Friday, April 11, 2008 - 0 Comments
Don’t think of yourself as a nerd if you are all to familiar with GERD! Better known to many as heartburn, GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is a widespread problem.Almost everyone encounters heartburn at one time or another. If the muscle at the lower portion of the esophagus fails to close tightly, acidic stomach contents can back up in to the esophagus causing that heartburn sensation. Certain conditions such as pregnancy and many medications can bring on GERD.
Almost everyone encounters heartburn at one time or another. If the muscle at the lower portion of the esophagus fails to close tightly, acidic stomach contents can back up in to the esophagus causing that heartburn sensation. Certain conditions such as pregnancy and many medications can bring on GERD.
But there is good news! There are steps you can take to minimize your symptoms. Avoiding acidic food, cutting back on caffeine, not smoking and losing weight are a few. Combat heartburn successfully by learning what lifestyle changes might improve your reflux condition.
Nutrition Specialist
You never know what you can do, unless you try!
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