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Introducing ... Northside Hospital Introduces Healthcasts
Watch video introductions to the healthcare topics you care about most and learn why Northside is your online health resource. Featuring topics including Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Nutrition, Maternity, Spine Center, Surgery and more. To view current Healthcasts, click HERE.
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Everyone will experience heartburn at some time in their lives. However, chronic heartburn over time can damage the lining of the esophagus and cause more serious problems. Simple lifestyle changes can provide relief. For instance, avoid food or drink that may aggravate symptoms such as tomatoes, fried food, and caffeinated, alcoholic or citrus drinks. Eat smaller meals. Try six small meals a day instead of three large ones. Eat slower to allow your food more time to digest and avoid eating two to three hours before bedtime. If necessary, take an antacid. If symptoms persist or worsen, call your doctor. The Heartburn Treatment Center at Northside Hospital-Forsyth in Cumming specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of heartburn-related problems. For more information, go to www.northside.com.
Bariatric Surgery
Regular exercise and healthy eating are the best ways to lose weight. However, many people still are unable to lose the excess weight that is causing them serious health problems. If you are in this frustrating situation, weight loss surgery may be the answer to help you lose the weight and keep it off. However, surgery is not for everyone and anyone considering it should first speak with their doctor. A leader in providing state-of-the-art surgical services, Northside Hospital offers successful weight loss surgery options at its campuses in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee. Free monthly informational seminars to learn more about weight loss surgery also are available. To watch videos and learn more about this and other healthcare topics you care about, go to www.northside.com/healthcast.
Back Pain
Has this every happened to you? A golf game or tennis match on Saturday morning seemed like a great idea to get some much-needed exercise and work off stress. But on Sunday morning, you couldn’t get out of bed. Pain had taken over your body. Most Americans will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and spasms. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can prepare your body to make your weekend activities an enjoyable part of your life, instead of a painful one. Stretching and strengthening the muscles that support your legs, back and abdomen is a sound way to prevent back pain. Take just a few minutes a day to do some exercises. Try it for a couple of weeks and you will be amazed at the results.
Poor nutrition and lack of physical activity can increase your risk for obesity and a number of chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and stroke. You can live healthier by simply practicing variety, balance and moderation in your diet, and exercising regularly. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Choose whole grains, such as whole wheat bread and pasta. Use low fat or fat-free dairy products and limit desserts. Also, choose grilled foods over fried and limit your portion sizes. Regular exercise promotes better sleep, increases your energy and can improve your mental and emotional health. Aim for thirty minutes or more, on most days of the week. To watch videos and learn more about how you can lose weight and live a healthier life, go to www.northside.com/healthcast.
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