Heartburn is caused due to stomach acid spilling into the esophagus and irritating the unprotected lining of the esophagus. There are quite a few causes of the problem, and the treatment has to be an integrated approach. As the problem involves the digestive system, eating habits are the major cause.
Avoid foods that induce copious secretion [...]
Heartburn is a burning pain starting from behind the breastbone and ribs and radiating upwards towards the throat. Basically, heartburn is caused by hydrochloric acid spilling upward into the esophagus from the stomach. The lining of the esophagus, unlike that of the stomach, is not protected against acid. The acid, being corrosive, inflames and irritates [...]
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, also referred to as acid reflux, is a physiological condition that causes the regurgitation of the stomach content into the esophagus and throat. Acid reflux is very common and may occur due to inappropriate diet, stress and unhealthy lifestyle. Acid reflux can lead to serious complications like inflammation and scarring of the [...]
It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon, and you’re looking for something to haul you out of the energy slump. The top choices are often sugar- or fat-laden snacks from a vending machine or beverages loaded with caffeine.
Sweet snacks can actually create surges and dips in blood sugar, which can make you feel more lethargic. And [...]
Due to inappropriate diet and obesity, many people suffer from gall bladder disease. Gall bladder disease commonly affects overweight people as a result of high blood cholesterol levels. The consumption of foods that are rich in fat also contributes to the development of gall bladder disease and many people suffer from gall bladder affections as [...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that results to recurrent upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms. The most common symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain and altered bowel movement such as constipation, diarrhea or both.
There is still no clear cause of IBS that is why it is termed as a [...]
A heart attack is known as a myocardial infarction. This occurs when the heart muscle is damaged or does not receive enough oxygen. Many cardiac related problems occur due to blockages in arteries that carry purified blood away from the heart to different parts of the body. Another cause is the formation of blood clots.
Very [...]
No medications can do a greater job then treating your high cholesterol naturally. If you are one of those fortunate people who do not possess cholesterol worries, you may wish to take steps to maintain it that way! What can you do to help your cholesterol levels? Here is a small list of things that [...]
Heartburn is a very common in people. It affects both men and women and also in all age groups. There are many factors that contribute to the condition. The biggest culprit is diet. Eating large and infrequent meals is the major culprit. Lack of exercise is also one of the primary causes of heartburn.
While medical [...]
Life style changes
Several changes in lifestyle, related to individuals? habits are recommended.
As mentioned before, reflux is more troublesome at night when the individual is lying down. Relief can be provided by elevating the patient?s upper body at night. This can be done by putting blocks under the bed?s feet on the head side. Also, reflux [...]
