We Need to Talk About the Difference Between Heartburn, Acid Reflux and GERD

We Need to Talk About the Difference Between Heartburn, Acid Reflux and GERD

Have you ever eaten a slice of pizza and immediately felt a burning in your chest? Most likely you experienced heartburn. This is when those harsh stomach acids come in contact with the esophagus, causing it to become irritated. So you take a Tums or two and then you’re typically OK. Then you eat some nachos,…

Why I Sometimes Can’t Shake Hands

Why I Sometimes Can’t Shake Hands

The handshake has been around for a very, very long time. And it’s the customary thing to do when you meet people for the first time. The problem is, sometimes I can’t shake hands. On days that my arthritis is acting up, you’ll notice my hands aren’t really doing anything. You won’t find me reading a book…