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GERD is a chronic condition. Once it begins, it usually is life-long. If there is injury to the lining of the esophagus (esophagitis), this also is a chronic condition. Moreover, after the esophagus has healed with treatment and treatment is stopped, the injury will return in most patients within a few months. Once treatment for GERD is begun, therefore, it usually will need to be continued indefinitely.

Actually, the reflux of the stomach's liquid contents into the esophagus occurs in most normal individuals. In fact, one study found that reflux occurs as frequently in normal individuals as in patients with GERD. In patients with GERD, however, the refluxed liquid contains acid more often, and the acid remains in the esophagus longer.

As is often the case, the body has ways (mechanisms) to protect itself from the harmful effects of reflux and acid. For example, most reflux occurs during the day when individuals are upright. In the upright position, the refluxed liquid is more likely to flow back down into the stomach due to the effect of gravity. In addition, while individuals are awake, they repeatedly swallow, whether or not there is reflux. Each swallow carries any refluxed liquid back into the stomach. Finally, the salivary glands in the mouth produce saliva, which contains bicarbonate. With each swallow, bicarbonate-containing saliva travels down the esophagus. The bicarbonate neutralizes the small amount of acid that remains in the esophagus after gravity and swallowing have removed most of the liquid.

Gravity, swallowing, and saliva are important protective mechanisms for the esophagus, but they are effective only when individuals are in the upright position. At night while sleeping, gravity is not in effect, swallowing stops, and the secretion of saliva is reduced. Therefore, reflux that occurs at night is more likely to result in acid remaining in the esophagus longer and causing greater damage to the esophagus.

Certain conditions make a person susceptible to GERD. For example, GERD can be a serious problem during pregnancy. The elevated hormone levels of pregnancy probably cause reflux by lowering the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter (see below). At the same time, the growing fetus increases the pressure in the abdomen. Both of these effects would be expected to increase reflux. Also, patients with diseases that weaken the esophageal muscles (see below), such as scleroderma or mixed connective tissue diseases, are more prone to develop GERD.

Ankylosing spondylitis is also a systemic rheumatic disease. Therefore, it can cause inflammation in other joints away from the spine, as well as other organs, such as the eyes, heart, lungs, and kidneys. Ankylosing spondylitis shares many features with several other arthritis conditions, such as psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and arthritis associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Each of these arthritic conditions can cause disease and inflammation in the spine, other joints, eyes, skin, mouth, and various organs. In view of their similarities and tendency to cause inflammation of the spine, these conditions are collectively referred to as "spondyloarthropathies."

Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, affects about one in nearly 20,000 children born each year. This crippling disorder, similar to osteoporosis, causes frequent bone fractures, progressive deformities of the arms and legs, and chronic bone pain. Children born with OI are often confined to wheelchairs and sometimes don't survive childhood.  crippling disorder in which either an insufficient supply of collagen is produced or defective collagen is produced, resulting in brittle bones that break easily. There are several forms of the disorder, resulting in a wide variation of severity. In some children, fractures occur occasionally, and the child achieves normal height and little or no deformity of the skeletal system. In more severe forms, frequent fractures cause short stature and severe deformities, and in its most severe form, death can occur. A person with OI may experience several hundred fractures over a lifetime. 

Caused by toxins, allergies, or parasites.  Tied to mineral transfer. 8-Day Body Cleanse, Seven Essentials, extra Deep Sea Minerals, Aloe Vera Concentrate , Cleansing Enzymes.

Usually caused by heavy metals which lower B-12 and causes nerve problems.  8-Day Body Cleanse, Seven Essentials.

Evidence suggests that the longer a woman is exposed to estrogen (estrogen made by the body, taken as a drug, or delivered by a patch), the more likely she is to develop breast cancer. For example, the risk is somewhat increased among women who began menstruation at an early age (before age 12), experienced menopause late (after age 55), never had children, or took hormone replacement therapy for long periods of time. Each of these factors increases the amount of time a woman's body is exposed to estrogen.  Eliminate supplements such as Premarin, Prempro, Birth Control Pills, Soy, Petrol-Chemicals, and Xeno-estrogens such as soy. 

If you find a lump, or any suggestion of tumors, see your doctor at once! 

For suggested prevention (not a cure) to eliminate toxins, allergies and parasites:  8-Day Body Cleanse, Seven Essentials, Cleansing Enzymes, extra Fruit & Veggie Caps, Aloe Vera Concentrate.

The frequency of a particular cancer may depend on gender. While skin cancer is the most common type of malignancy for both men and women, the second most common type in men is prostate cancer and in women, breast cancer. Cancer frequency does not equate to cancer mortality. Skin cancers are often curable. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer for both men and women in the United States today.

See Gluten Intolerance.  Seven Essentials (gluten and soy free), 8-Day Body Cleanse (cleans out gluten), Cleansing Enzymes, Aloe Vera Concentrate (rebuilds villi in the intestine).  Can determine Gluten Allergy by doing 8-Day Body Cleanse.  On the 4th day, the pH should be the true reading.  Eat grain and then measure again the next day.  If pH has gone up, it signifies a gluten allergy.

Crohn's disease is related closely to another chronic inflammatory condition that involves only the colon called ulcerative colitis. Together, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are frequently referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have no medical cure. Once the diseases begin, they tend to fluctuate between periods of inactivity (remission) and activity (relapse). They affect approximately 500,000 to 2 million people in the United States. Men and women are equally affected. IBD most commonly begins during adolescence and early adulthood, but it also can begin during childhood and later in life.

Crohn's disease tends to be more common in relatives of patients with Crohn's disease. It also is more common among relatives of patients with ulcerative colitis.

Symptoms include a frequent need to urinate, often accompanied by a burning sensation. As cystitis progresses, blood may be observed in the urine and the patient may suffer cramps after urination. In young children, attempts to avoid the pain of cystitis can be a cause for daytime wetting (enuresis). Treatment includes avoiding irritants, such as perfumed soaps, near the urethral opening; increased fluid intake; and antibiotics. Untreated cystitis can lead to scarring and the formation of stones when urine is retained for long periods of time to avoid painful urination. 8-Day Body Cleanse, Seven Essentials, Cleansing Enzymes, Aloe Vera Concentrate /Natural.

Degeneration of the disc is medically referred to as spondylosis. Spondylosis can be noted on x-ray tests or MRI scanning of the spine as a narrowing of the normal "disc space" between the adjacent vertebrae. Caused by toxins. 8-Day Body Cleanse, Seven Essentials, Cleansing Enzymes, Collastin Support.

This is a dumping situation.  Body is trying to dump an irritant.  Caused by parasites, depletes the body of magnesium, potassium and calcium, cramps muscles, can produce a low backache, trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep.  Seven Essentials, Aloe Vera Concentrate /Natural (swish and swallow after each meal), charcoal can help.