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Self-Care Strategies for Managing Heartburn

By Sharon Gillson, About.com

Updated May 12, 2008

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Heartburn symptoms can often be relieved if sufferers make a few lifestyle changes. Many people can significantly reduce the occurrence of symptoms by avoiding heartburn triggers and behaviors that contribute to acid reflux flare-ups.

If you don't want to sign up for the email course that will give you tips on managing your heartburn, you can click on the links below to read all the lessons.

Strategy # 1: Learn the Truth
Strategy # 2: Nighttime Burn
Strategy # 3: Managing Stress
Strategy # 4: Your Weight
Strategy # 5: Exercising
Strategy # 6: Smoking and Heartburn
Strategy # 7: Alcohol and Heartburn
Strategy # 8: Heartburn Effects on Your Body
Strategy # 9: Stopping the Burn
Strategy # 10: Resources and Tools You'll Need

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