Does your weight affect how your GERD responds to treatment?
Friday April 25, 2008
The link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obesity has long been established. What hadn't been established was whether obese patients with GERD should be treated differently than normal-weight patients ... Read More
Will a bland diet cure heartburn?
Thursday April 24, 2008
A bland diet isn't bad for heartburn sufferers. In fact, it may make them feel better. But the bland diet alone will not cure heartburn caused by Gastroesophageal reflux disease, ... Read More
Healthy Mondays
Friday April 18, 2008
What if every Monday brought about a new, healthier behavior? At the end of one year, you'd have done 52 things to improve your health and increase your longevity.
Make ... Read More
Lifestyle Habits That May Trigger Heartburn
Thursday April 17, 2008
The chances of heartburn occurring can increase because of our lifestyle habits -- what we do and how we do it.
Some of these lifestyle habits are:
Eating large meals
Large meals ... Read More
Heartburn Effects on Your Body
Friday April 11, 2008
Acid reflux can affect the body in several ways, and isn't limited to just the burn and pain in your esophagus.
Acid reflux has been linked to the following conditions:
Asthma
Hoarseness
Chronic ... Read More
How does GERD affect you?
Sunday April 6, 2008
Many physicians perceived that the three areas of patients' lives that were most affected by GERD were sleep disturbances, limitations in physical activities, and lack of energy or tiredness. However, ... Read More