Top Wedge PillowsUpdated: Thu May 15 19:46:48 2008
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, one of these wedge sup…
Preventing Holiday Heartburn - Preventing Heartburn During the Holid…Updated: Thu May 15 19:35:36 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 celebrations, try the followi…
Medications to Treat Heartburn - Remedies to Treat Heartburn - Medic…Updated: Wed May 14 03:19:34 2008
There are many remedies, both over-the-counter and prescription, that are used to treat heartburn and GERD, and many people find helpful. For others, they want an alternate, natural way of treating…
Self-Care Strategies for Managing Heartburn - Learn the Truth - Hear…Updated: Wed May 14 03:15:20 2008
There is inaccurate information about GERD that is widely accepted. To be able to better take care of your health, and handle your GERD, read what some of these myths are find out what the truth is…
Self-Care Strategies for Managing Heartburn - Managing Stress - Stre…Updated: Wed May 14 01:58:34 2008
While stress can worsen heartburn, it is rare for it to be the cause of heartburn. But extreme physical stress, such as that experienced by individuals gravely ill or severely injured, can cause ul…
Heartburn and Stress - Stress and Acid Reflux - Stress and HeartburnUpdated: Wed May 14 01:57:30 2008
While stress can worsen heartburn, it is rare for it to be the cause of heartburn. But extreme physical stress, such as that experienced by individuals gravely ill or severely injured, can cause ul…
Eat smaller more frequent meals to prevent heartburn - Preventing He…Updated: Wed May 14 00:27:31 2008
A full stomach can put extra pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which will increase the chance that some of this food will reflux into the esophagus. Learn more…
Will a bland diet cure heartburn - Heartburn-free Food - Foods That …Updated: Wed May 14 00:25:12 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, or GERD…
Heartburn 101 - Support Groups for GERD Sufferers - Support Groups f…Updated: Wed May 14 00:19:49 2008
Whether you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or are a loved one of a GERD sufferer, you may find the support and feedback you need from the Heartburn Forum or one of the support electron…
Heartburn 101 - Acid Reflux Diet For Heartburn Sufferers - Heartburn…Updated: Wed May 14 00:17:47 2008
Do you suffer from heartburn? Does it seem like no matter what you eat, it keeps happening? Anyone suffering from heartburn needs have a special acid reflux diet. Find resources on creating your ac…
Self-Care Strategies for Managing Heartburn - Alcohol Use - Alcohol …Updated: Wed May 14 00:03:53 2008
Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It also increases the production of stomach acid. If you want to consume alcohol, follow …
Self-Care Strategies for Managing Heartburn - Your Weight - Heartbur…Updated: Tue May 13 23:45:10 2008
Obesity increases abdominal pressure, which can then push stomach contents up into the esophagus. According to some statistics, approximately 35% of overweight persons experience heartburn. The goo…
Acid Reflux and What You Eat - Heartburn and Food - Heartburn-Free F…Updated: Tue May 13 23:39:43 2008
Certain foods can aggravate your heartburn symptoms, and it's best to limit or avoid completely those foods and drinks that result in acid reflux. What foods are safe and what foods should be avoid…
Heartburn-Free Dining Out - Dining Out Without Heartburn - Restauran…Updated: Tue May 13 23:38:22 2008
Just as at home, eating certain foods in restaurants can trigger heartburn. There are methods you can use to use to limit acid reflux. Acid reflux sufferers need to make heartburn-friendly food cho…
Avoid Chocolate and mints to reduce acid reflux - Chocolate and Hear…Updated: Tue May 13 23:26:07 2008
These have two affects on heartburn sufferers: They relax the LES, and they increase the amount of acid the stomach produces. What foods can you eat and what should you avoid?…
Heartburn and Weight - Heartburn and ObesityUpdated: Tue May 13 23:20:01 2008
Obesity increases abdominal pressure, which can then push stomach contents up into the esophagus. According to some statistics, approximately 35% of overweight persons experience heartburn. The goo…
Avoiding Alcohol to reduce and prevent acid reflux - Alcohol and Hea…Updated: Tue May 13 23:17:27 2008
Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It also increases the production of stomach acid. If you want to consume alcohol, follow …
Avoid fatty foods to reduce and prevent acid reflux - Fatty Food Cau…Updated: Tue May 13 23:10:15 2008
High-fat foods can increase acid secretion, decrease LES pressure, or slow down the emptying of the stomach. Find out what you should and shouldn't eat to avoid acid reflux…
Avoid Lying Down Immediately After Eating - Nighttime Heartburn - Pr…Updated: Tue May 13 20:39:58 2008
Lying down with a full stomach can cause stomach contents to press harder against the LES, which tends to relax when a person lays down, causing an increased chance of refluxed food. How can you pr…
Avoiding Foods That Cause Acid Reflux - Avoiding Foods That Cause He…Updated: Tue May 13 14:30:47 2008
Avoid foods and beverages that can trigger acid reflux. Some foods and beverages increase the risk of reflux by relaxing the LES. These include alcohol; beverages containing caffeine, such as coffe…
Finding Support - Support Groups for Heartburn Sufferers - Support G…Updated: Tue May 13 14:28:24 2008
Whether you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or are a loved one of a GERD sufferer, you may find the support and feedback you need from one of the support electronic mailing lists…
Don't Overeat - Overeating and Heartburn - Meal Planning for Heartbu…Updated: Tue May 13 14:25:29 2008
A full stomach can put extra pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which will increase the chance that some of this food will reflux into the esophagus. Learn more…
Do acidic foods cause heartburn - Heartburn and Acidic FoodsUpdated: Tue May 13 14:23:49 2008
Foods don't cause heartburn just because they are acidic. Some acidic foods, such as orange juice, do cause problems for heartburn sufferers, but it isn't because of the acid content. Even nonacidi…
You can help your heartburn - Help Heartburn - Prevent HeartburnUpdated: Tue May 13 14:22:20 2008
Don't believe the myth that you can't help your heartburn. Treatment can include prescription medication, over the counter remedies, lifestyle and diet changes…
Heartburn or Heart Attack - Non-Cardiac Chest Pain Caused by Heartbu…Updated: Tue May 13 14:21:01 2008
Although chest pain can be a symptom of acid reflux disease, it can also be a sign of heart disease. If you experience chest pain, see your health care professional immediately…
When Do You Need an Antacid - Antacid Heartburn TreatmentUpdated: Mon May 12 20:45:02 2008
You know the feeling: Faced with many of your favorite dishes and beverages, you overindulged. Now you are facing the consequences: Heartburn…
Why Heartburn Happens - What Causes HeartburnUpdated: Mon May 12 20:41:52 2008
Not everyone who eats spicy foods will get heartburn. Why do some people suffer from heartburn while others do not? What's the difference between heartburn and acid reflux disease?…
Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia - Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Symptoms…Updated: Mon May 12 18:25:59 2008
There are two categories of hiatal hernias, sliding or paraesophageal. With paraesophageal hernias, the gastro-esophageal junction remains where it belongs, but part of the stomach is squeezed up i…
Carbonated Drink and Esophageal Cancer - Carbonated Drinks Increase …Updated: Mon May 12 18:21:41 2008
Researchers at Tata Memorial Hospital in India have found a strong correlation between the rise in per capita consumption of carbonated soft drinks in the past 20 years and the increasing rates of …
Self-Care Strategies for Managing Heartburn - Self-Care Tips for Pre…Updated: Mon May 12 18:16:35 2008
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…
The Ulcer-Friendly Diet - Peptic Ulcer Diet - Diet for Stomach Ulcer…Updated: Mon May 12 18:14:56 2008
Some people who have peptic ulcers can eat whatever they want with no problems. For many others, however, eating certain foods can cause irritation, excessive acid production, and heartburn. For th…
Heartburn-Free Menus - Heartburn-Free Meals - Heartburn-Free Weekly …Updated: Mon May 12 18:13:14 2008
These charts are arranged Sunday through Saturday. You can try them all in the order given, rearrange them, or choose the ones that appeal to your palate. These are suggestions only, and not the on…
Heartburn-Free Menus - Heartburn-Free Meals - Heartburn-Free Daily M…Updated: Mon May 12 18:07:55 2008
This index gives sample menus featuring heartburn-friendly foods and recipes. Each daily menu for this acid reflux diet includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections, along with 2 snacks. Each d…
Heartburn-Free Recipes - Recipes for the Acid Reflux DietUpdated: Mon May 12 18:05:24 2008
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 help you with the heartburn. It is al…
Dining Out Without Heartburn - Dining Out Heartburn-Free - Heartburn…Updated: Mon May 12 18:03:30 2008
Just as at home, eating certain foods in restaurants can trigger heartburn. There are methods you can use to limit the acid reflux. For the acid reflux diet, these methods include food choices, kno…
Gastroparesis - Gastroparesis Symptoms - Gastroparesis Causes - Gast…Updated: Mon May 12 18:02:03 2008
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It often occurs in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. This…
What is Heartburn - Why Heartburn Happens - Preventing HeartburnUpdated: Mon May 12 17:59:41 2008
Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It's a digestive problem that occurs when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the esophagus, causing irritation. What ca…
Top Medication OrganizersUpdated: Fri May 9 13:27:51 2008
Whether you take only one medication or several, keeping them organized will help you to take them on schedule. The following products will organizer your medications daily or a an entire week at a…
8 Quick Ways to Prevent HeartburnUpdated: Wed May 7 20:16:57 2008
You can relieve your heartburn symptoms by following a few quick tips each day…
Teen GERD - What You Need to Know About GERD in TeensUpdated: Mon May 5 17:29:00 2008
While chronic heartburn and GERD are often considered to be adult disorders, it is becoming more common among children and teens. Because of the increasing consumption of fast food and ever-expandi…
Child GERD - What You Need to Know About GERD in ChildrenCreated: Wed Apr 30 14:59:28 2008
GER often begins in infancy, but only a small number of infants continue to have GER as older children. Evaluation by a physician is advised for any child or adolescent with persistent symptoms of …
Infant GERD - What You Need to Know About GERD in InfantsCreated: Wed Apr 30 14:57:29 2008
Spitting up, or gastroesophageal reflux, is common in infants. This type of gastric reflux occurs during the first few months of age in more than half of all infants. For a small number of babies, …
How Do H2 Blockers Work - What Do H2 Blockers DoUpdated: Thu Apr 24 18:17:33 2008
H2 blockers, also called H2-receptor antagonists, are medicines that reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking one important producer of acid: histamine2. How do H2 blockers work?…
How Are H2 Blockers Different from Proton Pump Inhibitors - H2 Block…Updated: Thu Apr 24 16:27:45 2008
H2 blockers, also called H2-receptor antagonists, are medicines that reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking one important producer of acid: histamine2. H2 blockers do not work t…
What Are H2 Blockers Used For - When to Use H2 BlockersUpdated: Thu Apr 24 14:43:53 2008
H2 blockers, also called H2-receptor antagonists, are medicines that reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking one important producer of acid -- histamine2. H2 blockers are used in…
Are H2 Blockers Different - What Are the Differences in H2 BlockersUpdated: Thu Apr 24 14:43:10 2008
H2 blockers, also called H2-receptor antagonists, are medicines that reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking one important producer of acid -- histamine2. There are, however, dif…
Quick Tips For Preventing The Occasional Heartburn - Preventing Occa…Updated: Fri Apr 18 19:13:18 2008
The following tips will help you avoid that occasional bout of heartburn. If these measures don't work, however, or your heartburn keeps returning, occurring two or more times a week, talk to your …
Treating GERD - GERD TreatmentUpdated: Fri Apr 18 19:11:06 2008
Depending on how severe your GERD is, treatment may involve one or more of the following lifestyle changes and medications or surgery. Learn what these options are…
10 Steps to Lessening and Preventing Nighttime Heartburn - Preventin…Updated: Fri Apr 18 19:09:25 2008
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 suggesti…
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