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Disconnecting Heartburn from Spicy Food

Posted: May 10 in Reflux Resources by

If you experience constant acid reflux, heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) then you are all too familiar with the uncomfortable lingering reminder that your favorite foods are off limits. Spicy foods are well known as one of the main causes of heartburn. What is a lover of spicy foods supposed to do, you ask? There are several options to help you have your cake and eat it too; or in this case Buffalo wings.

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Preventing Delayed Heartburn

Posted: Apr 07 in Reflux Resources by

Many of us cannot actually enjoy some of the foods we love due to the pain and burning in our chest following the indulgence. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, more commonly referred to as heartburn, can strike us quickly after a meal causing our day to be horrible or our nights to be sleepless.

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Stay in Motion to Avoid GERD

Posted: Feb 24 in Reflux Resources by

Many of us with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), more commonly referred to as acid reflux or sometimes simply chronic heartburn, are looking for a magical solution that will make the pain and burning go away. For many heartburn sufferers, normal daily activity makes symptoms worse and more intense activity such as regular exercise is simply out of the question.

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Changes in Body Weight and GERD

Posted: Jan 20 in Reflux Resources by

According to a study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, small changes in a person’s weight can impact the severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, as well as its related complications. Being overweight and obese has already been linked to GERD, but this study demonstrates a correlation between the presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and a person’s body mass index, or BMI.
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Laryngitis and GERD

Posted: Jul 27 in Reflux Resources by

In addition to dealing with the pain and discomfort of heartburn, people who suffer from GERD may develop laryngitis as a result of their frequent acid reflux. [Read more]

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Chronic Cough May Be Caused By GERD

Posted: Jul 20 in Reflux Resources by

Have you been coughing for 3 weeks or more, and aren’t sure why? If you don’t have a chronic respiratory disease or other symptoms of illness, your chronic cough may be the result of GERD. People with GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, suffer from frequent acid reflux and can experience many other health complications, including seemingly unexplained coughing. [Read more]

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Chest Pain May Be Caused By Digestive Problems

Posted: Jul 10 in Reflux Resources by

Having pain in your chest can be very scary, but it may not signal a heart attack or other cardiac problems. In fact, chest pain can be caused by a number of different digestive issues. [Read more]

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Daily Habits To Prevent Heartburn

Posted: Jun 30 in Reflux Resources by

Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn, but much of the pain and discomfort of acid reflux can be avoided with simple lifestyle changes. Follow these daily habits to reduce the frequency and severity of your heartburn. [Read more]

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How to Prevent Acid Reflux at a Cookout

Posted: May 21 in Reflux Resources by

The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer. Are you ready to celebrate by heading into the Georgia outdoors? Cookouts are a great way to enjoy the summer with friends and family, but they can also bring pain and discomfort for acid reflux sufferers. Follow these tips for a backyard barbecue that’s heartburn-free. [Read more]

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When to Worry About Heartburn

Posted: May 19 in Reflux Resources by

Having a burning sensation in your chest can be scary, even if you’re pretty sure it’s just heartburn caused by acid reflux. How can you be sure the pain in your chest isn’t something more serious? [Read more]

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