Resources to help heartburn sufferers gain control over their heartburn. Read more

If you know when your heartburn is most likely to occur, there are steps you can take ahead of time to prevent it. Read more.

Are you are wondering if the discomfort you are feeling is heartburn? Or do you want to understand what your friend or loved one is feeling when they experience a ... Read More

There are several digestive disorders, such as GERD, ulcers and hiatal hernias, that can cause heartburn symptoms. Knowing the facts will help in the treatment and prevention of heartburn. Read ... Read More

Some acidic foods, such as orange juice, do cause problems for heartburn sufferers, but it isn't because of the acid content. Even nonacidic orange juice causes problems for some people. ... Read More

Knowing how your digestive system is supposed to work will help you understand what's happening when something goes wrong. Read more.

Smoking stimulates the production of stomach acid, and can weaken and relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which can allow stomach contents to reflux back up into the esophagus. If ... Read More

Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It also increases the production of stomach acid. If you want to consume alcohol, follow ... Read More

Heartburn is not caused by stress. While stress can worsen heartburn, it is rare for it to be the cause of heartburn. But extreme physical stress, such as that experienced by ... Read More

F.W. asks "What is this pain?" "Sometimes I have this pain just below my sternum that can be quite intense. The pain and pressure has sometimes lasted for 2 or ... Read More

Don't believe the myth that you can't do anything to treat your heartburn. Treatment can include prescription medication, over the counter remedies, lifestyle and diet changes. For further information, you can ... Read More