Apple Cider Vinegar… for Heartburn?
Harvard Health Blog I’ve always thought it sounded counterintuitive to use an acid to alleviate indigestion, but the number of times I’ve heard people treat their symptoms of heartburn with apple cider vinegar is too large to count. So, I decided to look into whether this strategy works, and to do some investigation about the […]
Fast relief for occasional heartburn
Q: I get heartburn occasionally. On average, I have about three episodes per month. But once the heartburn starts, it can sometimes last all day. What do you suggest? A: Heartburn is caused by stomach acid moving up out of the stomach into the lower part of the esophagus. Reducing the overall acidity protects the […]
Restrictive diet usually not necessary to control symptoms of GERD
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 62 years old and am having difficulty keeping healthy weight on due to GERD and reflux. I am really confused about what foods and beverages I should avoid, and what foods will not make my reflux act up. What do you recommend mature adults who have this condition […]
Tackle digestive concerns and upsets
By Marsha McCulloch, M.S., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Heartburn, constipation and other digestive tract issues can strike at any age, but some of these problems may become more common in middle age and beyond. Changes in the digestive tract over time, such as increased inflammation and gut permeability (leakiness), along with other factors, such as […]
Critical Questions: GERD
The following questions and answers were provided by Mitchell Bernsen, MD, managing partner at Illinois Gastroenterology Group, a member of Health Plus Physicians Organization. Q: My chest burns sometimes after I eat or go to sleep. Why does this happen? A: Acid reflux is caused by the reflux of digestive enzymes from the stomach […]
Girding up to treat GERD
By Nancy Maes You have a big steak and a glass or two of wine for dinner, and the next day you suffer from heartburn. So you take an antacid and you’re good to go. After you have a beer and a brat, you do the same thing. The story repeats itself many times over […]
