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Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has many health benefits, including reducing fat and preserving muscle tissue. CLA also has anti-carcinogenic effects that can inhibit and reduce the growth of tumors.

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Millions of people are cursed with acid reflux, but is acid reflux surgery really necessary? Before you can answer that question, there's a couple things you should know about yourself as well as what is actually involved in acid reflux surgery.

Many theories have been propounded in respect to the actual causes of peptic ulcer but none of them is conclusive. However, the most acceptable one is that of Guyton which states that "The usual cause of peptic ulceration is an imbalance between the rate of secretion of gastric juice and the de

Have you ever experienced a painful sensation in your chest? That is heartburn and it involves the upper digestive tract.

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Long-term use of alcohol will cause a gradual breakdown of your organs and body systems. Internal damage to your body is often unnoticed until it causes symptoms. Alcohol can cause you to develop conditions that cause rectal bleeding. Rectal bleeding due to long-term use of alcohol is a sign of dama

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The author of this Viewpoint discusses the controversy involved in establishing a diagnosis of hemochromatosis and provides recommendations for an appropriate case definition.

A hiatal hernia occurs when a part of the stomach pushes through the opening at your diaphragm (where your esophagus joins your stomach). This condition can be very painful and unpleasant and it can lead to chest pain, heartburn and belching. Having a hiatal hernia may make it difficult for you to g

In research recently published, scientists discovered that people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), particularly those with the GERD complication

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Acid reflux disease commonly called as GERD occurs when the esophageal sphincter gets weakened. Some times this part might open inappropriately which causes the contents to flow back to esophagus that might lead to frequent irritation.

Michael L. Kochman, MD, discusses the case of a 40-year-old patient who had an initial negative colonoscopy for hematochezia.

What causes acid reflux? This affliction, also commonly referred to as the gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a medical condition which involves the patients' gastric contents refluxing into the esophagus, where their acidic nature causes mild to severe irritation and inflammation of the esoph

Indigestion is a feeling of discomfort that may occur after eating a large meal, eating too quickly or from being stressed. Some of the symptoms of indigestion may be embarrassing and cause people to be self-conscious. The symptoms of indigestion can usually be relieved with over-the-counter antaci

Caring for your body naturally prevents illness and disease. One way to do this is to ensure your body is not too acidic. The majority of Americans follow a very acidic diet. Alkalize your body naturally to bring it back into a state of health and well being.