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-Weird Acid Reflux and TMJ Connection Discovered
Acid reflux is unpleasant at the best of times, but new
studies reveal that it could be even worse than once thought.
Acid reflux is the regurgitation of stomach acid in your
esophagus.
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) involves pain in the
joint and muscles that control movement of your jaw.
So,
what do the two have to do with each other? The Canadian Medical Association
Journal has just reported that one might lead to the other.
A
team of American and Chinese scientists collected information from 1,522
patients with chronic TMD. 1,522 healthy people provided
the same information to act as a control group.
Patients
were classified as having gastroesophageal reflux disease if they
suffered from at least two days of mild symptoms per week or at least one day
of moderate or severe symptoms per week.
They
observed that 132 of the TMJ (TMD) patients had acid reflux compared to 61 of the people
without it.
This
led them to the conclusion that people with acid reflux were 2.74 times more likely
than people without acid reflux to suffer from TMJ.
This
is not the whole story, however.
Other
evidence shows people who suffered from acid reflux were more likely to experience
poor sleep, anxiety, and somatization; the latter refers to a condition where
people’s psychological distress manifests in the form of physical symptoms like
pain without there.
It
was also confirmed that people with TMJ were more likely to struggle with poor sleep, anxiety, and somatization.
Although
the mechanisms behind the relationship still remain unknown, the researchers
believe people could get stuck in a cycle where poor sleep, somatization, and anxiety could
exacerbate the pain, thus causing sleep problems and psychological
disorders.
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Many
patients who suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD,
have been prescribed acid-reducing medications with mixed results.
While
some find a small measure of relief, they are finding increasingly that between
the side effects and the limited benefits, drugs are just not a viable
long-term solution.
As
well, drugs don’t tackle the real problem with GERD, which is acid washing up into the
esophagus, usually due to a faulty sphincter or valve at the top of the
stomach.
But
advancements in treatments are finding inspiration in unlikely places-like the
jewelry cabinet.
Drugs
for acid reflux are far from an ideal fix. They
cause thinning of the bone and can also cause fatigue, depression, and arthritis. But not treating GERD
is not an option, considering how disruptive it can be and the long-term risks
associated with untreated symptoms.
For
many people, though, medications either don’t work, cause too many side
effects, or are simply not tolerated by the body. A last resort for many
patients is a surgical procedure called a Nissen fundoplication (or fundo for
short). This is where a section of stomach is surgically repositioned around
the base of the esophagus where the faulty sphincter is.
This
surgery is extremely invasive, and brings with it a host of downsides. But
scientists now think they may have found a less invasive surgical fix for GERD in a device that is basically a
magnetic bracelet for the esophagus.
It
is placed during a less invasive laparoscopic surgery. The way it works is that
the magnets hold the esophagus shut like the sphincter would have, and when
they detect swallowing or food present, the bracelet, called a LINX device,
opens to let the material pass. It closes up again after the food goes by.
It
was approved in the US by the FDA in 2012 and is already being used with some
noticeable success, but doctors warn caution for 2 reasons.
First,
any surgery is risky, even laparoscopic. Second, the long-term effects and
success of the LINX bracelet have yet to be studied. Some people have had bad
reactions to it and it doesn’t work for everyone.
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GERD Permanently - Acid Reflux? 6 Things Never to Eat
Now
that we’re past the worst of the holiday food-binge season, it’s time to
re-focus and get serious about solving some of our food-related issues.
Many
people find that during the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, they
abandon many (or all) of the good habits that keep their digestion healthy.
If
that’s you, then you’ll likely benefit from this list of six acid
reflux no-no foods that will get you back on track.
If
you have found yourself back on the over-the-counter reflux medications because of the holiday season,
never fear. Changing just a few or even all of these mistakes can set you right
again, so you can leave the drugs at the pharmacy and out of your body.
If
you have acid reflux, remember to avoid these common
mistakes:
1 – Very
large meals- It
can be tempting at holiday time to indulge all night long at various parties
and family gatherings. It’s part of the practice of celebration. But now that
the freezer is stocked with leftovers, try to limit the volume of how much you
are eating.
Instead
of 3 huge meals, which causes nothing but pain and digestive problems…reduce
the amount of food by ¾ and eat more frequently during the day. Snack on fresh
fruit and fiber-packed vegees.
2 –
Caffeinated beverages- Unless your drink is a cup of green tea, whatever
beverage you are consuming that has caffeine needs to go. Caffeine is a known
trigger for reflux, migraine, and high blood pressure. Go green or lay off and
switch to water.
3 –
Sugared soft drinks- This class of drinks is caffeine’s evil twin. There
is simply no nutritional benefit to sodas, sports drinks, or juice cocktails
with HFCS. The sugar content and the fizzy nature of the soda causes more harm
than any benefit you’d ever see, so switch out all those calorie bombs for some
cold, purified water.
4 – Too
much alcohol- It
is true that a glass of red wine with dinner aids in digestion, helps fight
high blood pressure, and provides a host of anti-oxidant chemicals, but it is
also true that alcohol in excess breaks down the mucous in the stomach.
This
precious substance is what protects your stomach from digesting itself as it
wards off the damaging effects of the acid. With reflux, you don’t need any
help with the acid part. Put down the wine glass after 1 serving and steer
completely clear of hard liquors like scotch, tequila, rum, and bourbon.
5 – Milk
Chocolate- You’re
not out of the woods yet, holiday-wise. Valentine’s Day is on its way and
whatever confections you were able to avoid during the Christmas season might
be waiting for you in a different package in February. Chocolate is packed with
sugar and fat, not to
mention caffeine, and all 3 are on the frequent offender’s list for acid reflux flare-ups.
6 – Animal product overload- From turkey to
ham to crown roast, and everything in between (like eggnog and whipped cream
topping), meats and dairy products are a one-way ticket to reflux misery.
We
overdo it during the holidays anyway, where balance should be in the front of
our plate-loading strategy, but that frequently takes a back seat to the
merry-making.
If
you are suffering the flare-ups, remember that your meat servings should never
be larger than a deck of cards- at ANY meal. Dairy is the same way. Switch out
these high-fat, high calorie foods for plant-based foods like quinoa and
legumes that are also very high in protein. These plant proteins are also great
for digestion because of their very high soluble fiber content.
A
little better planning and a re-commitment to valuing the peace of your stomach
over the short-term pleasure of the taste buds will pay off enormously after
only a few days of smarter eating.
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