Category: Reflux Guide

  • Little Known Symptoms of Heartburn

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    For those with GERD these symptoms are frequent and severe, but even if you are accustomed to heartburn you may not realize that other ailments you are experiencing could be related to your acid reflux. Acid reflux and heartburn can cause a wide array of uncomfortable symptoms that might not seem like they are related…

  • Going Alkaline for Heartburn

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    Because “alkaline” is the opposite of “acidic,” you may have wondered about the so-called “alkaline diet.” Proponents of the alkaline diet claim that eating alkaline foods and avoiding acidic foods can not only help you neutralize stomach acids, but even help you lose weight and prevent cancer, diabetes and arthritis as well. Though these claims…

  • Acid Reflux Relief for Runners

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    High-impact exercises like running pose an especially high risk of acid reflux symptoms, and as a result, many people write them off after being diagnosed with GERD. While it is true that running can cause problems if you suffer from acid reflux, don’t be too quick to quit for good.

  • The Painful History of Heartburn

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    For sure, our sedentary lifestyles and influx of “desk jobs” have created health risks that our more active predecessors would never have imagined, but that is what comes with the 9-to-5 lifestyle tolerated by such a wide majority of people in Atlanta.

  • Acid Reflux and Singing: A Pain in the Voice

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    Any issue that affects performance is especially troublesome to those who sing professionally, but can also be difficult for those who make singing a hobby. When digestive issues like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) prompt recurrent acid reflux, the backwash of stomach acid can damage the vocal cords, leading to an unreliable singing voice and erratic…

  • Yuletide Heartburn in Atlanta

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    In Atlanta, acid reflux and heartburn are big problems year round, but for many people the issue only gets worse during the holiday season. That is because the month in between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is filled with holiday parties, seasonal treats and excuses to partake in foods and beverages that you do your…

  • Keep Heartburn Out of the Kitchen

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    Regular bouts of heartburn can make it feel like no meal is safe, but don’t let your symptoms keep you from preparing healthy meals. With a little caution in the kitchen, you can take the stress out of cooking acid reflux-friendly meals, helping yourself stick to the balanced diet that will keep your body healthy…

  • Acid Reflux: A Depressing Problem

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    Any condition that causes chronic pain can be depressing, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is no exception. If you struggle with frequent bouts of heartburn and acid reflux in Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia, the conditions can elicit an emotional response as well as a physical one.

  • Fight Fire with Fiber

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    If you suffer from acid reflux or heartburn, advice can come from many places. Though the most trustworthy information will be given to you by your GERD surgeon, you’ve likely also stumbled across a few pointers online, or been offered some helpful tips by friends with similar issues.

  • Treat GERD Gingerly

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    If you’ve visited a GERD surgeon in Macon or Atlanta, you’ve probably tried just about everything to get your symptoms to stop. Acid reflux and heartburn can be painful problems, and reflux surgery is the only surefire way to rid yourself of them for good. However, the Internet is awash with countless suggestions to control…