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The stomach is the organ that digest the food you eat. The digestion process uses acids to decompose the food into proteins and aminoacids. These acids are very strong, but the inner stomach walls are protected by a membrane that keeps the acids from destroying it. Before the food reaches the stomach it passes through the esophagus which is linked to the stomach. The esophagus does not have a special protective membrane, so if the acid inside the stomach gets into the esophagus then it burns its walls. This is known as heartburn, and it happens to almost anyone from time to time - it s when you fell a light burning sensation in your chest. But some people experience the heartburn sensation a few times a week. This is because in some cases the small valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus, and that should only allow things to get from the esophagus into the stomach and not backwards doesn t work properly. This condition is called the acid reflux disease. If it is not treated in time it can lead to serious complications because the esophagus gets more and more eroded...

My husband and I recently moved to a different city within the state we live in. My husband has casually attended alcoholics meetings for several years. The alcoholics meetings can be of great support; however it is crucial to find the one that will meet your particular needs. If the meetings are inconvenient in terms of time or location you will probably not benefit enough from them. In my husband s case, we found that in our new community they had several different meeting times spread out within the week. My husband went to one meeting on a Monday night, but discovered that most of his peers were much younger than him. He did not feel that he would gain the support that he needed from this particular group. After the meeting he found a poster advertising that on Tuesday s a group of men over 50 met at the same location. He attended that meeting and instantly found the support and understanding that he had been accustomed to in the alcoholics meetings in our former community. There are multiple directories that list alcoholics meetings. There are also many ways of accessing...

The same digital technology that has transformed the way Americans take and share photos is also revolutionizing dental procedures. The switch from X-ray images to digital radiography for patient diagnosis is making treatment safer, faster and more effective. This new technology has been embraced most aggressively by endodontists, the dentists who specialize in root canal treatments. Endodontists have long led the dental profession in the adoption of new technologies. According to an October 2004 survey by Dental Products Report, 48 percent of them have already replaced conventional X-rays with digital radiography equipment. With digital radiography and other vision-enhancing technologies such as fiberoptic illumination and operating microscopes, endodontists have transformed root canal treatment, says Marc Balson, D.D.S., immediate past president of the American Association of Endodontists AAE . These advances, along with endodontists specialized training and expertise with anesthesia, have made once-dreaded root canal treatments a quick and virtually pain-free experience...

Whether hiking the Rocky Mountains or roller-coaster hopping at Walt Disney World, traveling can take its toll on your feet. Painful feet can ruin the pleasures of a great vacation. For an all-around footloose vacation, being prepared is key. Kick up your feet in comfort this vacation season with a bit of preventive advice and a few packing tips from the American Podiatric Medical Association APMA . Ban bare feet. Pack your flip-flops for the pool, spa, hotel room and even airport security checkpoints. Walking barefoot exposes feet to sunburn, warts, athlete s foot and other uncomfortable infections. Stay sterile. Remember to pack the items you ll need in case of injury: a box of sterile bandages for covering minor cuts and scrapes; antibiotic cream to treat skin injuries; and blister pads. Bring along some Motrin or Advil, both with anti-inflammatory agents, to ease tired, swollen feet. Don t forget sun protection. Protect your feet against the scorching rays with sunscreen, especially the ankles. Just in case, bring along aloe vera or Silvadene cream to relieve sunburns. Primp...