There are a band of muscles at the base of the esophagus that open when a person swallows to allow food’s entry into the stomach; they then close to prevent the food from going back up. If these bands of muscle do not open or close properly, the stomach contents move back into the throat….
Read MoreWe are constantly swallowing air when we eat or drink something. This causes the stomach to get distended or expands it. The release of the swallowed air up the esophagus and out the mouth causes burping. Apart from that, we also burp as an aid to relieve the stomach after food intake. This is because…
Read MoreBlemishes, Mood Swings and Bloating? Yes, it’s a fact that the cocktail of pregnancy hormones churning in your body are all responsible! There are 10 main hormones that cause the changes that take place in your body. They are FSH, LH, hCG, Estrogen, Progesterone, Relaxin, Placenta Growth Factor, HPL, Oxytocin, and Prolactin. FSH or Follicle…
Read MoreA traffic accident, whether it be big or small can be a traumatic experience. People who have a traffic accident are often sympathized with for a while and then asked to deal with it or get over it. Some do, but for many, it is always a tender subject. Common symptoms of PTSD are:- Shock…
Read MoreGiving birth to a new life can be overwhelming – you’re new to this role and are only getting to know motherhood, while still recovering from the wounds of delivery. The first week can be confusing if you have never breastfed before. Read our advice to get off to the best breastfeeding start: When does…
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