Few people are aware of this, but studies have shown that acid reflux is one of the leading cause of a nagging cough. In fact, only bronchial asthma and post-nasal drip cause more cases of a chronic cough.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the medical term for what we know as acid reflux. Acid, bile, [...]

We’ve all experienced the discomfort of heartburn after a large or spicy meal. It generally takes the form of a painful, burning sensation in your chest or throat. Most of us pop an over the counter antacid and are feeling better within minutes. However, when heartburn becomes a regular experience in your life, showing up [...]

Acid reflux can be a painful affliction. The heartburn and gas is often incredibly painful and can nearly double you over, incapable of doing little more than belching to try to ease your pain. The solution many sufferers turn to first is the antacid. Unfortunately, antacids are only a temporary fix and not a cure. [...]

More than sixty million Americans experience heartburn due to acid reflux at least once per month. Also, approximately twenty five million Americans, or one twelfth of the total American population experience the harmful effects of heartburn/acid reflux on an everyday basis.
Roughly eighty percent of all acid reflux sufferers experience symptoms of the disease at night, [...]

If you’ve been diagnosed with acid reflux, it’s probably time to start thinking about changing your diet. Everyone’s tastes and lifestyle are different, so the changes to your diet should be sculpted to your personal situation and the advice of your physician. However, a great first step is to pick up a cookbook specifically aimed [...]

Many children will have digestive problems throughout their lives, some starting as early as birth. When your child is young however, you might have to really look at their behavior to notice if they are suffering from indigestion. The problem can seem even bigger if you child is unable to express what’s wrong with them. [...]