Living With Acid Reflux

No holiday celebration would be complete without delicious food. Turkey and mashed potatoes smothered with gravy, sweet potatoes casserole and pumpkin pies with whipped cream are all staples of the holiday season. But, if you are one of the 15 million Americans who suffer from chronic heartburn Acid Reflux, some of these tasty treats may [...]

With warm weather upon us, many folks have started taking  summer vacations. Most people find traveling fun and exciting. However, it can also be tough for those who have chronic heartburn. The foods are often unusual and are sometimes eaten on the run. Overindulgence is part of being on vacation for many but can contribute [...]

Acid reflux usually occurs when a donut shaped muscle at the bottom of the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) doesn’t operate properly. Normally, the LES prevents the backflow of acid by tightening up after swallowing. However, when people have acid reflux, the LES becomes relaxed and weak, which allows acid and the stomach [...]

Heartburn is a very common condition. Although not necessarily life threatening or damaging to your heart, it is nevertheless uncomfortable and is a result of a valve malfunctions at your stomach. This malfunction lets acid from the stomach seep into the esophagus where it causes irritation and inflammation. This causes a burning pain in the [...]

1. Myth: “Heartburn can be cured by eating a bland diet.”
A bland diet isn’t really bad for heartburn sufferers. It may actually make them feel better. However, the bland diet alone does not cure heartburn that is caused by Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

 
2. Myth: “Heartburn is caused by excess acid.”
The acid level in [...]

Recipe makes 2 servings of about 3 cups veggies with rice
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
30 threads saffron
1/2 cup jasmine rice
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup cauliflower (cut into small flowerets)
2 Tbsp pine nuts
3/4 cup celery – about 2 large stalks (diced)
1 medium yellow squash (diced)
1 medium zucchini [...]

Finding an appropriate food plan for an acid reflux diet can be a like finding your way through the woods on a moonless evening. It’s easy to take an incorrect turns, or to hit a dead end and more harm to yourself than good. This is because there is really no universal plan for an [...]

The best way to treat reflux symptoms is to block acid production in the stomach. In many cases, acid irritation causes the symptoms. Acid can usually be blocked by using several medications. More than half of all patients get better with acid-suppression therapy. Most physicians will treat a patient who has reflux with acid suppression [...]