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Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson February 2005 Archive

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

Heartburn-Free Recipes

Friday February 25, 2005
If you suffer from acid reflux, you will need recipes that will help you prepare food that will aide in good digestion. It isn't just the foods you select that ... Read More

Heartburn-Free Menu Plans

Thursday February 24, 2005
These links give sample menus featuring heartburn-friendly foods and recipes for the acid reflux diet. Each daily menu for this acid reflux diet includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections, along ... Read More

10 Steps to Lessening Nighttime Heartburn

Wednesday February 23, 2005
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

Complications of Long-Term GERD

Tuesday February 22, 2005
If GERD is untreated, it can be harmful; the constant acid reflux will irritate the lining of the esophagus, and complications can occur. It is important to know what these ... Read More

Support For Parents of Infants & Children with Acid Reflux / Chronic Spitting Up

Monday February 21, 2005
These electronic email support list can help parents understand all the complicated aspects of GERD, and give them the information they will need to help their infants and children. Read ... Read More

Support Groups For Adult Sufferers of Acid Reflux Disease

Monday February 21, 2005
These electronic email support groups are there for anyone to support from others when dealing with GERD. They discuss living with GERD, and also offer information on complications, such as ... Read More

What are the symptoms of GERD?

Tuesday February 15, 2005
The most common manifestation of GERD is heartburn, but there are other symptoms that could mean you have Gastroesophageal reflux disease. The four major symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease are: Heartburn ... Read More

What Causes GERD?

Monday February 14, 2005
Millions of adults have heartburn on a daily basis. Anyone can suffer from mild and occasional heartburn if they overeat acidic foods. This is especially true if they take a ... Read More

Heartburn 101

Monday February 7, 2005
Resources to help you find the answers you need about chronic heartburn. Learn what complications can develop and what surgical and non-surgical procedures are offered. Find out what prescription and ... Read More

When medication and lifestyle changes aren't enough

Monday February 7, 2005
When treating heartburn, the first course of action is to try prevention through lifestyle changes, such as what to eat or not eat, sleeping position, etc. If lifestyle changes alone ... Read More

What Increases Your Risk of Developing Acid Reflux (Heartburn)?

Tuesday February 1, 2005
There are several factors that can increase your risk of suffering from acid reflux (heartburn). Some of these factors you can have a message of control over, and for those ... Read More
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