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Acid Reflux Misunderstood by Most
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Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena
Fire in The Hole! That’s one way we describe heartburn/acid reflux. Whether you call it heartburn, acid reflux, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), or dyspepsia, one thing is for sure, it usually begins with a warm, burning sensation that rises up the esophagus. Some people report experiencing an acidic taste, frequent burping and/or a hoarse, raspy…
The Power of Poop
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Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena
Yes, I said it. Poop. Not only did I just say it, I make it a point to say it in every, single one of my Living Wellness University lectures- whether it is about the digestive system or it’s about your hormones- it applies and is critical to your health. This guarded act of defecation…
The Best Time to Take Your Blood Pressure Medication
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Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena
Did you know that most people have a natural dip in their blood pressure (BP) while they are sleeping? Yeah, it can drop up to 20-30 mm Hg (mm Hg means ‘millimeters of mercury’- nothing really important for you to know). The real benefit is that when your blood pressure drops, your blood vessels and…
Sugar Fuels Cancer and ADHD
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Dr. Shilpa P. Saxena
If you have been following my “exhalation” s/p (that’s medical-ese for ‘status post’ meaning ‘after’) attending the SIMPLE conference in Albuquerque recently, get ready for some more juicy information. Remembering that this was a conference designed to unite and educate Integrative Medicine physicians nationwide, I will be sharing some quick facts or statistics about varied…
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