Posts Tagged ‘Barrett’s Esophagus’
Berries, Nuts and Spices
May 21, 2010 Written by JPHippocrates, the much revered ancient Greek physician and “father of Western medicine”, is reputed to have said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. Modern science continually supports his notion that common, everyday foods can indeed possess medicinal properties. But that doesn’t mean that every natural food will be therapeutic under every circumstance. Rather, researchers need to study nutritional medicine meticulously on a case-by-case basis.
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Tags: Barrett's Esophagus, Berries, Nuts
Posted in Food and Drink, Heart Health, Nutrition | 15 Comments & Updates
Healthy Picnic Alternatives
April 30, 2010 Written by JPSummer is quickly approaching and that means picnics aren’t far behind. The standard fare at such outdoor feasts often includes a plethora of unhealthy foods. Chief among them are hot dogs preserved with nitrites, potato chips and sugar-laden sodas. Today I’m going suggest a few healthier options that will hopefully satisfy your taste for the old favorites while at the same time supporting better health. Read more »
Tags: Barrett's Esophagus, Bone and Joint Health, Cancer
Posted in Food and Drink, Nutrition | 8 Comments & Updates
GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus
March 2, 2009 Written by JPAlmost everyone is familiar with the term heartburn, which is also known as GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease). When GERD is left untreated it can create other problems. One possible health consequence of GERD is a condition called Barrett’s Esophagus (BE). Barrett’s Esophagus comes into the picture when acid reflux continually makes contact with the lining of the esophagus. This can be problematic because people with Barrett’s Esophagus are 30 to 40 times more likely to develop esophageal cancer than the average population. Read more »
Tags: Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, Wine
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Food and Drink, Nutrition | 6 Comments & Updates