Heartburn, named for the burning sensation experienced in the area of the heart, actually has nothing to do with the heart. Its cause is stomach acid that has come up into the esophagus. This occurs when the valve located between the stomach and the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, thus causing the burning feeling [...]


Acid Reflux: Lifestyle and Diet Remedies
(see also: Managing Acid Reflux)
In What is Acid Reflux I described what acid reflux is as a condition, and some of the harmful drugs that are sold and used for its treatment.
In this article I will list out some natural remedies which may assist you to alleviate your condition (I [...]


What is Acid Reflux?

When the inside of your throat becomes inflamed and swollen as a result of regurgitation of the contents of the stomach, this is called “acid reflux” or “reflux esophagitis.”

Almost everyone has experienced this at some point – where the contents of the stomach rise up into the throat. But some people experience this more than [...]