1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Heartburn / GERD
photo of Sharon Gillson
Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson November 2008 Archive

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

The Different Sides of GERD

Sunday November 30, 2008
If you suffer from GERD, you are all too familiar with the symptoms. What many individuals don't know, however, is that not all GERD is the same. Nonerosive Reflux Disease (NERD) For ... Read More

When One Medication May Not Be Enough

Saturday November 29, 2008
You may be taking an antacid or proton pump inhibitor or h2 blocker, and not finding relief. This may be because a combination of those remedies would control GERD symptoms ... Read More

Join a Support Group Without Leaving Home

Saturday November 29, 2008
Finding support is important if you suffer from a chronic illness. Sharing problems and tips with those who know what you are going through can be a source of relief. The ... Read More

Heartburn Remedy Charts

Saturday November 29, 2008
There are many remedies that are used to treat chronic heartburn (acid reflux). These include both prescription and over-the-counter remedies. Now you can learn what the most commonly used remedies ... Read More

Heartburn-Related Videos

Friday November 28, 2008
As they say, a picture is worth a 1000 words. And a video is even better. About.com has a collection of videos that provide great visual information on heartburn-related conditions ... Read More

Gift Ideas For Heartburn Sufferers

Wednesday November 26, 2008
Books: Learning How to Eat if You Suffer From Heartburn Anyone suffering from heartburn needs have a special acid reflux diet. The following books can help you with creating your ... Read More

Heartburn-Free Feast

Sunday November 23, 2008
If you suffer from frequent heartburn, you know that it is very likely to pay an unwelcome visit to your holiday feast. To help ensure the heartburn doesn't spoil your ... Read More

Researchers Find Gene That Helps Control Stomach Acid

Thursday November 13, 2008
University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have discovered a gene that helps control the secretion of acid in the stomach -- information that could one day aid scientists in creating more ... Read More

Heartburn / Acid Reflux Record

Wednesday November 5, 2008
When you experience chronic heartburn, the first step to controlling your heartburn is to record what may trigger your attacks, the severity of the attacks, how your body reacts, and ... Read More
Explore Heartburn / GERD
About.com Special Features

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Heartburn / GERD

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.