Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at
11:38 pm
Most people can easily get their acid reflux under control WITHOUT the use of prescription medication if you are willing to make some substantial life style changes… and the #1 starting point is the foods you eat!
There are certain foods that you MUST avoid if you suffer from chronic acid reflux and if you refuse to give these up you are going to have to rely on dangerous prescription medication for the rest of your life.
I know that sounds harsh but it’s the truth and ... Click here to read more!
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at
6:10 pm
One of the most common question I get is “What’s the difference between acid reflux and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and which one do I have?”
Well, I will try and explain it as succinctly as possible…
Acid reflux is caused when stomach acid leaks back into the esophagus causing heartburn type symptoms. If you occasionally have bouts of acid reflux and heartburn after a big meal or couple of drinks but it doesn’t happen with regular/daily fre... Click here to read more!
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 at
1:50 pm
Baking soda is probably one of the oldest heartburn and acid reflux remedies and often overlooked because of its simplicity. But if you’re looking for a quick way to ease your discomfort you should really give this a shot but don’t expect long term results!
You see, baking soda simply acts as a neutralizing agent so when mixed with water and swallowed the sodium bicarbonate quickly works to neutralize the excess acid in your stomach. It is ver... Click here to read more!
Friday, June 25th, 2010 at
2:38 am
For so many years now, those in the medical profession have been puzzled on whether there is a link between asthma and acid reflux. The questions were mainly on whether acid reflux causes asthma or if it is the other way around.
As early as the 70s, doctors have noted a link between acid reflux and asthma. This is because of studies that show that at least 50 percent, and as much as 90 percent of patients who have asthma also experience acid reflux.
Recently, researchers at Duke Un... Click here to read more!