Hit the little sound thing at the top to turn up the volume.
I think there is a vocabulary issue here.
Smallpox is caused by a virus. You can see the thing under a microscope.
Polio is a virus.
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria. You can see the thing under a microscope.
To me, these are all “diseases”.
Obesity? Alcoholism? Acid Reflux?
I don’t like to call them “diseases”. They may be medical problems that deserve treatment, but they are not like Tuberculosis. It’s a whole different category — but I don’t think we have a good term for it. I see these things as somewhat “medical” but also — frankly — a matter of personal failure. If you behaved differently, you wouldn’t be affected by the problem. But if it’s a “disease”, then I guess none of this is your fault.
Every little itch and irritation has become medicalized. Interestingly, these new diseases often emerge alongside new drugs.
Stay away from commercialized medicine, as it has become a tool for social engineering.
From Google Search Assist:
Acid reflux itself is not classified as a disease; it is a condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. However, when acid reflux occurs frequently and causes symptoms or complications, it is referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
acid reflux is from low stomach acid
It’s a ‘disease’ to qualify drugs to correct the symptom without addressing the cause.
Old news, same ol’ story.
“Medical Industrial Complex” supersedes mere ‘health.’
They LOVE a new surge in symptoms.
In contrast, if you get too close to a stupid person...
Sorta like the idiots massed in the streets yesterday bemoaning potential loss of subsidies for a medical ‘insurance’ system that failed on paper before it became law (as intended).
(”true pandemic”) /s
“Where do you think I caught this? Got to close to a fat person.”
I have had GERD for about 20 years. Don’t have to take medication for it if I am careful about what I eat. Has been a bit of a blessing as it forces me to eat healthier.
I avoid the following:
Egg yolks (egg whites are ok)
Uncooked citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Have no problem with tomatoes.
Carbonated drinks
Carbs like oatmeal and potatoes. No problem with pasta.
Bell peppers
Can handle cooked onions in small amounts
Have to be careful with fried/greasy foods
Have never been a coffee drinker but tea does not trigger my GERD
Acid reflux - too many antibiotics that kill good gut bacteria.
I don’t know whether you intended everyone who didn’t open the link to go off on acid reflux, but not opening the link seems increasingly to be the standard around here. And it’s a shame.
I don’t know how, because I have beaucoups of family in the South, but I had never heard this guy James Gregory before. But because of your link, I just watched several of his videos for most of an hour and laughed and laughed! Whatever you intended, thanks for the post!