WHY A FOAM WEDGE PILLOW CAN COMBAT ACID REFLUX
By Jenny Sandora on Sep 30, 2010 in Bed Pillow | comments(0)
[Natalie's POV] It was late at night, and I couldn’t sleep. All I could here were the waves. Being myself, and not caring. I changed into my bikini, and put some boardshorts on. I knew the water would be freezing, but I was so hot right now. I slipped my way out of bed, and tip toed out downstairs. I heard someone in the bathroom, and they heard me once I got out. I grabbed my surfboard, and ran to the waters. It was cold, but I loved it. As I was paddling out after my 5/6 times catching, small, but pleasant waves for me, a wave caught me unexpectantly. It pushed me under the water, and I was struggling for air. Just then I heard someone swim towards me. They lifted me up. Once I reached the surface, I pushed my hair out of my face. I was on the board, and the person was paddling me to shore. I wasn’t dead or anything, what the fuck. I spat water out of my mouth, to see someone scolding me. “What the hell were you thinking?” “I wanted to go for a swim. Sheesh.” I said. “I heard you from your room. I ran down here to see your board left. So I ran, thinking you were dead.” Nick said. He was screaming now, I just covered his mouth. “Not so loud, ass.” He shoved my hand away, and grabbed onto in. I pulled away, grabbed my surfboard, and walked to the house. Nick chased after me. “So I basically save you, and you just walk away?” I turned around, almost hitting him with my board. “Thank you, and keep it down. You’ll get me in trouble!” “You’re lucky I even saved you Nat.” He …
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WHY A FOAM WEDGE PILLOW CAN COMBAT ACID REFLUX
If you are suffering from GERD or acid reflux then you are sure to experience a painful and burning sensation that will arise from your chest which then will radiate to your neck and throat. This is commonly referred to as heartburn.
A therapeutically intervention of this problem of this acid reflux can be aided by the use of a foam wedge pillow which helps in positional therapy apart from pharmacological and surgical interventions.
When there is a permanent damage to the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach due to the acid reflux in the esophagus resulting in chronic symptoms or mucosal damage then the Gastro esophageal reflux disease GERD results.
Heartburn, regurgitation and difficulty in swallowing are the most common that are experienced by people with acid reflux. The lesser symptoms include excessive salivation, nausea, chest pain and pain when swallowing.
Positional therapy by means of elevating the head of the bed using plastic or wooden bed risers can be used to effectively for providing relief to persons suffering from acid refluxes. These days a foam wedge pillow or an inflatable mattress is used for this purpose.
A foam wedge pillow helps to raise the head of a person suffering from acid reflux. In these cases to prevent the back flow of gastric fluids it is quite necessary that the head is elevated to a height of 6- 8 inches (15-20 cms).
The two main discomforts of pregnant women are backaches and muscle cramps which are experienced due to the mother’s increasing body weight which tends to push their spine forward due to shift of centre of gravity and added to this the weight of the baby contributes to the leg cramps. The lower blood circulation may also contribute to the leg cramps.
The back pain experienced by the mother when lying down is much controlled by the usage of the foam wedge pillow. The pillow helps to prop her up as per her body shape and hence it can either be used on bed, floor, or supported against a couch or chair which in turn provides the back and shoulder support much needed by the pregnant women.
Through proper life style modifications, appropriate diagnosis and treatment a person with gastro esophageal reflux disease can surely lead a normal life though there is no direct treatment available. And for pregnant women though the discomforts will surely be there they can be provided with much comfort by the usage of the foam wedge pillow
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