Author: Palmyra Surgical

  • Relax Your Muscles to Relieve Acid Reflux

    Preventing acid reflux and indigestion in Albany and Macon often amounts to watching what you eat, but a healthy diet isn’t all that helps. Stress is also a big contributor to the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and finding ways to manage it effectively can be an asset as you work to ease the…

  • Too Stressed to Lose Weight?

    If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, then you are no stranger to stress. Losing weight is a huge challenge, one that requires endurance, persistence and a great deal of motivation—things that don’t come easily amidst the frustrations and disappointments of many diet plans. Getting a Lap Band in Columbus, Macon or Albany can change…

  • Natural Solutions to Indigestion

    If you only experience the pain of heartburn once in a blue moon then you are among the lucky ones. For millions of Americans this pain is frequent and severe, causing them to consider the consequences of daily actions like eating, sleeping and exercising before going about with their regular business. This group of individuals…

  • Take a Deep Breath after Weight Loss Surgery

    While you’re working hard to meet your exercise and diet needs after surgery, you may also need strategies that help you manage stress, but this can be as simple as taking a deep breath.

  • Little Known Symptoms of Heartburn

    For those with GERD these symptoms are frequent and severe, but even if you are accustomed to heartburn you may not realize that other ailments you are experiencing could be related to your acid reflux. Acid reflux and heartburn can cause a wide array of uncomfortable symptoms that might not seem like they are related…

  • Lose Weight with a Healthy Home

    Though we may not always realize it, our surroundings play a big role in the decisions we make. Because home is where you’re most likely to relax, cook meals and prepare for exercise, having a home that makes healthy choices easier can give you a big leg up on your weight loss goals. A home…

  • Going Alkaline for Heartburn

    Because “alkaline” is the opposite of “acidic,” you may have wondered about the so-called “alkaline diet.” Proponents of the alkaline diet claim that eating alkaline foods and avoiding acidic foods can not only help you neutralize stomach acids, but even help you lose weight and prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis as well. Though these claims…

  • Lose Weight to Your Favorite Songs

    What gets you ready for a workout? For the many people you see glued to their headphones at the gym, the answer is music, and they’re definitely onto something. As anyone who’s been to a disco, dance class or high school prom can tell you, music can get us moving like nothing else, and research…

  • Acid Reflux Relief for Runners

    High-impact exercises like running pose an especially high risk of acid reflux symptoms, and as a result, many people write them off after being diagnosed with GERD. While it is true that running can cause problems if you suffer from acid reflux, don’t be too quick to quit for good.

  • Get Positive after Lap Band

    Your new normal will be a lot stronger if you believe in yourself. The first step is building your confidence. Becoming more self-confident takes time, but with a bit of planning and a lot of positive thinking you can become your own biggest fan.