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Before we go into what causes acid reflux flare ups. Let’s tackle what acid reflux really is. Let’s take a look at the diagram below: Basically it all starts with consumption. The content you consume in your mouth is passed down into the esophagus where it makes its way to the stomach. Before anything gets [...]
When you’re suffering from acid reflux or heartburn, your biggest priority is to make it go away – and fast! It’s been speculated that milk can help acid reflux and its symptoms. But is this really true? Milk may actually be an effective short term cure. It does help some settle their acid reflux and [...]
First off, heartburn occurs as a result of acid reflux. What is acid reflux? Acid reflux occurs when gastric juices like bile, digestive enzymes and other acids flow from the stomach back into the esophagus. This occurs because of a malfunction in the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) which is normally tasked with keeping those gastric [...]
These are the foods that are said to increase the chances of an acid reflux flare-up: Spicy foods Chocolate Tomatoes and tomato-based foods, including pizza Garlic Onion Peppermint Citrus fruit Fried foods Salt Beverages aren’t in the clear – these beverages are said to be bad for acid reflux: Coffee (including decaf) Alcohol, particularly wine [...]
Acid reflux is irritating enough for you to take it seriously. This means having the right information! Let’s take a look at some myths that surround acid reflux. Myth: Acid Reflux is Something You Should Just Tolerate. As I explained in a previous post, acid reflux is simply a malfunction of the valve between your [...]
There’s so much great information to share about acid reflux that I just had to write another “What is acid reflux” post. In the first post I listed a few links to places on the web that can give you some medical definitions of what acid reflux is. I’ll break some of that information down [...]
How do you know you have acid reflux? Well, legally I’ll tell you that you should consult a medical professional. Personally, when I first had a hunch I may have acid reflux, I browsed a couple medical sites, read up for a couple minutes and realized instantly that my symptoms checked out and I must [...]
