What to do if fruits are causing heartburn?

Oct 17, 07 What to do if fruits are causing heartburn?

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Heart Health

This is a usual problem for all heartburn sufferers. No acid, no acid, no acid… But what if I want that strawberry, raspberry or orange in my diet?!?! And how can you imagine living the rest of your life without eating fruits? Well there is a trick which can help you to get your vitamins without pills. Take a couple glasses...

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Too much of Swallowed air is not the culprit behind excessive burping!

Oct 17, 07 Too much of Swallowed air is not the culprit behind excessive burping!

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Heart Health

It is usually believed that too much of swallowed air is the culprit behind excessive burping, but a new study conducted by researchers from Netherlands and Belgium and published in the latest issue of journal ‘Gut’ has challenged this age-old belief.Most people burp three or four times after a normal meal, but the...

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20 ways to stop your heartburn fast

Oct 17, 07 20 ways to stop your heartburn fast

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Heart Health

1. Take some Tums or Mylanta 2. Drink some milk 3. Drink some Slippery Elm tea 4. Elevate the head of your bed 5. Take some Prilosec from any drug store 6. Take some deglycyrrhizinated licorice 7. Chew a chewing gum to neutralize acid with your saliva 8. Take some aloe juice 9. Take some honey 10. Eat some bananas – they...

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Acid reflux and burping

Oct 17, 07 Acid reflux and burping

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Heart Health

Acid reflux is a condition when your lower esophagus sphincter (LES) is not closing completely or relaxing more frequently than normal. This causes heartburn and burping. There are couple simple methods to avoid burping too much: Reduce carbonated soft drinks intake. Air in them will cause a lot of burping. Milk products can also...

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Acid reflux tips

Oct 17, 07 Acid reflux tips

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Heart Health

1. Acid Reflux And Apple Cider Vinegar Q: Does Apple Cider Vinegar help heartburn? A: Maybe. Some people swear by it. But there is no medicinal evidence that it helps. Read this article for more information about how Apple Cider Vinegar can help you. So it worth a try. 2. Acid Reflux And Apples Q: Does Apples help Heartburn? A:...

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What is the difference between Hiatus Hernia and Hiatal Hernia

Oct 17, 07 What is the difference between Hiatus Hernia and Hiatal Hernia

Posted by Patrick McDowell in Heart Health

It looks like lots of people confuse what is Hiatus and what is Hiatal Hernia. Hiatus is translated from Latin as hole and in medicine it means a hole in diaphragm. When part of stomach moves through this hole it is called Hiatal Hernia (because it moves through Hiatus). You can find much more information about Hiatus Hernia...

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