heartburn triggers

Avoiding Heartburn Trigger Foods and Beverages

Posted: Mar 05 in Lifestyle by admin

For many, heartburn is a minor inconvenience. For others, it affects their daily routine and keeps them up at night. Fortunately, there are certain foods and beverages that trigger acid reflex in many people. Learning how to avoid these triggers can go a long way in reducing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Certain types [...]

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Stop suffering heartburn symptoms at night

Posted: Feb 27 in Lifestyle by admin

If you are looking for relief for that nighttime heartburn, a symptom of gastroesophogeal reflux disease, some simple changes to your daily habits may enable you to manage the aching and burning that makes it hard to sleep at night. Some easy adjustments to your diet such as refraining from consuming acidic foods such as [...]

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Alcohol and heartburn?

Posted: Jan 20 in Lifestyle by admin

Acid indigestion or heartburn is a burning sensation felt in the back of your throat and along your esophagus – the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach, caused by acid from your stomach flowing back into your esophagus. Heartburn can be triggered by many things including the food you eat. In most cases, heartburn [...]

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Being the Boss may be bad for Your Health

Posted: Dec 15 in Lifestyle by admin

Some people may look at the boss or supervisor and envy the position that they are in. They control all aspects of the work place. They set the tone for the relationships between co-workers, they get paid considerably more, and seem to have job perks that the rest of us can only dream about. The [...]

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How to Avoid Acid Reflux Trigger Foods

Posted: Oct 26 in Lifestyle by admin

Heartburn is a common ailment in the United States, affecting millions. The discomfort and pain associated with heartburn and the more serious form known as GERD can disrupt sleep and day to day activities. Many treatments exist, from oral medications to surgery for weight loss. When treating acid reflux, it’s very important to eliminate and avoid foods that trigger symptoms.

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Are Obesity and GERD Related?

Posted: Oct 19 in Lifestyle by admin

Weight loss isn’t always a cosmetic issue. Obesity is related to a host of medical complications including risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Doctors have recently associated another unpleasant issue with obesity—gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

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Gerd and Chronic Coughing

Posted: Sep 07 in Lifestyle by admin

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, causes irritation in the tissue of the esophagus. The irritation is caused by stomach acid traveling the wrong way—up the esophagus. The causes of GERD vary, but can be related to obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking or certain irritating foods. In some patients, GERD is experienced after overeating or after reclining after eating. All of these factors can contribute to the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, allowing stomach acid to travel up the esophagus.

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Treatment for Acid Reflux and GERD

Posted: Jul 27 in Lifestyle by admin

While most people will experience acid reflux at least once in their life, some people suffer from the pain and discomfort of heartburn much more frequently. If you have acid reflux or heartburn at least twice per week, you may have GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available.

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Hiatal Hernia and GERD

Posted: Jul 20 in Lifestyle by admin

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is characterized as acid reflux or heartburn that occurs two or more times per week. There are a number of possible causes for GERD, including a hiatal hernia.

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Heartburn Triggers to Avoid

Posted: Jun 06 in Lifestyle by admin

It’s estimated that at least 60 million American adults suffer from heartburn and acid reflux symptoms at least once a month, and about 25 million of those are affected almost daily. While daily heartburn is considered severe and generally less common, even once a month may feel too frequent for people dealing with the burning sensation caused by stomach acids refluxing back into the esophagus. Learn more about popular heartburn triggers you can avoid.

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