Author: Palmyra Surgical
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The Painful History of Heartburn
For sure, our sedentary lifestyles and influx of “desk jobs” have created health risks that our more active predecessors would never have imagined, but that is what comes with the 9-to-5 lifestyle tolerated by such a wide majority of people in Atlanta.
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Depression after Lap Band
The rate of depression among people who undergo weight loss surgery is higher than that of the normal population. This is not because of the implications of weight loss surgery, but instead a lingering effect of the emotional hardship so often caused by obesity.
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Acid Reflux and Singing: A Pain in the Voice
Any issue that affects performance is especially troublesome to those who sing professionally, but can also be difficult for those who make singing a hobby. When digestive issues like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) prompt recurrent acid reflux, the backwash of stomach acid can damage the vocal cords, leading to an unreliable singing voice and erratic…
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Catching ZZs after Lap Band Surgery
Getting more and better quality sleep every night can enhance your weight loss efforts by boosting your energy levels, your ability to concentrate and your overall attitude about losing weight.
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Yuletide Heartburn in Atlanta
In Atlanta, acid reflux and heartburn are big problems year round, but for many people the issue only gets worse during the holiday season. That is because the month in between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is filled with holiday parties, seasonal treats and excuses to partake in foods and beverages that you do your…
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Beat Emotional Eating to Lose Weight
Sometimes, when our feelings get overwhelming, they can lead us unwittingly to the kitchen to wreck our progress with overeating. It’s a problem called emotional eating that plagues many people as they try to lose weight.
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Keep Heartburn Out of the Kitchen
Regular bouts of heartburn can make it feel like no meal is safe, but don’t let your symptoms keep you from preparing healthy meals. With a little caution in the kitchen, you can take the stress out of cooking acid reflux-friendly meals, helping yourself stick to the balanced diet that will keep your body healthy…
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Acid Reflux: A Depressing Problem
Any condition that causes chronic pain can be depressing, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is no exception. If you struggle with frequent bouts of heartburn and acid reflux in Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia, the conditions can elicit an emotional response as well as a physical one.
