Natural Therapies for Acid Reflux

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

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 […]

Six Common Heartburn Myths Busted

Monday, November 12th, 2007

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 […]

Planning an Acid Reflux Diet

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

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 […]

What Are the Risks of GERD?

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Heartburn is the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In addition, voice tone changes may occur, particularly upon wakening in the morning. Hoarseness is typical and is the result of acid irritating the vocal cords. The following are GERD associated complications that are serious and require immediate medical attention:

Esophageal stricture: A narrowing of […]

What is Acid Reflux?

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Sometimes called acid regurgitation; acid reflux is a fairly common condition in which stomach acid seeps backward up into the esophagus, which results in symptoms such as a sour or bitter taste in the mouth or more commonly a burning feeling in the chest (heartburn). These symptoms often last several hours after a meal and […]

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Heartburn

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Although making changes in your lifestyle may not always be easy. This is often the best and most effective way to leave mild to moderate heartburn symptoms. Below are five lifestyle changes that you might be able to make to improve your symptoms.

1.When To Eat
Since reflux may occur more frequently when you are lying down, […]

Best Food For Heartburn Sufferers

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Certain foods and drinks may exacerbate your heartburn and acid relux symptoms. It is often best to limit or avoid those foods altogether. On the other hand, there are some foods that have little or no potential for causing heartburn.

The list of foods in the Table below are the common foods that are normally pretty […]

Old-Time Home Remedies for Heatburn

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

If you suffer from frequent heartburn and are tired of using Antacids such as Tums or Rolaids, then you will be interested in the following list of old-time home remedies to help cure heartburn without side effects.
For most people, heartburn isn’t a serious problem until it is intensified by poor eating habits and lifestyle. Poor […]