If acid reflux symptoms happen more than twice a week, you have acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease . What Causes Acid Reflux Disease? One common cause of acid reflux disease is a stomach abnormality called a hiatal hernia. This occurs when the upper part of the stomach and LES move above the diaphragm, a muscle that separates your stomach from your chest.
Brass Monkey is a name given to a number of different cocktail recipes. As with many lesser-known cocktails that are named after colloquial expressions, there are widely differing recipes that share the same name.
How Brass Instruments Work. Brass instruments are any tube that can be played with the lips. They're not always brass, as instruments like the Aborigine digeridoo, and the conch shell, are made of wood, and shell, respectively. However, most modern brass instruments have a long, cone-shaped tube and flaring bell. Usually the tube is coiled in order to make it easier to hold. Often they have valves or other mechanisms to extend the range of notes that can be played with the instrument. Making Sound . Modern brass instruments produce sound through a metal mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is similar on most brass instruments, usually varying only in size. Sound is produced by placing the lips on the mouthpiece and blowing while vibrating the lips. The larger the mouthpiece, the lower the sound of the instrument. Playing Different Notes