Heartburn: Symptoms, Causes and Remedies

Most times when we experience heartburn, we blame it on the spicy meal we ate. However, asides food, being overweight, smoking, & even your sleeping position can cause heartburn.
1. What is heartburn?
Heartburn is that awful burning sensation in your chest or throat, usually when acid rises up from your stomach. It is a symptom. It is not necessarily a disease but an indicator of irritation or disease depending on the severity.

The condition can be a symptom of conditions like – GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) caused by long term acid refluxing back into the esophagus. If it occurs as often as 3 times a week, it could point to conditions like scleroderma and sarcoidosis, heart attack.

Symptoms of heartburn include:
•Burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and may occur at night when asleep
•Pain that worsens when lying down, bending over or after a heavy meal.
•Bitter or acidic taste in the mouth.
2. Foods that cause or triggers heartburn

• alcohol, particularly red wine.
• black pepper, garlic, raw onions, and other spicy foods.
• tomatoes
• citrus fruits and products, such as lemons, oranges, and orange juice.
• coffee and caffeinated drinks, including tea and soda.
• peppermint.
• chocolate
• Salty foods
• Beans (very common)
• Milk
• Fatty meats (oil meat)

2. Is heartburn the same as acid reflux?
No. Acid reflux is a common medical condition that can range in severity from mild to serious. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, more severe form of acid reflux. Heartburn may be a symptom but they’re not the same.

It is not a condition on its own, and it has nothing to do with the heart. Instead, it is a symptom of acid reflux. If symptoms of acid reflux occur frequently, it can indicate that a person has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Distinguishing between heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD may be hard, because they may all feel the same at the moment. However, understanding the differences can help a person find the right treatment.
3. Is heartburn related to a heart attack?

Kanyes new album' jesus is king' will be released soon

 The reality star Insta-storied an all-text post on Friday evening that read: 'Kanye's doing a listening session in Chicago tomorrow, then NYC Sunday. He's dropping the album Sunday. Just a few final tweaks to the mixes.'
Kim Kardashian has reassured fans that husband Kanye West's album Jesus Is King is due out on Sunday after a delay from its previously announced release date of Sept. 27.



Earlier in the day, Kim tweeted a photo of the album's tracklisting scrawled on a Marriott hotel notepad with the caption 'Have faith...'

BBnaija2019:Tacha disqualified from Big brother reality tv show

It’s the end of the road for Tacha after she was disqualified from the big brother reality tv show. This really happened this morning due to the issue she heard with a fellow housemate mercy.
Recall that Mercy and Tacha engaged in an altercation earlier today
According to section 15 of the Big Brother Rule Book, the physical altercation is not allowed.

BBnaija 2019:Bobrisky promises to give tacha 1million

Internet was agog yesterday after the most controversial housemate of the Big Brother Naija season 4 housemates, Tacha was disqualified for physical violence during a fight with fellow housemate, Mercy.
This move has gotten so many reactions from different celebrities all over Nigeria.
The latest being that of self-acclaimed Nigerian male barbie, Bobrisky who just like Jaruma, also promised to gift Tacha, ₦1 million.

Bobrisky wrote ;
“My love I don’t have all the world to give you yet !!!! But trust me I will soon cos I love you. For now, you will get an alert of 1,000,000 on Monday ASAP from me. Let me not promise to do more but in the nearest future, I promise to do more. Love you girl”

BBNaija:Funke Akindele commends Mike for his gentility

Irrespective of the duel between Tacha and Mercy earlier today, Big Brother Naija housemate, Mike still seems to be in the spotlight as award-winning actress and producer of ‘Jenifa’s diary’, Funke Akindele has taken to her twitter to commend him for his gentility.
Recall that Mike recently had an argument with Tacha, and during the course of the argument, Tacha rained insults on him and pushed him aside, an action that could have caused a negative reaction from Mike.
Rather than attacking Tacha for her misdemeanor, Mike chose to ignore the ranting housemate, a decision which portrayed the nature of a true gentleman.

His wife had also commended him for the manner in which he handled the situation.

Her post read;
‘Life is a teacher and there are people that will always test you just to get the reaction they’re looking for. Thing is it’s how you react that shows true CHARACTER & what makes you the BIGGER person.
In my husband's defense which I had no doubts about, he handled himself well with composure as always because he was raised to be a true gentleman!’
His mother’s goodwill message to fans and well wishes cannot be left out too. A few days ago, Mike’s mother had also praised her son for being a role model and a great son to her.
Just today, Funke Akindele voiced out her opinion on the housemate via her twitter platform, calling him the definition of a true gentleman and also revealing that she’s learning a lot from him.
See her post below;

BBnaija:Tacha and Mercy get physical and about to face disqualification

The Big Brother Naija house was in disarray this morning after housemates Mercy and Tacha got into a disagreement.
Just after the early morning work out, a quarrel brew between Tacha and Mercy which quickly escalated into a fight. Omashola came in between them to stop the fight as Tacha started pulling Mercy’s wig.
This fight comes a few days after she fought Diane and Omashola over robes.
 Tacha and Mercy are the biggest rivals in this year’s edition of Big Brother Naija. Somehow they have been on each other’s neck and today they took their subtle dislike for each other to the next level.

The Many Plus-Sides to Drinking Ginger Juice

We’d like to present you with 7 different reasons why you should drink this juice every morning.

1. Natural Immunity Booster

If you find yourself catching the flu very often or otherwise getting sick on a regular basis, then that just means that your immunity is in serious need of some improvement. Not to worry though, as there are plenty of ways to do so.
You can opt for buying supplements from pharmacies, but it is always a better option to go all-natural. Ginger juice, other than providing your immune system with the boost it needs, also improves your blood circulation and offers natural antibiotic benefits.

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Bulgarian economist Kristalina named as IMF new head

Kristalina Georgieva the Bulgarian economist has been chosen as the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
Ms Kristalina Georgieva, who was previously chief executive of the World Bank, becomes the first person from an emerging economy to lead the IMF.
She will succeed Christine Lagarde, who is leaving to become head of the European Central Bank (ECB). Ms Kristalina Georgieva was the only nominee for the job.We do wish her the best in duty.

President Buhari hails our investors for impacting into Nigeria

 Meeting with the duo at the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the President said they have touched humanity in many positive ways, and congratulated them “for achieving what you had set out to do.”
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the contributions of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Aliko Dangote Foundation to humanitarian and developmental activities in Nigeria.

Jacques Chirac dies at the age of 86

 
"President Jacques Chirac died this morning surrounded by his family, peacefully," his son-in-law told AFP.
Jacques Chirac, the former French president whose later years were blighted by corruption scandals, has died aged 86.

The French National Assembly has observed a minute's silence in homage to him. Mr Chirac served two terms as French president and took his country into the single European currency.

Falani refuse to leave office until Sowore is released

  Femi Falana (SAN), has vowed to remain at the facility pending the release of his client.
Just yesterday as the waiting game continues at the headquarters of the Department of State Services in Abuja over the release of Omoyele Sowore, his lawyer,
The human rights lawyer insisted that he and his team would stay put until the DSS releases Sowore to him as ordered by the court and having perfected the bail condition.

NBC warns BBnaija on the unwholesome contents

The National Broadcasting Commission has warned the organizers of Big Brother Naija over ‘unwholesome’ contents that breach its code shared on TV channels where the reality show is aired.
NBC Director General Mallam Ishaq Kawu, during a press conference in Abuja also revealed that 45 broadcasting stations were fined in the second quarter of 2019 for breaching its rule of broadcast.
A breakdown of the offenses, which were allegedly committed between April and June, according to Kawu, include breaching broadcasting code on hate speech, use of vulgar lyrics and obscene content. According to him 20 stations were fined in the second quarter for breaching provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code on hate speech.
“Other breaches were in the area of Obscene and Vulgar Lyrics – 10 stations were fined for infractions related to use of vulgar lyrics and obscene content. It is worth mentioning that the program, Big Brother Naija (BBN4) was cautioned against unwholesome content on its broadcast.
“Use of unsubstantiated and misleading claims by advertisers, especially trad-medic advertising, also dropped significantly from the last quarter, but a total of 30 stations were fined for infractions related to same.

Reasons to eat fish

 Fish is a source of  Omega 3 fatty acid which is important for brain and body.
Fish is named one of the most nutritious foods on planet earth. It packs a nutritional punch that can help your mind, your body, and even your skin. It’s filled with essential nutrients which is a great source of protein to keep your body lean and your muscles strong.
1.
Better Sleep
Eating more fish is a natural remedy for people with sleeping disorders. People who consume more fish have improved quality of sleep. Researchers believe this may be due to the high concentration of vitamin D in fish, which helps you sleep better.

2. Fish lowers risk of heart failure
Fish has great heart-healthy properties. Study’s has shown that due to the high concentration of omega-3, the average consumption of fish may help reduce the risk of heart failure.

3. It can ease depression

Men check out problems you should not ignore

When was the last time you had a close look at your p*nis?
Our bodies have a way to communicate to us whenever something goes wrong. The penis is just one organ that you should observe more keenly to detect any changes.
If you haven’t been paying much attention, below are warning signs you should try reading from your p*nis:
1. Bumpy balls
Testicular cancer is common among men aged 20-35 and the signs can be hard to read. However, if you feel hard and painless lumps on your balls, don’t ignore them. Be sure to give your boys a close check at least once in a month to detect any abnormal changes. When diagnosed early enough, most cases are curable.

2. Itchy p*nis

This is a sign you should never ignore and it could result from various things. One, it can be due to a fungal infection such as thrush and it can also result from balanitis which is an inflammation at the tip of the p*nis. S*xually transmitted diseases such as herpes may also be the cause of an itchy p*nis.
3. Numb knob