About 20 percent of Americans experience acid reflux symptoms regularly. Also known as heartburn, it’s an aching or burning feeling in the chest that is caused by stomach acid making its way to the throat. If you’ve experienced a backflow of acid into your esophagus after eating, it’s most likely acid reflux. While there are […]
Continue readingBy now, we are sure that everyone’s experienced acid reflux at least once. If you have not, then we sure hope you will not have to experience it, as it is not exactly the most comforting experience in the world. Acid reflux is usually caused when the acids from your stomach flow back up the […]
Continue readingHaving cancer and undergoing certain treatments is undoubtedly debilitating. One major cancer treatment is chemotherapy that uses drugs to kill dividing cancer cells and prevent them from growing even further. One problem associated with chemotherapy is acid reflux, which is actually common among many cancer patients. As you may or may not know, the medications […]
Continue readingExploring Chinese cuisine is enjoyable as it allows you to treat your taste buds to a different type of dining experience. While eating such cuisine is fun, it can also take a toll on your health if you are prone to experiencing heartburn. This is because Chinese dishes can contain ingredients that can trigger acid […]
Continue readingWhen you eat food, and it arrives at your stomach, and a valve at the end of your esophagus does not close properly, acid reflux happens. It’s a normal condition that can happen to anyone. Sometimes you would experience acid reflux and heartburn at the same time. It is also considered normal. If both acid […]
Continue readingWith summer just right around the corner, it’s understandable to feel quite a bit of excitement even as you enjoy the sun and fun at home amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic. From special indoor picnics to a bit of sunbathing or swimming in your own pool, there are many activities to enjoy this summer without […]
Continue readingEver since it was discovered by medical professionals and scientists, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has established itself as a troublesome condition that has affected millions of people around the world. Best known for its unmistakable heartburn or burning sensation that lingers in the back of the throat, the disease bears a level of pain and […]
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