Health in the Cracks: How to Build Better Habits Without Burning Out You’ve probably seen the glossy to-do lists, the bullet journals adorned with pastel highlighters, the 5 a.m. wake-ups that come with a smug caption. But if your calendar looks more like a losing game of Tetris, those ideals are more guilt-trip than guide. For anyone juggling deadlines, childcare, emails at midnight, and maybe even a sliver of a social life, health can feel like a luxury item—something reserved for people with spare time and matching gym sets. Still, your habits are quietly writing your future, and yes, they can be reshaped without requiring a life reboot. It’s about weaving wellness into your existing routine, not bulldozing your schedule to fit it. Stack Small Wins Where They Already Belong You don’t need to find extra time; you need to sneak habits into the time you already use. That’s where habit stacking comes in. Link something good to somethin...
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GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE AWARENESS
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease sounds like something that we have never heard of. However, you probably know more about this disease than you think. Primarily, anyone can suffer from this disease, including infants & children. But it mostly affects adults. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower portion of the esophagus (LED) does not close properly. When this happens, it allows acid and bile that are potent to human throats, to rise up. Most people are able to describe this feeling as though they have a nasty taste in their mouth or their throat and chest may began to burn. This is known to many of us as having heartburn or indigestion. When the condition is more serious it is referred to as GERD. Today, there is no known factors that cause GERD. Doctors have formed a list of possible things that may contribute to GERD occurance, or make it worse.
Factors contributing to GERD:
Having a Hiatal Hernis
Obesity
Pregnancy
Smoking
These are a few factors, but there are many more that are not openly discussed. A person who believes they have GERD should always seek help from their primary healthcare provider. He or she will probably tell you to eliminate certain eating habits, which may include the following:
Chocolate
Fatty Foods
Alcohol and Caffeinated Drinks
Garlic & Onion
Mint Flavors
Pizza, Spaghetti and All Food that has a Strong Tomato Base
Symptoms vary for each individual. Some people may feel severe heartburn while others will not. Sufferers generally respond by constantly coughing, having asthma like conditions, and/or trouble swallowing. At this point you may be wondering why GERD National Awareness is important? After all, if it is just a bit of acid from the esophagus, how bad can that be? If that is the way that you or a family member are thinking, it is time to get educated on the facts. GERD can cause the following:
Inflammation of the Esophagus
Bleeding or Ulcers around the Stomach Lining
Severe Internal Scarring
Esophogeal Cancer
Death
Sometimes the symptoms above are not an indication that a person has GERD, but if your symptoms persist over one week, it is best to follow up with your family practitioner. A healthy esophagus will allow food to pass through and closes to prevent acid from entering and attacking the body.
