Do you have heartburn at night? If so, you are not alone. Many people with chronic heartburn often experience it throughout the night, resulting in sleep difficulties. Here is why heartburn seems to be worse at night and what you can do about it!
Read MoreDoes alcohol cause heartburn for you? If so, you’re not alone. While some patients with GERD and other acid reflux symptoms choose to forgo alcohol completely, it can be nice to have a drink with friends or after the kids go to bed at the end of a long day. The consumption of alcohol is a personal choice; above all, we encourage you to listen to your body and know your own limits when it comes to drinking and the associated acid reflux symptoms.
Read MoreWondering why do I always get heartburn at Christmas? Holidays are notoriously a bad time for heartburn, especially for GERD patients. As we indulge in lots of (not-so-healthy) holiday foods, our stomachs respond with some nasty reflux symptoms. So here's 8 holiday foods you can enjoy instead to prevent acid reflux!
Read MoreThere’s a lot to love about the holiday season, but holiday heartburn isn't one of them. We’ve all been there before, whether it’s after you finish up that third serving of the Christmas "roast beast" or once the stress of your in-laws coming to visit sets in.
Read MoreWhat is GERD Awareness Week, and why is it during the week of Thanksgiving? One of the most common causes of heartburn is overeating, which most of us do plenty of during Thanksgiving. This is only a snapshot of what GERD sufferers go through everyday. Learn how to avoid heartburn on Thanksgiving, and why GERD awareness is important!
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