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Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson May 2008 Archive

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

Heartburn - A Major Health Concern?

Friday May 30, 2008
For many people, an episode heartburn is just a harmless nuisance. It may be uncomfortable while it's happening, but nothing to worry about. Right? Chronic heartburn, especially if it isn't treated ... Read More

Heartburn / GERD Newsletter

Friday May 30, 2008
Sign up for the free Heartburn / GERD newsletter to get information on Heartburn-related material sent to your mailbox every week. Don't miss out on information you need. To sign ... Read More

GERD Patients Taking PPIs May Experience Recurring Symptoms

Wednesday May 28, 2008
In survey recently conducted by the American Gastroenterological Association, nearly 40% of the GERD patients surveyed who take proton pump inhibitors to control the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease state ... Read More

Heartburn-Free Picnics

Thursday May 22, 2008
Summer is the time for picnics and cookouts. It can also be a time for heartburn. However, by taking a few precautions, you can enjoy your summer picnic heartburn-free.

Summertime Heartburn-Friendly Menus

Wednesday May 21, 2008
These quick and easy menus are great for summer enjoyment, and they are heartburn-friendly.

New Study Evaluates the Effectiveness of GERD Surgery

Tuesday May 20, 2008
According to a new study, reported in the May 2008 Archives of Surgery, surgeons from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) reported on their survey of approximately 200 GERD patients who had ... Read More

Quick and Easy Summertime Recipes

Tuesday May 20, 2008
Enjoy these easy recipes that are great for summertime, and have the added benefit of being heartburn-friendly.

Preventing Summertime Heartburn

Monday May 19, 2008
This summer you can enjoy the heat of the season without feeling the burn of heartburn. Preventing summertime heartburn doesn't mean you have to forego quick and easy meals. These ... Read More

Poll: What is Your Biggest Heartburn Trigger?

Sunday May 11, 2008
As stated in the post below, it has been suggested that changes in our diets will have no affect on whether we suffer from heartburn or not. Researches go on ... Read More

Dietary Changes and GERD: The Latest Research

Thursday May 8, 2008
If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, you know how unpleasant the symptoms, especially heartburn, can be. One of the first things doctors tell people with GERD to do is to change ... Read More

Quizzes

Thursday May 1, 2008
With the following "Screening Quizzes" you can check symptoms to see if you may have a heartburn-related condition. With the "Test Your Knowledge" quizzes, you can test your knowledge ... Read More

Tips for Calming Nighttime Heartburn

Thursday May 1, 2008
Nearly eight in 10 heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night. But staying up all night to fend off heartburn isn't practical. Here are several lifestyle and food tips to help ... Read More
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