organ in place relaxes, allowing for movement of that organ, which can cause a multitude of problems, and in some cases, and inordinate amount of pain. The hiatal hernia, simply put, occurs when the stomach slides from the abdominal cavity partially into the chest cavity.

Tips for Anorexia Sufferers

Despite the seemingly complicated treatment for anorexia, hope exists for those who stick with their treatments. Here are some useful tips for those already on their road to recovery.

What Not To Eat for Acid Reflux

Perhaps you have been taking far too many antacids these days and you are wondering if there is possibly an alternative to popping the fat little white pills to solve your heartburn problem. Indeed, there is a much more sensible solution to acid reflux/heartburn, and it all starts with what you eat.

Two Scientific Theories About Food Addiction - Are They Both Right

Scietists have several theories to explain food addiction. The decisions made by government agencies and individual counselors depend on which of these theories they accept.

Eating Disorders in Children: The Start of an Epidemic?

Most of us are aware that eating disorders are becoming more prevalent but this trend would also seem to be increasing in children. These disorders can often be life threatening and even more so where children are involved.

Compulsive Overeating Eating Disorder

There are many types of eating disorders. Find out what is compulsive overeating.

25 Ways to End Emotional Eating

A list of 25 ways to help you end emotional eating and tame your thoughts

Heartburn, Acid Reflux and The Side Effects

There is nothing better than sharing a meal with family and friends. You eat, talk and laugh, and have a wonderful time. All the while you are thinking, when is the heartburn going to start?

Hiatal Hernias and GERD the Link Between the Two

A hiatal hernias is the name given to an organ that makes it’s way through muscles to ectopic areas. The most common type of hiatal hernia is where part of the stomach ends up in the chest cavity. If left untreated, problems with GERD may begin.

Simple Tips On Managing Heartburn And Reflux In Your Life

Heartburn and reflux doesn't have to ruin your quality of life. Find out how with these tips.

Eating Disorder Results In Death to Brazilian Model

21 year old Brazilian Model Ana Carolina Reston died from an eating disorder. Her death highlights the need of fashion houses and venues, as well as designers, to ban models of size zero.

The Link Between Acid Reflux and Smoking

If you smoke, or use any form of tobacco, improving your posture while you eat isn't going to do much for your condition. Why? Smoking/nicotine is a direct contributing factor to acid reflux and to chronic heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). Therefore, engaging in any tobacco use - cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff and chewing tobacco - can not only become a literal pain in the chest, for GERD sufferers it can even disrupt sleep and interfere with your lifestyle.

Eating Disorders - The Three Types

There are three main types of eating disorder; these are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. The term eating disorder is used to describe any eating patterns that are obsessive and long lasting.

Eating Disorders - Serious Business

The number of people diagnosed with an eating disorder has been on the increase since the 1970’s. Thin is not always healthy, especially when unorthodox methods are used to become thin. Everyone should learn and know about eating disorders and their dangers for there own safety as well as their families and friends.