One-Third of American Adults Take

[ad_1] Our health depends a lot on what we eat and drink. However, the very medicines that we take on our physicians’ advice to treat certain conditions might be the cause of some other serious ailments. A recent study has found that more than 37 percent of American adults use commonly prescribed medications that have … Read more

Harmless Heartburn or Rampant Reflux?

[ad_1] Most people have stomach acid reflux at some time in their lives, either as heartburn or acid regurgitation. When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn. The burning, pressure, or pain of heartburn can last as long as 2 hours … Read more

Acid Reflux – The Silent Killer?

[ad_1] You may not be familiar with the term acid reflux even though you’ve probably suffered from it countless times during your life. Acid reflux is also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD for short) or even more commonly it’s referred to as heartburn. Why are there so many names for such a, seemingly, harmless … Read more

Prevent Acid Reflux – It’s Critical to Nip

[ad_1] You probably know the old adage ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’. Well, it can’t be any more relevant than when talking about acid reflux. Not only are reflux symptoms painful, but if left untreated, can lead to very serious complications. Complications that can be difficult, if not impossible, to heal. … Read more