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If you've ever experienced heartburn, you know it's not something you ever want to experience again. That irritating, burning feeling in your upper chest and throat is so uncomfortable. If you have heartburn occasionally, then it's not going to cause any major problems, but if it's something you're dealing with on a daily basis, then it can damage your esophagus and lead to bleeding or trouble Read more
I've never really had a problem with heartburn before, but being pregnant gives heartburn a whole new meaning. If you too are suffering from this oh-so uncomfortable condition, take this quiz to learn more about heartburn and how to prevent it in the first place. Take the Quiz Read more
In terms of calories consumed in one day, the Super Bowl Sunday spread is only bested by the Thanksgiving feast. Being that the game comes but once a year, many sports fans go all out, consuming a variety of spicy snacks — chili, buffalo wings, salsa — along with beer, pizza, and dips. All that food can lead to digestive disaster. If you're suffering from heartburn, here's how to get Read more
If you suffer from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the acid that's in your stomach comes back up through your esophagus, and results in burning and pain in your chest. It's often caused by the foods you eat, so here are some foods that will prevent these uncomfortable symptoms. Oatmeal with bananas — Opt for this high fiber, lowfat food instead of a sugary, fried doughnut Read more
When we overeat or consume spicy foods, oftentimes the gate between our esophagus and stomach doesn't close, which allows acid to move into the esophagus and therefore cause a burning sensation called hearburn. If you happen to experience more than two heartburn episodes per week, than you may be one of the 20 percent of adults who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn can Read more
You know it's Thanksgiving when your gut is bloated, the top button of your pants is undone, and a terrible heartburn sends you to bed. Overeating might be causing some of these digestive pains, but there are several other measures you can take to avoid a post-Thanksgiving belly as well as help your body break down the fatty meal. Before the Thanksgiving dinner: Wait to eat until you are Read more
In addition to lip chap and my cell phone, gum rounds out my list of essential purse items. But when it comes to chewing gum in general, how much do we really know about these tasty, rubbery pieces we regularly munch on? Are there any benefits to chomping? Health Benefits Heartburn relief: In 2005, researchers found that the saliva stimulated by chewing seemed to neutralize the digestive Read more
Ugh, is it 6:30 a.m. already? If you constantly wake up in the morning exhausted and in a fog, here are eight reasons why. Your room is like a cave. I love sleeping in utter darkness, but if blackout shades prevent daylight from streaming in and slowing waking you up, your internal clock won't know day from night. Exposure to sunshine in the morning will signal your brain that it's time for Read more
When I don't get enough undisturbed sleep each night — and for me that means at least seven hours — I am one huge crank pot. I'm irritable, foggy-headed, and it messes up my whole day because I'm usually too tired to exercise. I'm also more likely to reach for sweet treats as pick-me-ups. Aside from the proper amount of sleep keeping you happy, proper sleep increases brain function and Read more
I have friends who are all about popping pills to ease their ills. Advil for sore knees, Tylenol for headaches, and Prilosec for heartburn. I'm not dissing these medications because they definitely serve their purpose in making you feel better, but if you're more into the natural route, here are some foods that are proven to have medicinal powers. Asparagus: As a natural diuretic, asparagus has Read more
