The Heartburn-Safe Diet
Does it seem like no matter what you eat, heartburn keeps occurring? Anyone suffering from heartburn needs have a special acid reflux diet. You need to know what foods are safe, and avoid the foods...
View ArticleHeartburn and Stress
More than half of people who suffer frequent heartburn say a hectic lifestyle and work-related stress increases their heartburn. While stress hasn’t been linked directly to heartburn, it is known that...
View ArticleEsophageal Strictures
An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. The strictures are caused by scar tissue that builds up in the esophagus. When the lining of...
View ArticlePeptic Ulcers – The Basics
An ulcer is a sore or lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. Ulcers in the stomach are called gastric or stomach ulcers, and those...
View ArticleWeek Four Sample Diet
The following heartburn diet meal plans 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...
View ArticleHeartburn Treatments
When you suffer from chronic heartburn, whether it’s caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or some other digestive disorder, it’s important to know how to treat the heartburn. Untreated acid...
View ArticleMedications for GERD
Answer: The most common prescription medications used for the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Proton pump inhibitors are acid reducers. They suppress...
View ArticleHiatal Hernia Basics
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm, and up into the chest. This opening is called a esophageal hiatus or diaphragmatic...
View Article
