Facts And Myths About Heartburn

• Your Digestive System and How It Works
  Knowing how your digestive system is supposed to work will help you understand what's happening when something goes wrong.
• Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases
  There are several misconceptions about common digestive disorders. Learn the facts.
• 10 Heartburn Facts You Should Know
  Did you know appropriately 60 million adult American suffer from heartburn at least once a month, and about 25 million adult American suffer from heartburn daily? This is one of the facts about heartburn. Learn what the others are.

• 10 Heartburn Myths You Should Know the Truth About
  Popular heartburn myths, and the real truth about what heartburn is.
• What Does Heartburn Feel Like?
  Are you are wondering if the discomfort you are feeling is heartburn? Or do you want to understand what your friend or loved one is feeling when they experience a bout of heartburn? To find the answers, learn what heartburn feels like.
• Heartburn and Exercise
  Exercise is rarely the cause of heartburn if a person doesn't suffer from chronic heartburn otherwise. But some exercises can induce episodes of acid reflux. Acid reflux usually happens during certain types of exercise, not necessarily during all exercise. Tips on exercising without heartburn.
• Heartburn and Smoking
  If you smoke, consider stopping or decreasing the amount you smoke. This is a wise decision for a few reasons.
• Heartburn and Alcohol
  Alcohol can have several unpleasant affects on heartburn sufferers. It is best to avoid alcohol as much as possible if you suffer from acid reflux. But there are a few tips that may make it possible for you to enjoy alcoholic beverages if consumed in moderation.

What Causes Heartburn

• 10 Most Frequent Causes of Heartburn / Acid Reflux
  There are several causes of heartburn / acid reflux. There are those that are the most frequent causes of heartburn. Finding out what these are can help you make changes in your lifestyle and habit so you can prevent the acid reflux from happening.
• Foods that can worsen heartburn
  One way to lessen heartburn episodes is to change your diet. There are certain foods that can worsen heartburn symptoms, and it's best for chronic heartburn sufferers to limit or completely avoid these foods and beverages. So, what are the most problematic foods for heartburn sufferers?
• Medications That May Cause Heartburn
  It isn't just food that can cause heartburn. Sometimes it's the medications we take to treat other conditions that can be the culprit. Some medications can cause heartburn by relaxing the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), allowing stomach contents to reflux back up into the esophagus.
• Gastric Disorders That Cause Heartburn
  There are several digestive disorders, such as GERD, ulcers and hiatal hernias, that can cause heartburn symptoms. Knowing the facts will help in the treatment and prevention of heartburn.

Treating Heartburn

• What's the Best Heartburn Remedy For You?
  Is the confusion over what heartburn remedy is the best bad enough to give you heartburn? If so, you're not alone.
• Prescription Medications for Treating Heartburn
  There are many medications that are used to treat heartburn / acid reflux.
• Over-the-counter Remedies for Heartburn
  There are various over-the-counter treatment options available for acid reflux. For some individuals, they've found relief from their heartburn symptoms by using these methods. Are they right for you?
• Alternative Treatments for Heartburn
  For many chronic acid reflux sufferers, they want an alternate, natural way of treating their acid reflux. These range from folk and homeopathic remedies to healthy diets to lifestyle changes.

Preventing Heartburn

• Top 10 Heartburn Prevention Tips
  There are simple lifestyle changes you can make and tips you can follow that will help you prevent heartburn.
• 10 Lifestyle Changes That Can Prevent Heartburn / Acid Reflux
  Heartburn symptoms can often be relieved if sufferers make a few lifestyle changes. Follow these ten suggestions to significantly reduce the occurrence of acid reflux symptoms.
• 10 Steps to Lessening and Preventing Nighttime Heartburn
  Nearly eight in ten heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night. If staying up all night isn't the option you are prepared to take for handling your nighttime heartburn, the following suggestions should help you.
• Heartburn and What You Eat
  Certain foods can aggravate your heartburn symptoms, and it's best to limit or avoid completely those foods and drinks that result in acid reflux. This chart may help you make your selections.
• How To Eat Out When You Suffer From Heartburn
  Just as at home, eating certain foods in restaurants can trigger heartburn. Knowing what to avoid can lead to a more enjoyable dining experience.
• When Does Your Heartburn Strike?
  If you know when your heartburn is most likely to occur, there are steps you can take ahead of time to prevent it.