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Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson November 2004 Archive

By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide to Heartburn / GERD since 2003

New PillCam(TM) ESO for The Esophagus Receives FDA Marketing Clearance

Monday November 29, 2004
Color video camera in a pill may help doctors diagnose and evaluate diseases of the esophagus such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis and pre-cancerous conditions, such as Barrett's esophagus. Press ... Read More

GERD Awareness: Nighttime Heartburn

Saturday November 27, 2004
Nearly eight in ten heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night. If staying up all night isn't the option you are prepared to take for handling your nighttime heartburn, the following ... Read More

GERD Awareness: Treatment

Wednesday November 24, 2004
When you suffer from chronic heartburn, whether it's caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or some other digestive disorder, it's important to know how to treat the heartburn. The treatment ... Read More

GERD Awareness Week - November 21-27, 2004

Friday November 19, 2004
The week of Thanksgiving is usually a time for overeating and the heartburn that may come with it. It also marks the sixth annual GERD Awareness Week. The International Foundation for ... Read More

Food Guides

Thursday November 18, 2004
When you suffer from chronic heartburn, you know that finding foods that have little risk of causing heartburn is important for you. It is also important for you to avoid ... Read More

Causes of Acid Reflux Disease: Alcohol Is Out, Salt Is In

Thursday November 11, 2004
A new study suggests that drinking alcohol, coffee and tea may not cause acid reflux disease as once thought. That is surprising enough, but even more unexpected was the findings ... Read More

New Email Course: Preventing Heartburn

Monday November 8, 2004
For the chronic heartburn sufferer, prevention of symptoms is very important. While symptoms can be controlled many times with treatment, preventing symptoms before they occur is preferrable. Subscribe to ... Read More

New Email Course: Menus for the Heartburn Sufferer

Friday November 5, 2004
Subscribe to this email course and once a week for six weeks you will receive a weekly menu in your email mailbox. Each menu is arranged Sunday through Saturday, ... Read More

Sample Daily and Weekly Menus for Heartburn Sufferers

Monday November 1, 2004
Do you suffer from chronic heartburn? These sample menus will provide you with suggestions for heartburn-friendly meals. Here is what you'll find: Weekly Menus for the Acid Reflux Diet These sample ... Read More
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