The last thing we want while enjoying a good meal is heartburn. However, if you are among the 19 million people who suffer from persistent heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know that it can be difficult to avoid. By adjusting what you eat (and how you eat), you might be able to control your symptoms and enjoy life heartburn-free. Here are … [Read more...]
Oh, There’s Nothing Like GERD For the Holidays
'Tis the Season. For eating. Everything. Let's face it, the mountains of treats in the office breakroom, your mom's specialty dishes (secret ingredient: extra butter), and the spicy meatballs at the neighborhood parties … there's no escaping the food that's come to represent the celebration of the holidays, and it's easy to overindulge. Unfortunately, for some of us, there's a … [Read more...]