Captain’s Log
Survival After Gum Graft Surgery
The Importance of Preparation Should you prep, Absolutely! Spend the time before the procedure being as active as you can, eating right, and getting good sleep. I also requested a dental stent (it kind of looks like a mouthguard, but is made out of clear acrylic and fits over your existing teeth and a little over the pink…
Read MoreStop Drinking Soda – Cola Alternatives
Since I first had IBS and then a Heart Condition years later, I am more convinced than ever that your Gut is frontline to your body’s overall health and well being. I often feel that If I would have paid attention to my IBS, I would not have suffered the heart condition! While I have…
Read MoreI have SVT with Bradycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), also called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, is defined as an abnormally fast heartbeat. It’s a broad term that includes many forms of heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) that originate above the ventricles (supraventricular) in the atria or AV node. Bradycardia is a slower than normal heart rate. The hearts of adults at rest usually beat between 60…
Read MoreWelcome – 1st Post!
The DooDude is a real person that chooses remain anonymous. He does not ever wish to be known as the DooDude, as it’s quite an embarrassing title. My blog posts entitled “The Captain’s Log” are a “relief” mechanism in chronicling experiences with some IBS-d episodes. The DooDude has had other stomach related issues as well…
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