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Recent Examples of reflux
The study was small (38 people in it had reflux) and not a rigorous clinical trial.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
For example, research has shown that bicarbonate-rich water may relieve heartburn, similar to other reflux remedies.1
Drinking baking soda and water may aid digestion by creating a less acidic environment in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Limit sit-ups, leg lifts, and stomach crunches, which can worsen reflux.
Stop smoking.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
The reflux may be related to developing a hiatal hernia, which is when the stomach pushes up into the chest through a hole in the diaphragm.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 July 2024
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
For example, research has shown that bicarbonate-rich water may relieve heartburn, similar to other reflux remedies.1
Drinking baking soda and water may aid digestion by creating a less acidic environment in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Limit sit-ups, leg lifts, and stomach crunches, which can worsen reflux.
Stop smoking.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
The reflux may be related to developing a hiatal hernia, which is when the stomach pushes up into the chest through a hole in the diaphragm.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for reflux
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflux
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This will help with the sequencing of the signals, allowing for better traffic flow, and will help reduce the impacts of signal outages.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Prompt settlement is also very important to ensure a seamless and real-time flow of funds.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Jewish state’s relations with US President Joe Biden’s White House, its most important ally, are at their lowest ebb in a generation.Nic Robertson, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
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Trust from many supporters is at a low ebb and not simply because of the chaotic feel of the past two years or the sheer, dizzying number of professional footballers Chelsea now employ.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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Most managers spend most of their management time on four pernicious time drains.Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Drop your fava beans into the salty brew, cook for one minute, and drain.Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Reflux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflux. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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