Archive for the 'Heartburn/Acid Reflux' Category

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

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 people in [...]

20 ways to stop your heartburn fast

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 reduce stomach [...]

Acid reflux and burping

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 cause burping.
Cut down on caffeine. [...]

Acid reflux tips

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: Apples [...]

What is the difference between Hiatus Hernia and Hiatal Hernia

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 [...]