Acid Reflux and the Type A Personality

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We all have the ability to heal ourselves of acid reflux. It is a

paradox that the medical industry would like to limit our ability

to do so. There are many natural ways to cure the acid reflux

condition without the use of drugs or surgery. We can be our own

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Acid Reflux and the Type A Personality

Copyright © 2009 Wind Publishing,

Written by: Richey

Reflux Gone Forever

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Stress is one of the most common contributors to acid reflux. Of

all the personality types, the type A personality is the most

plagued by stress.

Contrary to common opinion these people are not always men. Many

women have this type of personality, as well. They are extremely

competitive, work obsessed, impatient, picky and even sometimes

hostile. They simply do not know how to relax. They are often so

time oriented and in such a rush that punctuality becomes an

obsession. I have known both men and women of this type who threw

fits when someone was a few minutes late for an appointment.

Often because of the pressure at work to produce, stress levels

run very high. Failure of any kind which threatens the goals,

self image or ego of this type personality can cause certain

hormones like adrenalin and cortisol to be released. This causes

the heart rate to speed up, breathing to become rapid and the

digestive system to come to a screeching halt.

The constant stress experienced by these personality types often

leads to medical problems such as heart disease, hypertension

and, yes, acid reflux. When stress causes hormone levels to rise,

this is called the " fight or flight " response. The digestion of

food requires a tremendous amount of energy. In order for the

body to deal with perceived emergencies, it conserves this energy

by shutting down the digestive system. The stomach is made to

operate on less oxygen, which leads to poor digestion and a build

up of excess acid. This, of course, causes acid reflux.

The type A person often smokes and drinks too much coffee and

alcohol in order to find relief from stress and worry. They often

eat comfort food and fast food that contain a tremendous amount

of fat which exacerbates indigestion.

Since it is difficult to change a personality type, one has to

learn how to deal with stress so that it can cause less physical

harm. Learning to relax is essential to this effort.

Whether you are an A type personality who suffers from chronic

acid reflux caused by stress, or you are just someone who

experiences occasional acid reflux brought on by bouts of stress,

consider the following:

* Exercise your way to peace of mind. Everyone knows that

exercise is essential for good health. Besides the physical

benefits it is also an important way to relieve stress. Who has

time to think about problems when you're about to win a tennis

match! The endorphins produced in your brain while exercising

create an opiate-like " good feeling " sensation that can take

you far away from the cares of the day. It is important to find a

way to make exercise fun, whether it be jogging with your dog or

playing ball with your friends.

* Take the pressure off yourself - Lining up too many goals to

be accomplished in too short a period of time can be very

stressful. Do one thing at a time. Learn to relax and learn to

say no when others become too demanding. Set your priorities

straight and make lists that you can stick to. Go easy on

yourself.

* Take your mind off of you - " Loosing your mind " is not the

worst thing you can do. Meditation, Tai Chi, Hatha Yoga, Chi Gong

and self-hypnotism are all great ways to relieve stress. Focusing

on a demanding activity will take your mind off what is causing

the stress. Not thinking about yourself can be very beneficial.

These arts can also be applied to enhance life with positive

improvement.

* " Let it be " - You cannot control everything in life. There

will always be planes that are late arrivals or departures. The

weather may not cooperate with that family picnic that you

planned. Your mother-in-law may show up when least expected and

there will always be taxes to pay. It is important to learn to

roll with the punches. You can always find something good in an

otherwise bad situation, but most importantly don't let it

stress you out.

* Maintain an optimistic attitude - Never underestimate the

power of positive thinking. Focus on the good things - not the

bad things. Be excited about the future and believe that only

good is in store for you. Better than projecting the future,

concentrate on the present and demonstrate gratitude in the

moment. Being optimistic not only affects others in a positive

way, it gives you the balance that you need to be stress free.

* Have a good laugh! - Laughter is the great healer. A good

laugh can relieve more stress than anything else. Watch a funny

movie, go to a comedy club or go see Hunter Blue perform at

Mimi's piano bar in New York City. Try to associate with people

who make you laugh, or at least don't make you frown. Maintain a

good sense of humor at all times. Stress cannot exist where there

is laughter.

* Love a dog or a cat - Pet animals are a sure cure for stress.

Their pure unaffected love and funny antics can blow that stress

away. If you can't muster the obligation of responsibility for a

pet, borrow someone else's pet or volunteer to be a care taker

when they are out of town. Pets have a tranquilizing affect on us

and their power to diminish stress should not be overlooked.

* Talk to a friend - It's very therapeutic when a trusted

friend gives advice and thoughtful support. We all need objective

guidance at times. Sympathy from friends and relatives has a

calming affect and can reduce stress. It's almost as if you are

not bearing your problems alone anymore and that kind of

encouragement is invaluable.

* Get a massage - There is nothing quite as stress relieving as

a good massage. I find that going for acupuncture is very

relaxing as well. If you can't manage a massage, indulge in a

long hot bath, whirlpool or steam shower.

The A type personality is naturally prone to stress and,

therefore, acid reflux. Thankfully the reduction of stress is not

rocket science and is quite easily accomplished. By reducing the

stress in our lives, we can minimize the effect of the acid

reflux condition. Of course there are other factors involved with

acid reflux, but stress is certainly one of the big ones. For the

A type personality, this should be dealt with in a serious

manner. Relax!

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Richey is a self-educated expert on how to cure

acid reflux disease by natural means. He has written an extensive

report entitled, REFLUX GONE FOREVER, Natural Acid Reflux

Remedies.

For free recipes, articles and information about acid reflux,

please visit: http://www.refluxgoneforever.com