Monday, June 16, 2008

Heartburn and it’s Symptons

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Catherine_Wu] Catherine Wu What is Heartburn? Heartburn is a burning sensation that rises from your stomach or lower chest up towards your throat. Occasionally it may feel like food is coming back up, and some people get an acid or bitter taste in the back of the mouth. Heartburn can last for several hours and is often worse after eating, or when lying down or bending over. Heartburn is the most common symptom of reflux. 1. Digestive Health Foundation, Gastroenterological Society Of Australia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in Adults. Guidelines for Clinicians. 3rd edition, September 2001. What is Reflux? Reflux occurs when acid in your stomach, which is there to help you digest your food, rises up into your oesophagus (the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach), causing pain, irritation and discomfort. For some people, the pain of heartburn is the only symptom experienced; others may have a range of symptoms. Other common symptoms of reflux include: excessive burping regurgitation (when fluid or food comes back into the mouth) sudden filling of the mouth with saliva difficulty swallowing sore throat persistent dry cough chest pain (if you are experiencing chest pain, contact your doctor immediately). Do you suffer from any of these symptoms on 2 or more days a week? Take the Heartburn check. What causes reflux? Normally, the contents of your stomach are prevented from moving up into your oesophagus by a ring of muscle (the lower oesophageal sphincter). This acts as a one-way valve, allowing food to enter your stomach but not to exit the same way. Sometimes this valve does not work properly and allows stomach acid to rise up into your oesophagus. Unlike your stomach, your oesophagus does not have a protective lining, so when it is exposed to the acid it may become irritated and painful. If reflux occurs frequently, it may cause inflammation and even ulceration of your oesophagus, which may need to be treated by your doctor (see How serious is it?). Some of the following things may make your heartburn or other reflux symptoms worse. Foods Certain types of food, such as fatty or spicy foods, can trigger heartburn. Large meals may increase pressure in your stomach causing acid to rise more easily. Lying down soon after eating also allows acid to enter your oesophagus more easily. Pregnancy The increased pressure on your stomach from the baby may increase the risk of heartburn. Smoking Smoking may aggravate heartburn in some people. Obesity Excess weight puts extra pressure on your stomach. Wearing tight clothes Tight waistbands or belts can put extra pressure on your stomach. Bending over Bending allows stomach acid to enter your oesophagus more easily. Medications Some medications may aggravate heartburn; for example, some of the anti-inflammatory medications commonly used to treat arthritis, pain or inflammation. If you are experiencing heartburn, ask your doctor about the medications that you are taking. How serious is it? Most people experience reflux occasionally, but some suffer from it more regularly. If you experience heartburn or other symptoms of reflux more than twice a week, or your heartburn is interfering with your daily life, you may have gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). GORD can have a significant impact on quality of life and may damage your oesophagus if it is not treated appropriately. If you have GORD, refluxed stomach acid may inflame and damage the lining of your oesophagus. It is not possible to tell from your symptoms whether or not you have damage to your oesophagus. That’s why it’s important to see your doctor if you experience symptoms more than twice a week. If left untreated, GORD may also lead to more serious complications. Fortunately, many of these complications can be avoided with proper monitoring. More about it [http://www.heartburn.com.au/] www.heartburn.com.au Article Source: [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Catherine_Wu ] http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Catherine_Wu [http://ezinearticles.com/?Heartburn-and-its-Symptons&id=280377 ] http://EzineArticles.com/?Heartburn-and-its-Symptons&id=280377 money tree day loans moneytree pay day loans avoid foreclosure sell fast dor cash payday loan lenders
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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Civil War Uniforms: Double the Value of Your Shirt!

By Paula McCoach 5 Tips to Creating a Shirt that is not only authentic but also Expensive! You probably will not start the hobby out as much of a tailor. My first few handmade items were a joke, but eventually I got to where I can put together a good uniform. Basic sewing skills are all you need to skyrocket the authenticity and value of your Civil War uniform shirt. 1. To start, you could purchase a shirt that is already made that has machine buttonholes in it and rework the buttonholes to make it look more authentic. Take a seam ripper and pick out the buttonholes and handwork them. 2. I would stay away from shirts that were real fancy. Check original photographs to get a feel for the appropriate style for your Civil War uniform shirt. 3. I would pick out and redo by hand all exposed machine stitching. Someone can show you how to do that in about 15 minutes. 4. You should have about 6-7 stitches per inch. You have just increased the value of your shirt and made it more authentic. 5. Most shirts were privately obtained although shirts were issued at times even including blue striped British army issue. Basic sewing skills are easy to learn and very useful. Learning how to sew can also make you not only an authentic Civil War Uniform shirt, but can increase your bank account as well. Coach McCoach invites you to subscribe to the Civil War Uniform News where you will receive information weekly on every possible Civil War Uniform item! You will also receive a free uniforms course for subscribing. Click on this link to subscribe - http://www.civilwaruniforms.net If you need the information about Civil War Uniforms NOW, go to http://www.civilwaruniforms.net and purchase a Civil War Uniforms Course Coach McCoach invites you to subscribe to the Civil War Uniform News where you will receive information weekly on every possible Civil War Uniform item! You will also receive a free uniforms course for subscribing. Click on this link to subscribe - http://www.civilwaruniforms.net Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paula_McCoach http://EzineArticles.com/?Civil-War-Uniforms:–Double-the-Value-of-Your-Shirt!&id=71543 cash loan in singapore preapproved no money down hummer loan online loan source instant approval personal loans
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Sunday, June 8, 2008

Law Against Departing Employees

By Kum Martin Departing employees can pose threat to a business owner in my ways. They often have company trade secrets and sensitive company information. For example, they may have customer list, or they may know companys secret formula. Departing employees may take the client away by personal relationships as well. But if employees have signed non-competition agreements, they employer may sue them. The law will honor the non-competition agreements within the duration. For example, an agreement may prohibit sale person from taking any former employers clients for one year. This contract is within a reasonable scope. If it is not reasonable, the law may deny it. If the departing employees use the former employers trade secrets, the employer can sue them under the state trade secret law. For example, profit margin can be considered as trade secrets, because it will provide unfair advantage to a competitor. The trade secrets do not need to be in writing. A memorized customer list is considered as a trade secret. If a former employee has competed against the employer during the time of his employment, the employer can sue against the employee for breach of the duty of loyalty. On this situation, the employee will probably be found guilty, because the employer had put the employee to learn the business. Check Out More Articles: ks law firms, pharmacy law study question, pharmacy state laws Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kum_Martin http://EzineArticles.com/?Law-Against-Departing-Employees&id=327847 need money now very small loan merchant cash advance unsecured installment bad credit personal loan no credit check apartment rentals in chicago
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Japanese Koi Pond/Water Garden

By RC Moore There are a lot of people that will tell you not to put Japanese Koi and plants together. Pet stores and internet articles suggest that koi will destroy any plants you put in your pond. I have been keeping Japanese Koi in my water gardens for six years without any Koi destroying any of the plants. The plants provide shade and shelter for the koi when spooked, and add to the water clarity. Japanese Koi are by far the most beautiful and desirable fish you can keep in an outdoor water garden. In Japan, breeding koi has occupied a position between hobby and art form for more than two centuries. To keep Japanese Koi in a water garden you have to understand that they are bottom feeders who are most at home rooting around, in and among the rubble found on the bottom of their natural environment. As a matter of fact, the purpose of the famous whiskers is to help them root around more efficiently in the rocks/ rubble. Putting a layer a gravel in your pond will give the koi something to root in and will also add to the natural biological environment. Plants will also benefit from being directly in the gravel. I always remove plants from their pots, and rinse the roots before planting in a bed of gravel, which adds to the natural beauty of the water garden. It is true that koi eat plants. It is also true that in the warm summer months they are none stop foragers. I describe them as eating machines. That is why it is important to keep plants they can eat without destroying. My two favorite are watercress and marsh betony planted in a shallow high water flow area. Trust me, you will need the koi to help you keep these invasive plants in check and may still have to thin late in the season. These plants are excellent filters which will help keep the water crystal clear and the koi happy. Floating water hyacinth can result in the koi eating the roots. I usually plant in the shallow stream just below the waterfall. Their roots bury deep in the gravel to provide excellent filtration. They tend to grow taller and bloom less. Mine have grown 3 foot tall and extend 12 feet down the stream and seem to benefit from the splashing of the waterfall. This is another plant that will have to be pulled in the fall. Pickerel Rush is another plant that enjoys the splashing from a waterfall. I use them to hide the liner below the waterfall and they have bloomed constantly all season. More info at koipondfever.com RC Moore, content writer for koipondfever.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=RC_Moore http://EzineArticles.com/?Japanese-Koi-Pond/Water-Garden&id=324231 tax limplications on hard money loan interest bad credit personal loan lenders free money to loan payday lenders in arkansas
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