Will All Morbidly Obese People Eventually Get GERD?
Morbid and even moderate obesity is a major risk factor for GERD. […]
Weightlifting Guide: Nissen Fundoplication for Hiatal Hernia
Did you have a Nissen fundoplication for hiatal hernia and are confused about weightlifting guidelines? Strength training, bodybuilding & powerlifting require clear, concise guidelines that should not leave the patient wondering, guessing or interpreting the [...]
Hiatal Hernia Causing Hiccups DURING Eating: Solutions
Do you get hiccups while eating and they seem to be coming from your hiatal hernia? […]
Right Chest Pain After Upper Endoscopy: Causes, Solutions
You had an upper endoscopy earlier in the day yet still have right chest pain or chest pain in general. […]
Morbidly Obese COVID Survivor Feels Fat Shamed by Hospital Staff
A morbidly obese COVID survivor has accused frontline heroes of fat shaming when she was in the ER and then COVID unit. […]
Cindy on My 600 Pound Life: Seana Vibes but Worse
Cindy on “My 600 Pound Life” shows serious Seana vibes and an even bleaker future. Remember Seana from Season 2020? […]
How Bad Are Upright Kettlebell Rows for the Rotator Cuff?
If you think upright kettlebell rows are safer for your rotator cuff than are upright barbell rows, you’re very mistaken. […]
Is Esophageal Cancer Always Spread at Time of First Symptom?
Is it possible for esophageal cancer to still be local – not having spread – by the time a person begins feeling the first symptom? […]
Stage 1 Esophageal Cancer 5 Year Survival Rate: Why So Low?
Stage 1 esophageal cancer has a poor five-year survival rate, while that for other cancers (e.g., breast, prostate, melanoma) have a high survival rate. […]
Overall 10 Year Survival Rate of Esophageal Cancer?
The overall 10-year survival rate of esophageal cancer is one of the bleakest of all cancers. […]
How Does Esophageal Cancer Eventually Kill a Person?
The 5-year survival rate for esophageal cancer is alarmingly low. It’s essentially a death sentence. Just HOW does esophageal cancer cause death? […]
Can an Esophageal Cancer Symptom Go Away for a Few Weeks?
If a symptom that’s suspicious for esophageal cancer has now been gone for a few weeks, does this mean you don’t have cancer after all? […]
How Likely a Stuck Food Feeling in Chest Is Esophageal Cancer?
Does food seem to feel stuck in your chest lately? Esophageal cancer causes food to get stuck or feel like it’s “sticking” in the esophagus. […]
Child Is Almost As Fat As the Patient on “My 600 Pound Life”
Every so often, the teen or adult child of a patient on “My 600 Pound Life” is nearly as big as the parent. […]
Why Is Colonoscopy Interval Shorter for Benign Hyperplastic Polyp?
Is it your understanding that when a single benign hyperplastic polyp is found, that your next colonoscopy should be sooner than 10 years, perhaps “seven to 10”? […]
How to Improve Your Posture when Jogging
Bad posture when jogging can lead to back discomfort. Here’s how to improve your posture while enjoying your jogging sessions. […]
Have a Weak Core? Try the Plank Exercise
If you seem to have a weak core (low back and abdominal area), you’ll want to try the plank exercise. […]
Why You Can’t Get Thin from Long Running Like Marathoners
There’s a reason why marathon runners are so thin but you’re not despite tons of long running sessions. […]
Bones Feel Weak? How to Build Bone Strength
Do you feel as though your bones are weak? It’s never too late to build more strength in your bones. Bone health is often overlooked, but it’s very important. […]
Esophageal Cancer Misdiagnosed As Anxiety in a Woman
Pain or trouble swallowing, food getting stuck in your throat or chest, can be esophageal cancer. […]
Clever Ways to Beat College Peer Pressure to Drink & Smoke
Are you in college and feel pressure to drink and smoke? Perhaps the pressure is your own stress, or maybe it’s new friends or just the general atmosphere. […]
What Makes a Man Urinate in Cups or Bottles?
Do you have a roommate or husband who regularly pees in cups or bottles, and worse yet, lets them accumulate? Is this laziness or mental illness? […]
Explosive Watery Foul Diarrhea with IBS: Misdiagnosis Possible
If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS due to daily explosive, watery smelly diarrhea that comes with little warning, you might not have IBS after all. […]
Why Can GERD Cause Chest Pain 2 Seconds After Swallowing Food?
You have no problem swallowing food but two seconds later, you feel a very brief pain or pressure in your chest. […]
Why Can GERD Cause Pain in the Right Upper Abdomen?
Pain in the upper right abdomen can be from GERD, though this isn’t one of the more likely causes of discomfort in this area. […]
How Long It Takes GERD to Turn into Esophageal Cancer?
GERD can lead to esophageal cancer. But how long does it take for the chronic acid reflux to turn into this very deadly cancer? […]
Routine Upper Endoscopies for Esophageal Cancer Screening for All?
If colonoscopies are recommended for routine colon cancer screening, why aren’t upper endoscopies advised for routine esophageal cancer screening? […]
How Long Does It Take Chocolate to Trigger Acid Reflux?
You’re a chocoholic and will never give up this heavenly food to prevent acid reflux. So maybe you’re wondering how long it takes chocolate to trigger it. […]
GERD Symptoms but Your Upper Endoscopy Is Normal? Why Is This?
Do you have GERD symptoms, and were you diagnosed with GERD, but your upper endoscopy was normal? […]
Money Spent on the Toxic Diet Industry vs Junk Food Industry
Enough already about the “toxic” diet industry, because the junk food industry is far more toxic and is a $200 billion a year industry, far more than the diet culture which comes in at a [...]
Can a Person Live with just Half of One Lung?
We know that people can live with only one lung. But what if half of that remaining lung were removed, reducing total lung mass to 25%? […]
Compulsive Snow Shoveling: Why Shovel Only an Inch?
Do you know someone who shovels only an inch of snow or barely any slush right down to the concrete even though the sun is already melting it? […]
Will Untreated Esophageal Cancer Always Cause Food Impaction?
If you fear you might have esophageal cancer, can you always expect eventual food impaction? […]
How Does Esophageal Cancer Cause a Hoarse Voice?
Has your voice been hoarse recently, you googled this and discovered that it can be a symptom of esophageal cancer? […]
How Common Is a Sore Throat from Esophageal Cancer?
Have you read symptom lists for esophageal cancer that include a sore or burning throat? […]
Is a Thin Body a Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes?
Does the fact that even thin women can get gestational diabetes mean that low body weight is a risk factor? […]
5 Things Personal Trainers Should Never Do with Clients
Struggling as a personal trainer? Perhaps you're committing one of these five mistakes. If you're thinking of becoming a PT, make sure you never make these five common errors. Every industry has standards that professionals [...]
How Many Esophageal Cancer Patients Had Untreated GERD?
What percentage of people with esophageal cancer developed this deadly disease from untreated GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)? […]
Why Isn’t Ablation Done for ALL Cases of Barrett’s Esophagus?
Ever wonder why ALL cases of Barrett’s esophagus aren’t just ablated away? After all, wouldn’t this eliminate surveillance endoscopies and anxiety? […]
Does Barrett’s Esophagus Always Cause Symptoms?
Do you have chronic GERD and are wondering if any of your symptoms are being caused by Barrett’s esophagus? […]